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- May is Mental Health Month in Benton County
***Español a continuación*** May is Mental Health Month, dedicated to prioritizing well-being and promoting open conversations about mental health. This year’s national theme is Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World, a reminder that dealing with life’s pressures can be overwhelming, and everyone deserves to feel supported and empowered to seek help when needed. In… Read more: May is Mental Health Month in Benton County - Health Department News – April 2024
***Español a continuación*** This newsletter includes… The Children & Family Mental Health Program is Moving This month, the Children and Family Mental Health Program will relocate from their current leased space at 1318 NW 9th St to a new building on 4185 SW Research Way in Corvallis. The new Research Way building offers more space… Read more: Health Department News – April 2024 - Benton County Children & Family Mental Health Program Relocates
The Children & Family Mental Health building is moving to 4185 SW Research Way in Corvallis on April 24, 2024. - Benton County Celebrates Public Health Week & Collective Effort Toward Health and Well-Being
***Español a continuación*** With a commitment to community health, the Benton County Commissioners and Benton County Health Department have officially proclaimed April 1-7, 2024, as Public Health Week in Benton County. This announcement coincides with the 29th year of National Public Health Week and carries the theme “Protecting, Connecting, and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.” Chair… Read more: Benton County Celebrates Public Health Week & Collective Effort Toward Health and Well-Being - Benton County Commissioners to proclaim April 1-7 Public Health Week
***Español a continuación*** On Tuesday, April 2, Benton County Commissioners will proclaim April 1-7, 2024, Public Health Week in Benton County to celebrate the 29th year of National Public Health Week. This year’s theme is “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.” Benton County’s observance celebrates the leadership, dedication, and innovation of many partners throughout… Read more: Benton County Commissioners to proclaim April 1-7 Public Health Week - Benton County offers funding for case management & street outreach to support rehousing
***Español a continuación*** Benton County Health Department is seeking applications from eligible entities to help support case management and street outreach services for the Coordinated Homeless Response Office’s Rapid Rehousing Initiative to reduce homelessness in Benton County. Up to $360,000 is available for case management services and up to $80,000 for street outreach services. These services will… Read more: Benton County offers funding for case management & street outreach to support rehousing - Health Department News – March 2024
***Español a continuación*** This newsletter includes… Notice of Funding: Community Capacity Building Funds from IHN-CCO As part of the Oregon Health Plan’s new Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) benefits to address climate, nutrition and housing needs, the InterCommunity Health Network Coordinated Care Organization (IHN-CCO) will be granting Community Capacity Building Funds (CCBF) to community partners to build… Read more: Health Department News – March 2024 - Health Department News – February 2024
***Español a continuación*** This newsletter includes… Family Connects: free nurse visits for families with newborns Family Connects provides no-cost visits from registered nurses, available to all families with newborns in Benton County. At-home visits allow families to gain access to support and advice from nurses, without the hassle of bundling your baby and preparing yourself… Read more: Health Department News – February 2024 - Health Department News – January 2024
***Español a continuación*** This newsletter includes… ASIST free suicide intervention training Learn intervention skills to help support others through thoughts of suicide. ASIST is a 2-day applied suicide intervention skills training that empowers everyone to make a difference! This training is for anyone from professionals to those 16 or older who would like to learn… Read more: Health Department News – January 2024 - Winter weather conditions expected this weekend: Warming centers available in Benton County
***Español a continuación*** Low temperatures and winter weather conditions are expected in the Willamette Valley starting Friday, January 12. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 degrees are expected through Monday, January 15. Possible conditions of rain, freezing rain, snow, and sleet may occur throughout the weekend. Roads may be icy. Avoid driving in icy conditions whenever possible.… Read more: Winter weather conditions expected this weekend: Warming centers available in Benton County