Listen to an interview with Cheryl McDonald, Program Director of Crisis Services at Adapt, and Amy-Rose Wooten, Behavioral Health Services Director at Douglas Education Service District, and learn more about how to talk about suicide with Kyle Bailey & KQEN!
News
Community Listening Event – Responding to Community Loss
Adapt Integrated Health Care, Line for Life, the Oregon Family Support Network, and Douglas Education Service District (ESD) invite community members to a crucial “Community Listening Event.” It will take place on May 23rd from 6-8pm at the Roseburg Library in the Ford Family Room located at 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97470. […]
Adult Mental Health – We’re Here to Help
By Teresa Emery, MA, LPC According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (2022), mental health illness is quite common among adults 18 years and older. Approximately 19.86% of adults experience mental health issues, which equates to 50 million Americans in the United States. In 2022, Oregon reported 27% of adults suffering from mental […]
Suicide Prevention Resources Available
Adapt Integrated Health Care and Douglas Education Service District are deeply saddened by recent losses to suicide in our community. We would like to inform residents of the available resources and services designed to provide support, prevent suicide, and promote mental health and well-being. Talking about suicide with a loved one can be one of […]
Managing Micro-stress
by Adapt Training and Development April is a lot of things—Stress Awareness Month, Autism Awareness Month, Counseling Awareness Month, Alcohol Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and interestingly, National Frog Month. In observance of Stress Awareness Month, we’d like to introduce readers to the concept of micro-stress and share a few ideas for self-management. In […]
Reducing Barriers to Primary Care in Douglas County
By Michelle Watson Primary care services are a critical step to wellness that is difficult to reach for many people in our rural communities. For a number of Douglas County residents, simple access to basic health care services is a consistent and persistent need that, with the weight of the past two years pressing on […]
The Impact of Mental Health Crisis Response Services
By Cheryl McDonald The need for rapid and effective community-based responses to mental health crises is continuing to grow in southwest Oregon. Across the state, depression rates have continued a steady climb over the past several years. Even knowing this challenge exists, those experiencing depression, anxiety, or other mental health struggles may find it difficult […]
Adapt to provide support for Roseburg Warming Shelter
In the wake of an officer involved shooting, which occurred on Tuesday, February 28th, Adapt will assist Onward Roseburg in continuing to provide Warming Shelter Services. The Adapt-owned building at 406 Winchester Avenue in Roseburg will serve as a host-site for the Roseburg Warming Shelter. This Shelter, a collaborative effort between the City of Roseburg […]
Crisis services continue availability after school threats
Listen to Adapt’s Program Director for Crisis Services, Cheryl McDonald, discuss the importance of Crisis response for students and families affected by this Tuesday’s threats to southwest Oregon schools. Read more on KVAL
Drug Court celebrates 101st Graduation
The Douglas County Drug Court program, a collaboration between Adapt Integrated Health Care and the Douglas County Courthouse, has celebrated its 101st graduation. Learn more at The News Review
Adapt offers crisis services to affected community members
If you or a loved one were affected by the threats to our schools on Tuesday, February 21st, Douglas ESD and Adapt have supportive resources available to help. Learn more with KVAL
Adapt Prevention team works to prevent child sexual abuse
Adapt’s Prevention & Education Team are making strides to prevent child sexual abuse in rural Oregon. Through a collaboration with the Protect Our Children project, Adapt continues to provide training and education on how to prevent child sexual abuse. Continue Reading on The News Review