Levi Smith, a 2016 graduate of Central High in Polk County Oregon, created this suicide prevention video for the Mid-Valley Suicide Prevention Coalition. It's worth a watch. Visit the Mid-Valley Suicide Prevention Facebook page or their website, to … [Read more...]
Meth is still Oregon’s # 1 drug problem
KGW-TV covered Oregon's meth problem in an 11 p.m. broadcast last night, making special mention of Lines for Life's success in reducing the drug supply. In 2006, we campaigned at the state level to create the toughest pseudoephedrine laws in the U.S. By … [Read more...]
A distant family member
Now that we’re in the post-holiday-recovery phase, we get to tell you what we did Dec. 25: we took calls on the LifeLine, and the Veteran’s Crisis Line, and the Helpline (for alcohol and drug-abuse resources) and spoke with people, much as we usually … [Read more...]
Remembering Tom Parker
One year ago our beloved friend and colleague, Tom Parker, passed away unexpectedly. We are reposting this remembrance to let Tom and his family know that he is never far from our hearts and minds. Especially today. Tom Parker was a friend and … [Read more...]
Are we hypocrites when it comes to drug free parties
We often find ourselves asking our teens to avoid parties where alcohol and drugs will be available. But do we really consider that our own actions speak volumes? After all, the single most used and abused drug is alcohol. Here's a challenging question: … [Read more...]
It’s a wonderful life
In the holiday classic movie, George Bailey has reached such an emotional low point that he is seriously contemplating suicide by jumping off a bridge. But before he can act Clarence, a guardian angel, intervenes and shows George how much love and support … [Read more...]
Hear a true story from our LifeLine
We are always here to make that human connection and help people get back in touch with their reasons for living. Here's a short story from the Lifeline. Call us with any question or situation and we will listen. 9800) 273-TALK (8255) … [Read more...]
Thankful for our volunteer crisis line specialists
Crises never take a holiday. So when Thanksgiving,Christmas, New Years and a host of other traditional holidays come around, we depend on the selflessness of our staff and volunteers to answer calls from hurting people, 24 hours a day. It's difficult … [Read more...]
Survivors of suicide loss there is healing
There are over 700 suicides annually in Oregon, over 38,000 nationwide. It's estimated that for every suicide there are at least six suicide loss survivors - family members or friends of the people who died by suicide. Based on this estimate, approximately … [Read more...]
The holidays can bring on the blues and thoughts of suicide
How do the holidays affect you? Depending on your expectations and experience, the holiday time is often challenging. It's not uncommon for people to struggle with the way they are feeling seeming out of sync with the joys the holidays are supposed to … [Read more...]