Please join us for important conversations about mental health, addiction, and prevention.
We invite you to explore inspiring topics in behavioral health with LifeWorks NW leaders. Join a Talking Points discussion to gain valuable insights from experts in prevention, addiction, and mental health services across the lifespan. Together, we’ll address some of our community’s biggest issues through earnest conversations.
Our series will feature in-person sessions at different locations, days, and times so that everyone has a chance to attend. All sessions are free and open to the public.
Some locations have capacity limits; registration is required. Registration will open approximately one month before each session. We look forward to seeing you there!
For questions about the Talking Points series or for registration information, contact events@lifeworksnw.org.
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How multi-generational trauma impacts addiction and treatment in the African American community
Cheryl Moten, CADC II
Chemical Dependency Counselor, LifeWorks NW
JANUARY 14, 2026
10 to 11 am
LifeWorks NW - Sylvan
5415 SW Westgate Drive
Portland, OR 97221
Cheryl Moten has firsthand knowledge of how multi-generational trauma impacts addiction and treatment in the African American community through her own lived experience. In her role as an addiction counselor, Ms. Cheryl has worked for over 20 years with clients who struggle to address their addiction while re-living the trauma of their past. Learn how her approach to guiding clients by addressing both physical and emotional trauma helps lead them to long-term recovery.
Where mental health and primary care meet: Integrated Services
Cortney Taylor, MD
Adult and Child Psychiatrist,
Medical Director LifeWorks NW
Registration will open in March
MAY 13, 2026
5:30 to 6:30 pm
LifeWorks NW - Sylvan
5415 SW Westgate Drive
Portland, OR 97221
This discussion will review how new models of care, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, and reverse integration (where primary care is offered onsite at mental health clinics) address health disparities experienced by individuals diagnosed with a mental illness. You will leave with an understanding of how these models provide patient-centered care to improve both physical and mental health outcomes.
Past Talking Points
Understanding the intersection of psychosis and housing insecurity
Joshua Tabaldo, PsyD
Service Director, SPMI and Residential Services, LifeWorks NW