Celebrating Black trailblazers in mental health
During Black History Month, we are celebrating mental health heroes.
Remembering MLK Day With Acts of Service
On MLK day, we can all carry on Dr. King’s legacy by working to improve our communities.
The New Year Can Be Difficult for People in Recovery
While New Year’s resolutions can be stressful for everyone, they can be especially tricky to navigate for someone in recovery from substance use, an eating disorder or other mental health …
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How donations to LifeWorks NW empower communities
Like many nonprofit organizations, LifeWorks NW relies on donations to make our work in the community possible.
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 …
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.
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.
Combating Negative Stereotypes About Aging
Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) observes Older Americans Month, a time to recognize the diverse experiences of our elders and combat stereotypes about what it means to age.
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The United States government has recognized the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community every May since 1977.
Ending the Stigma Against Alcohol Use Disorder Starts With Language
While we’ve all heard the statistics and horror stories about alcohol addiction, one thing we often don’t hear about is the shame and secrecy that people suffering from it experience.
Common Myths About Transgender Health Care
As behavioral health providers, our clinicians play an important role in helping gender-diverse people explore their identities and access gender-affirming care.
At LifeWorks NW We Stand Up Against Hate
At LifeWorks NW, we condemn hate and stand in solidarity with the transgender community.
LifeWorks NW’s Anti-Racism Statement
LifeWorks NW is making an organizational commitment to oppose racism and oppression in all its forms.
LifeWorks NW Land Acknowledgement
As part of our commitment to oppose racism and oppression, we’ve created a Land Acknowledgement to share at our events.
How to Celebrate the Love in Your Life, Even if You’re Single
There are opportunities for all of us to celebrate and experience love in our lives.