Shelter Care in an organization that works to provide people with housing in Eugene, Oregon. CEO Michelle Hankes, talks about how she got into this work, why it is essential in the community, and what makes their services unique. 

For more information about this organization and how you can get involved visit https://sheltercare.org/what-we-do/ 

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Former Front Rooms Department Coordinator,  Alex Farmer, shares about the department, its role in the social service network and some of the values that he learned  working there. 

Front Rooms Department is the department of white bird clinic that acts as the first point of contact for most of the clients, over the phone and in-person. They also distribute services and referrals to clients. Services include:

• Phone messages and charging capabilities when available
• Mail and Address Service
• Vision Program 
• First Aid – Hygiene supplies as available
• Snacks and water while supplies last
• Clothing and supplies when available

Go to the White Bird Clinic Website to learn more. 

To find out more about White Bird Clinic, visit whitebirdclinic.org.

Amy May, the founder of the End-Of-Life Counseling department at White Bird Clinic, speaks about her life working with death, and the importance of talking about death  in our lives and with loved ones.

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The Crisis Line at White Bird Clinic has been hot continuously since the 1970's. How is that possible? Jose Soto-Gates and Cypress Kappeyne van de Coppello both share their experience of working for the Crisis Line: How they got there, how it works, and why it is important. 

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NEST (Navigational Empowerment Services Team) works to provide people with assistance to navigating available resources. Nicole and Theresa speak about their work and some of the systemic issues that they deal with daily.  This episode continues the conversation from part one!

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NEST (Navigational Empowerment Services Team) works to provide people with assistance to navigating available resources. Nicole and Theresa speak about their work and some of the systemic issues that they deal with daily. 

To find out more about White Bird Clinic, visit whitebirdclinic.org.

CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets) is White Bird Clinic's Crisis Intervention Program.  In the last few years CAHOOTS has gained national notoriety for their use of de-escalation and wholistic problem solving. Cross-trained crisis worker and medic, Chelsea Swift, talks about her job in the CAHOOTS van. 

To find out more about White Bird Clinic, visit whitebirdclinic.org.

Welcome to White Bird Mutual Aid! Our first episode gives a general introduction of White Bird Clinic, our core beliefs and some history.  Current and former staff members, volunteers and community members share stories and insights. 

To find out more about White Bird Clinic, visit whitebirdclinic.org.