Celebrating LifeWorks NW seasonal traditions
LifeWorks NW makes the most of the holiday season with different events and opportunities. Discover a few ways we celebrate each year!
Legacy Health supports childhood nutrition
Learn more about how Legacy Health will expand nutrition services by funding meals and the expansion of our Children’s Relief Nursery Family Cookbook.
Project Network honors Nathan Nickerson at art dedication event
Family, friends, staff, and community members gathered at Project Network to dedicate an art installation in honor of Nathan Welcom Nickerson, a trailblazer in the history of mental health care …
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Supported Employment client story: ‘I can be an example to my kids and grandkids’
Leslie* had a long career in manufacturing when her mental health began to impact her work. She had a history of addiction and a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. …
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Talking Points series kicks off with conversation surrounding psychosis and houselessness
Many thanks to all who joined us for the re-launch of our speaker series, Talking Points! Nestled in the middle of Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 5-11), Joshua Tabaldo, PsyD, …
Supported Employment client story: Finding a role that is ‘meaningful and satisfying’
Jackson* was a client in the LifeWorks NW Enhanced Adult Mental Health Services program for schizoaffective and bipolar disorder. After a serious on-the-job injury, he experienced a setback. He took …
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Nomophobia and Oregon’s school cellphone ban
If you’ve heard people say “nomophonia,” they’re usually talking about nomophobia, a term that describes the fear of not having mobile phone connectivity. That feeling you have when you can’t find …
Supported Employment client story: ‘I am stronger than I thought’
Sonia* came to LifeWorks NW’s Supported Employment program to build her financial independence. Sonia’s family lived with her mother-in-law, who helped support them, and Sonia wanted to grow her education …
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National Recovery Month raises awareness and reduces stigma
Each September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes National Recovery Month. It honors the work of private and public organizations that help people overcome addiction and …
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September is National Preparedness Month
Many in the Pacific Northwest are familiar with emergency preparedness because of The Big One – an earthquake experts expect will occur sometime in the next 50 years. But emergency …
Taking action on International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31 is recognized around the globe as International Overdose Awareness Day. The 2025 theme is “One Big Family,” highlighting the importance of coming together as a community to prevent overdoses. As …
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Disconnect to reconnect: What is a digital detox?
In recent years, more people have talked seriously about social media and screen addiction. With those conversations, another term has bubbled to the surface: digital detox. WebMD defines a digital …
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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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