Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide Prevention is Year-Round

Suicide Prevention is Year-Round

As September comes to an end, so does Suicide Prevention Month. But for Lines for Life, suicide prevention never ends. Every day, someone in our community needs support, which is why we see this as a year-round effort. Suicide is complex and there is no single solution, but one thing we know for certain is prevention is possible, and it begins with connection. The conversations we have, the policies we support, and the way we show up for each other matter.

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Why Support Matters Now More Than Ever

Why Support Matters Now More Than Ever

The Critical Need for Mental Health Support in Our Communities Every 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 power of that first connection. On the other end of the...

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Breaking Barriers: Construction CareLine Offers Lifesaving Support for Oregon’s Construction Workers

Breaking Barriers: Construction CareLine Offers Lifesaving Support for Oregon’s Construction Workers

Construction workers face dangers every day on the job site, but the most significant threat they encounter isn’t from heavy machinery or hazardous materials. Tragically, construction workers are six times more likely to die by suicide than from any workplace accident. This sobering reality has prompted Lines for Life to launch a new resource specifically designed for Oregon’s construction community.

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Start the Conversation: Mike, Clinical Trainer

Start the Conversation: Mike, Clinical Trainer

My first career was in the restaurant industry, managing restaurants and eventually managing theaters and event venues for a large chain of Oregon brewpubs. I had to leave because I drank too much, and I was like a kid in a candy store. Eventually, I became interested in the substance use recovery field and worked as an addiction counselor and...

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Start the Conversation: Angie, Lead Clinical Preceptor

Start the Conversation: Angie, Lead Clinical Preceptor

I’ve always been passionate about supporting people when they might feel stigmatized or isolated. When I was growing up, my family struggled with poverty. Some of them turned to substances to cope and, even though they were around, I felt alone. The first funeral I ever went to was for a coworker who died by suicide, when I was 16. He was...

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La Mesa – Ofreciendo apoyo en las formas que saben hacerlo

La Mesa – How Latine Families Support Each Other, Despite Stigma

[En Espanol] La mesa is where many sacred moments are shared for Spanish-speaking communities. It is where mamás sew their clothes together and where papás cook their famous ceviche. La mesa is where the loudest laughs are heard and where the hard conversations are had. It is the heart of our culture— where the family comes together. In many...

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Statistics Blur Important Differences Between Asian Cultures – See Us as Individuals

Statistics Blur Important Differences Between Asian Cultures – See Us as Individuals

My name is Amanda Young and I am a Crisis Intervention Specialist at Lines for Life. I identify as an Asian American, and I have been struggling with depression and anxiety since I was about 12, which really pushed me into this field of work. I want to support others. When people think about communities of color, they don’t generally think of...

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