Community Mental Health Support

ByTom Atkinson September 13, 2021September 13, 2021

There is help available locally if you are struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety or are overwhelmed.

The White Bird Crisis Line is accessible 24/7 at 541-687-4000 and 1-800-422-7558. It offers humanistic, person-centered crisis intervention.

Oregon Safe + Strong Helpline: 800-923-4357 (HELP).

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 (TTY 1-800-846-8517).

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MCDC Board Update

ByTom Atkinson July 22, 2021July 22, 2021

We can announce that Tim Laue has resigned from the Board of the McKenzie Community Development Corporation so he can take care of his personal home rebuilding. His resignation has been accepted and his time on the Board is appreciated. We have a new member in Jane Wilson and will be publishing a bit about…

McKenzie Valley Long Term Recovery Group

ByTom Atkinson December 2, 2021December 2, 2021

The McKenzie Valley Long Term Recovery Group (MVLTRG) is a non-profit organization serving people and organizations in the Holiday Farm Fire area. Its mission is to recognize needs, find resources, and help individuals and families recover from disaster. “We are here to serve the McKenzie Valley community as it rebuilds after the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire.”…

Wildfire Recovery Update – April, 2022

ByTom Atkinson April 25, 2022May 9, 2022

Source: DebrisCleanupNews.com Northern Operations Holiday Farm Fire area (Lane County, McKenzie River area, Highway 126): Ash and debris removal is complete; hazard tree removal is 93% complete. State-led hazard tree work along Highway 126 is nearly complete. Hazard tree removal work on county-maintained roads is also nearly complete, with work finishing on Goodpasture Road, Gate…

Most of Oregon Under Air Quality Advisory

ByTom Atkinson August 15, 2021August 15, 2021

Source: OregonSmoke.Blogspot.com Location: Willamette Valley, Central Oregon, Eastern Oregon and Southern Oregon End date: Monday, Aug. 16 Smoke source: Fires in Oregon, Washington, California and Canada The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Southwest Clean Air Agency and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued and extended air quality advisories Friday for many parts of Oregon due to smoke from…

Food Pantry Back Up and Running in Blue River

ByTom Atkinson May 14, 2021May 14, 2021

As part of the transition from emergency assistance to longer-term recovery, the former site of the Blue River Relief Center at the McKenzie School has now reverted to being the storage and distribution site for the local food pantry. When? – Every second and fourth Friday of the month, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm If you can’t…

Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels

ByTom Atkinson May 27, 2021June 2, 2021

Source: GovernorOregon.gov Updated risk levels take effect Thursday, May 27; Multnomah County approved to move to Lower Risk CORRECTION: There was an error in the county risk level list in the original release. The complete list has been updated to reflect the correct risk levels: 15 in High Risk, three in Moderate Risk, and 18 in…

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