Getting Student Loan Repayment Help
When LifeWorks NW Resource Specialist Wendy went back to school in her 40s, she found herself with a big loan to repay. “I went to school for 5 years for …
How donations to LifeWorks NW empower communities
Like many nonprofit organizations, LifeWorks NW relies on donations to make our work in the community possible.
Holiday Time: Hone your Stress Management Tools
To help keep your holiday happy, it’s worth reviewing your stress management tools. Even if you practice some of these already, holiday indulgence and family gatherings can throw you off your game.
Take a Deep Breath to Fight Depression Symptoms
Meditation and therapy are a powerful combination to treat depression, which affects millions of us at some point in our lives. Cognitive therapy, for example, recommends many specific, helpful steps–actual …
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National Native American Heritage Month
National heritage months provide education and insight into peoples and cultures that we might not otherwise be exposed to. You can Google search anything nowadays, so instead, I thought I would write a personal piece about …
ADHD is No Punchline, it is a Complex Condition
As awareness of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has grown in recent decades, the public has come to use the terms casually. “Oh, she’s so ADHD.” “Yeah, he’s hyperactive.” With the …
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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.