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LifeWorks NW Supports Washington Co COVID Counseling Program
It’s been widely reported that COVID-19 has had a widespread impact on mental health. As the pandemic continues, community members, may feel anxious, depressed or find themselves using more substances to cope. To get on the front end of the COVID-19-driven mental health crisis, Washington County sought and received CARES funding to arrange for free, …
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Oregon’s Zero Suicide Initiative is Making a Difference
Last year, Oregon’s news outlet’s banned together to break the silence about suicide. Now, the federal government is launching REACH, a $53 million campaign to reduce suicide. While Oregon’s suicide rates remain high, progress is happening through local implementation of the Zero Suicide Initiative. LifeWorks NW, Washington County and other providers participate in this nationwide …
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Read our Spring 2020 Update newsletter to learn what’s been happening at LifeWorks NW and what’s ahead.
New Washington County COVID Counseling Program
Washington County has a new, short-term COVID-19 supportive counseling program. The COVID Community Counseling Program (CCCP) is a partnership between Washington County, Lifeworks NW, Western Psychological, Asian Health and Service Center, and Lutheran Community Services NW. CCCP provides support to Washington County community members who need mental health help related to the pandemic. Core services include: Supportive counseling with …
Something to Talk About Fundraiser
Now, like so many organizations, LifeWorks NW has had to adjust services during the pandemic. But it continues to offer its services ranging from residential services, mental health crisis response, group substance abuse sessions, one on one mental health therapy, and family and parenting support–using telehealth wherever possible to keep consumers and staff safe. And, …
Update External Newsletter
Read our Winter 2020 Update newsletter to learn what’s been happening at LifeWorks NW and what’s ahead.
Success with Supported Education
Jesse, a soft spoken, articulate and engaging singer-songwriter, began struggling with severe mental health symptoms at 14. The experience made it impossible to retain relationships or deal with challenging situations. Because he didn’t know how to cope with the overwhelming emotions he was feeling, he left high school in his senior year. “I grew up …
Community Plays Santa at King Site
“Santa’s sleigh exploded at King today,” said Deb S. Allison, program manager for King Adult Rehabilitation, Adult Outpatient, Rapid Response. “Jamie Fournier, Peer Recovery specialist, received donations from businesses and people, and has gathered up enough clothes, toys, Legos, you name it, to make sure every child whose family member is in treatment through PCR …
Genoa Healthcare Partners with LifeWorks NW
The Beaverton site is the second LifeWorks NW clinic to have a Genoa Healthcare pharmacy. It opened December 18, with a “soft opening.” Their grand opening will be in the first quarter of 2020. “Genoa is excited to be partnering with Lifeworks NW again to service our clients with adherence packaging, free mail, and partnering with Lifeworks NW to …