Marta struggled to manage her mental health and psychiatric medications after losing her son and her job, and she soon became severely depressed and isolated. Learn how she found hope and community at LifeWorks NW.
When Micah found himself homeless and without access to his medications, things spiraled quickly. Learn more about how he got help from LifeWorks NW at a critical moment.
Leslie* had a long career in manufacturing when her mental health began to impact her work. She had a history of addiction and a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. …
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Jackson* was a client in the LifeWorks NW Enhanced Adult Mental Health Services program for schizoaffective and bipolar disorder. After a serious on-the-job injury, he experienced a setback. He took …
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Sonia* came to LifeWorks NW’s Supported Employment program to build her financial independence. Sonia’s family lived with her mother-in-law, who helped support them, and Sonia wanted to grow her education …
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Xavi* began receiving mental health services at LifeWorks NW when he was a teenager. Diagnosed with mood disorder psychosis, he found medications that worked for him and remained stable until …
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Raine’s life was spinning out of control. Pregnant with twins, she felt hopeless, depressed, and barely able to get out of bed in the morning. Though she knew she had …
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Fentanyl doesn’t care if you are rich or poor, young or old. It’s a drug that has reached epidemic proportions in Oregon and across the nation. One of our clients …
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 …
Client story: Becoming the voice for those in need Read More >>
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 embrace client-centered, holistic care. Our Supported Employment program helps clients in their recovery journey build the skills, resources, and …
A Supported Employment client 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 …
When Rand [not real name] came to LifeWorks NW, he was experiencing bipolar fisorder, ADHD, OCD, and social anxiety. Not surprisingly, Rand says he didn’t know where to turn. He …