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

Tue May 20 14:25:57 PDT 2025

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Hello District 5 Self-Sufficiency/Oregon Eligibility Partnership/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:image006.jpg at 01DBC993.160FEEC0]We have exciting news! The ODHS Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) and the Oregon Self-Advocacy Coalition (OSAC) created a new resource: "The Self-Advocate Guide to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Services.<https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/idd/pages/self-advocates.aspx>" Self-advocates worked with us to make the guide. We hope it will strengthen your self-advocacy and make your experience of I/DD services better. Click this link<https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/agency/Pages/odds.aspx?jump=true#dm> to read a message about the Self-Advocate Guide from ODDS Interim Director Dana Hittle.
The Self-Advocate Guide to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Services will help you:

  *   Advocate for yourself.
  *   Learn about I/DD services.
  *   Get ready to plan your services.
  *   Take the Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA).
  *   Make your Individual Support Plan.
  *   Take action if your support needs aren't being met.
Your services should help you live the good life you want. We hope the guide will empower you to meet your goals.

[cid:image009.jpg at 01DBC993.160FEEC0]The Oregon Family Support Network offers a variety of support groups to support family well-being.
Please see the attached email, "Find the support you need" to learn more about their current offerings.

[cid:image012.jpg at 01DBC993.160FEEC0]Lane County is in the process of opening a new Community Health Clinic, South Lane Clinic<https://www.lanecounty.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=3585881&pageId=17458113&_gl=1*e4z24y*_ga*MTUwMDEyOTU5Ny4xNzM2ODc0NjQ3*_ga_G30BCGQ9RY*MTc0NDM5NjA2OS4zLjAuMTc0NDM5NjA2OS4wLjAuMA..>, at the Lane Community College building at 1275 South River Road in Cottage Grove and they are accepting new patients!
Establish as a New Patient at South Lane Clinic

  *   Online Registration<https://www.lanecounty.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=3585881&pageId=16075709&_gl=1*17j35hm*_ga*MTUwMDEyOTU5Ny4xNzM2ODc0NjQ3*_ga_G30BCGQ9RY*MTc0NDM5NjA2OS4zLjAuMTc0NDM5NjA2OS4wLjAuMA..> (English & Spanish)

           *   Adult
           *   Pediatric

  *   Download and print new patient registration<https://www.lanecounty.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=3585881&pageId=16075709&_gl=1*al6b8d*_ga*MTUwMDEyOTU5Ny4xNzM2ODc0NjQ3*_ga_G30BCGQ9RY*MTc0NDM5NjA2OS4zLjAuMTc0NDM5NjA2OS4wLjAuMA..> packet

           *   English
           *   Spanish

  *   Registration packet on site:
Stop by one of their clinic locations for a new patient registration packet. Complete forms on site or take home to fill out at your own pace. Please return forms to the clinic of your choice.
  *   Registration packet via mail:
Call us at 541-682-3550 and press option 2 to speak to a customer service representative to ask for a registration packet to be sent to you in the mail. Please return forms to the clinic of your choice.

[cid:image014.jpg at 01DBC993.160FEEC0]TransPonder has a FREE weekly recurring support group for people who are LGBTQIA2S, trans, or gender-diverse and are disabled.
The group is open to all LGBTQIA people, including trans, nonbinary, questioning, and gender-diverse folks, ages 13+.
This is a space where queer and trans people with disabilities can chat about their experiences, discuss chosen topics, and share resources and validation.
Email info at transponder.community<mailto:info at transponder.community> for the event link. Please see this website page<https://transponder.community/events/event/queer-trans-disability-group/> for the dates we are meeting.
When: Thursdays, 7-8pm PST
Where: Virtually on Google Meet
Click here to learn more.<https://transponder.community/events/event/queer-trans-disability-group/>

[cid:image018.jpg at 01DBC993.160FEEC0]TransPonder also is partnering with UO Teach to offer a FREE recurring monthly Transparent Support Group that meets every 3rd Saturday at 11am on Google Meet.
This is a place to get resources, talk about the current political environment for trans youth, and gather in community and support for parents, caregivers, and guardians of trans/gender diverse youth.
TransParent Support Group is a support group for all caregivers with transgender, gender diverse, and gender-questioning youth. It is a space for parents, caregivers, and guardians to share questions and ideas with one another about how to support their youth in a private discussion group. The group also welcomes adult trans and gender-diverse folks who may not have children but are focused on supporting the parenting of gender-diverse children.
This group is not a space for non-parent/guardian professionals to visit or become members (e.g., therapists, pediatricians, journalists, researchers, and other people with a professional interest in learning from the group).
Next meeting is scheduled for June 21, 11am-12:30pm.
Click here to learn more.<https://transponder.community/events/event/trans-parent-support/>

[cid:image023.jpg at 01DBC993.160FEEC0]Direction Service is offering in-person and telehealth services and they do not currently have a waitlist, so immediate supports are available.
At Direction Service Counseling Center, they prioritize getting you the highest quality of care you need without delays. With their walk-in intakes, you'll be given a mental health assessment and then assigned a therapist and scheduled for your first appointment within just 14 days.
Please see the attached flyer for details.

[cid:image019.png at 01DBC992.05505300] Mental Health Awareness Month Spotlight: Loneliness line supports seniors
For Mental Health Awareness Month, Oregon Health Authority is highlighting its partnership with Lines for Life. OHA provides funding for six crisis and support lines, including the Senior Loneliness Line.  This service offers older Oregonians connection and emotional support amid growing concerns about social isolation in aging populations.
If you are a senior or know someone who might benefit from the Senior Loneliness Line, please call 1-800-282-7035 or visit https://seniorlonelinessline.org/<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fseniorlonelinessline.org%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196d59b06a3-1b92a7b5-1424-4aca-8c7c-1ffe2630ae38-000000/ZPuQ4WI2ILDXwrxfVC__y8GRvtXV3hwlV0g3icEYNr4=405>. For other mental health needs, call, or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2F988lifeline.org%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196d59b06a3-1b92a7b5-1424-4aca-8c7c-1ffe2630ae38-000000/EKObB7sjU5VRnQ6Wq_PJ4HehDTjtx75IzzPFcb1Yb3A=405>.

[cid:image024.png at 01DBC993.160FEEC0]Cascade Health would like to share Rooted and Rising: Resilience for Trans Adults.

This 8 week group counseling opportunity will explore resilience, connection, and self-compassion.

Through guided activities, skills practice, and community sharing, we'll work together to navigate minority stress, strengthen emotional tools and celebrate identity pride.

Call 541-345-2800 or email counseling.info at cascadehealth.org<mailto:counseling.info at cascadehealth.org>  to register.

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

Community Partners interested in subscribing or unsubscribing to this email distribution list, please visit https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/comm-partners.

Warmly,

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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