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Providing Hope and Support for All
Lines for Life is Oregon’s home for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We provide help and hope to individuals and communities through mental health and substance abuse prevention programs and crisis support services.
We bring communities together to promote mental wellness and break the stigma associated with reaching out for help. We offer skills training to help communities recognize and respond to mental health concerns before they reach a point of crisis, and advocate for state and federal policies to create lasting change.
We recognize our communities’ unique needs and offer specific services to reduce barriers for those seeking personalized help – including support services for Veteran and Military communities and services providing emotional support and resources to those impacted by racism.
Above all, we’re here to support you – wherever you are, anytime. Many of our helplines are available 24/7 to get you the right support, right now.
800.923.4357Mental Health Helplines
We’re here to listen and help you get through today with free, 24/7 mental health support over phone, text, or chat.
Support for Substance Use & Recovery
We can help you access free recovery and detox resources, harm reduction services, affordable providers, and talk through barriers you may be facing to starting drug & alcohol treatment.
Find the Right Support for You
We offer several community-specific services with personalized support honoring a variety of identities and experiences.
Empowering Communities for Mental Wellness
Lines for Life develops and advocates for culturally responsive and affirming mental health care to support the needs of diverse communities.
Our Equity programs rely on leadership, input, and feedback from communities of color. We’ve created our programs to meet the unique needs of underserved populations and grow community skills in dispelling stigma, identifying mental health needs, and intervening in a crisis.
Learn more about our Equity Initiatives
Pride Month
This June, Lines for Life recognizes LGBTQ Pride by Celebrating Our Whole Selves!
For us, celebrating Pride means honoring the many experiences and expressions of love, gender, and sexuality – and celebrating those alongside the other identities we hold.
Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Addressing Mental Health Stigma in Asian Communities
Discussing mental health stigma in Asian communities can be seen as an insult because you are expected to take care of your own and seeking outside help is seen as a failure.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Start the Conversation: Mike, Clinical Trainer
One thing that’s really important in crisis work is not to skip over the pain someone is going through, but to sit in that moment for as long as it takes for them to feel ready.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Tips to Start the Conversation About Mental Health in Military & Veteran Communities
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we highlight opportunities to Start the Conversation among service members, veterans, and their families (SMVF).
Mental Health Awareness Month
Start the Conversation: Oregon Helpers Wellness Initiative
The Oregon Helpers Wellness Initiative, offered by Lines for Life, provides critical support to frontline and essential workers by promoting healthy work-life balance and preventing burnout and compassion fatigue.
API Heritage Month
Mental Health Visibility in the Asian Communities
Asians, like people of all races, can and do experience mental health challenges throughout their lives. Because of cultural norms, their experiences are often made to be invisible.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Start the Conversation: Angie, Lead Clinical Preceptor
There is so much yuck in the world, but there are so many people out there doing their best. I don’t want anyone to feel alone. I’m only one person, and I can’t help everyone – but I realized that I could be a part of something bigger.
API Heritage Month
My Mental Health Journey
I grew up Catholic in a Vietnamese immigrant household. Mental health was a taboo topic and often dismissed as someone “being crazy” – and in our culture, if someone is showing any sign of “being crazy,” we should feel bad for them but not discuss it.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Lines for Life and our community partners are celebrating by highlighting ways to Start the Conversation – in our schools, communities, workplaces, and more.
Community leaders across Oregon and beyond are joining us to Start the Conversation in their own corners of the world – from Portland schools and neighborhoods to rural community gatherings.
API Heritage Month
Lines for Life Honors API Heritage Month
This May, Lines for Life celebrates the diverse cultures and rich histories of the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community by honoring API Heritage Month.
2023 AAS Conference
Inside the 2023 AAS Conference: A Visit at Lines for Life’s Office
The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) - the accrediting agency for 988 - kicked off their annual conference for 2023 at the Lines for Life headquarters on Wednesday, April 19!
Gala
2023 Always Hope Gala
Thank you – our dedicated and generous community – for celebrating with us! Your presence and support truly made the event an unforgettable experience, and we are honored for the opportunity to share with you about our programs’ impacts – both over the past 30 years, and right now.
Black History Month
Addressing the Alarming Increase in Suicide Rates Among Black Children and Young Adults
Suicide rates among Black children and young adults between the ages of 10-24 have increased dramatically over the past few years. Darryl Turpin, Director of Equity and Cultural Engagement at Lines for Life, is raising awareness of the impacts that lack of protective factors and pressures from social media can have on mental health stigma in communities of color.
Black History Month
Lines for Life Celebrates Black History Month
This February, we highlight the accomplishments of Black Americans that have defined history as well as Lines for Life staff and community partners making change right now, in our communities.
Get Help Now
988: Support Anywhere, Anytime
Sometimes feelings of stress, anxiety, anger, sadness, or despair become overwhelming. We’re here to listen and help you get through this moment. If you are struggling and need support, contact us anytime. You can also call if you’re concerned about a loved one who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.
OPAT
OPAT 2023
Lines for Life, in partnership with Oregon Health Authority and other community leaders, are excited to gather state and regional changemakers to share successful projects and collaborate on solutions for our communities.
Get Help Now
Recovery Center Hotline
Received a citation for drug possession? Those who have received a citation for possessing small amounts of drugs in Oregon can avoid paying a $100 fine by completing a no-cost health screening with Lines for Life. We are currently the only state-approved center that provides these screenings.
Help for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
Lines for Life remains a leader in support for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) in Oregon and beyond. We are developing new tools to prevent and address crisis before, during, and after military service. Learn more about our SMVF Programs
Join the Conversation
Want to become an ambassador for mental wellness? Join us and advocate for mental health, gain skills and resources, and help prevent substance abuse and suicide.
Become a Volunteer
Interested in giving back by supporting others on our helplines? Our volunteers receive professional training, participate in community events, and become strong candidates for behavioral health professions.
Register for Trainings
You never know when someone who is struggling might need your help. We offer a variety of training courses for anyone who wants to be equipped to help in a mental health crisis.
Donate to Lines for Life
Your help keeps us going 24/7 and makes our innovative programs and services possible.
Join the Lines for Life Team
Join our dynamic team of caring, compassionate professionals who fulfill our mission in a rewarding work environment. Learn more about our career opportunities and view current openings.
Help Spread the Word
Want to share Lines for Life services and resources in your community? We have a searchable catalog of our videos, printable promotion materials, and more.
