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November 2021
Mental Health groups and classes at NAMI
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Lane County has many online support and education programs for anyone interested in mental health. Virtual groups include young adult connections, peer support for those living with mental health diagnoses, and support for the loved ones of those living with mental health concerns. There is an online course for friends and family members and a peer-to-peer class facilitated by mentors and volunteers who are living with mental illnesses. One-time registration is required for EACH…
Find out more »January 2022
Free covid tests available to all
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days through the US postal system. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them. If you need a COVID-19 test immediately, see other testing resources for free testing locations in your area. Order free tests here
Find out more »February 2022
Wetland Wanders
Wetland Wanders are guided walks through the West Eugene Wetlands or other local nature area. Walks are free and open to the public. On the second Tuesday of every month from 9 am to 11 am, guides explore a different theme, conservation project, and site in the Eugene/Springfield area. Please bring water, binoculars, closed-toed shoes, and dress appropriately for the weather. Wetland Wanders are hosted by Willamette Resources and Educational Network, and more information is available here.
Find out more »May 2022
Mental Health and Peer Counseling Services at the HIV Alliance
HIV Alliance provides counseling, peer support, housing services, and harm reduction to members of the LGBTQ Communities and to persons living with HIV, to support individuals, couples, and families achieve life goals and learn to thrive during times of change and adversity. Services focus on solutions and resilience and are person-centered and culturally relevant. For more information, click here.
Find out more »Hate & Bias Prevention Toolkit and Training
The Eugene Human Rights and Neighborhood Involvement (HRNI) office has created a tool to help us all address hate and bias, recognize the impact on our community, and respond to incidents. Find it here. The City of Eugene is working to make our community one where every person feels welcomed, valued, and respected. To do that, we all must help create an environment in which hatred and bigotry are not acceptable. This Prevention and Response Toolkit exists to support you,…
Find out more »Volunteer at Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah
There are many opportunities to volunteer at Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah, where you can enjoy the outdoors while meeting others who love this beautiful preserve. In addition to doing trail maintenance, volunteers serve as nature guides, workshop teachers, parking lot monitors, and committee and board members. Find more information about volunteering and events here and here.
Find out more »Check out your local public library
Public Libraries in Oregon have a wide variety of free programs for kids, teens, and adults, including book clubs, music and film screenings, and volunteer opportunities. Examples of local locations to check out are below. Public libraries do not just have books, e-books, DVDs, and streaming, they lend THINGS, such as sewing machines, looms, cameras, computers, wifi hotspots, and puppets. With a library card you may be able to get free passes to museums. In addition, anyone can get free…
Find out more »LCC Advisory Council
Each year the Lane Community College Board of Education appoints over 800 community members to our advisory committees. These advisory committees are critical to the success of our professional technical programs and our students. Addressing the employment and education needs of apprenticeship, business, industry, labor, and professions is the goal of our professional technical programs, and your expertise in the field is a key component in meeting that goal. We have come to rely on the assistance of advisory committee…
Find out more »Whitebird HOOTS (Helping Out Our Teens in Schools)
HOOTS (Helping Out Our Teens in Schools) offers mental health support Helping Out Our Teens in Schools (HOOTS) provides on-site integrated health care clinics and tragedy response support to a number of high schools in the Eugene/Springfield area. Each week, teams consisting of a medic (either a nurse or an EMT) and a crisis worker (with years of experience in the mental health field) visit schools to offer walk-in clinics. HOOTS is primarily staffed by and born from the work…
Find out more »Blood Donations Needed
There is an ongoing severe blood shortage, and healthy individuals are needed to donate now to help people counting on lifesaving blood. Donating blood is a safe process and people should not hesitate to give - or receive - blood. There are several places accepting blood donations. For more information or to make an appointment to donate blood, contact the Red Cross or Blood Works Northwest.
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