The Central Oregon Health Council said Wednesday it has made a multi-million-dollar investment in four behavioral health causes: preventing youth suicide, bolstering mental health services for older adults, underinsured and uninsured persons, and veterans.
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A Bend man, who considers himself an extreme athlete, is planning his next outrageous adventure – this time, raising awareness for a cause that hits close to home.
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Oregon had the nation’s ninth-highest suicide rate across all ages in 2019 — a significant difference from the year before, when the state was 17th in suicide deaths, according to suicide mortality data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Continue Reading The Oregon Health Authority has received a planning grant to prepare Oregon for the launch of 988, a National Suicide Prevention emergency number that will go live on July 16, 2022, nationwide.
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Oregon is following a national trend that has seen sharp increases in drug overdose deaths this year, a rise that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is partially attributing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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“You Are Not Alone” is a new online resource to prevent and address isolation and other challenges and risks to Oregonians that may occur during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mental health-related anxiety and depression are often on the rise at this time of year — and this year brings added challenges. Counseling resources are available at several agencies and Deschutes County Health Services. People can also be connected to resources through https://www.safestrongoregon.org. NewsChannel 21 has resources online under the community tab as part of
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On Saturday, Nov. 21, the Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance, with the support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, is hosting an event for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. The event will be held virtually from 2–3:30 p.m.
Continue Reading The Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Department of Education, Lines for Life and local suicide prevention champions are collaborating to launch the Suicide Prevention and Wellness Program for Oregon school districts.
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Whether you have been laid off from work, are struggling to help your children with distance learning or simply trying to make sure there’s enough food on the table, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people’s mental health and well-being in a variety of ways.
Continue Reading Tuesday marks the start of National Suicide Prevention Month. The Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance and community partners are coordinating several activities throughout September to build awareness and work toward preventing suicide attempts and deaths.
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In the midst of a global pandemic, tensions are high and many people are experiencing increased anxiety, depression and isolation. The Mind Your Mind Central Oregon team is asking for community members to continue to talk about mental health, encourage self-care and connect residents with professional mental health resources.
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A group of veterans are in Bend this week on a crucial, personal mission, getting help with fighting one of the toughest battles they will ever face in life: to find strength, purpose and a future worth living for.
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Some Bend residents are seeking to honor Deshaun Adderley, a former Summit High School student who took his own life at the age of 14. They are petitioning for a plaque at the school that would share his name and story, but a local suicide expert is advising against the idea.
Continue Reading Deschutes County Health Services and Central Oregon Health Council have created a mental health awareness campaign called Mind Your Mind Central Oregon for residents in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties.
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A variety of information in Thursday’s COVID-19 update from the Central Oregon Emergency Information Network’s COVID-19 Joint Information Center.
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Lines for Life call counselors are now working from home
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For many people, getting outside is important for mental health. But with the governor’s new stay-at-home order, self-isolation is now the top priority.
Continue Reading The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released data showing that suicide was the leading cause of death among Oregon youth ages 10 to 24 in 2018, up from the second-leading cause of death in 2017.
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Remains found by a hiker south of Deschutes River Woods 10 days ago have been positively identified as those of a Bend man whose disappearance nearly three years ago prompted extensive volunteer searches, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday.
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