New Directions Northwest, Inc.

02/12/2026

Our Outpatient Facility, Annex and Outreach Center will all be closed this coming Monday, February 16 for President's Day.

For those in Baker county experiencing a Mental Health Emergency please contact our 24/7 Crisis Line at: (541) 519-7126

To speak with an SUD Peer, call our 24/7 Warmline at: (541) 406-4444

02/02/2026

Here are the next three trainings being offered at the NDN Training Center, in Baker City.
One of them is next week! Be sure to register now to attend!

02/02/2026

Here are three upcoming trainings being offered at the NDN Training Center in Baker City.
Note: The first class is next week! Be sure to register now!

01/20/2026

Here are the next two courses being offered at our Training HUB for professional SUD trainings.

01/15/2026

Have you been considering 'Dry January' but don't know where to start?

Does 'stopping' seem overwhelming?
How about just cutting back?

How about resources to help you 'Rethink the Drink'?

If you’re thinking about cutting back on your drinking or helping a loved one, find resources that can help. Try tools to track your drinking and strategies for drinking less. If you need it, use links to get support or find help. Knowledge is power, and small shifts can bring big benefits. Learn ...

01/15/2026

Our Outpatient Facility, Annex and Outreach Center will all be closed this coming Monday, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Crisis Services are always available for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. Our response team can be reached by calling our 24/7 phone line at:
(541) 519-7126

01/05/2026

Oops!
We had our February dates reversed on the last post. Although the dates are the same (February 10 & 11) they were out of order.
Here is the update!

01/05/2026

🚌✨ Great News for Baker City Riders! ✨🚌

Thanks to new public transit funding, our Baker City bus route is getting a schedule update starting January 5th, 2026! 🎉

📍 The Baker City bus is a fare-free deviated fixed-route service that travels throughout town to help you get to work, shopping, appointments, school, or wherever you need to go around town — all without paying a fare! 🚏💙

🕘 New Schedule (starting Jan 5):
• Monday–Friday: Service runs from 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM with buses departing about every 45 minutes, with a lunch break between 12:00–1:00 PM. 🍽️
• Saturday: Service runs from 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM, also with a lunch break 12:00–1:00 PM.

🚍 What’s a “deviated fixed-route”?
That means the bus follows a regular route and schedule, but can also make approved deviations to pick you up or drop you off near your destination — just call 541-523-7433 at least one business day ahead to schedule your deviation!

If you haven’t tried Baker City transit yet (or it’s been a while), this is a perfect time to hop aboard! 💛

📞 For more details, stop locations, or to request a deviation: 541-523-7433

We’re excited to keep our community moving — thanks to the investment in reliable, local transportation! 🚏🚌

01/05/2026

After the winter solstice, Oregon days begin getting longer, but the season can still take a toll on mental health.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a common type of mood disorder or depression characterized by its seasonal pattern. It affects millions of people in the U.S., usually beginning in the late fall and lasting into the spring or early summer.

SAD can be a serious mental health condition and may benefit from professional help.

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, help is always available. 988 provides a 24/7 connection to confidential support. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

01/05/2026

The New Directions Training Center is Eastern Oregon's Hub for professionals that provide services to those with a substance use disorder.

Be sure to check our website for the 2026 updated course listing.
Here are this month's upcoming trainings:

12/17/2025

Just a reminder that our Outpatient Facility and Annex will be closed next week.

All other services remain available. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call (541) 519-7126. Crisis services are always available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

12/16/2025

Two of our facilities will be closed next week. The Outpatient Facility and the NDN Annex.

All other facilities and programs will remain open.