International Pronouns Day
In the past few years, you’ve probably seen someone include their pronouns in their email, or maybe they’ve even shared them out loud during a meeting. You can help create …
Creating a New Life After DUII
When a client doesn’t read or write, it makes substance use disorder (SUD) recovery much more difficult. Often employment options are very limited, leading to depression and anxiety that can …
Changing Her Life Allows Her to Help Others
“As long as I can remember, I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression,” says Rachel [not her real name]. “And I had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and drugs. But for …
A New Home in Clackamas County
LifeWorks NW Milwaukie Outpatient site team recently moved to a new location on the Providence Hospital Milwaukie Campus. The new address is 10202 SE 32nd Ave., Suite 701, Milwaukie, OR 97222, …
Client story: Work supports recovery
When Rand [not real name] came to LifeWorks NW, he was experiencing bipolar fisorder, ADHD, OCD, and social anxiety. Not surprisingly, Rand says he didn’t know where to turn. He …
Creating a New Life Through Integrated Care
Michael [not his real name] heard voices and felt harassed whenever he was in a public space. Seeking help, he came to LifeWorks NW and has worked with the Integrated Care …
Success story: Project Network
A former Project Network client shares how she has turned the tables and is now helping others. “Growing up, I was in a home with addiction,” said Jennifer [not real …
Client story: Employment can be a key part of recovery
Eleanor (not her real name) came to LifeWorks NW experiencing high anxiety, mania and depression, with a Bipolar 1 diagnosis. She had been experiencing frequent hospitalizations, making it difficult to …
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Celebrating Portland’s Diverse History and Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
August is Black Business Month, and we want to celebrate the occasion by encouraging our readers to support local Black-owned businesses.
Children’s Relief Nursery
Jimmy’s dad first heard about the LifeWorks NW St John’s Children’s Relief Nursery 2.5 years ago through the Department of Human Services (DHS). Jimmy was very shy and struggled with …
Integrated Health Includes Supported Education
“At LifeWorks NW, our goal is to provide a full team of behavioral health staff to help address not only a client’s mental health difficulties, but the effects it’s having …
What is Cultural Humility?
While many agencies strive to be culturally competent, many mental health experts say “cultural humility” is also necessary to provide care to BIPOC clients.
International Self-Care Day
Self-care is important for us as well as our families or clients. Self-care is a crucial part of everyone’s mental and physical well-being, but how do you integrate it into …
National BIPOC (Minority) Mental Health Month
We observe National Minority Mental Health Month each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental health illnesses.
