International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
November 18, 2023, is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day where those of us left behind by someone who died by suicide come together to find connection, understanding and hope. …
November 18, 2023, is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day where those of us left behind by someone who died by suicide come together to find connection, understanding and hope. …
Here’s what the CDC said on October 21, 2021, about COVID booster shots: “For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a …
In her forties, Rae has been familiar with sobriety programs since she was 12. But it wasn’t until she saw the words Trauma=Addiction on a clinician’s office wall, that she …
Washington County has a new, short-term COVID-19 supportive counseling program. The COVID Community Counseling Program (CCCP) is a partnership between Washington County, Lifeworks NW, Western Psychological, Asian Health and Service Center, …
At LifeWorks NW, we believe in wellbeing for all, and we know that wellbeing means holistic support for a client’s whole life. Our supported employment program helps clients in their …
“I get excited at all the possibilities”: a Supported Employment success story Read More >>
Working with people who have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), LifeWorks NW clinicians and staff focus on the here and now, using a range of interventions to improve quality of life …
Study: ADHD Medication Correlates to Lower Death Rate Read More >>
Alcohol can make you sick. And not just a hangover. It’s National Alcohol and Drug Facts Week. Here’s one now: Alcohol can cause problems even in people who do not have …
It’s National Drug and Alcohol Facts Awareness Week. Here’s an astonishing fact: 48 million Americans aged 12 and older meet the definition of mild to severe substance use disorder (SUD). …
One client shares how walking with LifeWorks NW through her recovery journey made a difference in her life. Quitting an addictive substance is so complicated. It’s complicated by a brain …
At the close of Heart Health Month, we take stock of how our approach to integrated care supports the whole person. During February, Heart Health Month, many voices in the …
How Behavioral Health Plays a Role in Heart Health Read More >>
Today we’d like to introduce you to Emma, a Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) at Project Network.
One of LifeWorks NW’s Black History Month Behavioral Health Heroes is Tesfaye. Tesfaye is Clinical Supervisor for our Recovery Empowerment Achievement in Life (REAL) program. REAL is a culturally focused …
During Black History Month, we are honoring Black Behavioral Health heroes throughout the community and nation. In the process, we thought about the many heroes here at LifeWorks NW. Although …
During Black History Month, we are celebrating mental health heroes.
Join us in commemorating Black History Month this February. This year’s theme is “African Americans and the Arts.”
The lunar new year, celebrated in China, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and other Asian countries, starts Feb. 10 and is observed over several days, up to two weeks.
How can we keep our brains in top shape when we’re stuck at home? One neurosurgeon has some advice.
During January, National Mental Wellness Month, it’s important for people to understand how common mental illness is—one in five adults in any given year. And to understand the risk of other medical conditions occurring alongside a mental health diagnosis.