The black community deserves better, the time is NOW for change. … [Read more...]
COVID-19: Community News Coverage
Lines for Life Calls Increase, 911 Calls Down During COVID-19 KGW - May 4, 2020 Lines for Life Offering 'Virtual Wellness Rooms' for Essential Workers KGW - April 22, 2020 'You're Not Alone': Suicide Prevention During a Pandemic KOIN - April 13, … [Read more...]
COVID-19: Call 211 for Info
211 is the go-to public phone number to get information about Novel Coronavirus. This program is a partnership with Oregon Health Authority. 211 operates 7 days per week, 8am-11pm. 211info Community Information Specialists answer informational questions … [Read more...]
COVID-19: Resources for Mental Wellness and Support
Taking care of our mental health is more important than ever as we navigate changing circumstances and uncertainty around COVID-19. Here are some helpful articles and resources for mental wellness during this time. Help with Stress & Coping CDC - … [Read more...]
COVID-19: We Care About Your Health
It's normal to feel anxiety and uncertainty about a widespread health concern in our community like COVID-19, and to be upset or anxious about changes and interruptions to everyday life. All of our crisis lines are operating as usual, and seeking … [Read more...]
David’s Story
David Rodriguez Crisis Intervention Specialist Crisis Lines Team For half of my life, my mental health and mental illness has been at the center of my journey. I am fortunate enough to have a strong support system among family and friends that … [Read more...]
Sarah’s Story
Sarah Fletcher Crisis Intervention Specialist, Crisis Lines Team Lines for Life Life can be beautiful and cruel; at times overwhelming—but nonetheless always changing and providing new opportunities. This fluidity is what makes suicide prevention so … [Read more...]
Angie’s Story
Angie Arledge Crisis Intervention Specialist, Crisis Lines Team Lines for Life At the age of 16, I attended my first funeral. A coworker had taken their own life. I had so many mixed feelings in that moment, but I didn’t know then how much suicide … [Read more...]
Alexis’s Story
Alexis Hilliard Special Projects Coordinator, Crisis Lines Team Lines for Life For some people in my culture, mental illness doesn’t exist. They see it as something you can just snap out of, if you take care of yourself. They say, “You’re not really … [Read more...]
A Message of Hope from Stephen
December 4th, 2002 – I was 19 years old. That was the night that I lost my hope. I couldn’t find it – had no access to it – it was just gone. Even as I wrapped twinkling lights and hung brightly colored ornaments on my tree, I could only see darkness. … [Read more...]