Mental Health First Aid USA for Older Adults: April 19 in Florence, OR

Mental Health First Aid USA for Older Adults is an 8 hour public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adults over the age of 65, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an older adult in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect older adults to professional, peer, social, and self-help care.

The training will be held at the Siuslaw Fire & Rescue 2625 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439 from 8:30 am-5:30pm and will have light breakfast & lunch provided. The fee for the course is $49.00 per participant.

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snowstorm

❄️ Ice/Snow Emergency Update

A brief situation report on the Ice/Snow Emergency as of March 1, 2019 at 7:00am.

INFORMATION

Lane County has opened a Non-Emergency Call Center for inquiries related to winter weather at 541-682-3977. The call center will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If you know of a vulnerable individual, who is in need of assistance (homebound, medically fragile) you can contact the Lane County Public Inquiry Center at 541-682-3799 to let them know. Any emergency or threat to life should go directly to 911.

DAY ACCESS

White Bird Clinic’s Front Rooms day access program (341 E 12th Ave) is open until 10pm tonight and St. Vincent DePaul’s Lindholm Center (456 Highway 99) is open today until 5pm. The following community centers are open from 9am to 5pm.

  • Amazon Center 2700 Hilyard St. Eugene, OR 97405
  • Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. Eugene, OR 97401
  • Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd. **free showers
  • Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard Street
  • Petersen Barn, 870 Bertzen Rd. Eugene, OR 97401
  • Sheldon Community Center, 2445 Willakenzie Rd.
  • Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd. **free showers
  • Downtown Eugene Public Library, 100 W. 10th Ave

CRISIS SERVICES

CAHOOTS mobile crisis is available in Eugene through the police-fire-ambulance communications center, 541-682-5111 and within the Springfield urban growth boundary through the non-emergency number, 541-726-3714. Crisis walk-in and phone support is available at 341 E 12th Ave.

PROGRAMS

DentalMedical, Homeless, and SHOP programs are open. Dental is holding an Urgent Care Clinic at 8:00AM. Chrysalis is open by appointment and for groups as scheduled. Call 541-342-8255 to confirm Mental Health Counseling appointments in advance.

HAZARDS

Public Works crews continue to clear roads and downed trees. Read about response efforts…

SHELTER

The Eugene Mission will be open tonight. The Egan Warming Centers will ACTIVATE today, Friday (03/01). They are on STANDBY for Saturday (03/02) and Sunday (03/03)!

FOOD

Meals on Wheels in Eugene will be delivering frozen meals today. Routes will be modified to prioritize delivery to the most vulnerable recipients. FFLC will be open but the Dining Room will be closed and will hopefully re-open on Monday.

TRANSPORTATION

LTD has returned all routes to regular weekday schedule. Most routes are no longer on snow detour. EmX buses are still dealing with some inaccessible platforms. Check with the EmX service alert for the current status of which EmX stations are being served. Before leaving in the home or work, visit LTD.org/service-alerts to see if your route is operating or on detour. For snow and ice route maps visit LTD.org/snow.

BASIC NEEDS

White Bird Clinic has identified a critical need for adult sized BOOTS in light of the inclement weather conditions that are likely to continue over the next week. If you are able, please take your donations of adult boots (used or new) to White Bird Clinic at 341 E 12th Avenue between 8am and 10pm. We will get them to people with the greatest needs.

White Bird Clinic Expanding Dental & Medical Services

White Bird Executive Coordinator Miles Mabray (front) stands with Fund Developer, Chris Hecht, in front of the dental and medical clinic currently serving 2,000 low-income patients annually.
CREDIT TIFFANY ECKERT, KLCC

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EUGENE, OREGON – White Bird Clinic will purchase the building at 1415 Pearl St. and redevelop it into a dental clinic to serve burgeoning community need. The existing dental facilities at 1400 Mill St will be renovated to add urgent care services to White Bird’s medical clinic.

The new building will allow White Bird dental to serve 50 additional patients each week and increase capacity to host student internships. The clinic will also provide denture care for elderly patients and allow White Bird to serve more children and families. White Bird medical’s new urgent care services will provide an alternative to hospital emergency room visits for patients experiencing an acute issue who lack health insurance.

“With the increase in community need for affordable urgent and preventative dental care, we’ve been on the lookout for a larger facility to better serve clients. When this opportunity came up, we knew we had to move on it immediately,” White Bird Dental Program Coordinator Kim Freuen said.

Founded in 1995, the dental clinic provides urgent care as well as preventative care. The program has continuously grown and is now constrained by its 23 year-old facility, and is not operating at optimal capacity due to a shortage of space. This year to date, the dental clinic has provided 4,848 visits for 1,992 patients:

  • 829 for emergency care;
  • 1,322 for hygiene/preventative care; and
  • 2,697 for restorative care.

According to Trillium Community Health Plan, many of their patients don’t ever see a dentist. The last two Community Health Improvement Plans for Lane County identified affordable dental care as a major issue. Poor oral health presents significant challenges for many unhoused community members; White Bird recognizes that need and meets it.

White Bird Medical Clinic provides affordable and friendly medical care to indigent, homeless, low-income, and otherwise marginalized populations, such as community members who are employed but uninsured or underinsured. In addition to staff physicians, there is a behavioral health consultant and a psychiatric prescriber who collaborate with the physicians to offer integrated, holistic care. This year to date, the medical clinic has provided 2,226 visits for 950 patients. 1,020 of those visits were with unhoused patients.

Providing primary care to patients is crucially important, as White Bird’s patients often suffer from multiple complex medical issues that are compounded by socioeconomic barriers to health care and lifestyle changes. These community members face significant barriers as well as discrimination when attempting to access health care institutions in the community, and having White Bird primary care providers advocate for them and coordinate their care is vital.

The new medical urgent care service will divert a great number of emergency room visits, which are very costly for all stakeholders. White Bird Clinic is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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In the News

Community Health Survey

Live Healthy Lane is conducting a survey to inform the next Community Health Improvement Plan. The survey is open through February 28, 2019.

About the Community Health Improvement Plan
In 2017, out of 36 counties in Oregon, Lane County ranks 13th for health outcomes (length of life and quality of life) and 12th for health factors (health behaviors, clinical care, social & economic factors, and physical environment). Based on the findings from the Community Health Needs Assessment, the Lane County Regional Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) outlines how we’ll work together to make improve behavioral, physical, and oral health, including overall well-being. Click here to read the Community Health Improvement Plan report and other documents.

 

Community Partners Help Everybody to Stay Warm

We are so thankful for our community partners, who have allowed us to reach far more donors for our annual Stay Warm Drive than we ever thought possible. We especially appreciate the Eugene Weekly for running our Stay Warm Drive ad every week since early December (way beyond what our budget could afford) and our social media followers, who have shared our message with their communities, reaching thousands online.

As a result, we were recently gifted a donation of winter coats, pants, and boots worth $50,000 from a large Northwest clothing manufacturer. In addition to sharing the wealth with our clients, we are also working with Egan Warming Center, St. Vincent de Paul, First Place and Women’s Space to make sure it reaches those with the greatest need.

Stephanie Rothman from KVAL stopped by to learn more last week. Read article…

Discounted Bike Rental for Oregon Trail Card Holders

Have you seen the PeaceHealth bikes around town? You can check them out for one-way trips across the city. Oregon Trail Card recipients qualify for a $20 a year reduced membership plan. The annual membership includes 60 minutes of ride time per day. Use your hour however you like, for a single trip or multiple short trips.

To signup to ride, visit PeaceHealth Rides Reduced Fare Plan. This is an income verified program by entering your 16 digit Oregon Trail SNAP card number. If you need more help signing up, call 541-214-2212 or email support@peacehealthrides.com.

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Accessibility:

Year-round adaptive bike equipment is available for rent at Adaptive Recreation Services at Hilyard Community Center and can be requested here.