At the end of March, two survivors of the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2017 and the father of a victim in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012 died by suicide. As the communities of Parkland and Newtown...
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In the past two weeks, two amazing and talented people have died by suicide: brilliant economist Alan Krueger and Olympic track cyclist Kelley Catlin. If you are thinking about suicide, there is help. If You Have Suicidal Thoughts If you think...
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For weeks, perhaps months, the tension has been building. And now, midterm elections are upon us. We go to the polls, and we hold our breath. Whatever the outcome, there will be many who experience added stress and anxiety. With the current...
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“He Said, She Said” and so much more. Women are talking and reaching out today. Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s courage and public testimony has emboldened women to speak out about their hidden sexual abuse. They are telling friends, calling...
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Being a man in a patriarchal society can be like a fish that does no recognize the water for the ocean; it can be hard to begin to recognize the ocean that is the patriarchy when it’s all you’ve ever known and benefitted from. I believe that...
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NCC’s sliding scale for fees ensures anyone in need of mental health services can get them no matter what the financial situation. We couldn’t offer counseling sessions at such a low cost to clients without the support of many...
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Nearly one in six adults (44.7 million people) in the US experiences mental illness each year. That’s a lot of people, but you don’t hear a lot of people talking about it. These struggles include many different conditions that vary in degree of...
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WHAT is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday began in 2012, on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, as a specific day to highlight the importance of giving back, following the material purchases of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday...
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On May 6, NCC was recognized as a Mental Health Hero at Trillium’s Black& Gold Gala. The event took place at The Nines in Portland. Those in attendance included Mental Health Heroes from this year and years past. Their stories of triumph...
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The slogan for the NCC Community Block Party Fundraiser certainly lived up to its billing! 160 people packed the Lagunitas Brewing Community Room in NE Portland to enjoy great beer, local wines, and fabulous food from three local food trucks. The...
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It turns out the vast majority of people are struggling, just like you. A recent article by prominent clinical psychologist and author Dr. Michael Yapko shares the details: The American Psychological Association (APA) conducted a poll in January...
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NCC has been chosen as a Mental Health Hero by the Keep Oregon Well campaign! The Center will be recognized at an awards ceremony on May 6 and highlighted during Mental Health Month in May. What’s particularly wonderful about this award is...
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