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Eight Teens, 14,000 Miles, Advocating for Youth Mental Health
Eight YouthLine volunteers, five from Oregon and three from Maui, spent a few days in Washington, D.C. this summer doing something few teenagers ever get the opportunity to do: advocating directly to the people who write the policy. For seven of the eight, it was their first time in the nation’s capital. By the end of the trip, they had...
YouthLine Volunteers Participate in U.S. Senate Forum on Youth Mental Health
Young people who volunteer with YouthLine shared their firsthand experiences with members of Congress and national mental health leaders during a U.S. Senate forum on youth mental health on July 28.
Why Culturally Responsive Training Matters for Mental Health
A one-size-fits-all approach to mental health does not work, especially in communities that have historically been left out of the conversation entirely. For BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, we are highlighting something we believe deeply: training matters, and who delivers that training, how it’s shaped, and whether it reflects the...
BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health in Black Communities: Breaking the Silence, Building the Support
During National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, we're recognizing the unique strengths, challenges, and barriers that shape mental health in communities across Oregon.For generations, mental health has been a topic kept inside the family in many Black households. It's usually...
