Geriatric Mental Health
A national resource that provides emotional support, whether you have a mental health crisis or needs access to resources:
Chat: 988lifeline.org
Crisis Lines
If you or someone you care about is feeling depressed or anxious, having trouble with drug or alcohol use, or thinking or talking about suicide, call your county's Crisis Line, answered 24/7
WASHINGTON COUNTY - 503-291-9111
The Lines for Life Senior Loneliness Line is a free resource for Oregon adults 60 and older who can benefit from a compassionate conversation with one of our call counselors. More than one in three older adults reports feeling lonely, and one in four seniors over age 65 is socially isolated.
Available 5:30am-11:30pm every day.
Washington County behavioral health information, resources, and programs for older adults
The Behavioral Health Initiative for Older Adult and People with Physical Disabilities, funded by the Oregon Health Authority, has professionals who specialize in behavioral health for older adults and people with disabilities in local and regional community mental health programs around the state.
Mental Health Resources & Support
Here and around the world, many types of mental disorders are common, including anxiety and depression. Nearly 58 million U.S. adults (one in five) lives with at least one mental illness, and sometimes more than one. Get information and resources on how to manage your mental health as you age.