News & Press

We value our relationships with media partners – local and national. From developments in 988 and suicide intervention programs to advocacy around opioid use prevention, Lines for Life acts as a powerful force and expert voice in public information regarding substance use and suicide prevention.

Check out some of our latest news highlights below and learn more about news topics surrounding our mission.

For details on our 2019 suicide prevention media coverage, visit the Breaking the Silence website.

Press Contacts

We value our relationships with media partners. For media inquiries, specific content requests, or to arrange an interview with Lines for Life, please email Donna Harrell, Communications Director.

Lines for Life Press Releases

July 14, 2023
Lines For Life Marks One Year Answering 988 Calls, Texts, Chats

Suicide Safe Reporting Resources

Media and online coverage of suicide can be harmful if not adhering to best practices in suicide reporting. The ways that media cover suicide can influence behavior positively by encouraging help-seeking and highlighting prevention efforts.

Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Resources for Journalists

Papageno Effect – Research on Responsible Reporting

In the News

Check out some of our latest news spotlights. For details on our suicide prevention media coverage event, visit the Breaking the Silence website.

KPTV – October 12, 2023

 

 

KGW-TV – July 20, 2023

 

 

Oregon Capital Chronicle – July 14, 2023

 

 

KTVZ-TV – July 13, 2023

 

 

Pew – March 29, 2023

 

KATU-TV – March 29, 2023

 

KPTV – March 28, 2023

 

KPTV – March 23, 2023

 

Oregon Public Broadcasting – February 28, 2023

KOIN-TV – February 27, 2023

KGW-TV – February 27, 2023

Oregon Capital Chronicle – February 27, 2023

KXL-FM – February 19, 2023

KGW-TV, February 12, 2023

 

PBS News Hour – January 25, 2023

 

Central Oregon Daily – October 6, 2022

OPB – August 5, 2022

Oregon Capital Chronicle – July 14, 2022

KGW – June 10, 2022

KOIN – May 31, 2022

Portland Tribune – May 5, 2022

KGW – May 5, 2022

The Oregonian – May 5, 2022

KOIN – May 5, 2022

The Guardian – April 4, 2022

KGW – April 1, 2022

KGW – March 19, 2022

KGW – February 2, 2022

OPB – October 27, 2021

OregonLive – October 25, 2021

KOIN – September 15, 2021

Street Roots – October 7, 2020 

KGW – September 29, 2020

Oregon Health Authority – September 1, 2020 

Oregon Live, July 16, 2020

KGW – May 4, 2020

KGW – April 22, 2020

KOIN – April 13, 2020

The Oregonian – April 12, 2020

OPB – April 9, 2020

KGW – April 3, 2020

KGW – March 31, 2020

Public News Service – March 27, 2020

Portland Mercury – March 26, 2020

New York Post – March 26, 2020

KOBI – March 25, 2020

The Oregonian – March 24, 2020 

KATU – March 24, 2020

KOIN – March 22, 2020 

KGW – March 20, 2020 

New York Times – September 24, 2019

 

The Skanner – September 13, 2019 

The Oregonian – April 26, 2019