Education Library

Numerous resources exist to guide you in understanding health-related issues impacting individuals of all ages and communities.

If you can’t find what you’re seeking here, feel free to email [email protected].

How can I find reliable prevention and education resources online:

Finding Reliable Information Online (Español)
Evidence Based Programs & Practices
The Community Guide

Suicide Prevention

National Suicide Prevention LifeLine (Español)

The 988 Lifeline, funded by SAMHSA and run by Vibrant Emotional Health, is your immediate connection to trained counselors for free, confidential emotional support and crisis counseling.

Previously accessed via a 10-digit number (1-800-273-8255), the Lifeline shifted to the easy-to-remember three-digit code, 988, in July 2022.

By calling, texting, or chatting 988, you reach one of over 200 local crisis centers in the Lifeline’s network, providing 24/7 assistance across the U.S.

For the Veterans Crisis Line press 1.
For Spanish, press 2
For LGBTQI+ support, pressing 3

Working to Prevent Deaths from Suicide

Suicide prevention, treatment and education resources from the Oregon Health Authority

Violence Prevention

Protect Our Children Douglas County

We all have a role to play in preventing child sexual abuse and ensuring that our children have the foundation to become healthy adults.

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Organization working to increase understanding of the impact of domestic violence, and providing programs and education that drive that change

Prevent Child Abuse America

Information and resources to prevent all types of abuse and neglect

Trauma-Informed Oregon

A statewide collaborative addressing the impact of adverse experiences on children, adults and families

Up2UsNow

A local prevention coalition dedicated to reducing child abuse and neglect

VetoViolence

Violence prevention news, training, tools, and research, as well as information about providing safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments

Substance Abuse Prevention

Drugs of Abuse

The National Institute on Drug Abuse provides facts about the most commonly abused drugs

Just Think Twice

Teen-focused drug education from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency

Marijuana-Drug Facts

Drug facts from National Institute on Drug Abuse

Opioid Overdose Prevention & Education

Information from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention about opioids and overdose prevention

Pregnancy & Substance Use

Information on the effects of using alcohol and other drugs during pregnancy from the National Institute on Drug Abuse

Tobacco

Become an EX

The EX Plan can show you a whole new way to think about quitting. It’s based on personal experiences from ex-smokers as well as the latest scientific research from the experts at Mayo Clinic.

Community Cancer Center

Contact CCC Outreach Education for information about current classes or support groups, 541-672-0072

Freedom from Smoking

Freedom From Smoking® is a program specifically designed for adults who want to quit smoking.

This free program offers phone and online quit help. You can receive free nicotine substitutes (patches or gum) if they’re part of your personalized quit plan. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). Spanish Quit Line 1-855-335356-92 or quitnow.net/oregonsp

Smokefree.gov

Different people need different resources as they try to quit smoking cigarettes. This service of the National Cancer Institute offers information and assistance to support both your immediate and long-term needs as you become, and remain, a non-smoker.

Smokefree Teen

This site is designed and run by people at the National Cancer Institute to help teens take control of their health.

SmokefreeVet

SmokefreeVET is a mobile text messaging service for military Veterans who receive their health care through VA. Visit Tricare to learn more about available tobacco cessation services.

This Is Quitting

A text-based resource to help people between the ages of 13 and 24 ease out of vaping. To enroll, text “VAPEFREEDC” to 88709.

Problem Gambling

Oregon Problem Gambling Services

Resources and information about problem gambling and free treatment options in Oregon

Problem Gambling Resources for Providers and Prevention Specialists

Resources and information on problem gambling for prevention specialists and treatment providers

Oregon Health Authority’s ‘Impacts of Problem Gambling’

Youth Development

Botvin Life Skills Training

The Botvin Life Skills Training program is being delivered to schools throughout the Douglas County. Based on more than 35 years of peer reviewed scientific research, this substance abuse prevention program holds the distinction of being considered the top research-based substance abuse prevention program in the country.