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...]
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...]
The Worst Years of Their Lives
There’s an old saying that the teen years are the best years of your life. Not so. For most teens they are the worst years of their lives. No longer little kids and not quite adults, they often feel powerless in their world. Tougher still, today’s … [Read more...]
Robin Williams Death Prompts Calls to the Suicide Life Line
The tragic death of Robin Williams has focused public attention on the role of mental illness in suicide crisis. It's also created a sense of urgency to reach out on behalf of those who might be struggling with suicidal thoughts. If you are concerned … [Read more...]
YouthLine Helps Teens Sort Out Issues
The recent fatal shooting at Reynolds High School in Troutdale has left the community shook up and teens feeling like the bottom has fallen out of their world. It's yet another reason the YouthLine is available. Through texts and phone calls, teens can … [Read more...]
When Lives Are Hanging on by a Thread, A Strong Lifeline is Created
When the phone rings on the Lines for Life Suicide Lifeline, it's often someone who has lost touch with their reasons for living. Our trained counselors begin to build a relationship with the callers in a perhaps counterintuitive way: We start by … [Read more...]
Lines for Life’s Lines of Assistance
We provide many different lines of assistance: A first line of prevention for children in schools and communities A direct line of help for parents A confidential line for individuals or families seeking help for addiction or mental illness A … [Read more...]