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).

Blue River | Community | PSA Alerts | Resources | UMCC

McKenzie Disaster Collaboration Meeting Recovery Update

ByTom Atkinson April 22, 2022May 3, 2022

Lane County Emergency Management’s Disaster Recovery Manager, Matt McRae presented his April 2022 Holiday Farm Fire Recovery Update at the UMCC earlier this week. Take a look below.

Oregon Covid Dashboard Update

ByTom Atkinson August 6, 2021August 6, 2021

Source: GovStatus.eGov.com The range of data dashboards and resources here are really incredible so take a look if you want to keep informed as this pandemic progresses. Below is a screenshot from the latest update dashboard for earlier this week. The stunning dominance of the Delta variant (Yellow) is clear as is the rise in…

Blue River | Cleanup | Community | Local Support | Resources

Timber Unity Funds Tool Lending Library in Blue River to Open This Weekend

ByTom Atkinson December 3, 2020December 3, 2020

Source: RegisterGuard.com By Adam Duvernay Residents rebuilding after the Holiday Farm Fire soon will have a place to borrow chainsaws and other tools thanks to a timber and agriculture worker advocacy group. Timber Unity, a natural resources industries activism organization, has donated funds and tools for the beginning of a lending library in Blue River…

Communications | Local Support | McKenzie Recovery | News

Cooperator’s Update Monday 19th October

ByTom Atkinson October 20, 2020November 3, 2020

Nancy Schwan-Howard – Clinic Manager Orchid Health McKenzie River Clinic Nancy reported that the clinic is still working out of the quilt shop, but they are unsure at the moment whether that arrangement will be extended or if it might move to the Basketball Academy location (USBA). Once negotiations are concluded (hopefully within the next…

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Update: Don’t Miss Tokatee’s July 2nd Celebration!

ByTom Atkinson July 1, 2021July 3, 2021

Update: After conserted community backlash to the planned firework display Tokatee canceled the worrisom display but threw a great paty anyway! Back for 2021, Tokatee golf course, located in the heart of the McKenzie River valley, is holding a family Celebration this Friday July 2nd with music from country star @benruemusic followed by fireworks. When…

Fire-Resistant Rebuilding Grant

ByTom Atkinson March 22, 2022March 22, 2022

Lane County and the Oregon Building Codes Division have launched a grant program to help owners of homes and businesses rebuild after the 2020 Oregon wildfires. People who own a home – including manufactured homes – or business that was damaged or destroyed by the 2020 wildfires can receive money for using more fire-resistant methods…

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