In this episode Jarin Oda shares his story with depression. Jarin grew up in Hawaii and experienced depression at the young age of 6. Jarin shares what it was like to navigate depression and life with Jesus. Jarin is the Youth Pastor at Bridgetown Church and is an intricate part of the team influencing the way the church approaches mental illness.

Tune in to hear his view on mental health and Jesus in this current moment. 

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If you’d like to donate to Speak Out PDX and help to continue to fight against mental illness in the church please visit speakoutpdx.com/donations

In this weeks episode Lauren Wilson and Postdoctoral fellow Jennifer Shaheed have a conversation about suicidal ideation and how to support loved ones struggling. 

If you or someone you know needs additional crisis and support resources, please see the resources below.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.

1-800-273-8255

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor

Multnomah County Crisis

503-988-4888 Toll-free: 800-716-9769 Hearing-impaired dial: 711

If you or somebody you know is having trouble functioning, we are here to listen. Seek help by calling the Mental Health Call Center at 503-988-4888. Our team of mental health professionals is prepared to help anyone experiencing mental health issues at any time, in any language.

Need to meet face to face? Stop by our Urgent Walk-In Clinic.

The clinic can help anyone experiencing a mental health crisis at no cost.

Location: 4212 SE Division St, Portland

Clackamas County503-655-8585

Washington County503-291-9111

Clark County360-696-9560 1-800-686-8137

Kids and teens The Trevor Project -- 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678

Trans Lifeline -- 1-877-565-8860

Support line for LGBTQIA+ that are non-crisis

·  LGBT National Hotline -- 1-888-843-4564

·  LGBT National Youth Talkline -- 1-800-246-7743

·  LGBT Senior Hotline -- 1-888-234-7243

Substance abuse hotline: SAMHSA National Helpline – 1-800-662-4357

Domestic violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline -- 1-800-799-7233

National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline -- 1-855-812-1001

Assault hotline RAINN -- 1-800-656-4673

In this weeks episode Lauren Wilson and Postdoctoral fellow Jennifer Shaheed have a conversation about suicidal ideation and how to support loved ones struggling. 

If you or someone you know needs additional crisis and support resources, please see the resources below. 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.

1-800-273-8255

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor

Multnomah County Crisis

503-988-4888 Toll-free: 800-716-9769 Hearing-impaired dial: 711

If you or somebody you know is having trouble functioning, we are here to listen. Seek help by calling the Mental Health Call Center at 503-988-4888. Our team of mental health professionals is prepared to help anyone experiencing mental health issues at any time, in any language.

Need to meet face to face? Stop by our Urgent Walk-In Clinic.

The clinic can help anyone experiencing a mental health crisis at no cost.

Location: 4212 SE Division St, Portland

Clackamas County

Washington County

Clark County

Kids and teens The Trevor Project -- 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678

Trans Lifeline -- 1-877-565-8860

Support line for LGBTQIA+ that are non-crisis

·  LGBT National Hotline -- 1-888-843-4564

·  LGBT National Youth Talkline -- 1-800-246-7743

·  LGBT Senior Hotline -- 1-888-234-7243

Substance abuse hotline: SAMHSA National Helpline – 1-800-662-4357

Domestic violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline -- 1-800-799-7233

National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline -- 1-855-812-1001

Assault hotline RAINN -- 1-800-656-4673

In this weeks episode, Lauren Wilson shares some thoughts on self-care and how it could be included into your rhythms and routines. 

For additional information about Speak Out PDX please visit speakoutpdx.com

If you’d like to donate to Speak Out PDX and help to continue to fight against mental illness in the church please visit speakoutpdx.com/donations

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In this episode, Lauren Wilson shares what it means to hold space for someone & become safe. If you are currently supporting someone with a mental illness, we hope you feel encouraged and better equipped to support your loved one through this episode. 

For additional information about Speak Out PDX please visit speakoutpdx.com

If you’d like to donate to Speak Out PDX and help to continue to fight against mental illness in the church please visit speakoutpdx.com/donations

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In this episode Lauren shares a recent experience where grief and depression became overwhelming. 

She shares the importance of continued self care, vulnerability and finding community that holds space. 

For additional information about Speak Out PDX please visit speakoutpdx.com

If you’d like to donate to Speak Out PDX and help to continue to fight against mental illness in the church please visit speakoutpdx.com/donations

In this weeks episode, Lauren addresses the difference between having Hope vs. Fear in light of mental illness. She shares about her experience in processing the Oregon wildfires this past week & shares the importance of community in moments like these.

We hope you join us as we navigate this conversation

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In this episode, host Lauren Wilson shares a guided meditation to help relax and focus on your body, mind and soul. 

For most of us 2020 has not been an easy year. I hope this gives you a space to focus on the present and forget all the worries of the world, even for just a few minutes. 

Your body deserves to feel rested, listened to and cared for. We hope you join us in this little self-care practice. 

For additional information about Speak Out PDX please visit speakoutpdx.com

If you’d like to donate to Speak Out PDX and help to continue to fight against mental illness in the church please visit speakoutpdx.com/donations

In this podcast, Lauren Wilson shares part of her fight against Suicide. 

If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide. Please reach out.

National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741

For additional information about Speak Out PDX please visit speakoutpdx.com

If you’d like to donate to Speak Out PDX and help to continue to fight against mental illness in the church please visit speakoutpdx.com/donations

In this episode Lauren Wilson discusses tools for addressing anxiety during COVID-19. She shares practical tools in fighting against anxiety.

For additional information about Speak Out PDX please visit speakoutpdx.com

If you’d like to donate to Speak Out PDX and help to continue to fight against mental illness in the church please visit speakoutpdx.com/donations

Article on Assertive Communication

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/assertive/art-20044644