BIPOC Mental Health: A Focus on the Asian American and Pacific Islander...
The Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities In the United States nearly three million people identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander. That’s over six percent. Of those, almost fifteen...
View ArticleBIPOC Mental Health: Latinx and Hispanic American Communities
Latinx and Hispanic American Communities As BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month continues, we will explore the statistics of each group starting with the Latinx and Hispanic American communities. The...
View ArticleLGBTQIA+ and Mental Health
LGBTQIA+ and mental health Mental health and overall healthcare can be a problem for any population. A group highly affected is the LGBTQIA+ community. Research shows that prejudice and biases...
View ArticleAlex’s Story of Recovery
Alex’s Story of Recovery – The Journey My name is Alex. Here is my story of recovery. I am in long term recovery. Meaning, I have not had a drink or used any mind altering substance since January 10th...
View Article5 Summer Activities to Enjoy the Season
Summer activities for 2021 The spring weather can seem extraordinarily cold and rainy. Now that consistent sunny, summertime weather is here we’ve created a list of summer activities to enjoy. They...
View ArticleSummer 2021
The Summer 2021 newsletter features the annual community award recipients, an introduction to our Men’s Residential Treatment Residential Aide Supervisor, fun summer activities and much more! Read the...
View ArticleTips to Reduce and Beat Alcohol Cravings
How can a person reduce and beat alcohol cravings? One of the biggest hurdles in recovery a person with alcohol use disorder can face is the cravings. Typically cravings are a programed response and...
View ArticleMaggie – Patient Success Story – October 2020 – Aberdeen
Patient success story from Aberdeen, WA At Lifeline Connections we help a lot of patients. Today we have a very unique patient success story to share of a middle age woman that was released from prison...
View ArticleTips to Prepare for Back to School
Are you ready for back to school? School will start in less than two weeks. Most districts will offer a full remote learning option and an in-person full school week. For some it comes as a relief but...
View ArticleThree Gifts of Recovery
What are three gifts of recovery? It can be difficult to imagine the gifts of recovery during a time of active using. When a person is using their focus is generally on a lot of the negative thoughts...
View ArticleBoundaries: A Form of Self-care in Recovery
How are boundaries a form of self-care? The longer you are in recovery, the more you learn and rediscover yourself. This includes what you like, don’t like and how you’re willing to be treated – which...
View ArticleWomen’s Equality Day: The History and Importance
What is Women’s Equality Day? Women’s Equality Day honors when the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution giving women the right to vote. Although this amendment’s original introduction was...
View ArticleYouth Programs in Schools: How They Help
Youth programs in schools Did you know that Lifeline Connections has youth programs in school across schools in Clark County? When our younger population begins to enter adulthood, they experience a...
View ArticleNational Recovery Month is here
What is National Recovery Month? National Recovery Month takes place in September and is an important time for us to acknowledge the number of people who experience substance use disorders across the...
View ArticleTips for Better Sleep
How do you get better sleep? Do you go through phases where it’s harder to sleep or to sleep well? Sleep plays an incredibly important part of your body healing itself. Good sleep can also improve...
View ArticleGive More 24 Will Help Camp Mariposa®
What is Give More 24? Give More 24 is Southwest Washington’s largest day of giving. It lasts for 24 hours annually on September 24th. You don’t need anyone to tell you the world is a stressful place...
View Article4 Easy Tips to Reduce Stress
How can you reduce stress? Do you want to reduce stress? It’s something that many of us experience, sometimes daily. Financial obligations, jobs, family responsibilities and the worry that there isn’t...
View ArticleWhat is Yom Kippur?
What is Yom Kippur and do people celebrate this holiday? Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year to those that practice the Jewish religion. This holiday focuses on atonement and repentance. The...
View ArticleTips to Strengthen Your Immune System
Strengthen your immune system There are a handful of simple, preventative things you can do to strengthen your immune system. A strong immune system allows your body to fight off viruses better and is...
View ArticleHow to Help during a Mental Health Crisis
How to help during a mental health crisis Chances are you know someone who has been through a mental health crisis. Perhaps you weren’t there when things got rough, but there is a very high possibility...
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