[Comm-partners] Tuesday Tidbits - Mental and Physical Health

Tue Mar 18 16:56:20 PDT 2025

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Hello District 5 Self-Sufficiency/Child Welfare Staff and Community Partners,

Tuesday Tidbits are short, specific info bites you can use and share to increase collective knowledge of Lane County's wide-ranging community resource landscape.
Below you will find Mental and Physical Health resources being offered in and for our local community.

[cid:image004.jpg at 01DB9826.A9412680]Peers.net is now offering free Group Support Sessions!
Our peer-led group sessions are designed to be safe & fully confidential spaces where young folks have the opportunity to connect with others going through similar challenges, share their experiences, and learn strategies to feel their best. You can find more details on our first two sessions here!<https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnVGktQWNEQU5FaDBDRUJsWXg1SHNTUUN3XzBNM214bHFFLSIsImhyZWYiOiJodHRwczovL3BlZXJzLm5ldC9ncm91cHM_dXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPVBhcnRuZXIrTmV3c2xldHRlcislMjM0XHUwMDI2dXRtX2NvbnRlbnQ9UHJvdmlkZXIrTmV3c2xldHRlcislMjM0XHUwMDI2dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbF9hY3Rpb25cdTAwMjZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWN1c3RvbWVyLmlvIiwiaW50ZXJuYWwiOiJlMmY4MDcwMGQwMjFkMTIxIiwibGlua19pZCI6NDEzNn0/9e6ccfa40c29fb62e567c8ee2d28b5d389eb6b27d830c0b74aae081cd840498a>
🚨 CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS 🚨
Peers.net supporters are available every day from 6AM to 10PM PST and have openings in as little as 24 hrs.
If this program sounds like the right next step for your client, you can fill out a quick online form and they’ll take it from there.
Make A Referral<https://peers.net/referrals?utm_campaign=Provider+Newsletter+%231&utm_content=Provider+Newsletter+%231&utm_medium=email_action&utm_source=customer.io&utm_campaign=Partner+Newsletter+%234&utm_content=Provider+Newsletter+%234&utm_medium=email_action&utm_source=customer.io>

[cid:image010.jpg at 01DB9826.A9412680] Black Thistle Street Aid has an important Public Service Announcement!
Shigella is in our community! This bacteria can cause dysentery.
•wash your hands regularly with soap & water
•avoid touching your eyes & mouth
•if you are sick, please avoid public spaces & stay away from others as much as possible.
It spreads easily through an infected person's poop & can get on fingers, surfaces, or into food or water. Infection happens after the germs are swallowed (gross), but also very easy to do if people don't wash hands before eating, after using the bathroom or after being in a public space...it's surprisingly easy for poop to get into your mouth!!
SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:
Diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus, and that may last more than 3 days.
Stomach pain or cramps.
A feeling of needing to pass stool even when the bowel is empty.
Fever
Upset stomach or vomiting.
WHEN TO SEEK HELP:
Diarrhea that causes weight loss and dehydration.
Diarrhea along with a fever of 102 degrees or higher.
Painful stomach cramps or tenderness.
Frequent vomiting that prevents you from keeping down liquids.
Dehydration symptoms such as little or no urination, very dry mouth and throat, or a feeling of dizziness when standing.
Stay safe out there! ♡

[cid:image011.jpg at 01DB9826.A9412680]TransPonder offers a variety of support groups, in person and virtually, including the following:
Thursday: Queer, Trans, & Disability Group - A social and support group for queer and trans individuals dealing with disabilities<https://transponder.community/events/event/queer-trans-disability-group/>
Saturday: TransParent Support Group (In Person) -A monthly support group for caregivers of trans/gender-diverse youth<https://transponder.community/events/event/trans-parent-in-person/>
Saturday: Trans Community Support Group (Virtual) - Community support group for trans/gender-diverse and questioning people.<https://transponder.community/events/event/trans-community-support-group-2/>
 <https://transponder.community/events/event/trans-community-support-group-2/>

Please email D5Communications at odhsoha.oregon.gov<mailto:D5Communications at odhsoha.oregon.gov> with your questions, comments, suggestions, or requests.

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Best,

Tricia Merrick (Pronouns<https://www.mypronouns.org/>: she/her/hers)
Oregon Department of Human Services – Self-Sufficiency Program
Community Partnership Coordinator
D5 Equity and Inclusion Committee Co-Chair
101 30th St., Springfield, OR 97408
Cell Phone:  541-321-5235
Oregon Child Abuse Hotline Number:  1-855-503-SAFE (7233) *24/7
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Vision: Safety, health and independence for all Oregonians
We are guided by these core values in our daily work:  Integrity, Innovation, Respect, Service Equity, Responsibility, Stewardship, and Professionalism

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