Family Support & Connections
Family Support & Connections (FS&C) is a short-term program for families with children that provides parenting support and skills development. With the help of a Family Advocate, you can work …
Cortney Taylor, M.D., wins service award for Bridge Clinic psychiatry program
Dr. Cortney Taylor, LifeWorks NW Medical Director, received a Washington State University Distinguished Service award for her work overseeing a program that trains the next generation of medical providers. At …
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Client story: Overcoming fentanyl addiction to flip the narrative
Xavi* began receiving mental health services at LifeWorks NW when he was a teenager. Diagnosed with mood disorder psychosis, he found medications that worked for him and remained stable until …
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The four pillars of mental health | Social health
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are looking at each of the four pillars of mental health: physical health, cognitive health, emotional health, and social health. When asked about your …
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Healthy Families
Our Healthy Families program promotes healthy childhoods, supports positive parent-child relationships, and helps families access resources. Washington County Early Connections may refer your child to Healthy Families through their Help …
Child abuse prevention is at the heart of Children’s Relief Nurseries
Child Abuse Prevention Month shines a light on the importance of raising awareness and supporting families. Here’s what we know: In 2023, there were 546,159 victims of child abuse and …
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‘Life is so good’: Something to Talk About 2025
A giant THANK YOU to everyone who attended LifeWorks NW’s annual fundraising breakfast, Something to Talk About, at Multnomah Athletic Club on April 17. Now in its 23rd year, the …
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Client story: Children’s Relief Nursery helps rebuild parenting confidence
Raine’s life was spinning out of control. Pregnant with twins, she felt hopeless, depressed, and barely able to get out of bed in the morning. Though she knew she had …
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Child abuse prevention begins with Healthy Families
Child abuse prevention programs aim to break family cycles of abuse and neglect. At-risk parents in Washington County can get a lifeline through LifeWorks NW’s Healthy Families program. “Our goal is …
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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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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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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?
The magic of the moment
Ferguson-Murphy Charities gifts holiday bikes to kids in LifeWorks NW relief nurseries and programs.