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Data dashboard and ‘Connect to Hope’ awareness campaign for 988 Oregon
Read more: Data dashboard and ‘Connect to Hope’ awareness campaign for 988 OregonOregon Health Authority is marking the third anniversary of 988—the three-digit number that anyone can call, text or chat when in need of mental health support—with two significant milestones: the launch of a new data dashboard to increase transparency, track usage and demonstrate the impact of 988 in Oregon and the start of a new public awareness campaign,…
Benton County Crisis Center now open
Read more: Benton County Crisis Center now openPhoto from the Benton County Crisis Center ribbon cutting ceremony on June 20, 2025 The Benton County Crisis Center is now open for services! Anyone can come to this voluntary mental health counseling center to get connected to support. No appointment or insurance needed. The crisis center serves all ages, regardless of ability to pay,…
School-Based Health Centers 2025 Status Update
Read more: School-Based Health Centers 2025 Status UpdateReport from the Oregon Health Authority School-based health centers (SBHC) throughout Oregon reported record highs in patient visits and people served during the 2023-24 school year, according to an annual status report released by Oregon Health Authority. Operating through a unique community partnership model, Oregon’s 87 SBHCs served 43,000 people – mostly school-aged youth ages 5 to…
Lincoln County Maternal, Child, & Family Health
Read more: Lincoln County Maternal, Child, & Family HealthLincoln County Maternal, Child and Family Health (MCFH) provides a variety of services to support parents, caregivers, and children from pregnancy through early childhood. Our programs offer resources like nurse home visits, parenting support, nutrition education, and care coordination for children with special health needs. The MCFH website includes a referral form where you can…
Oregon WIC updates food list to boost nutrition, expand choice
Read more: Oregon WIC updates food list to boost nutrition, expand choiceOregon’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is updating its food package today for participants to enhance nutrition and expand choice for families statewide. Enhancements to the WIC Food Package include: More fruits and vegetables, expanded to include fresh-cut herbs. A wider variety of protein and plant-based options, including fish options…
Updated items for recycling in Oregon
Read more: Updated items for recycling in OregonThe Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act will update Oregon’s outdated recycling system by building on local community programs and leveraging the resources of producers to create an innovative system that works for everyone. The Oregon legislature passed the Recycling Modernization Act (Senate Bill 582) during the 2021 legislative session. Recycling program changes start in…