La mesa is where many sacred moments are shared for Spanish-speaking communities. It is where mamás sew their clothes together and where papás cook their famous ceviche. La mesa is where the loudest laughs are heard and where the hard conversations are … [Read more...]
Statistics Blur Important Differences Between Asian Cultures – See Us as Individuals
My name is Amanda Young and I am a Crisis Intervention Specialist at Lines for Life. I identify as an Asian American lesbian, and I have been struggling with depression and anxiety since I was about 12, which really pushed me into this field of work. I … [Read more...]
Oregon Helpers Wellness Workshop: Centering Your Needs
Lines for Life Celebrates Black History Month
This month, Lines for Life is spotlighting people and organizations in our area who make a difference – people who help the Black community march toward a better future. … [Read more...]
Military Culture Awareness & Suicide Prevention Training for Providers
2020 Virtual Golf Tournament!
Our Annual Golf Tournament has gone viral! Play in Bend, Aloha or anywhere! CLICK HERE to learn more and register today! … [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...]
Black History Month
Every day, we work with under-served communities to better understand the barriers they face, their specific needs, and build hope by offering support. Check out the website that we created to honor influential Black Americans and to share data … [Read more...]
Thank you for helping us celebrate the VCL expansion!
Today we celebrate the expansion of our team and the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL). Together with Senator Ron Wyden, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Chair Deborah Kafoury, Commissioner Sharon Meieran, Dwight Holton and VCL team leadership and staff, we cut … [Read more...]
Fanning the Flames: Using Your Personal Story to Ignite Change
If you are a woman who has lost a loved one to overdose or impacted by addiction join us in this amazing workshop where we learn together how to use our personal experience and passion to ignite change in our communities. Friday, October … [Read more...]