Community Support
First Step - A Suicide Prevention Application
Bend-LaPine School District developed "
First Step
" with the aim of helping students deal with stressful situations, depression, and suicidal ideation. “First Step” provides resources for students who may need an outlet for discussion by connecting them to non-profits like SafeOregon and Lines for Life, which allows students to communicate face to face, thought text or e-mail with their service Youthline.
Central Oregon Daily
covers briefly the services provided by First Step, including a helpful video.
Not Alone - Mental Health Support Group
Thursdays 5:30PM - 7:00PM. Antioch Church at 566 NE Clay Avenue in Bend. Contact
martita.marx@gmail.com
or
kimberleymccaig@gmail.com
for more information. Not Alone is a Faith-Based support group, the winter-spring sessions will include short videos on mental health topics from MedCircle, a nationally recognized mental health website.
Drug Addiction Family Support Group - Life Raft
1st and 3rd Thursdays of Every Month. 6:00PM. Water Church at 21300 Bear Creek Road in Bend. Please email
barbcs@bendbroadband.com
for more information.
Suicide Bereavement Support
Wise Warriors Suicide Prevention
Contact Margaret Kuehn at
503-402-2857
for more information.
Other Central Oregon Resources
Call BestCare's Jefferson County's Crisis Line
541-475-6575
Central Oregon SOS
Central Oregon Health Council
Gathering resources at this time - submit resources to
Telehealth through RimRock Trails Treatment Services
If you are self-isolating, you or your loved one can still see your therapist with video visits, otherwise known as telehealth counseling.. All you need is access to a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone with video capabilities. RimRock Trails utilizes a secure online Telehealth platform that is simple and easy to use. Call
1-888-532-6247
to schedule a telehealth counseling appointment.
Parent Warmline: 1-833-732-2467
A program by Reach Out Oregon for parents feeling pangs of isolation and dealing with a child with heightened behavior needs. The service is not dependent on insurance and is not payor specific; meaning one can have OHP, Commercial or no insurance and still be able to use the number. Visit
https://www.reachoutoregon.org for more information.
The David Romprey Oregon Warmline: 1-800-698-2392
An opportunity for those living with a mental health condition to speak to a peer. Anyone needing support may call the warmline to speak to a trained peer. The warmline does not give advice or attempt to ‘get’ any one to do anything, but is there to listen and validate the caller’s feelings and experiences.
OHP/ACA Flexible Services Request Form:
For services that do not have a medical code but would provide improved health benefits. A Primary Care Provider (PCP) requests the service, fills out and submits the form. Fill out a separate form for each item or service. You can get this document in another language, large print, or another way that’s best for you. Call (800) 431-4135, TTY (800) 735-2900 or email
healthrelatedservices@pacificsource.com
for more information.
Friendometry.com
A new resource to help parents find friends for their child. The service is safe and strictly for parental use. The resource is for children who have difficulty finding, making. or sustaining friendships. Daniel Kriz, a pediatric neuropsychologist at St. Charles Medical Center, developed this website to help pair families with kids who need a little help making friends. Check out
www.friendometry.com and
help@friendometry
for more information.
Geriatric-Education Hour with Dr. Maureen Nash
Webinar every 3rd Friday of the month, from 12–1:00 p.m. Training comes with 1 hr of CME credit. Topics include sleep disturbances, agitation, medications, suicidality & others; for info on registration contact:
angela.jensen@cohealthcouncil.org
Recovery Bend for Food, Body & Spirit
Conquer food and body struggles and create a healthy relationship with your body. Franki Mauti MS, RDN, CDE & Nancy Curfman, LCSW Call
541-385-7408
or text
541-420-7613
for more information.
THRIVE Central Oregon
Shared Future Coalition
Promotes Youthline. Text
teen2teen
to
839863
or call
877-968-8491
4-10PM PT for confidential crisis and help line.Youth Committee- to focus on issues related to substance use prevention. Email
info@sharedfuturecoalition.org for more information.
NAMI Oregon Resources
The NAMI Oregon Helpline remains operational. Call
503-230-8009
or
800-343-6264
. Or email at
namioregon@namior.org
. Callers receive live assistance from 9 AM-5 PM weekdays.
·
NAMI Oregon now has 20 weekly online support groups available.
This includes groups for individuals living with mental illness; family members and friends with a loved one living with mental illness; and parents/caregivers raising school-age children with behavioral health issues. NAMI Oregon can connect Helpline callers to a peer-led support group that meets their needs.
· NAMI Oregon is utilizing online media -- social media, website, and email -- to convey information on how individuals and families can best manage during a time of extreme anxiety. Visit
www.namior.org for more information.
· NAMI National has produced a Covid-19 Resource and Information Guide in PDF format that covers maintaining wellness, navigating health care, and other questions that our Helplines are receiving. Download the guide at:
https://namior.org/covidguide/
Military/Veterans Resources
Deschutes County Veteran Services
– 541-385-3214
Crook County Veteran Services
– 541-447-5304
Jefferson County Veteran Services
– 541-475-5228
Veterans Crisis Line
– 1-800-273-8255 or text 838255,
www.veteranscrisisline.net
Bend VetCenter –
541-749-2112 (for Central Oregon)
Reintegration Team Helpline –
24/7 888-688-2264
Oregon Military Assistance Helpline –
1-800-511-6944
Military Helpline –
888-457-4838 or text mil1 to 839863
Phone apps for help:
CBT-I –
enhance sleep quality and duration
Moving Forward –
problem solving skills for stress
My3 –
safety plan and support during crisis
Virtual Hope Box –
Coping, relaxation & positive thinking
Tactical Breather –
Control physical & emotional stress
PTSD –
Monitor and manage PTSD related symptoms
