Western Lane Crisis Response

02/09/2026

🌟 We are honored and grateful 🌟

Western Lane Crisis Response is incredibly honored to have received an award from SDAO recognizing our work as a Special District Program. This recognition means so much to our team and reflects the dedication, collaboration, and heart that goes into serving our community every single day.

A huge thank you to Director Cindy Russell and HR Manager Trish Lutgen for being there in person to support our program.

We also want to recognize Cindy Gentry, Assistant Manager; Kristy Simmons, Client Advocate; and Lori Oltman, Responder for representing Western Lane Crisis Response with professionalism, heart, and integrity. Your dedication and commitment to this team, this program, and the community we serve does not go unnoticed. The work we do every day is possible because of people like you—thank you for showing up and leading with compassion.

We are proud of how far this program has come and deeply appreciative of the partners and people who help make this work possible. 💙

02/04/2026

Proud to serve our community! January Stats
🔔You can request Western Lane Crisis Reaponse by calling 541.997.3515.



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01/18/2026

The Warming Center is open 💙
We are so incredibly grateful for the volunteers who make this possible and for the community support behind it. Because of you, people have a warm, safe place to go in Florence—especially important since we don’t have year-round shelters. Thank you for showing up for our neighbors when it matters most.

01/15/2026

Age cafe is back! Join us for discussion and refreshments this Thursday, January 15, 11 AM - 1 PM in the Bromley Room.

An age cafe is a safe space to engage in conversation on topics including transitions and changes, gratitude, intergenerational communities, health and wellness, preparing for death, spirituality, and more. Sponsored by Lane Linton Benton Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative, Lane County Public Health, and Siuslaw Public Library. Free and open to all; no registration required.

01/03/2026

Please remember that the first sign that our mental health is suffering isn’t a su***de attempt,
and it isn’t an emotional breakdown.

It begins quietly.
Soft changes that we often ignore.

It starts with waking up exhausted
—even after sleeping for hours.

It shows up in struggling to get out of bed,
losing interest in things we once enjoyed,
and feeling a heavy lack of motivation.

Sometimes it looks like not having an appetite,
or battling constant gut issues,
skin breakouts,
and a sudden drop in energy.

For others, it comes as a decreased libido,
feeling lost or stuck,
or slowly disconnecting from the world around us.

There may be brain fog that makes simple tasks feel overwhelming,
fatigue that follows you everywhere,
irritability you can’t explain,
or self-sabotaging behaviours that leave you wondering why you did what you did.

It can even appear in disturbed sleep,
sleeping too much,
sleeping too little,
or sleeping without rest.

These are the subtle warning signs.
The quiet whispers.
The little alarms we push aside because “we’re fine.”

But your body always speaks.
It warns you gently at first.
It asks for attention, rest, healing, and care.

Listen to it before it has to scream.
Your wellbeing matters long before the breakdown.
You deserve peace before the pain gets loud.

Please remember—you don’t have to wait until it’s unbearable to reach out.

If those quiet whispers start getting louder, or if you’re feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next, help is available right here in our community.

📞 Call Western Lane Crisis Response
• Dial 911 and request WLCR
• Or call 541-997-3515

You are not a burden for needing support.
You are not weak for asking for help.
You deserve care, connection, and compassion—especially when things feel heavy.

Reaching out early can make all the difference.
You don’t have to go through this alone.

01/03/2026

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Western Lane Crisis Response 🎄
We know this time of year can be especially hard for some, and you don’t have to face it alone. Please don’t ever hesitate to reach out.

If you or someone you care about needs support, call 911 or 541-997-3515.
Western Lane Crisis Response is available 24/7 and ready to help.

12/23/2025

🦛We are so grateful to Fred Meyer Jewelers for another year of generously donating stuffed animals to support our work. These cuddly hippos may seem small, but they bring comfort, peace, and a sense of safety to children experiencing a crisis. Thank you for your continued kindness and for helping us show compassion when it matters most. 💙🦛

12/20/2025

Tomorrow! Saturday, December 20, 2025! Food box giveaway by Soroptimist International of Florence!