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Memorial held for Oregon State Hospital psychiatrist Dr. Steven Fritz

September 30, 2014
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Willamette Week, Sept. 28, 2014 The family of City Commissioner Amanda Fritz celebrated the life of Dr. Steven Fritz at a public memorial service at Terry Schrunk Plaza downtown [the evening of September 28].  All are invited to attend the 5 p.m. ceremony. Steven Fritz died Wednesday morning in a collision on Interstate 5 on […]

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Since brother’s suicide, Ronda Hatefi has worked to raise awareness about problem gambling

September 30, 2014
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KEZI.com, Sept. 28, 2014 It’s been nearly 20 years since Ronda Hatefi lost her older brother to his gambling addiction. “(He) just needed everything to stop,” Hatefi said. “We talked about that just shortly before he died, he said ‘I can’t sleep, I can’t eat, I’m not functioning, I don’t know how to make it […]

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Reese gives cops reading assignment: 77-page settlement agreement

September 30, 2014
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The Oregonian, Sept. 26, 2013 Every member of the Portland Police Bureau, both sworn officers and civilian employees, must sign a statement that they have read and understand the settlement agreement the city reached with the U.S. Department of Justice that calls for reforms to Portland police policies, training and oversight. The agreement requires the […]

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Racist cops? Mental illness haters? Portland’s civil rights struggles get hashed out in U.K. publication

September 21, 2014
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The Guardian, Sept. 20, 2014 In early 2010, Portland police officers were dispatched to check on the welfare of a young African American man whose brother had died earlier that day. Aaron Campbell was at his girlfriend’s flat and was said to be distraught over the death of his brother, whom he had nursed before he […]

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Compass House club welcomes Medford’s mentally ill

September 21, 2014
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Bend Bulletin, September 21, 2014 MEDFORD — Liza Reibel used to suffer from such severe clinical depression she not only rarely left her house, she rarely left her bedroom. Today, she is on the board of directors and is a member of the newly opened Compass House, a Medford club that welcomes people living with […]

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Albertina Kerr expands its Gresham campus

September 20, 2014
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Gresham Outlook, Sept. 19, 2014 Kids who have a mental health crisis get critical help through Albertina Kerr Centers, and the need is great. The nonprofit organization’s campus at Northeast 162nd Avenue and Glisan Street serves a vital function by providing emergency psychiatric care for children. It is safe, temporary housing and treatment for kids […]

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Why we stopped emailing you

September 19, 2014
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The Mental Health Association of Portland ceased to distribute a monthly summary of site posts on June 1, 2014 due to lack of interest. The organization sent the summary via email to over 10,000 subscribers, mostly Oregonians interested in mental illness and addictions issues. The list was dominated by state workers and employees of county […]

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Martin Outlines $56 Million in State Spending on Community Mental Health

September 18, 2014
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The Lund Report, September 18, 2014 Oregon’s efforts to improve community mental health services came into focus at this week’s quarterly legislative days, with the director of the Addictions and Mental Health Division at the Oregon Health Authority discussing a long list of investments the state has made into county-based and other local programs. Eds. […]

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Compass House opens in Medford, promising “safety, belonging and empowerment” for those with mental illness

September 18, 2014
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KOBI-TV 5 Medford, Sept. 18, 2014 Southern Oregon’s first clubhouse for people struggling with mental illness held its grand opening Wednesday. The Compass House offers a place of safety, belonging and empowerment. It’s on sixth street in Medford and also serves as a resource center. Matthew Vorderstrasse is the Compass House’s Executive Director says, “Through […]

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Overview of 2013 NSDUH survey released, offering a look at mental illness and addiction in the U.S.

September 17, 2014
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The NSDUH Report, SAMHSA, Sept. 4, 2014 How many people in the U.S. are living with a mental illness?  When a person wants drug and alcohol treatment, how likely is it they’ll actually get it?  The 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) provides a recent look at mental illness and addiction in […]

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