At LifeWorks NW, our mission is wellbeing for all. Wellbeing often requires more than just clinical treatment: it requires opportunities to grow as a person, and to grow a vision …
Client story: ‘Eventually I want to start my own business’ Read More >>
For many people seeking care, it’s not just one life issue or health issue causing them to reach out, but the layers of pressure that build up when multiple issues …
At LifeWorks NW, we believe in wellbeing for all, and we know that wellbeing means holistic support for a client’s whole life. Our Supported Employment program helps clients in their …
A Supported Employment success story: ‘I get excited at all the possibilities’ Read More >>
When a client doesn’t read or write, it makes substance use disorder (SUD) recovery much more difficult. Often employment options are very limited, leading to depression and anxiety that can …
“As long as I can remember, I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression,” says Rachel [not her real name]. “And I had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and drugs. But for …
On a day in early 2015, Tuesday says she made the decision to go into treatment in Portland. “I was living in Eugene, and it was the black hole for …
When Rand [not real name] came to LifeWorks NW, he was experiencing Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, OCD and social anxiety. Not surprisingly, Rand says he didn’t know where to turn. He …
Michael [not his real name] heard voices and felt harassed whenever he was in a public space. Seeking help, he came to LifeWorks NW and has worked with the Integrated Care …
A former Project Network client shares how she has turned the tables and is now helping others. “Growing up, I was in a home with addiction,” said Jennifer [not real …
Eleanor (not her real name) came to LifeWorks NW experiencing high anxiety, mania and depression, with a Bipolar 1 diagnosis. She had been experiencing frequent hospitalizations, making it difficult to …
Jimmy’s dad first heard about the LifeWorks NW St John’s Children’s Relief Nursery 2.5 years ago through the Department of Human Services (DHS). Jimmy was very shy and struggled with …
(Note: This story was shared through a bilingual clinician, so the quotes are paraphrased.) When Vladimir [not real name] was a small boy in South America, his mother left for …
Caylee used to struggle to manage the basics of her life, but now she’s able to successfully hold down a job while also excelling in school.
Patrick always enjoyed cooking. His first job was working with a larger-than-life personality who showed him the ropes of the restaurant business. Patrick threw himself into the industry and, while …
