The Oregon-based nonprofit LifeWorks NW began providing mental health services more than 60 years ago, long before the idea of providing mental health services in the community was recognized as a best practice. Today the nonprofit runs a variety of mental health treatment programs. We went to the LifeWorks NW Tigard site and sat down with those involved in receiving and giving mental health care.
CareOregon, LifeWorks NW, and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) are teaming up this summer to help close the gaps in access to psychiatric services available to youths on the Oregon Health Plan and train the next generation of providers.