Lines for Life in 2026: Looking Ahead with Hope

Jan 9, 2026 | You Call, We Answer, Featured, Start the Conversation

As we step into 2026, Lines for Life remains committed to our mission and purpose of bringing hope to people wherever they are, at every stage of life, and in moments when it’s needed most. In the year ahead, we are excited to continue expanding our reach, strengthening our partnerships, and deepening our impact across Oregon and beyond. From crisis lines to community-based initiatives, our work is rooted in connection, compassion, and the belief everyone deserves access to support.

How Human Connection Supports Older Adults

Jan 7, 2026 | You Call, We Answer, Featured, Start the Conversation, Stories of Hope

When David Westbrook volunteers to answer the phone on the Senior Loneliness Line, he is not doing so as Lines for Life’s Chief Operational Officer. He is simply there as a person listening, empathizing, and holding space without judgement.

When Peers are the Help Needed: How YouthLine is Revolutionizing Mental Health Support for Young People

Jun 27, 2025 | YouthLine, Featured, Stories of Hope

What if the person most qualified to help a struggling teenager wasn’t a licensed therapist or counselor, but another young person who truly understands what they’re going through? This simple yet powerful idea drives YouthLine, a peer-to-peer crisis and support service that connects youth with trained volunteers their own age.

Recognizing Juneteenth

Jun 16, 2023 | Featured, Equity

Lines for Life honors Juneteenth as a reminder of the struggle toward freedom for Black Americans. We recognize the hardships that racism continues to inflict on Black communities and we embrace Juneteenth as a time to acknowledge these hardships, celebrate progress, and honor the culture, history, and strength of Black communities. Lines for...

Inside the 2023 AAS Conference: A Visit at Lines for Life’s Office

Apr 26, 2023 | Featured, Mental Health Awareness Month

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

Mar 31, 2023 | Featured

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.

Addressing the Alarming Increase in Suicide Rates Among Black Children and Young Adults

Mar 2, 2023 | Black History Month, Equity, Featured

Suicide rates among Black children and young adults between the ages of 10-24 have increased dramatically over the past few years.

You Call, We Answer: Monique, Crisis Lines Clinical Supervisor

Feb 20, 2023 | Black History Month, Equity, Featured, You Call, We Answer

There is so much stigma against mental health and suicide in the Black and Creole cultures, but many of us are working to break that stigma. I’ve always been interested in mental health. My family moved to Southwest Louisiana over 300 years ago as one of the premier and largest Creole families.

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Lines for Life in 2026: Looking Ahead with Hope

How Human Connection Supports Older Adults

When Peers are the Help Needed: How YouthLine is Revolutionizing Mental Health Support for Young People

Recognizing Juneteenth

Inside the 2023 AAS Conference: A Visit at Lines for Life’s Office

30 Years of Help & Hope

Addressing the Alarming Increase in Suicide Rates Among Black Children and Young Adults

You Call, We Answer: Monique, Crisis Lines Clinical Supervisor

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