CCBHC Success Story
Less than two years ago, a consumer we’ll call Tom, came to LifeWorks NW for help. When he first came to us, he was suffering with Schizophrenia and depression, and …
‘I feel optimistic about the job I’m pursuing after I finish college’
“I think a lot of people feel like in society we’re discriminated against if you have a mental illness,” says Delia (not her real name). “I think letting go of …
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Supported Employment Success Story
Jason Bourgeois, a LifeWorks NW Supported Employment specialist at our Milwaukie-International Way site, recently celebrated the success of a client dealing with Bipolar 1. We’ll call Jason’s client Mercedes. “I …
Supported Education Success Story
Klue first came to LifeWorks NW for drug treatment. After completing drug and alcohol treatment, he was referred to the LifeWorks NW Hillsboro-Walnut Rehab program and now lives in a …
Please Restore Behavioral Health Lifeline
Opinion Editorial run in Portland Business Journal on 12/12/20: Gov. Brown, please restore crucial behavioral health lifeline By Mary Monnat, LifeWorks NW, & Derald Walker, Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare Earlier this …
Client story: Family Support and Connections helps ease the way
For Kathy, who is raising four grandchildren ranging from 1 to 14-years-old all of whom are past victims of trauma, LifeWorks NW Family Support and Connections has been a huge …
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LifeWorks NW Supports Washington Co COVID Counseling Program
It’s been widely reported that COVID-19 has had a widespread impact on mental health. As the pandemic continues, community members, may feel anxious, depressed or find themselves using more substances …
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Oregon’s Zero Suicide Initiative is making a difference
Last year, Oregon’s news outlet’s banned together to break the silence about suicide. Now, the federal government is launching REACH, a $53 million campaign to reduce suicide. While Oregon’s suicide …
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Trauma = Addiction
It wasn’t until Rae saw the words “Trauma=Addiction” on a clinician’s office wall that she began to see the connection between her past experiences that led to substance abuse and problem gambling.
Something to Talk About Fundraiser
Now, like so many organizations, LifeWorks NW has had to adjust services during the pandemic. But it continues to offer its services ranging from residential services, mental health crisis response, …
Success with Supported Education
Jesse, a soft spoken, articulate and engaging singer-songwriter, began struggling with severe mental health symptoms at 14. The experience made it impossible to retain relationships or deal with challenging situations. …
Community Plays Santa at King Site
“Santa’s sleigh exploded at King today,” said Deb S. Allison, program manager for King Adult Rehabilitation, Adult Outpatient, Rapid Response. “Jamie Fournier, Peer Recovery specialist, received donations from businesses and …
Genoa Healthcare partners with LifeWorks NW
The Beaverton site is the second LifeWorks NW clinic to have a Genoa Healthcare pharmacy. It opened December 18, with a “soft opening.” Their grand opening will be in the …
Bikes for LifeWorks NW Programs’ Kids
Each year, the Ferguson-Murphy fundraiser donates bikes to the children associated with the LifeWorks NW sites, and several other nonprofits. This year, they delivered 110 bikes and helmets to children …
Doing good is good for you
Did you know that there are studies that say doing good is good for you? Studies suggest that volunteerism and charitable giving can improve self-esteem, reduce depression and anxiety, lower …