Domestic Violence Affects People from All Walks of Life
Whether you realize it or not, chances are that you know someone who is a survivor of domestic violence.
Whether you realize it or not, chances are that you know someone who is a survivor of domestic violence.
During National ADHD Awareness Month, Communications Writer Orion Rodriguez shares a first-person view of ADHD.
(Note: This story was shared through a bilingual clinician, so the quotes are paraphrased.) When Vladimir [not real name] was a small boy in South America, his mother left for …
Mary, a Child & Family therapist at LifeWorks NW’s Rockwood and King sites, shared that a fifth of her young clients were in therapy largely because of bullying. One child …
During Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s important to remember the role that language plays in the development of our cultural identities and our mental health. Though it’s common to hear the …
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15.
Supported Employment Specialist Heidy worked with a client we’ll call Jamie and shared her outstanding success. A health care clinician referred Jamie [not real name] to LifeWorks NW’s Adult Rehabilitation …
LifeWorks NW provides a vital support system to clients addressing mental health difficulties. In addition to clinical services (therapy, skills training, CD Treatment, Etc.), consumers may choose to participate in …
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If someone you care about is currently grieving, there are a few important things you can do to show your support.
The synthetic opioid Fentanyl is a driving force in the overdose epidemic today – learn why in this article.
“The need for psychiatric services for youth often exceeds the available capacity, which can make it difficult for families to be connected quickly to psychiatric care,” says Dr. Karen Bos, …
Black-owned businesses are an important part of the Portland economy.
LifeWorks NW Recovery Empowerment Achievement in Life (REAL) program, formerly providing youth SUD and dual diagnosis services only in Multnomah County, is expanding to Washington County, as well. This opportunity …
On July 16, a new three-digit national mental health hotline went live. Read our latest blog post to learn more.