Trauma = Addiction
In her forties, Rae has been familiar with sobriety programs since she was 12. But it wasn’t until she saw the words Trauma=Addiction on a clinician’s office wall, that she …
New Washington County COVID Counseling Program
Washington County has a new, short-term COVID-19 supportive counseling program. The COVID Community Counseling Program (CCCP) is a partnership between Washington County, Lifeworks NW, Western Psychological, Asian Health and Service Center, …
Something to Talk About Fundraiser
Now, like so many organizations, LifeWorks NW has had to adjust services during the pandemic. But it continues to offer its services ranging from residential services, mental health crisis response, …
Update External Newsletter
Read our Winter 2020 Update newsletter to learn what’s been happening at LifeWorks NW and what’s ahead.
Success with Supported Education
Jesse, a soft spoken, articulate and engaging singer-songwriter, began struggling with severe mental health symptoms at 14. The experience made it impossible to retain relationships or deal with challenging situations. …
Community Plays Santa at King Site
“Santa’s sleigh exploded at King today,” said Deb S. Allison, program manager for King Adult Rehabilitation, Adult Outpatient, Rapid Response. “Jamie Fournier, Peer Recovery specialist, received donations from businesses and …
Genoa Healthcare Partners with LifeWorks NW
The Beaverton site is the second LifeWorks NW clinic to have a Genoa Healthcare pharmacy. It opened December 18, with a “soft opening.” Their grand opening will be in the …
Bikes for LifeWorks NW Programs’ Kids
Each year, the Ferguson-Murphy fundraiser donates bikes to the children associated with the LifeWorks NW sites, and several other nonprofits. This year, they delivered 110 bikes and helmets to children …
Doing Good is Good for You
Did you know that there are studies that say doing good is good for you? Studies suggest that volunteerism and charitable giving can improve self-esteem, reduce depression and anxiety, lower …
Zero Only Number for Suicide
Oregon prides itself on surpassing other states in many areas, but there is one statistic where we’re hoping to get a zero. For years now, Oregon’s suicide rate has been …
New Site, New Integrated Services for LifeWorks NW – Rockwood
LifeWorks NW, which serves the largest number of mental health and addiction services consumers in the Tri-Counties, announced today that its new Rockwood clinic is open. The new clinic will …
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Supported Employment Success Story
Ce Ann, a consumer with Beaverton’s Supported Employment, joined the program because she thought it would help with her depression. She’d been self-medicating for years to cope with her Hypomanic-Bi-Polar issues, …
Suicide Intervention Support Classes
Do you want to do something proactive to celebrate World Suicide Prevention Day and Suicide Prevention Awareness Week in September? Get Trained to Help offers Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Prevention classes. …
Staff and Clients Finding Solutions
Sometimes you know something is wrong, but you really don’t understand what is causing it. When she came to Lifeworks NW, Kayleen was struggling to find work after a long …
The Gift of Recovery
My name is Cathy [not real name], and I entered your facility in [spring of] 2015, I was a daily meth user, estranged from my family and friends, facing felony …