Author: KGW Staff SALEM, Ore. (KGW) — The Oregon State Hospital is pledging to make quick changes following last month’s escape of a man charged with attempted murder. The Oregon Health Authority released a corrective plan Thursday, including the results ...
A crisis helpline for Oregon’s agriculture and forestry communities is now open. The Oregon Agristress Helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by call or text. You can reach the helpline at 833-897-2474. It can be ...
In this Mental Health Minute, Zachary Livingston, a Clinical Supervisor at Addictions Recovery Center, tells us that September is National Recovery Month. He talks about what recovery can mean to you, your family and friends, and more. Suicide & Crisis ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) – President Joe Biden announced a new action for mental health care coverage. The proposed rule would ensure benefits on private insurance plans more closely mirror physical health benefits. According to the administration, the action reinforces the ...
NBC5 has teamed up with Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center to bring you Better Health, a weekly report on staying healthy. In this week’s Better Health, Asante Health Expert Beth Coker talks with Jennifer Nidalmia, RN, about staying healthy through ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Providence Oregon visited the United Way of Jackson County Monday to get an update on the Mobile Crisis Response Pilot Program. Jackson County’s Mobile Crisis Response Team has been handling mental health crisis calls since the ...
CHICAGO, Ill. (NBC) – Many teens are in crisis and study after study has found a link between social media and mental health. Now lawmakers want to crack down. One proposal in Congress would ban social media for anyone under ...
Author: Katherine Cook (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Oregon Health & Science University announced the launch of the Oregon Behavioral Health Coordination Center. The tool is based on the Oregon Capacity System which was used to keep track of open ...
Author: Tim Gordon VANCOUVER, Wash. (KGW) — The connection between cannabis and suicide attempts is growing, according to researchers at Washington State University. And although there is more to learn, it has experts concerned. The acceptance and use of cannabis ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– Jackson County Mental Health is beginning a week-long training course today. It’s designed to help law enforcement handle mental health crises. The training covers a number of different topics including substance use and trauma. One law enforcement agency said ...