36 SW Nye Street
Newport, Oregon 97365
Public Health: (541) 265-4112
Environmental Health: (541) 265-4127
Behavioral Health: (541) 265-4179
Primary Care: (541) 265-4947
Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance: (541) 265-0430
Mental Health First Aid is the help offered to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate treatment and support are received or until the crisis resolves. (Please look below at 'Supporting Document' for general overview along with the description of course type-ADULT vs YOUTH).
Assess for risk of suicide or harm
Listen nonjudgmentally
Give reassurance and information
Encourage appropriate professional help
Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Youth Newport Office: 541-265-4179
Adult Newport Office: 541-574-5960
Lincoln City Youth/Adult: 541-265-4196
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Lincoln County Crisis Line 1-866-266-0288
Jessica Palma 541-265-6611 ext 3327 jpalma@co.lincoln.or.us
Jennifer Versteeg 541-265-0465 jversteeg@co.lincoln.or.us
Samantha Schafer 541-265-6611 ext 3281 sschafer@co.lincoln.or.us