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WOW! Two members of the amazing Mental Health Response Team (MHRT), Deputy Guzman and Clinician JD, were awarded Mental Health Deputy and Mental Health Professional of the Year, respectively! Join us in celebrating this awesome duo's well-deserved recognition! 🎉

➡️ Learn more about the Mental Health Response Team: https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/behavioral-health/mental-health-response-team

This week, members of our Mental Health Response Team (MHRT) attended the Northwest Regional Crisis Intervention Training Conference in Spokane, Washington. While there, the MHRT duo of Deputy Guzman and Clinician JD were recognized for their outstanding contributions to crisis intervention, earning regional honors:

🏆 Deputy Guzman — Mental Health Deputy of the Year

🏆 Clinician JD — Mental Health Professional of the Year

MHRT is a unique collaboration between a law enforcement partner and a clinical professional from LifeWorks NW responding to people in crisis. Together, they help de-escalate situations, connect individuals with resources, and, when possible, divert people from jail or the hospital while meeting them where they are.

For 15 years, MHRT has provided compassionate, impactful service to our community. During Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re proud to recognize Deputy Guzman, Clinician JD, and all MHRT for their dedication to supporting some of our community’s most vulnerable members. 💚

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We are excited for the 2026 edition of NAMIWalks Northwest, taking place THIS SATURDAY at Peninsula Park. Our team will be there in support of and , the National Alliance on Mental Illness. This is a fun and inclusive event that raises funds and supports mental health awareness -- hope to see you there!

➡ More info: https://www.namiwalks.org/northwest

That's a wrap on Peerpocalypse 2026! Many thanks to The Peer Company for hosting this incredible event and to everyone who stopped by to say hello!

Many thanks to all the supporters from across the region who gathered earlier this month at LifeWorks NW's annual fundraising breakfast, Something to Talk About, to hear powerful stories of recovery and resilience and to champion the organization's work. You make it possible to do the work we do, and we are so grateful!

➡️ Read the recap: https://www.lifeworksnw.org/2026/04/24/stta-2026/

‘I have big dreams’: Something to Talk About 2026 The LifeWorks NW community gathered mid-April for the 2026 Something to Talk About fundraising breakfast to support programs and services.