Medford, Ore., — Christopher Folden has struggled with mental health issues… “I actually isolated myself in my house for a year and a half before coming to the Compass House.” But through the services at Compass House in downtown Medford, ...
Medford, Ore. — A Medford man accused of shooting and killing another man in his backyard back in May is undergoing a mental health evaluation in Salem. The court ordered the transfer of 23-year-old Vincent DiCostanzo at the end of ...
Medford, Ore. — Several dozen people gathering at a Medford High School Friday to remove the stigma of mental health issues. Central High School’s auditorium was filled with lights, cameras, and extras for a new mental health awareness campaign. AllCare, ...
Medford, Ore. — Medford-based Compass House is trying to remove the stigma around mental illness. The group held their annual “Stand Up and Speak Out” event at Alba Park Friday afternoon. The event is designed to change the misconceptions surrounding ...
Ore. — U.S. Representative Greg Walden is co-sponsoring a major mental health reform bill moving through the house now. The Helping Families in Mental Crisis Act (H.R. 2646) aims to deliver better mental health treatment to patients and families. Walden says improved ...