Mental Health Links

The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information.  The following is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the content of the sites.

Crisis Intervention

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, such as intent or a plan for suicide, we advise people to call 911, or the Whitebird Crisis Center at 541-687-4000 or go to their nearest emergency room for safety, and ensure they get immediate attention.

• CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out on the Streets) – Contact non-emergency police lines.             Eugene: (541) 682-5111 and Springfield: (541) 726-3714.
• Whitebird Crisis Line (Eugene/Springfield) – Mental health services provided in-home for crisis intervention in emergency situations; call 1-800-422-7558.

Suicide Awareness & Hotlines

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
• Suicide: Read This First

Domestic Violence & Trauma Support

• Womenspace – A local organization providing services to survivors of domestic violence.
• Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) – 24-hour crisis line for survivors of sexual abuse/assault.
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website 
• Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Welfare Program – Protective services to children; links for child care resources and information about adoption and foster parenting.

Parenting Websites 

• AhaParenting – Dr. Laura Markham’s site with articles and support from pregnancy through adolescence.

Marriage & Relationships

• The Gottman Institute – creator of the The Sound Relationship House;  a research-based approach to relationships
• Gottman Institute Blog – blog posts on romantic relationships, parenting, families & communication

Shame Resilience & General Kick-Ass Awesomeness

• Brené Brown – Yes, I’m clearly a fan girl and don’t care.  Brené is magic and I love her work.
• Brené Brown’s TED Talk “Listening to Shame”
• Brené Brown’s TED Talk “The Power of Vulnerability”

Neuroscience

• Daniel Siegel’s Hand Model of the Brain
• Daniel Siegel’s TED Talk “Mindfulness and Neural Integration” 

Local Resources 

• Center for Community Counseling – A local resource offering affordable counseling options for uninsured or limited means.
• University of Oregon HEDCO Clinic –  Graduate student therapists provide sliding-fee scale individual, couples and family therapy services.
• Relief Nursery – A local non-profit dedicated to child safety and supporting families
• EC Cares – Lane County’s early intervention and early childhood special education center provides evaluation and therapeutic options for infants through preschool-age children with suspected or diagnosed developmental challenges.
• CASA of Lane County – Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, volunteers provide a voice for abused and neglected children.

Associations & Institutes

• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
• American Counseling Association
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry  – A wide variety of pediatric mental health information

Depression

• Bipolar Disorder News – Pendulum.org
• Depression and How Therapy Can Help
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

Anxiety Disorders

• Answers to Your Questions About Panic Disorder 
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIH) – Recommendations for treatment and general information for anxiety disorders for children and adults.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• National Center for PTSD
• National Center for PTSD Real Warriors (U.S. Department of Defense)— for veterans and their families
• The Gift From Within

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• CHADD – For children and adults to increase learning more and access support.
• ADDitude magazine – Stories, forums and information for those with ADHD and caregivers of individuals  diagnosed with ADHD.
• Attention Deficit Disorder Association – Support, news and information for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.