New Narrative

Let's face it...friends at work make work feel less like work. (Bonus: mental health benefits!) A whopping 81% of New Narrative staff reported having at least one work friend in our 2023 all-staff survey. Take a moment on #InternationalDayOfFriendship to celebrate that one colleague who always seems to know when you need a surprise coffee treat, or can make you laugh with just one look across the water cooler. Here's to #friendship! Share this post if you have a work bestie, or tag them in the comments so we can celebrate them with you! ➡ Are you wanting to make friends at work and not sure where to start? Here are some ideas: -Ask a colleague about a photo on their desk or art on their wall. -Follow up with a team member after a high-stakes project to see how they're doing. -Check in with your desk mate: can you bounce a few ideas off of them for their feedback? Sometimes all it takes is a small gesture to get the ball rolling! #OfficeFriend #OfficeBestie #FriendsAtWork #NewNarrativePDX

Oregon continues to face significant mental health challenges, according to the latest Mental Health America report. Notably, Oregon ranks: ❗ 51st for overall mental health—indicating a critical need for improved mental health services. ❗ 47th in adult mental health—underscoring the urgent need for accessible support and resources for adults. ❗ 46th in the nation for Adults with Substance Use Disorder in the Past Year, or 22.71% of the population. There is no denying that Oregon behavioral health providers have our work cut out for us in our current state of mental health. Despite these challenges, our agency is committed to the collective effort to improve mental health outcomes through community support, policy changes, and increasing access to mental health services. 🚀 Let’s work together to change these statistics. Join us in advocating for better mental health support and resources. Visit https://lnkd.in/ga23CRPV for more information about our services and how you can get involved. #MentalHealth #Oregon #CommunitySupport #MentalHealthAwareness #MHA2024

Meet our in-house maintenance team, the backbone of our 40+ sites in Greater Portland! Learn about how the dedication and teamwork within this small-but-mighty crew create a supportive environment for residents with mental health challenges: https://lnkd.in/gXfBmsBs #MaintenanceTeam #NewNarrativePDX #TeamHighlight

"People are their own expert. That is such a big theme here, and one of my favorite things about working here." -Vanessa Dewees, QMHA We love our clinical staff! Thank you for bringing your passion, creativity, and skillsets to New Narrative's participants and colleagues alike. Your care makes the difference in the lives of adults experiencing mental health challenges and their loved ones along for the journey. If you're interested in joining our incredible team, we are currently hiring! Whether you're an entry-level or experienced #MentalHealth professional, we have opportunities for you to grow in your career. Check out our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/gKcWS7nZ #WeAreHiring #PDXJobs #OpenPositions #MentalHealthCareers #NonProfitCareers #MentalHealthProfessionals #ClinicalProfessionals #BehavioralHealthJobs #MentalHealthJobs

Our values drive every decision we make and every interaction we have in the work we're doing every day here. At the heart of our approach to mental healthcare is the belief that people should be the architects of their own lives, in order to live the life they choose. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our practices, exploring new approaches to mental healthcare, and listening to feedback from our community of partners, staff, and participants to optimize their experience along the journey. Learn more about our work and approach: https://lnkd.in/g2EvwPxt. #MentalHealthMatters #OurValues

Our Impact Report for FY2023 is available on our website! Read stories from participants, learn about our partnerships, and celebrate the impact of mental health and housing services in Greater Portland. Read the highlights and access the report on our website: https://lnkd.in/gcEVPMmg #ImpactReport #MentalHealthServices

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month–a time to focus on the unique strengths and challenges that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) face when it comes to mental health. Bebe Moore Campbell was a journalist, teacher, author, and dedicated mental health advocate for the Black community and other underrepresented groups. National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was established and named in honor of her work. Mental Health America has created its BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit to help BIPOC communities reduce mental health stigma, facilitate intergenerational conversations, and address mental health myths. Learn more at their website, and use this month to start (or, hopefully, continue) conversations around #BIPOCMentalHealth in the workplace and beyond. Find their toolkit here: www.mhanational.org/july #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthMatters [Graphic: Mental Health America]

The deinstitutionalization of mental health care in our country may have begun as a progressive social movement, but very quickly lost its way. For anyone curious about how we got to this point in our mental health and houselessness crisis, NPR's Up First Podcast recently hosted an episode shedding light on the history of deinstitutionalization for mental health patients in the 1960's and the consequences of a lack of integrative healthcare solutions to replace the role of mental hospitals. There are no easy answers, but affordable community housing access is a BIG missing piece of the puzzle today, one which agencies like ours are working hard to rectify. Listen to the episode on their website: https://lnkd.in/eihHVtA #Deinstitutionalization #MentalHealth #MentalHealthHistory #MentalHealthProfessionals #CommunityHousing #HousingIsHealthcare

In honor of #WorldBloodDonorDay, our peer program Comfort Zone is hosting a blood drive TODAY in partnership with Bloodworks Northwest at the Comfort Zone location, open until 4:00 PM! There are still times available - sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gUfNHWDw Also, take a listen to Comfort Zone Peer Support Specialist Vivilynn Webster as she discusses the mental health benefits of blood donation, on faer experience donating after transitioning, and the community programming that Comfort Zone offers to anyone who is seeking a safe place to relax and be themselves. Find the podcast episode here: https://lnkd.in/gfyC_nwV

We are so proud to be recognized as a Gold Seal recipient in this cohort! Thank you Mental Health America for this distinction. 💡 One of our recent agency updates based on staff feedback was the inclusion of eight hours of leave available upon hire for all employees, to invest in their personal self-care and wellness. We will continue building on best practices for mental health in the workplace - our incredible staff are worth it! What are some workplace practices that have brought better mental wellness to your company culture? #BellSeal #MentalHealthProfessionals #MentalHealthWorkplace