LifeWorks NW

02/08/2026

The Oregon Health Authority estimates that 85,000+ Oregon adults and adolescents have a gambling disorder and another 180,000 are at risk of developing a gambling problem. If you are worried about your or a loved one's gambling, LifeWorks NW has a specialized program that can help. Call 503-645-9010 or complete the form on our website for more information: https://www.lifeworksnw.org/contact-us/.

Betting on the Super Bowl? Keep it fun by setting a dollar limit and deciding how much you’re willing to lose — and stick to it. Gamble for entertainment only, not as a way to make money. Avoid chasing losses, and hope to win but expect to lose. If you are worried about your own gambling or that of a loved one, visit www.OPGR.org or call 1-877-MY-LIMIT for free, confidential help.

02/01/2026

"Dry January" may be coming to close, but you can any time. "Rethink the Drink" is an Oregon Health Authority initiative that aims to help people in Oregon learn more about the health impacts of excessive drinking and explore healthy changes that can make a difference.

➡Learn more: https://www.rethinkthedrink.com/
➡ If you or a loved one has concerns about alcohol, LifeWorks NW can help. Visit www.lifeworksnw.org or call 503-645-9010 to learn more.

We need new ways to think about alcohol that reflect the varied ways Oregonians use and experience it. From the Oregon Health Authority.

01/26/2026

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes January as Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, and we celebrate this year’s theme: “Treatment Works! Find the path that works for you.” Everyone has a unique path on the road to wellbeing; we're here to help you find it.

Join LifeWorks NW in recognizing Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month and share resources that connect people to treatment.

01/21/2026

⭐Many thanks to all who attended Talking Points session last week! Cheryl Molten, Chemical Dependency Counselor at Project Network, shared her expertise for the second edition in our series. Drawing from over 20 years in addiction treatment and recovery, Cheryl explored how her own story reflects multigenerational trauma and ways clinicians can help break the cycle.

⭐"I tell my clients all the time: [the trauma] will always be there," said Cheryl. "The difference is… in the beginning, where you couldn’t catch your breath? After a while, you’ll be able to breathe through it."

➡Read the recap: https://www.lifeworksnw.org/2026/01/19/talking-points-recap-session-two/

➡Read register for our next Talking Points session on May 13: https://www.lifeworksnw.org/talkingpoints
Our Talking Points series is free and open to the public, and all are welcome!

01/17/2026

LifeWorks NW outpatient sites will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please call your site if you have any questions. For crisis support, call 988 or your county’s crisis line.

Nuestros sitios para pacientes ambulatorios cerraran el lunes 19 de enero en conmemoración del Dia de Martin Luther King Jr. Favor de llamar al sitio si tiene preguntas. Para apoyo en caso de crisis llamar al 988 o su línea de crisis del condado.

01/12/2026

From the article: “We have helped thousands of people move from the streets into shelter, from shelter into homes, and prevented thousands more from experiencing homelessness in the first place,” Kotek said in a statement. “But we must maintain the momentum and strengthen our focus on the intersection of homelessness, mental health, and addiction.”

While the state has helped thousands of people out of homelessness, recent counts show the problem increasing in much of the state.

01/06/2026

New Year, New Beginnings. If you're seeking help for alcohol or other drug use, treatment options are available. Taking that first step can lead to health & healing. You’re not alone—help is available.

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01/02/2026

Meet Laurel Bosma, Mental Health Therapist, gardener, and watercolor enthusiast

"I feel very honored when people open up about what they have been going through, and how they would like things to be. Sometimes people might need to understand themselves a little better, and when that happens, it's like a lightbulb suddenly turns on above their heads!" she says. "It makes me so happy when people start to see how great they are the way I do."

➡Learn more about Laurel at https://www.lifeworksnw.org/2025/10/28/bosma-laurel/

12/31/2025

Join us in celebrating our 55th Anniversary at the NYE Sobriety Powwow!

12/30/2025

From providing holiday joy at LifeWorks NW sites to partnering with to bring bikes to kids and families, we've been busy celebrating the season with many of our annual traditions.

❄ Learn more: https://www.lifeworksnw.org/2025/12/24/lifeworksnw-seasonal-traditions/ ❄

12/22/2025

"The fundamentals of the next years of my life: Work the program, go to meetings, help people out who I can help, and have a career."

⭐Meet Xavi*, LifeWorks NW client who overcame his fentanyl addiction and flipped the narrative.

➡ Read Xavi's story: https://www.lifeworksnw.org/2025/05/25/client-story-xavi/



*Not his real name

12/22/2025