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.
Client story: Becoming the voice for those in need
On a day in early 2015, Tuesday says she made the decision to go into treatment in Portland. “I was living in Eugene, and it was the black hole for …
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The magic of the moment
Ferguson-Murphy Charities gifts holiday bikes to kids in LifeWorks NW relief nurseries and programs.
Public health and the rise of high-intensity drinking
New Year’s Eve is often associated with raising a glass – traditionally a glass of champagne. For many, it doesn’t stop with a toast of bubbly as the year comes …
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Healing in community
Research shows strong social connections promote mental and physical health. Loneliness is more than just a bad feeling; it can be as bad for you as smoking. In 2023, the …
Back to school blues
The return to regimented school schedules, social pressure, and academic worries can all add up to a very stressful time for families. It can be even more challenging for the …
Sunny skies, warm weather lead to ‘summer blues’ for some with Seasonal Affective Disorder
For those who suffer from the less common form of Seasonal Affective Disorder, the summer months can be difficult. Symptoms can include insomnia, feelings of anger or sadness, and even …
Client story: ‘Eventually I want to start my own business’
At LifeWorks NW, our mission is wellbeing for all. Wellbeing often requires more than just clinical treatment: it requires opportunities to grow as a person, and to grow a vision …
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Client story: ‘I am strong no matter what’
For many people seeking care, it’s not just one life issue or health issue causing them to reach out, but the layers of pressure that build up when multiple issues …
988 hotline offers behavioral health assistance nationwide
Have you heard of 988 yet? It’s a national hotline that went into effect in 2022. In a recent Pew poll, nearly 70 percent of Americans surveyed had heard of …
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A Supported Employment client story: ‘I get excited at all the possibilities’
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 …
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Study: ADHD medication correlates to lower death rate
Working with people who have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), LifeWorks NW clinicians and staff focus on the here and now. They use a range of interventions to improve quality of …
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