Every day at Lines for Life we take calls from men and women who have bravely served our country, essentially writing a blank check on their lives to protect us, whatever the cost to them. They stood up for us, now we need to stand up for them. Recently … [Read more...]
Here’s to the businesses that hire our vets led by Starbucks
As Veterans Day approaches, we focus on the tangible ways we can thank our veterans for their sacrifice and service for our country. One of the best ways is to hire returning vets and their spouses. Generally speaking Veterans make great employees. They … [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...]
Good Can Come from “Bad”
Quite a firestorm has erupted around domestic violence and the NFL. The one good thing it has done is to bring a strong spotlight to bear on a hideous problem. This is one of those subjects that had been hidden from discussion mostly because it happens … [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...]
Why Hurry Marijuana Legalization in Oregon When we Have an Experiment Underway Right Next Door
Oregon voters will likely have an important decision to make in this fall’s elections – one with far-reaching and even unanticipated outcomes – Legalizing Marijuana. New Approach Oregon, backed by many of the same out of state interests that funded … [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...]
JUNE IS PTSD AWARENESS MONTH
Post traumatic stress is something that can happen to anyone. It is described as a normal person's response to an abnormal situation. Please keep in mind that it is treatable and, with therapy, many folks go on to live very productive lives after a … [Read more...]
OREGONIANS TURN IN NEARLY FOUR TONS OF UNUSED AND UNNEEDED PRESCRIPTION PILLS
There are 7,729 less pounds of prescriptions availible for abuse in Oregon thanks to everyone who participated in National Drug Take Back Day the last weekend in April. Modeled on Lines for Life's ground breaking original Drug Takeback, pioneered in … [Read more...]
May- Mental Health Awareness Month
It's time to remove the stigma around mental illness. Speak as openly about it as any physical illness and we will get to a point where people won't hesitate to get the help they need. Imagine if a person had diabetes. We wouldn't expect them to "get … [Read more...]