March 19, 2019 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...
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November 6, 2018 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...
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September 27, 2018 “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...
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July 3, 2018 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...
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“You screwed up.” “Where were you? You didn’t do what you were supposed to do!” “This is your fault. I need you to take responsibility.” These are the types of phrases we hear when we get blamed for something...
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Do They Need Your Help? July 11, 2018 Looking for warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for suicide, especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. How Can You Help...
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May 7, 2018 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...
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November 21, 2017 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...
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August 13, 2017 Barb’s Blog – From NCC Co-Founder Sr. Barbara Kennedy, OSM, LPC My brother-in-law is a pretty smart guy. Recently we were talking about food when he mentioned Kobe beef. He said that farmers in Japan who raise Kobe...
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July 30, 2017 Barb’s Blog – From NCC Co-Founder Sr. Barbara Kennedy, OSM, LPC A wildfire of information or misinformation is a few clicks away. A phrase we hear frequently in politics is “Fake News”. It’s not just politics. For...
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May 15, 2017 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...
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May 10, 2017 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...
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