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 […]
What is 988?
What is 988? On July 16, 2022, the national behavioral health crisis response system called 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was launched. 988 is a free, confidential service anyone, including youth, may call, text, or chat with online when experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of behavioral health crisis. This […]