Wyden co-sponsors national suicide hotline legislation
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Tuesday he is co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation that would designate 9-8-8 as a national suicide prevention and…
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XC Oregon’s suicide prevention message: ‘Stay With Us’
XC Oregon’s board has begun an effort to help prevent teen and young adult suicide, and their wristband has a simple message: ‘Stay With…
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Deschutes County Health offers suicide prevention resources
Deschutes County Health Services – Suicide Prevention Program would like to remind everyone of some helpful resources as we enter the holiday…
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Mother talks of challenges of raising child with mental illness
Mental health illnesses are such a taboo topic in society, but one mother of a mentally-ill child is working to break the stigma and bring more…
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Bend woman who lost son to suicide gives back
On average, two people die every day by suicide in Oregon, which is among the 10 states with highest number of reported cases, according to the…
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Coping with mental health issues during the holidays
The holiday season is right around the corner, which is usually associated with good memories and cheer. However, this time of year can also spark…
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C.O. Suicide Prevention Alliance hosting event
On Saturday, Nov. 23, the Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance is hosting an event for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. The event…
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New veterans memorial in Madras offers healing space
As we continue to reflect on the significance of Veterans Day, a dedication ceremony took place Wednesday in Madras for the Veterans Healing…
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‘Out of the Darkness’ suicide prevention walk in Bend
NewsChannel 21’s Lee Anderson emceed the ‘Out of the Darkness’ suicide prevention walk at Pilot Butte State Park in…
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Bend-La Pine schools use app to prevent tragedy
Bend-La Pine Schools use app to prevent tragedy. New this year, they added Lines for Life and Safe Oregon resources on the back of student…
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Bend forum held on veterans’ behavioral health issues
Two state agencies kicked off in Bend on Thursday a statewide series of forums for feedback on veterans’ issues with behavioral health…
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‘Hope, Help, Heal’ programs offered
As part of an effort to end the rise in suicides, Hope Help and Health sessions are being offered in school districts around Deschutes County, an…
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Breaking the Silence: Camp Victory workouts change lives
In the final segment of our Breaking the Silence special series on suicide prevention and veterans helping veterans, NewsChannel 21’s Audrey Roberts…
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