The Behavioral Health Resource Center, slated to open in November, is nearing the final stages of construction. (Photo by Motoya Nakamura / Multnomah County) This is your first of three free stories ...

Traumatic and stressful events will always be a part of health care. According to the US Department of Veteran Affairs’ Stress First Aid Model for healthcare, stressors can sometimes lead to emotional ...

Trigger warning: This story explores suicide and includes details of self-harm. If you are at risk, please contact the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or the Crisis Text Line ...

In September 2021 our nation hit a devastating milestone. More than 104,000 Americans died due to a drug overdose from September 2020 to 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This is ...

It’s no secret that many members of our community are facing increasing threats to their rights and well-being. If you or your neighbors are in need of support — such as free legal aid, case ...

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The Peer Counseling Program at WIU is designed to provide comprehensive support and resources to students facing various challenges. We take a holistic approach to well-being and recognize the central ...

Some of the best career guidance doesn’t come from a textbook or manager—it comes from fellow nurses who’ve been there too. Throughout the course of their careers, nurses may have formal or informal ...

PARC offers free peer advising and tutoring services to all students, regardless of background, major, or identity. These academic support services are best accessed through scheduled appointments via ...

SPOKANE, Wash. – The downtown Spokane Public Library will showcase its peer support resources at the annual Peers Empower Peers Conference June 1. The conference, hosted by the nonprofit Peers Empower ...

If you are struggling with alcohol or drug use or other behaviors and would like some support, it can be helpful to talk with another student who has been there. Our Peer Support program gives you the ...

When a new client steps through the doors of the new Restored Connections Peer Center in Eugene, Stephanie Cameron and her team are ready to offer them a cup of coffee, a snack and a one-on-one ...