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“It’s an Honor to Listen”: Meet Gary Martel, Lines for Life Volunteer
Gary has been a Portland resident since 1990. He and his wife have two children and three grandchildren. Gary spent more than three decades as a dentist before retiring about 10 years ago. In retirement, he didn’t slow down, he leaned in. He has volunteered with a number of organizations over the years, always looking for meaningful ways to give...
Lines for Life Responds to JAMA Study Finding 988 Linked to Nearly 4,400 Fewer Youth Suicide Deaths
For More Information, Contact:Jered WeberCommunications DirectorLines for Life [email protected] Lines for Life Responds to JAMA Study Finding 988 Linked to Nearly 4,400 Fewer Youth Suicide Deaths Oregon 988 Provider Calls Study a Rare Moment in Public Health Portland, Ore. — An important new study has found dramatic decreases in...
“The Work Is Worth It:” Meet Joshua Merritt, Lines for Life Volunteer
Joshua Merritt grew up with a love for language and performance. They write and perform poetry, play live music, and have spent their career as a project manager bringing that same attention to craft and detail into their professional life. More recently, they've begun working toward a career in clinical mental health. They heard about Lines for...
BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health in Black Communities: Breaking the Silence, Building the Support
During National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, we're recognizing the unique strengths, challenges, and barriers that shape mental health in communities across Oregon.For generations, mental health has been a topic kept inside the family in many Black households. It's usually...
