Lincoln County joined more than 1,100 communities across the country Friday in celebrating the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day.

“Suicide Prevention: Strategies That Work”

Lincoln County Behavioral Health Child & Family Program has offered children, youth, and young adults with mental or substance use disorders in Lincoln County, the services and supports they need to meet their goals at home, at school, and in the community.

Important Facts and Figures

• 1 in 5 children experiences, or will experience, a mental health disorder.
• 1 in 6 U.S. children aged 2-8 years (17.4%) have a diagnosed mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder.
• Among children aged 2-8 years, boys are more likely than girls to have a mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder.
• Among children living below 100% of the federal poverty level, more than 1 in 5 (22%) has a mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder.
• 50% of mental illnesses begin by age 14.
• The average delay between the onset of mental health symptoms and treatment is 8-10 years.
• 37% of youth ages 14 and older who have a mental health disorder drop out of high school- the highest drop out rate of any disability group.
• 70% of youth in state and local juvenile justice systems have a serious emotional disturbance.
• Suicide is the 3^rd leading cause of death in you ages 10-24.

To celebrate Awareness Day, the Oregon Family Support Network will host Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day 2019 by calling all superheroes to join festivities on May 9, 2019, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at the Oregon State Capital State Park (Capitol Mall Area), 155 Waverly St. NE, Salem, OR. The event is free to the public, (registration required) involving children and their families statewide and will feature activities and supervision for children & youth including:

• Youth Superhero Activities
• Social Time
• Superhero Table Activity
• Guest Speaker
• Open Mic
• Lunch
• Capital Tour
• Resource Fair

You can register at this link: https://conta.cc/2CGNobs

“Awareness Week is an opportunity for us to join with more than 1,100 communities across the country in celebrating the positive impact that we can have on the lives of children, youth, and young adults when we are able to integrate positive mental health into every environment,” said Linda Gray, Lincoln County Behavioral Health Program Manager –Child & Family Program, “When we focus on building resilience and social-emotional skills in children, youth, and young adults, we can help these individuals and their families thrive.”

Lincoln County Behavioral Health Child & Family Program offers:

• Mental health counseling- the Child & family team is based in Newport, but also serves the entire county.
• Addictions treatment at all locations
• School-Based Health Centers at Waldport High, Taft High, Toledo High and Newport High providing counseling as well as medical care.
• Wraparound services, which are family-driven, strength-based team support for intensive treatment needs.
• Community Support Providers, skills trainers for children and families.
• Evidence-based skill training: Adolescent DBT, emotion regulation skills, interpersonal skills development distress tolerance skills; Collaborative Problem Solving involving parent/caregivers and children working together to solve problems.
• Psychiatric Day Treatment through partnering with The Olalla Center for Children and Families.
• Parent-Child Interactive Therapy for ages 2 through 6 years.
• EASA – a statewide network of programs to identify youth with early symptoms of psychosis.
• OFSN community–based family support groups “Parents Helping Parents.”
• Locations:

NEWPORT                                       LINCOLN CITY

Child & Family Program               Child & Family Program

Mental Health & Addictions        Mental Health & Addictions

36 SW Nye Street                             Adult Mental Health

Newport, OR. 97365                        4422 NE Devils Lake Blvd., Ste 2

(541) 265-4179                                   Lincoln City, OR 97367

Hearing Impaired 7-1-1                   (541) 265-4196

Hearing Impaired 7-1-1

School Based Health Centers:      

Newport High School                    Taft High School                        Toledo High School

322 NE Eads St.,                               3780 SE Spyglass Ridge,           1800 NE Sturdevant Rd.

Newport, OR 97365                         Lincoln City, OR 97391             Toledo, OR 97391

Waldport High School

3000 Crestline Dr.,

Waldport, OR 97394

The Lincoln City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons involved in the continuing vandalism of the women’s public restroom at NW 17th Street.

The restrooms, vandalized three times, have had the toilets damaged or broken off the wall.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Street Crimes Unit at (541) 994-3636.

Oregon Coast Community College will again host live video town hall meetings between Lincoln County residents and their elected officials in Salem.

The next such event of the legislative session is set for 7:30 a.m. Friday, May 10, at OCCC’s locations in Newport and Lincoln City.

Throughout every full-length legislative term, Lincoln County residents can meet monthly with their representatives live via video conference at the college’s facilities in Lincoln City and Newport.

The public is invited to attend this free event, during which they will have the opportunity to pose questions directly to their elected representatives.

OCCC’s Central County Campus is located at 400 SE College Way in Newport. The North County Center is located at 3788 SE High School Drive in Lincoln City.

For information, call 541-994-4166.

Oregon Coast Community College serves Lincoln County through centers in Waldport, Newport and Lincoln City. To learn more about OCCC and its programs and services, visit www.oregoncoastcc.org.

Every runner should take a few moments and consider their safety while running. Running is generally a safe activity, but there are still perils worth considering and preparing for.

For example, running at night, while often pleasant due to lower temperatures and decreased traffic, brings with it the added danger of decreased visibility. The weather can pose running safety risks; for example, running in extremely hot or cold weather requires special precautions, in addition to running in inclement weather.

Before the Run

Arrange to run with another person.
Leave word with someone or write down where you plan to run and when you will return.

Carry some I. D. and a cell phone.

Take a whistle with you.

Don’t wear a radio/headset/earphones or anything which distracts you so that you are completely aware of your environment.

Avoid unpopular areas, deserted streets, lonely trails – and especially avoid unlighted routes at night.

Vary the route and the time of day that you run.

Run in familiar areas.  Note the location of neighbors you trust along your route.

Know where police are usually to be found and where businesses, stores, offices are likely to be open and active.

During the Run

Always stay alert.  The more aware you are, the less vulnerable you are.  Think about possible escape routes in case of confrontation.

Take notice of who is ahead of you and who is behind you.  Know where the nearest public sites are with some general activity – there is usually safety in numbers.

When in doubt, follow your intuition and avoid potential trouble.  If something seems suspicious, do not panic, but run in a different direction.
Run clear of parked cars, bushes, dark areas.

Run against traffic so that you can observe the approach of automobiles.
If the same car cruises past you more than once, take down even a partial license number and make it obvious that you are aware of its presence (but keep your distance).

If Confronted

Run toward populated areas, busy streets, open businesses.
Ignore jeers and verbal harassment.  Keep moving.

Use discretion in acknowledging strangers.  Be friendly, but keep your distance and keep moving.

Do not approach a car to give directions or the time of day.  Point toward the nearest police or information source, shrug your shoulders, but keep moving.  If you feel you must respond, do it while moving.
Don’t panic and don’t run toward a more isolated area.

For more information and tips, visit our web site at www.lincolncountysheriff.net  and Like us on Facebook at Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – Oregon.

Lincoln City Community Days celebrated the following award winners Saturday at its annual banquet at Chinook Winds Casino Resort with Mayor Dick Anderson and Miss Oregon, Taylor Ballard, presiding:

Business of the Year – Black Squid Beer House

Sponsor: Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Ambassador of the Year – Lorraine Gilbert

Sponsor: Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce

 Driftwood Library Foundation Award – Kathleen Holt

Sponsor: Driftwood Library Foundation

 Outstanding Youth – Lydia Prins

Sponsor: Business for Excellence in Youth

Spirit of Ed – Douglas (Doug) Bradstreet (Prehistoric Rocks Fossils Minerals) 

Sponsor: BAMA

The Angels Award – Monika & Fritz Hauck (Sears Stores)

Sponsor: Angels Anonymous

Kip A.Ward: for ideas both harebrained and glorious – Ethan Granberg and Danelle Lochrie (OLDELINE Lanes & Kitchen)

Sponsor: Oregon Coast TODAY

Lake Steward Award – Julie Sexton

Sponsor: Devils Lake Water Improvement

Community Involvement Award – Lewis Smith

Sponsor: KBCH AM 1400

Tiger Educator of the Year – Taft Elementary: Angie Kay & Oceanlake Elementary:Patty Dodson

Sponsor: Oceanlake, Taft Elementary, Taft 7-12

 Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society Award – Roger Robertson

Sponsor: STAHS

Service Above Self Award – Service Above Self – Barbe Jenkins-Gibson & Rotarian of the Year – Estle Harlan

Sponsor: Rotary Club of Lincoln City

Arts Benefactors of the Year Award – Rudy & Marilyn Salci

Sponsor: Lincoln City Cultural Center

 Person of Note Award 2018 – Martha Payne

Sponsor: Siletz Bay Music Festival

Community Lifetime Achievement Award – Diane Kusz

Sponsor: Mo’s Restaurant

The Mayors Award – Kip Ward and Gary Ellingson (awards were accepted by their wives, Katrica Hansen and Alberta Ellingson)

 Sponsor: Mayor Dick Anderson

Couple of the Year Award – Commissioner – Jim & Diane Kusz

Sponsor: Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall

Man of the Year Award – Patrick Alexander

Sponsor: Community Days Committee

Woman of the Year Award – Joyce Sage

Sponsor: Community Days Committee