I’ve got the greatest job! My name’s Benny. I’m a bulldog and one of two canine support specialists at Lines for Life. I provide our military veterans crisis team with emotional grounding support—that’s the technical phrase for using my puppy love … [Read more...]
Statement on White House Declaration of Opioid Emergency
MEDIA STATEMENT PORTLAND, OR - Today, President Trump directed the Department of Health and Human Services to declare the national opioid crisis as a public health emergency. While community efforts throughout Oregon have helped reduce opioid … [Read more...]
5th Annual Les Schwab YouthLine Golf Tournament
The 5th Annual Les Schwab Tires YouthLine Golf Tournament recently took place on a beautiful morning at the Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club. Our friends at Les Schwab Tires generously covered the tournament fees so all funds raised on the day went directly … [Read more...]
Local Partnership Aids Successful Launch of VCL Ambassador Center
Portland, OR - Today marks the beginning of an exciting partnership between Lines for Life and ProtoCall Services; two Portland, Oregon-based call centers focused on delivering high quality access to behavioral health crisis and access services, 24 hours a … [Read more...]
Lines for Life to Expand Support for Veterans Crisis Line
Lines for Life has been selected from over 160 crisis centers across the nation to be the sole backup center for the national Veterans Crisis Line. We're gearing up to field an estimated 1,200 additional calls each month when the Veterans Crisis Line is … [Read more...]
Todd Johnston Joins Our Board
We are pleased to introduce Lines for Life's newest board member, Todd Johnston! Todd brings a wealth of experience and tremendous enthusiasm for our work. He joins the Lines for Life board of directors from The Standard where he leads the Customer Service … [Read more...]
Our Military Crisis Lines
We provide help and hope When Veterans or service members are in crisis—struggling to cope or carrying more than they can bear—we’re there to help them find a way forward. For Veterans, military service members, and their families Our crisis lines are … [Read more...]
Support our Local Heroes
This Sunday, Nov. 12th, 99.5 The Wolf with Mike and Amy is doing a radio/in-store donation drive for Lines for Life called, “5 Safeways in 5 Hours with Mike and Amy” in honor of Veterans’ Day. We will be driving with the Wolf Van to 5 separate Safeways in … [Read more...]
A Simple Connection Gives Veterans a Way Up
“My whole life since Vietnam has been by serendipity,” says Jeff Rogers, a crisis line volunteer at Lines for Life. “Volunteering came about that way, too.” Jeff came to Lines for Life a year ago. He heard about us through his 13-year role counseling … [Read more...]
Suicide Prevention After “13 Reasons Why”
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” continues to gain visibility, interest, and concern among parents, educators, suicide prevention professionals, and the media. The “most tweeted … [Read more...]
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