Client story: ‘My only job was to stay sober’
Fentanyl doesn’t care if you are rich or poor, young or old. It’s a drug that has reached epidemic proportions in Oregon and across the nation. One of our clients …
Stress Awareness Month: Meditation has health benefits
In recognition of Stress Awareness Month, we’re featuring stories on the impact of stress on your wellbeing and healthy ways to manage stress. Meditation has been around for thousands of years, …
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How sports betting is driving a rise in problem gambling
Sports betting – an increasingly popular form of gambling – is legal in 38 states, with other states considering legalization soon. While some states restrict sports betting to retail-only operations, …
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World Bipolar Day aims to bust myths and build understanding
World Bipolar Day takes place each year on March 30, aiming “to bring world awareness to bipolar disorders and to eliminate social stigma and discrimination.” It starts with a thoughtful …
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Meet Gerald Peake, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
LifeWorks NW nurse Gerald Peake creates healing for animals and humans alike.
Now serving: The Children’s Relief Nursery Cookbook of Family Recipes
St. John’s Kitchen Manager, Bryanna Hanson, starts off most days with a trip to the grocery store for fresh fruits and veggies. Still in the early morning hours – nutrition …
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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week shares substance use and addiction science
In addition to St. Patrick’s Day, Monday, March 17 is also the first day of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. The annual observance brings a science-based approach to the …
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Understanding self-injury
This article contains content about suicide and self-injury. The information provided on this web site should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking professional care for the diagnosis and …
Social Work Month: Celebrating Compassion + Action
Learn more about the critical role of social workers as we celebrate the profession this National Social Work Month.
The link between loot box games and problem gambling
recently, researchers have started looking into another question: Do video games put young people more at risk of developing a gambling disorder?
Meet Ben Jones, Maintenance Tech
Ben Jones works out of all of LifeWorks NW’s locations, traveling between the sites doing anything from filling potholes to making sure the heat is working. “I fix whatever problems occur,” Ben says. His …
What are ‘wraparound services’?
“Wraparound services” is a term you may see a lot in behavioral health care. It first emerged in the late 1970s and has grown in popularity in recent decades. But …
Celebrate Black History Month 2025 in Portland
Join us in commemorating Black History Month this February. This year’s theme is “African Americans and Labor.”
What’s in a name?
Learn why the Consumer Advisory Committee has changed its name to the Lived Experience Advisory Council.
Lunar New Year celebrations in and around Portland
Every year, the first day of Lunar New Year is the second new moon after the Winter Solstice, celebrating the arrival of spring.