Options for Southern Oregon

05/26/2026

With May being Mental Health Aware Month, we just want to remind everyone that mental health matters. Life gets busy and stressful, and it is important to take care of yourself, mentally and emotionally, not just physically.

Here are some tips for managing day-to-day stress:
*The 3-3-3 Rule: When overwhelmed, name three things you see and three sounds you hear, then move three body parts. This quickly centers your mind in the present.

*Set Digital Boundaries: Limit doomscrolling and turn off work notifications after hours to protect your time and energy.

*Get Moving: Physical activity lowers stress hormones. Even a brisk 30-minute walk provides a natural mood boost.

*Practice Gratitude: Write down three things you are grateful for each day to help shift focus away from negative thoughts.

*Prioritize Sleep: Create a relaxing bedtime routine to consistently get 7–9 hours of sleep, which helps regulate stress hormones.

When you start to feel the impact of stress, take some time to rest, talk to someone you trust or simply check in with yourself. We all need support sometimes and that's okay!

05/22/2026

Join our Wellness Wednesday series for older adults at the Josephine Co Senior Resource Center in Grants Pass. Here is our June schedule. AARP Oregon will be presenting a Fraud Watch basics class this coming week.
Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative - Josephine County

05/13/2026

Parents and caregivers are often the first to notice when something feels different. Changes in mood, sleep, appetite or behavior may signal a young person needs support. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/helping-your-child

05/11/2026

Options is a proud sponsor of NAMI Southern Oregon's NAMIWalks event!

NAMIWalks brings our community together to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. Mental health impacts so many people and we are honored to support NAMI Southern Oregon, an amazing organization that provides mental health education, advocacy, and resources to those who need it the most.

Please join us in walking on May 16th in Alba Park starting at 11:30 AM.
To learn more and register, go to www.NAMIWalks.org/SouthernOregon

05/06/2026

Each year, during Mental Health Awareness Month, Club Northwest generously provides space for us to display artwork created by our children and youth clients. Thank you, Club Northwest, for your continued support of mental health awareness!

05/04/2026

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Mental health conditions are medical conditions and people living with them are more than a diagnosis. This , let’s lead with understanding. Learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health

04/17/2026

We’re excited to be part of the Jackson & Josephine Health Fair 2026!
Come visit our table on Saturday, April 18th from 10 AM – 4 PM at The Expo! 🏥💬
We’ll be there sharing resources, answering questions, and celebrating health and wellness with our amazing community.
🌟 Stop by to say hello and grab some free goodies!
📍 Free entry | All are welcome

03/25/2026

Community Class for our Wellness Wednesday series from our Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative program. This takes place at the Josephine Co. Senior Resource Center in Grants Pass.

03/25/2026

GROUNDED Community Emergency and Disaster Response Training (Psychological 1st Aid)

Options for Southern Oregon is pleased to offer a new training opportunity in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Office of Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM).

As part of our regional preparedness efforts and our shared commitment to supporting community members during community-wide emergencies and disasters, we invite you to participate in the Grounded Response Offering Understanding and Navigation During Emergencies and Disasters (GROUNDED) training (formerly IDEA / Psychological First Aid).

This training provides practical tools for offering compassionate, trauma-informed emotional support to individuals and communities impacted by community-wide emergencies, disasters, and crisis events such as wildfires, mass casualty incidents, public health emergencies, or other events that disrupt community safety and wellbeing. A Train-the-Trainer session will also be available for select participants interested in helping expand this work across our region.

Training Dates:
GROUNDED Training : Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
GROUNDED Train-the-Trainer: Friday, May 1, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Registration: Please register by emailing [email protected].

Registration will close Wednesday, April 15th, and space is limited.

About the Training: GROUNDED equips participants with practical skills to support individuals experiencing stress, shock, or trauma during and after community-wide emergencies and disasters.
Participants will learn how to:
• Recognize and respond to signs of stress and trauma among survivors and responders
• Apply grounding and stabilization techniques to support people in crisis
• Navigate emergency and disaster response environments while balancing emotional and logistical needs
• Strengthen coordination across agencies through shared language and practices for emotional support

The Train-the-Trainer session offers an opportunity to build local capacity by preparing participants to facilitate future GROUNDED trainings within their organizations and communities. We look forward to learning together and strengthening our region’s ability to respond with care, compassion, and resilience during times of crisis.

FREE with lunch provided both days.

02/23/2026

This is part of our Older Adult program’s Wellness Wednesday series. It’s FREE and open to any community member 55 years and older.

Our next Wellness Wednesday Communuty class is March 4th!!!! This is FREE and please RSVP!!!!!