In this Mental Health Minute, we hear from Greg Gill, Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program Manager at ColumbiaCare. He shares that many people with mental illness find holidays more challenging. He also gives some tips to keep in mind during ...
Author: KGW Staff SALEM, Ore. (KGW) — In just two weeks, Oregon State Hospital will begin the first of its monthly early releases of mental health patients. The patients being released were charged with a crime but deemed unfit to ...
Author: Alma McCarty (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury hosted a virtual discussion on Tuesday with behavioral health stakeholders about what should be done to better address the needs of people in ...
Author: Evan Watson (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Oregon gubernatorial candidates and state senators say they want to reevaluate state standards for civil commitment and forced mental healthcare. KGW’s ‘Uncommitted’ investigative series explored gaps in the mental healthcare system, explaining ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Ashland High School is mourning the loss of a student, who last week, died by suicide. Last Friday, the school said, it learned of their tragic passing. Sadly, this once again brings up the discussion of teen ...
Author: Pat Dooris, David Mann (KGW) SALEM, Ore. (KGW) — Oregon’s only state-run psychiatric facility is so full that it’s been ordered to start releasing patients early — specifically those who are awaiting trial for criminal charges. Starting Oct. 12, ...
Author: Mike Benner, Jamie Parfitt (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — The Multnomah County District Attorney’s office said it plans to take a second look at a high-profile case involving a woman who walked into a Northeast Portland home and curled ...
SISKIYOU COUNTY, CA.– Cal Fire is changing the way they approach mental health. Cal Fire’s peer support staff said bringing in dogs and coloring books is an effective way to reduce stress. The Mill and Mountain Fire camp has a ...
(KGW) In the third part of KGW’s “Uncommitted” series, we explain why so few mental health patients are involuntarily committed even when it’s heavily recommended. Read more: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/inve… ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. —After a difficult few years, a local non-profit is giving youth an opportunity to amplify their voices, and be heard in the community. “Rogue Valley Mentoring really seeks to connect our youth to our community and the ...