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Mental Health Visibility in the Asian Communities
Asians, like people of all races, can and do experience mental health challenges throughout their lives. Because of cultural norms, their experiences are often made to be invisible. Mental health is rarely talked about in Asian communities and is often seen as a “white person’s disease.” Because of that, fewer and fewer Asian people get the...
Inside the 2023 AAS Conference: A Visit at Lines for Life’s Office
Inside the 2023 AAS Conference: A Visit at Lines for Life’s Office The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) - the accrediting agency for 988 - kicked off their annual conference for 2023 at the Lines for Life headquarters on Wednesday, April 19! The AAS Conference is the largest gathering of behavioral health organizations, clinicians,...
30 Years of Help & Hope
Lines for Life is excited to celebrate our 30th anniversary in 2023! Over our three decades of service, we’ve grown to a team of over 200 professionals, with services spanning substance use and suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention – and we’re regarded as leaders among our state and regional networks.
Suicide Prevention Month
Why Support Matters Now More Than Ever
The Critical Need for Mental Health Support in Our CommunitiesEvery day, people across Oregon find themselves at a crossroads of hope and despair. For many, the first sign of hope comes from a simple yet powerful resource: a crisis line.At Lines for Life, we understand the transformative...
