Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, allowing this to be a great opportunity to learn more about this public health crisis and the resources available to survivors and those experiencing issues of power and control in Tillamook County. Tillamook Family Counseling Center would like to acknowledge our community partner, Tides of […]
Caring for Loneliness: Community Groups in Tillamook
Caring for Loneliness: Community Groups in Tillamook Anyone may experience feelings of loneliness, and this experience is unique and personal to the individual. Loneliness has commonly been described as an unwelcome feeling when there is lack of social support, infrequent meaningful social connections, and negative feelings about personal relationships. According to a study completed in […]
Behavioral Health Housing in Tillamook County: Repurposing Kilchis House
Behavioral Health Housing in Tillamook County: Repurposing Kilchis House Earlier this year, the Oregon State Legislature (House Bill 5202), allocated $100 million dollars to county behavioral health agencies (through the Oregon Health Authority) to support emerging initiatives to expand/build behavioral health housing. An allocation formula was developed by the Association of Community Mental Health Programs […]
September 2022 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Throughout the month of September, survivors and allies, various organizations, mental health workers, and community members unite to share their stories, knowledge, and resources to promote suicide prevention awareness. Research has shown that acknowledging and talking about suicide can reduce suicidal ideation, and help to eliminate the stigma […]