As Winter Begins, Do Good Multnomah Offers Housing Resources
Throughout the pandemic, we’ve seen more and more clients struggle with housing in Oregon.
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‘Now I have a job that I love where I feel valued and respected’
Patrick always enjoyed cooking. His first job was working with a larger-than-life personality who showed him the ropes of the restaurant business. Patrick threw himself into the industry and, while …
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Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week is observed November 13 through November 19 and this week-long celebration leads up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance which is a day to honor the memory …
Veterans Day
“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!”—Maya Angelou Today, LifeWorks NW honors the commitment and sacrifice of the 19 million veterans who have …
November is Transgender Awareness Month
November is Transgender Awareness Month and National Transgender Awareness Week is the second week in the month. This is an opportunity to support, celebrate and advocate for the transgender and …
Donation Drive for Winter Items
As you know, winter in Portland can be rough, especially for those who don’t have adequate clothing, housing or food. Thanks to Wendy, LifeWorks NW’s wonderful resource specialist, and the …
Passionate Team
This quote by Simon Sinek sums up why so many of us are passionate about the work we do at LifeWorks NW: Working hard for something you don’t care about …
60th Anniversary
Finding new, qualified clinical staff is challenging these days as more organizations—from schools to corporations—are adding mental LifeWorks NW is continuing to celebrate our 60th anniversary with stories from our …
Hillsboro Children’s Relief Nurseries 5th Anniversary
Congratulations, Hillsboro-Main Street Children’s Relief Nursery (CRN)! This is the CRN’s 5th anniversary, and they have done an amazing job over this time. In 2011, the site was an asset …
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Great News for LifeWorks NW, Oregon’s Behavioral Health
“This has been a difficult time for communities and the behavioral health organizations that serve them with mental health, addiction and preventions services,” says Mary Monnat, CEO of LifeWorks NW, …
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Circle of Security Supports Families
Children’s Relief Nursery-Gladstone is excited to have received a grant from Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative (OPEC) in Clackamas to expand on their Circle of Security work. The grant, written by …
Grant Supports Day Treatment Summer School
Our Tigard Day Treatment programs are excited about a $25,400 grant toward offering summer school this year. The grant was written by the NWRESD Day Treatment principal, Bethany Bowers. NWRESD …
Please Restore Behavioral Health Lifeline
Opinion Editorial run in Portland Business Journal on 12/12/20: Gov. Brown, please restore crucial behavioral health lifeline By Mary Monnat, LifeWorks NW, & Derald Walker, Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare Earlier this …
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 …
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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 …
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