Tag: Mental Health

Program picks up where Suicide Prevention Month left off

Sources of Strength is a student-led mental health awareness leadership program with curriculums created by the Oregon Health Authority along with counselors and therapists. Guidance Counselor Leah Anderson organized a Sources of Strength group at McNary High School last spring and is now starting to make campaigns with a group of 15 students.

Rep. Salinas gets right to work

U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-6th District) got her first term in Congress going strong with an appointment to the House Committee on Agriculture, an important seat for the district. She was also appointed to the Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

Rep. Salinas also announced her Mental Health Monday initiative, a weekly program that shines a spotlight on mental health.