Child Center working to raise $1.6M for new facility

When a Parent Goes to Jail/Prison: Talking to Children

With the large, over 1.5 million in 2014, population of adults incarcerated in the United States, there cannot be argument that families and children are being impacted. In my work with families over the last 20 years, I had never been asked, "How do I tell my kid I am going to jail?" 

The links and resources below are related to talking to children about a parent's incarceration. 

What to tell children when a parent or family member goes to prison. Should you tell? Who should tell? What could you say? (2 pages that cover the basics)

How to Explain Jails and Prisons to Children (15 page booklet)

Little Children, Big Challenges - Toolkit from Sesame Street for parents, children, & professionals including videos

When Your Grandchild's Parent Is in Prison

Responding to mental health crisis situations of youngsters : The Umpqua Post

The Child and Adolescent Crisis Response Program that has served Lane County families since 2005 is now serving families in Reedsport Oregon! The Crisis Program fields over a hundred calls from parents, guardians, school personnel, police, and other professionals who have a concern about a child or teen. The youth may be acting out, harming self or others, expressing suicidal thoughts, or breaking things.

Callers can reach a trained Crisis Worker at any time of the day or night by calling 888-989-9990. If we cannot settle the situation over the phone, we have the capacity to send a Crisis Team to the site of the crisis.

The link below goes to an article in the Umpqua Post announcing that the service is available in their community!

Responding to mental health crisis situations of youngsters : The Umpqua Post

Depression: The Black Dog

Recognize depression and seek treatment for yourself, a family member, a friend, or your child. 

The 4 minute video by the WHO provides a good description of depression without any professional jargon. Depression. Get help. Get better.

Key facts from the World Health Organization:

• Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, more than 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression.
• Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the global burden of disease.
• More women are affected by depression than men.
• At its worst, depression can lead to suicide.
• There are effective treatments for depression.

There are lot of effective and proven treatments for depression. Exercise, cognitive therapy, and medication and other treatments can help.

In Lane County and Central Oregon, contact The Child Center for child, adolescent, and family mental health services at 541-726-1465   thechildcenter.org 


Take Me Back to Collaborative Parent

Problem Solving Song with Victor and James

Musical interlude... Now these guys are not quite doing a full-on Plan B, but I am liking the direction they are going!


Take Me Back to Collaborative Parent

Cover Oregon: The Child Center Can Help!

Cover Oregon is in the news along with the National reforms to healthcare. Aside from the controversy around the functioning of the various and complicated systems involved, what it can mean is more children being able to access needed mental health, physical health, and dental services.

If you are looking for local information and assistance about how to sign up and what you or your family qualify for, The Child Center in Springfield can help you if you reside in Lane County!

Help Signing Up:
Call The Child Center  at 541-726-1465 and ask for someone from the Wellness program. If you call after business hours and receive a recorded message, you can press "1" to leave a message.

Visit the website:
The Child Center

Cover Oregon Website:
http://www.coveroregon.com//?gclid=CLqNhqSo6roCFec9Qgod610Amw

Related Article:
http://www.katu.com/news/local/Cover-Oregon-Dont-let-broken-website-deter-you-from-signing-up-232021371.html?mobile=y

OFSN Support Group - Not CPS-Specific

Home | FOOD for Lane County | Summer Food Program | Programs & Services | Food for Lane County

The link below will take you to information about Food for Lane County's Summer Food Program. There is a link on the page to pull up locations, schedules, nutrition information, and menu information.

Home | FOOD for Lane County | Summer Food Program | Programs & Services | Food for Lane County:

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Free Dental Care Day Aug. 4th

The Lane County Dental Society is hosting a free clinic on Aug. 4th for low-income, uninsured Lane county residents and is urging people to visit the group's website to sign up.  

The Lane County Dental Care Day will include free teeth cleanings, X-rays, and exams.  

For more details on the clinic or to sign up, visit www.lanedentalsociety.org between today and June 30th or call the dental society at 541-686-1175.  

Eligible applicants will be picked at random for initial appointments.  A second appointment may be scheduled for fillings and extractions. 

From 6/17/12 Register Guard

Area Therapist Beginning To Show Cracks In Caring Facade | The Onion - America's Finest News Source | Onion Radio News

Just for fun...

Area Therapist Beginning To Show Cracks In Caring Facade | The Onion - America's Finest News Source | Onion Radio News

Happy Father's Day!

If you are a father, do you measure up?

Take a few moments to think about the difference between "mothering" a child and "fathering" a child. There's a not-so-subtle linguistic difference between the two. Interesting. I like to think of it as so much more!

One way or another, Happy Father's Day to you or the fathers in your life!

Father Nature: 8 Great, Super-Dedicated Animal Dads [Slide Show]: Scientific American

DonorsChooseDotOrg - Borders - Books, Music and Movies

Today and tomorrow are great days to shop at Borders and help out a school through donorschoose.org! The nice thing is that you can stop by Borders, pick up a cup of coffee or a Christmas present, and do a little good! (I don't think they have a minimum purchase amount...)

I'd of course recommend supporting The Child Center in Springfield, OR or my wife's school, Maple Elementary School in Springfield.

DonorsChooseDotOrg - Borders - Books, Music and Movies