Meth is one of the most deadly illicit drugs. In Portland, it is the leading cause of drug-related deaths. 78 percent of Oregonians know someone that is suffering with addiction, and Oregon ranked last in the country in providing mental health and addiction treatment services.
Read MoreIf you experience any of these symptoms for more than two weeks, you may be suffering with depression and it is time to seek medical attention.
Read MoreSetting boundaries can feel challenging at first. We can feel frightened about how the other person might respond, or we can worry that we are no longer caring for the other person. But if we want to truly care for ourselves, boundaries are paramount.
Read MoreSharing stories of recovery gives us a sense of hope. They inspire us, showing us that not only is it possible for us to change, but that we can go on to live a life of meaning and of purpose.
Read MoreThere are a number of options available to reduce harm in drug use that may include medication-assisted recovery (pharmacotherapy), moderation management, or other pathways of recovery.
Read More“We know downtown is the very public face of homelessness, addiction, mental health crisis and other experiences that folks who have nowhere else to go are facing,” Gullickson said. “This gives a great place for those folks to be, and to provide for those folks. I look forward to what’s next for this.”
Read MoreOlivia Penelle discusses three main pathways to recovery, including clinical, non-clinical, and self-managed pathways.
Read MoreDemarkus shares his story on going through MHAAO’s /Youth & Young Adult Peer Mentoring Program through OPTIC.
Read MoreMy peer support specialist worked closely with me over 13 months. We worked together to build up a positive support system in my life and find permanent housing and a better job. His help with navigating the DHS child welfare system and with helping me learn how to advocate for myself and my children was invaluable.
Read More“My turning point was my fifth hospitalization, when the IMPACT team came into my room to see me. They were kind and supportive, just like the first time they met me.” - Brandy Fishback
Read MoreIt’s nice to be able to remind people that it can be worse. Not to be a martyr, but this is a real life example of what alcohol can do to you. I call it winning the unlucky lottery.
Read MoreOne of the things I love about being a peer support is getting to hold on to hope for people when they are in a state where they’re feeling really hopeless. I was lucky enough to have people in my life who have loved me and been there to hold on to hope for me when I felt really hopeless and I felt like there was nothing to live for.
Read MoreProgram officials at GAO interviewed in selected states generally cited six leading practices for certifying that peer support specialists have a basic set of competencies and have demonstrated the ability to support others.
Read MoreJessica Carroll is volunteering her time as a counselor to help people facing addiction and homelessness.
Read MoreJanie Gullickson, Executive Director of MHAO, was recently interviewed by Fox12 Oregon news about being asked by the governor to sit on this committee.
Read MoreOn September 29, 2018, the MHAO team participated in the Oregon Recovers Walk for Recovery!
Read MoreWOW! Watch her story then read. This Fit for Excellence testimony is one of power, courage, and strength.
Read MorePortland civic leaders Janie (Marsh) Gullickson, Alisa Sinnott and Diane Whidden have joined the board of Blanchet House.
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