7 Ways the Outdoors Improves Your Mental Health
According to recent studies, being outdoors positively affects mental health. From reducing stress to improving moods, nature provides many benefits for mental well-being.
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How Behavioral Health Care Supports Transgender Visibility
For the transgender community, it can be hard to feel seen, recognized and celebrated. That’s why in 2009, trans activist Rachel Crandall decided to observe a new holiday: International Transgender …
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Seeking Volunteers for Children’s Relief Nursery
LifeWorks NW is currently looking for caring, compassionate individuals to volunteer in our therapeutic classrooms working with children under 5 years old.
Chorale Concert Celebrates Mental Health Care and Recovery
LifeWorks NW has partnered with the Oregon Chorale to help design a concert celebrating mental health care.
Success Story: Supported Education
Caylee used to struggle to manage the basics of her life, but now she’s able to successfully hold down a job while also excelling in school.
How to recognize problem gambling
Problem gambling, also called “gambling addiction,” can have a devastating impact.
Meet the Retired Flight Attendants Helping Portlanders in Need this Holiday Season
When Marylee from LifeWorks NW’s Prevention Services was first recruited in 1996 to help with LifeWorks NW’s teen parenting program, she brought the Clipped Wings donors with her. “I was …
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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 …
Client story: ‘My life is so full’
March is National Gambling Awareness Month, and one of LifeWorks NW’s Gambling Therapy clients wanted to share her story. Helen came to LifeWorks NW Chemical Dependency (CD) program for her …
CCBHC Success Story
Less than two years ago, a consumer we’ll call Tom, came to LifeWorks NW for help. When he first came to us, he was suffering with Schizophrenia and depression, and …
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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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, …