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Lines For Life (NOTE: This page is not monitored 24/7). If you or someone you know is in crisis, CALL: 988

Since 1993, Lines for Life has carried out our mission through:
- 24-hour/356 days/week crisis intervention services
- Counseling and referral for addiction
- Veterans' counseling and support
- Su***de prevention and intervention
- YouthLine peer-to-peer crisis line
- Drug prevention and education for youth
- Public policy and advocacy

Lines for Life has served more than 600,000 people in the past 23 years. We have earned a reputation among our colleagues in Oregon, and nationally, as a leader in preventing su***de, and in tackling difficult, emerging alcohol and drug issues. We've achieved this by proposing ground-breaking legislation, developing state-of-the-art training, creating cutting-edge educational programs, and providing leadership on preventing underage drinking. An extensive, volunteer network and a strong Board of Directors support our organization’s mission and work.

Today is Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to celebrate the cultures, languages, traditions, and communities of Indigenous p...
10/12/2026

Today is Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to celebrate the cultures, languages, traditions, and communities of Indigenous peoples.

Connection to culture and community is a source of strength, and it matters for mental health too. At Lines for Life, we're committed to listening and learning from the Native and Indigenous communities across Oregon, so that support respects who people are and where they come from.

If you or someone you know needs someone to talk to, call or text 988, anytime.

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On World Mental Health Day, we’re recognizing the importance of having support when you need it.A conversation can be a ...
10/11/2026

On World Mental Health Day, we’re recognizing the importance of having support when you need it.

A conversation can be a place to start. Lines for Life crisis lines offer free, confidential support from people who are ready to listen, talk through what’s happening, and help connect you with additional resources.

988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
YouthLine: Call 877-968-8491 or text teen2teen to 839863
Military Helpline: Call 888-457-4838
Senior Loneliness Line: Call 800-282-7035
Construction CareLine: Oregon: 503-433-7878 | Outside Oregon: 833-444-6020

Support is available for people of all ages and backgrounds, wherever they are in their journey.

Learn more at https://www.linesforlife.org/

We’re excited to share: 988 Press 3 is back! Feeling welcome matters most in a moment of crisis. For the LGBTQIA+ commun...
10/08/2026

We’re excited to share: 988 Press 3 is back!

Feeling welcome matters most in a moment of crisis. For the LGBTQIA+ community, Press 3 offers a dedicated path to specialized support, and we are thrilled to see it return.

Whichever option someone chooses, our Lines for Life counselors will meet them with compassion and without judgment. Everyone who reaches out to 988 deserves to be heard.

Call or text 988 anytime. To reach the LGBTQIA+ line, call 988 and press 3.

Read our press release to learn more: https://www.linesforlife.org/lines-for-life-welcomes-the-return-of-lgbtqia-988-option-3/

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Construction is demanding work: long days, travel, constant deadlines, and a body that carries a lot of wear. All of tha...
10/06/2026

Construction is demanding work: long days, travel, constant deadlines, and a body that carries a lot of wear. All of that adds up, even when you're the type who says you're fine. Our Construction Su***de Prevention Partnership’s (CSPP) free, anonymous self-assessments take 60 seconds and give you private, personalized feedback on depression, anxiety, gambling, drinking, and drug use.

Check in with yourself: https://www.su***de-stops-here.org/mental-health-self-assessments/

And if you need to talk to someone, the Construction CareLine is here 24/7 at 833-444-6020.

This summer, we tried something brand new: our first-ever Rooted in Hope UnGala dinner series. Three evenings under the ...
10/02/2026

This summer, we tried something brand new: our first-ever Rooted in Hope UnGala dinner series. Three evenings under the oak tree at Topaz Farm, built around good food, good company, and real conversations about the work that saves lives.

Together, we raised $515,000.

To everyone who joined us this summer, thank you for stepping into something new with us. A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Oregon Rises Above Hate, and every sponsor who made this series possible, and to Kat Topaz and Jim Abeles for being such wonderful hosts all summer long. This was just the beginning.

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Today marks the start of SAMHSA’s Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month, a reminder that prevention and support go h...
10/01/2026

Today marks the start of SAMHSA’s Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month, a reminder that prevention and support go hand in hand. If you or someone you love is navigating substance misuse, whether you're just starting to ask questions or looking for support, the Alcohol and Drug Helpline offers free, confidential help, 24/7, that's judgment free.

Call 1-800-923-4357.

September is ending, but the conversations we've had this month shouldn't. This month, we talked about what it means to...
10/01/2026

September is ending, but the conversations we've had this month shouldn't.

This month, we talked about what it means to really check in on someone, to listen without judgment, and to reach out even when it's hard. That work doesn't pause when the calendar turns.

If you're not sure where to start, our free community trainings teach real skills for having these conversations with confidence. And our crisis lines are here 24/7, every day of the year, not just this month.

Explore our resources: https://www.linesforlife.org/

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This Su***de Prevention Month, we want to talk about a risk factor that's often overlooked: isolation. As people age, t...
09/23/2026

This Su***de Prevention Month, we want to talk about a risk factor that's often overlooked: isolation.

As people age, the chances of becoming isolated can increase, retirement, the loss of loved ones, mobility changes, or simply living farther from family can all shrink the circle of people someone talks to regularly. That isolation takes a real toll on mental health. Which is why our Senior Loneliness Line offers free, confidential conversation for anyone in Oregon 60 and older, because sometimes the most powerful form of prevention is simply picking up the phone and connecting.

Call 1-800-282-7035, available daily from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

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More Oregon schools will have the resources to strengthen student well-being and su***de prevention thanks to a new $10,...
09/22/2026

More Oregon schools will have the resources to strengthen student well-being and su***de prevention thanks to a new $10,000 grant from the Wildhorse Foundation

Through YouthLine’s School Su***de Prevention and Wellness Mini-grants, schools, districts, and student groups can receive funding for projects that strengthen school communities and support mental wellness, from staff training and health events to student-led programs and dedicated spaces for students.

The grant will help YouthLine expand the program’s reach to schools and communities in Morrow, Umatilla, Union, and Wallowa counties.

During the 2024–2025 school year, YouthLine Mini-grant activities directly reached an estimated 50,000 students across Oregon.

We’re grateful to the Wildhorse Foundation for investing in young people and the communities supporting them.

Read the full announcement: https://ow.ly/TQw450ZQiI6.

Not sure what to say when you're worried about someone? Here's a place to start: ask directly. Research shows that aski...
09/21/2026

Not sure what to say when you're worried about someone? Here's a place to start: ask directly.

Research shows that asking someone if they're thinking about su***de doesn't increase their risk but can offer relief. Something as simple as "Are you thinking about su***de?" opens the door instead of closing it. From there, listen without judgment, let them talk without rushing to fix it. If they say yes, offer help directly: "Let me help you find support," or "Will you come with me to get help?" You don't have to have all the answers.

This Su***de Prevention Month and beyond, we encourage you to start the conversation and check out our community trainings that can help you build the skills to do it with confidence: https://www.linesforlife.org/our-programs/skills-training/

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