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Mental Health Association of Oregon

Details: Written by MHAAO; Published: 10 December 2018

Organization shifts its focus to reflect work done in direct peer support services

Details: Written by Oregon Historical Society; Published: 10 December 2018

Photo courtesy of Oregon Historical Society

Family Day takes place Dec. 15

Details: Written by Oregon Music Hall of Fame; Published: 07 December 2018

Applications due Feb. 14

Details: Written by Oregon State University; Published: 06 December 2018

Fulton will speak at OSU on Monday, Jan. 21, as part of the university’s MLK Day celebration

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 December 2018

211info will be available to identify shelter and warming center resources and review transportation options 24/7

Details: Written by Portland State University, School of Social Work; Published: 04 December 2018

Interactive workshop teaches individuals how to spot someone who may be at risk for suicide, and how to appropriately intervene

about-diabetes

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 December 2018

The helpline will direct people toward clinics in their local communities that can provide affordable insulin

about-mrg-foundation

Details: Written by MRG Foundation; Published: 03 December 2018

MRG Foundation awards $139,000 to 13 organizations

Details: Written by Portland Willamette Valley Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc.; Published: 03 December 2018

Event sponsored by the Portland Willamette Valley Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc.

Details: Written by Environment Washington; Published: 29 November 2018

Bill to be introduced in the Washington legislature in January

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