Crisis lines:
Deschutes County 24/7 Crisis line: 541-322-7500, ext. 9. This line is for any person of any age experiencing a mental health crisis.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
Crisis lifeline for LGBTQ (Trevor Lifeline): 1-866-488-7386. The Trevor Project is a leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
National Postpartum Depression Hotline: 1-800-PPD-MOMS.
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860. This line is primarily for transgender people experiencing a crisis.
Local Resources:
Human Dignity Coalition. A local organization providing resources to LGBTQ+ individuals, specifically youth and families. https://humandignitycoalition.org/programs/
PFLAG of Central Oregon, a resource for parents, family, and friends of LGBTQ individuals. https://pflagcentraloregon.webs.com/
Ecotherapy Articles:
Using Nature as a Therapeutic Partner
https://ct.counseling.org/2018/04/using-nature-as-a-therapeutic-partner/
The Counseling Connoisseur: Nature-informed counseling for children
https://ct.counseling.org/2016/10/counseling-connoisseur-nature-informed-counseling-children/
Technology is in our nature: But to flourish, we still need our wild connection.
https://bit.ly/2AVzlgY
“Forrest Bathing”
http://www.shinrin-yoku.org/shinrin-yoku.html
“The Nature Cure”
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theatlantic.com/amp/article/403210/
An additional resource that eloquently defines Ecotherapy.
http://www.ecotherapyheals.com/about.html