White Bird Clinic

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day. We hope all of you are taking the time and space you need to care for yourselves.

Our Behavioral Health program is pleased to announce a new Men's Communal Healing group: a safe space for men to explore self-awareness, practice non-violent communication, and build community. This group meets every Monday from 4:00-5:30pm in the Yurt. Please contact White Bird Clinic Behavioral Health front desk to learn more: 541-683-1641 or 541-505-5221. Participants must be enrolled in a behavioral health program.

10/08/2025

White Bird's HOOTS Youth Action Council (YAC) is recruiting! We are looking for high school aged youth (~14-18 years old) in Lane County who are passionate about mental health and want to build community, gain professional skills, and share their voices with us. Nominate yourself or someone else by October 30. All nominees will receive an invitation to apply. All applications are due by November 15.

10/02/2025

Thank you to our incredible Facilities and Custodian team who keep White Bird running smoothly and safely. Your work may often happen behind the scenes, but its impact is felt in every corner of White Bird - from clean, safe spaces for our clients and staff to the quiet fixes that keep everything functioning. We would quite literally fall apart without you. We're so grateful for everything you do to help us serve our community.

09/19/2025

How well do you know White Bird?

Answers:
1. White Bird Dental Clinic
2. Crisis Services (immediate, short-term crisis counseling and intervention)
3. HOOTS (mental health and crisis support for high school students)
4. Counseling (mental health therapy and support)
5. Harm Reduction & Treatment Center (low barrier SUD treatment; peer support; gear distribution for unhoused SUD clients)
6. CAHOOTS (mobile crisis services in Springfield)
7. NEST (support services for unhoused individuals)
8. Chrysalis (behavioral health outpatient services)
9. White Bird Medical Clinic

09/15/2025

Meet Sokka! —a 4-year-old Icelandic Sheepdog and service dog who brightens every day at White Bird Clinic Chrysalis Behavioral Health. When heʻs not in his vest, he loves moonlighting as a show dog and breed ambassador. Clients say his calm, friendly presence helps them feel at ease and opens the door to connection. Sokka and his owner are part of the dedicated team at Chrysalis, one of White Bird’s programs offering client-centered treatment and support for mental health, substance use, problem gambling, and more. Learn more at https://whitebirdclinic.org/chrysalis-behavioral-health/

09/10/2025

Su***de is preventable. With the right support, people can heal, build resilience, and thrive after crisis. At White Bird Clinic, we’re here to listen, to respond, and to help people find strength even in their darkest moments.

Learn more about our programs at https://whitebirdclinic.org/

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09/04/2025

At White Bird Clinic, we believe every young person deserves a safe space to turn when life feels overwhelming. That’s why our HOOTS (Helping Out Our Teens in Schools) program is embedded in local high schools, offering mental health counseling, crisis response, and caring support right where students spend their days.

Together, we can ensure that every teen has the help they need to thrive this school year and beyond. Your donation makes that possible! Follow the link and select HOOTS as the recipient of your donation: https://whitebirdclinic.networkforgood.com/projects/250480-donate-to-white-bird-clinic

08/30/2025

Happy Labor Day! To all the workers out there, thank you for your endless effort.

All White Bird Clinic programs except the Crisis Line will be closed on Monday. The White Bird Crisis Line will operate at normal hours on Monday 9am to 5pm (541-687-4000).

Reminder: Our office will be closed on Monday September 1st for Labor Day. There will be no groups, UA's, or office hours.

08/26/2025

In honor of Women’s Equality Day, we’re excited to announce White Bird officially has its first female executive director in more than 50 years. We're looking forward to Amée Markwardt leading White Bird into its next chapter.

08/19/2025

Appreciating Lane County Health & Human Services’ commitment to overdose prevention and community care!

2025 Lane County International Overdose Awareness Day

📅 Sunday, August 31st
📍 Kesey Square & Parks Block, Eugene

Let’s come together to honor lives lost, raise awareness, and support our community in the fight against overdose.

Event Schedule:
🔹 10:00 AM – Meet at Kesey Square for the Awareness Walk
🔹 11:00 AM – Memorial, speakers, and local resource fair at the Parks Block
✅ Learn about Narcan and how to access it
✅ Connect with local community service providers

📲 Scan the QR code or visit http://bit.ly/3Hs7jiC for more info.
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08/15/2025

Hey! If you missed our ER clinic today, don't worry! Catch our walk-in ER clinic every Mon & Wed, and alternating Fri! Next up: Aug 18th, 20th, & 22nd. 📅 Arrival time being 7:25AM-7:30 AM, no later. **This is only walk in, and does not require appointment. We will not schedule for our walk-ins.**
✨Non-insured: $60 flat fee for a limited exam, x-ray, and extraction if necessary.
✨Insurance accepted: OHP/Trillium, Private Insurances, CAWEM Plus/OHP Open Card, Salud.
🦷For more information, visit our website at: https://whitebirdclinic.org/dental/

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08/11/2025

When we experience extreme heat, St. Vinnie's responds with extreme kindness! Thank you, St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County – you are heat wave heroes.

Ahead of next week's triple digit forecast, St. Vincent de Paul's Emergency Response Team will be activating for Monday, August 11 for cooling center operations. We will be opening a cooling center at Lane Events Center Meeting Room #1 from 12:00PM-9:00PM. Lane Transit District will be offering FREE bus rides for those going to the center. We are on standby to continue operations Tuesday, stay tuned for more.