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Lines for Life is dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide and promoting mental wellness. We offer crisis support by phone 24/7. (NOTE: This page is not monitored 24/7). If you or someone you know is in crisis, CALL: 988

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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 9h
September's ending, but the conversations don't have to. Keep checking in on people. Keep listening. Our resources and trainings are here year-round. Keep the conversation going: www.linesforlife.org
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This Suicide Prevention Month, a reminder: isolation risk can increase with age. That’s why our Senior Loneliness Line offers free, confidential support for Oregonians 60+. Call 1-800-282-7035.
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
YouthLine received a $10,000 grant from the Wildhorse Foundation to expand its School Suicide Prevention and Wellness Mini-grants program. The funding will support schools and student groups in four Eastern Oregon counties. Read more: ow.ly/NGQQ50ZQiLl.
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Worried about someone? Ask directly: "Are you thinking about suicide?" Research shows this doesn't increase risk, it can bring relief. Our trainings, like QPR, teach you how to have this conversation. Learn more about our trainings here: www.linesforlife.org/our-programs/s…
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Suicide Prevention Month reminder: the Military Helpline offers free, confidential support 24/7 for service members, veterans, and their families. Call 888-457-4838.
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month. Every conversation counts, including the ones shaped by culture and language. Check out our blog on mental health in Spanish-speaking and Latine communities: www.linesforlife.org/mental-health-…
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Construction Suicide Prevention Week starts today. New blog covers the challenges construction workers face and CSPP's resources to help: www.linesforlife.org/mental-health-…
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
World Suicide Prevention Day is today. Honest conversations. Real community. Policy that takes mental health seriously. Care that's actually accessible. It's all connected, and it's all necessary. Need support? Call or text 988 24/7.
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Last chance to register for our Sept. 15 MCASP training. Full-day virtual course, 6.5 CEUs, $25. Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/military-cultu…
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
It's 988 Day. Celebrating the crisis intervention specialists behind every call, text, and chat, and the free, confidential support 988 provides 24/7. Call or text 988 anytime. #LinesForLife #988Day
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day to workers across every industry. Take today to rest, your well-being matters as much as your work does. If you or someone you know needs support, find help at linesforlife.org/get-help-now/.
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A JAMA study found nearly 4,400 fewer youth suicide deaths since 988 launched. This data backs up what we've always believed: conversations save lives. That’s why we operate the YouthLine. If you're a teen or young adult who needs someone to talk to, call 877-968-8491 or text 839863.
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Every conversation counts. Join us at OSPC, Oct. 19-21 in Bend, for real dialogue on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. Register now: www.linesforlife.org/oregon-suicide…
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
It's Suicide Prevention Month. Ask someone how they're really doing. Then actually listen. That's where prevention starts. #LinesForLife #SuicidePreventionMonth
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
International Overdose Awareness Day is today; National Recovery Month starts tomorrow. Free, confidential support is available anytime through the Alcohol and Drug Helpline. Call 1-800-923-4357. #LinesForLife
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Connection matters at every age. The Senior Loneliness Line offers free, confidential support for Oregonians 60+, daily. Call 1-800-282-7035. #LinesForLife #SeniorLonelinessLine
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Our final UnGala of the season is Sept. 18 at Topaz Farm, and we’re spotlighting CSPP and the work bringing mental health support to construction workers. Seats are limited. Register now: www.linesforlife.org/rooted-in-hope
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Eight of our YouthLine volunteers traveled to Washington, D.C. this summer to brief U.S. senators and address an international suicide prevention summit. Read the full story here: www.linesforlife.org/eight-teens-14…
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Free virtual QPR training on Thursday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to noon. Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/oregon-qpr-tra…
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Last Friday our community showed up for mental wellness in Oregon at our second UnGala: Rooted in Hope dinner. We are so moved by the generosity and heart this community brings. Browse photos here: www.linesforlife.org/2026-august-un…
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Free, confidential, 24/7 support is available for anyone in Oregon navigating substance use through our Alcohol and Drug Helpline. Call 1-800-923-4357. #LinesForLife #AlcoholAndDrugHelpline
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Registration is open for our Sept. 15 MCASP training, a full-day virtual course on military culture and suicide prevention. 6.5 CEUs, $25, open to OR/SW WA. Register now: ow.ly/jCTg50ZwJcO
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Free, confidential support is available 24/7 for Oregon's service members, veterans, and their families through the Military Helpline. Specialists trained in military culture are ready to listen. Call 888-457-4838.
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
CSPP just filmed 22 new Spanish-language toolbox talks in partnership with (add)ventures, launching this September alongside two new Spanish Mental Health Assessments. Read more here www.suicide-stops-here.org/lights-c…
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Lines for Life is offering a free, virtual Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention training Thursday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. Designed for those connected to the military and veteran community. Made possible by Boeing. To register, visit: ow.ly/WGuX50Zvezq
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
One week left to grab a seat at our Aug. 7 UnGala Rooted in Hope dinner, celebrating YouthLine and the power of youth peer support. Seats are going fast: www.linesforlife.org/rooted-in-hope #LinesForLife #RootedInHopeUnGala #YouthLine #YouthMentalHealth #TopazFarm
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
You don't have to spend today feeling alone. The Senior Loneliness Line offers free, confidential support for anyone in Oregon 60 and older. Our team is here every day to listen, chat, and help you feel more connected. Call 1-800-282-7035.
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
For BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, we're highlighting how culturally responsive training closes a real gap in mental health support. Check out our latest blog to learn more: ow.ly/OwUp50ZspCG #LinesForLife #BIPOCMentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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Why Culturally Responsive Training Matters for Mental Health - Lines For Life
A one-size-fits-all approach to mental health does not work, especially in communities that have historically been left out of the conversation entirely.
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Lines for Life is now accredited by the American Association of Suicidology in Crisis Telephone Response and Crisis Text/Chat. This one belongs to our crisis specialists, volunteers, and the community that trusts us every day. If you need support, call or text 988 24/7.
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Meet the 12 teens on Maui answering calls and texts from other teens who need someone to talk to. Read the Island Scene feature on YouthLine Hawaiʻi’s first island cohort: ow.ly/aSa050Zp6Cm
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Mental health support should look like the community it serves. This BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, we're sharing how programs like Boys to Men and Barbershop Conversations are building trust and breaking stigma in Black communities. Read the blog here: ow.ly/nQEs50ZoFth
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Our second UnGala dinner is Aug. 7 at Topaz Farm on Sauvie Island. This time, we're spotlighting YouthLine's expansion in Hawaiʻi. Seats are limited. Reserve yours: ow.ly/Mp9H50Zo2jp #LinesForLife #UnGala
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Find us at Portland Pride this weekend! Stop by the Lines for Life and YouthLine tables July 18–19 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park for mental health resources and to connect with our team. We'd love to see you there. Festival details: ow.ly/vlUz50Zm9BC
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Lines for Life is offering a free, virtual Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention training Wednesday, July 30 at 10 a.m. Designed for those connected to the military and veteran community. Made possible by Boeing. To register, visit: ow.ly/FNeJ50ZkT2b
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Lines for Life is offering a free QPR training on Wednesday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Learn to recognize warning signs and connect someone to support. Includes military-focused suicide prevention content. Learn more: ow.ly/eq6H50ZliHm #BoeingPartner
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Our next UnGala dinner is Aug. 7 at Topaz Farm on Sauvie Island, and seats are going fast. Farm-to-table food, good company, and a fundraiser without the formality. Reserve your spot today: ow.ly/kL2K50ZkSHI
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Mental health struggles in Latine communities are often felt but not always named. This BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, we're talking about why, and what's being done about it right here in Oregon. Read the full blog here: ow.ly/anRL50ZkSCR
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy Fourth of July! However the day feels for you, we hope you find something good in it. And if you need support, we're here 24/7, all year long. Call or text 988. #LinesForLife #988
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Last Friday our Lines for Life community raised $100,000 for mental wellness in Oregon at the first UnGala: Rooted in Hope dinner of the summer. We are so moved by the generosity and heart this community brings. Learn more: www.linesforlife.org/rooted-in-hope
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, honoring Bebe Moore Campbell's advocacy for communities of color. Our Equity team works across Oregon to build support that's culturally responsive and rooted in lived experience. To learn more, visit: linesforlife.org/equity/
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Pride Month is ending, but Portland Pride is just around the corner! Find the Lines for Life and YouthLine tables at Tom McCall Waterfront Park on July 18 and 19. We'll have resources and fun items all weekend. Come say hi!
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Today is National PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD is a natural response to trauma, and stigma is one of the biggest barriers to getting help. If you're struggling, call or text 988.
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Our June 23 MCASP training brought together providers and advocates ready to strengthen their ability to support veterans’ and service members’ mental health. Thank you to all who joined and to Boeing for supporting this work. See you at our next training on Sept. 15!
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Asking for help isn't always easy. Fear of judgment and uncertainty can leave you feeling stuck. The Oregon Alcohol and Drug Helpline is free, confidential, and available 24/7 for anyone in Oregon 18+. Call 1-800-923-4357.
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Juneteenth reminds us that freedom delayed is still freedom denied, and the work of justice and healing is ongoing. Today, we honor Juneteenth and recommit to building a future where every community has the support and resources to thrive. Need support? Call or text 988.
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Free, anonymous mental health self-assessments for construction workers from CSPP and Chess Health. 60 seconds is all it takes to check in with yourself. Take the assessments here: ow.ly/CPFG50Zc6qG
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Free, confidential phone support for Oregonians 60+ every day, 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Senior Loneliness Line connects older adults with trained counselors who are ready to listen. Share it with someone who needs it. Free outreach materials at seniorlonelinessline.org.
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The 2026 Oregon Suicide Prevention Conference is back Oct. 19–21 at the Riverhouse Lodge in Bend, Oregon. Three days of connection, learning, and suicide prevention work that matters. Visit ow.ly/1QaM50Z9Imm to stay up to date.
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Meet Kat Topaz and Jim Abeles, owners of Topaz Farm. On June 26, Lines for Life's first UnGala dinner brings you there. Watch their full interview and register for the UnGala: ow.ly/LTY750Z94e1
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Lines for Life @linesforlife.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Shannon Pullen and Annie Dropek are leading Lines for Life's MCASP training on June 23. Two trainers, 10+ years of experience each, and a shared commitment to Oregon's military and veteran community. Register here: ow.ly/MJNm50Z7QYS
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