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As our community continues to process the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary, we want to remind everyone that support is ...
10/17/2026

As our community continues to process the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary, we want to remind everyone that support is available.

Deschutes County Health Services, St. Charles Health System and Bend-La Pine Schools are hosting two free community support and healing gatherings today, Friday, Oct. 16.

These walk-in events offer a safe space to connect with trained crisis response professionals, receive emotional support and learn about available resources.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Deschutes Public Library, Central Library
61956 SE Santorini St., Bend

4 to 7 p.m.
Larkspur Community Center
1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend

Both events are free, open to everyone and do not require registration. Interpreter services will be available.

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Mientras nuestra comunidad sigue asimilando la tragedia ocurrida en Silver Rail Elementary, queremos recordarles a todos que ofrecemos apoyo.

Los Servicios de Salud del Condado de Deschutes, el Sistema de Salud St. Charles y las Escuelas Bend-La Pine organizarán hoy, viernes 16 de octubre, dos encuentros comunitarios gratuitos de apoyo y sanación.

No es necesario reservar para acudir a estos eventos, en donde se ofrece un espacio seguro con el fin de ponerse en contacto con profesionales capacitados para responder en situaciones de crisis, recibir apoyo emocional e informarse sobre los recursos disponibles.

De 10:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m.
Biblioteca Pública de Deschutes, Biblioteca Central
61956 SE Santorini St., Bend

De 4:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
Centro Comunitario Larkspur
1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend

Ambos eventos son gratuitos, están abiertos a todo el público y no es necesario registrarse. Servicios de intérpretes estarán disponibles.

St. Charles Health System
Bend-La Pine Schools
Deschutes Public Library
Bend Park & Recreation District

Deschutes County Health Services, St. Charles Health System, and Bend-La Pine Schools will continue offering free, walk-...
10/17/2026

Deschutes County Health Services, St. Charles Health System, and Bend-La Pine Schools will continue offering free, walk-in community support this weekend for families, students, first responders, and educators following the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary.

The Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) drop-in sessions will provide crisis stabilization, emotional support, and a safe space for community healing.

Weekend Event Details:

Location: Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend
Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1 to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free and open to all community members. No registration required.
Interpreter services will be available.

Trained crisis response professionals and peers will be available to help individuals process stress responses, offer guidance on supporting children through trauma, and connect families to regional care resources.

Immediate 24/7 Crisis Resources:

The Deschutes County Stabilization Center is open 24 hours a day for immediate, walk-in mental health support at 63311 NE Jamison St. in Bend. Individuals can also call the local crisis line at 541-322-7500 ext. 9 or call/text the national hotline at 988.

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Los Servicios de Salud del condado de Deschutes, el Sistema de Salud St. Charles y las Escuelas de Bend-La Pine seguirán ofreciendo apoyo comunitario gratuito y sin cita este fin de semana para las familias, los estudiantes, el personal de primera respuesta y los educadores tras la tragedia ocurrida en la escuela Silver Rail Elementary.

Las sesiones del programa de Manejo del Estrés por Incidentes Críticos (CISM, por sus siglas en inglés) ofrecerán estabilización en crisis, apoyo emocional y un espacio seguro para la recuperación de la comunidad. No es necesario registrarse.

Información del evento de este fin de semana:

Lugar: Centro Comunitario Larkspur, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd,, Bend
sábado, 17 de oct., de 1:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m.
Domingo 18 de octubre, de 1:00 p.m. a 4:00 p.m.
Costo: Gratuito y abierto a todos los miembros de la comunidad. No es necesario registrarse. Servicios de intérpretes estarán disponibles.

Habrá profesionales capacitados para responder en situaciones de crisis y compañeros de apoyo disponibles para ayudar a las personas a procesar reacciones al estrés, ofrecer orientación sobre cómo apoyar a los niños que atraviesan un trauma y poner a las familias en contacto con recursos de atención regionales.

Recursos de crisis inmediatos, disponibles las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana:

El Centro de Estabilización del condado de Deschutes está abierto las 24 horas del día para brindar apoyo inmediato de salud mental, sin cita, en 63311 NE Jamison St. en Bend. También puede llamar a la línea local de crisis al 541-322-7500 ext. 9, o llamar o enviar un mensaje de texto a la línea nacional de ayuda al 988.

St. Charles Health System
Bend-La Pine Schools
Bend Park & Recreation District

10/16/2026

A statement from Health Services Director Holly Harris regarding community support and healing events this evening and through the weekend.

Deschutes County Health Services, St. Charles Health System, and Bend-La Pine Schools are partnering to host free, walk-...
10/16/2026

Deschutes County Health Services, St. Charles Health System, and Bend-La Pine Schools are partnering to host free, walk-in community support events on Friday, Oct. 16, following the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary.

The events will provide immediate support, connection and crisis stabilization tools, for families, staff and community members.

Event details:

Community Support & Healing Gathering (CISM)

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 (Drop-in format)
Where: Deschutes Public Library - Central Library, 61956 SE Santorini St., Bend
Cost: Free and open to all students, families, staff, and community members.

Community Support & Healing Gathering (CISM)

When: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 (Drop-in format)
Where: Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend
Cost: Free and open to all students, families, staff, and community members.

"Today’s events have deeply shaken our entire community, especially our families, students, first responders, and educators at Silver Rail Elementary," said Behavioral Health Director Shannon Brister-Raugust, "and we want our community to know the resources they have and that we are here to help."

“We know that healing takes time, and we are committed to working alongside our local partners to provide the safe spaces, emotional support, and care that our neighbors need right now,” said Molly Wells Darling, Senior Director for Behavioral Health with St. Charles.

What is CISM?

The events will use Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) frameworks. CISM is a structured, short-term supportive discussion designed to help individuals process the acute physical, mental, and emotional reactions that naturally follow traumatic experiences. CISM is not psychotherapy or clinical counseling; rather, it provides a safe, compassionate environment to understand normal stress responses, share experiences, and learn practical coping tools from trained peers and professionals.

At each event, professional crisis response staff and peers will lead small-group discussions, offer guidance on how to talk to children about traumatic events, and connect people with local resources.

Immediate Family and Crisis Resources:

For families and staff seeking immediate help before or after this event, several specialized county and regional systems remain fully operational:

Walk-In Care: The Deschutes County Stabilization Center is open 24 hours a day at 63311 NE Jamison St., Bend.
Local Crisis Line: Call 541-322-7500 ext. 9.
National Hotline: Call or text 988 any time.

St. Charles Health System
Bend-La Pine Schools

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Ground has officially been broken on a new youth mental health treatment facility in Redmond.The 16-bed facility will pr...
09/29/2026

Ground has officially been broken on a new youth mental health treatment facility in Redmond.

The 16-bed facility will provide residential treatment for youth ages 12-17 experiencing mental health crises, helping fill a critical gap in Central Oregon and allowing more young people to receive care closer to home and their families.

Deschutes County Health Services is partnering with St. Charles Health System, Headwaters Behavioral Health and other community partners to bring the project to life.

Learn more: deschutescounty.gov/news

Deschutes County Health Services and community partners will break ground Sept. 29 on a new 16-bed residential mental he...
09/24/2026

Deschutes County Health Services and community partners will break ground Sept. 29 on a new 16-bed residential mental health treatment facility for youth ages 12–17 in Redmond.

The facility will help fill a critical gap in care for Central Oregon youth experiencing mental health crises. Currently, a shortage of residential treatment options can require young people to travel outside the region for care, away from their families and support systems.

The new facility will provide treatment for youth recovering from an acute mental health crisis or living with a long-term mental illness. Services will include therapy, medication management, life skills training and academic support.

The project is the result of a regional partnership led by Deschutes County Health Services and St. Charles Health System, with support from state and federal funding and community partners. Headwaters Behavioral Health will develop and operate the facility.

Community members are invited to join local leaders, practitioners and families for a groundbreaking celebration at 1 p.m. Sept. 29 at 815 NW Canal Blvd. in Redmond.

Read more at deschutescounty.gov/news

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Feria de la Salud y Bienestar (Health and Wellness Fair) at Ponderosa Park o...
09/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Feria de la Salud y Bienestar (Health and Wellness Fair) at Ponderosa Park on Saturday!

It was great to see community members come together to connect with local health and social service providers, access free health services and resources, and enjoy an afternoon of food, music and family activities.

A big thank you to the many community partners, sponsors, vendors and volunteers who helped make the event possible. From health screenings and immunizations to dental and vision services, activities and food, their support helped make these resources available to our community.

And most of all, thank you to everyone who stopped by and spent part of their Saturday with us!

Back-to-school season is a good time for families to prepare for flu, COVID and RSV. These respiratory viruses often beg...
09/21/2026

Back-to-school season is a good time for families to prepare for flu, COVID and RSV. These respiratory viruses often begin to spread in the fall and peak in the winter. They can cause serious illness, especially for babies, older adults, pregnant people and people with certain health conditions.

To help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, wash your hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, and stay home when you are sick. People at higher risk of serious illness should contact a health care provider when symptoms begin. Some illnesses, including flu, can be treated with antiviral medicine when caught early.

Another way to help protect your family and the community is to get vaccinated before these viruses spread. Flu, COVID and RSV vaccine recommendations vary based on age, pregnancy, health conditions and past vaccines. Talk to a doctor, nurse or pharmacist about which vaccines are right for your family and when to get them.

Deschutes County Health Services offers immunizations for people of all ages, including those who may have trouble getting vaccines because of cost, lack of insurance, underinsurance, transportation or other needs. Children ages 14 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Call Deschutes County Health Services at 541-322-7499 to schedule an appointment.

For more information about vaccines and local services, visit deschutescounty.gov/publichealth or contact your healthcare provider.

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