Lane County Health & Human Services

05/11/2026

May is Wildfire Awareness Month, a time to focus on preventing and preparing for wildfires.

Each year, more than 70% of Oregon's wildfires are started by people. We encourage you to take this month to make a plan to know what to do before, during and after a wildfire and take actions to keep yourself and your community safe.

Are you ?
☑️Have an evacuation plan
☑️Prepare an emergency go-kit
☑️Receive emergency alerts: www.oralert.gov
☑️Know the evacuation levels:
🟢Level 1 - Be Ready to evacuate
🟡Level 2 - Be Set to leave at a moment's notice
🔴Level 3 - Go! Leave now!

The Office of State Fire Marshal has a wonderful website to help get all Oregonians prepared: www.oregon.gov/osfm/education/pages/prevent-wildfires.aspx

05/08/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 💚
Mental health affects all of us, and no one should have to face challenges alone. This month, we encourage our community to prioritize wellness, support one another, and help break the stigma surrounding mental health.
You are not alone. Support is available.

Awareness. Compassion. Connection.
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Mayo es mes de la concientización sobre la salud mental 💚

La salud mental nos afecta a todos, y nadie debería tener que afrontar sus dificultades en soledad. Este mes, invitamos a nuestra comunidad a dar prioridad al bienestar, a apoyarnos mutuamente y a acabar con el estigma que rodea a la salud mental. No estás solo. Hay ayuda disponible.

Concientización. Compasión. Conexión.
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04/28/2026

04/16/2026

Beginning May 1, Lane County Behavioral Health (LCBH) will take on youth mobile crisis and stabilization services, continuing this critical support for youth and families across Lane County.

This transition ensures that life-saving crisis response services remain available seven days a week through the Mobile Crisis Services of Lane County program. LCBH brings more than 50 years of experience serving children and adolescents and is prepared to expand services to meet community needs.

Starting in May, services will be available daily from 6 AM to 11 PM, with plans to expand to 24-hour coverage as additional staff are hired.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available.
(541)682–1001, 988: Call or Text
http://lanecountyor.gov/mcs
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04/12/2026

Public health works when we support it.
By investing in prevention, access, and community well-being, we build a stronger future for everyone.
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La salud pública funciona cuando la respaldamos.
Al invertir en prevención, acceso y bienestar comunitario, construimos un futuro más sólido para todos.

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04/11/2026

Data helps drive decisions that protect lives.
Public health uses data to track trends, respond to emerging issues, and guide resources where they are needed most.
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Datos ayudan a tomar decisiones que protegen vidas.
La salud pública utiliza datos para analizar tendencias, responder a problemas emergentes y destinar los recursos allí donde más se necesitan.
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04/10/2026

Vaccines protect people at every stage of life.
They help prevent serious illness, reduce the spread of disease, and keep our communities safer. Public health works to make sure vaccines are accessible to all.
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Las vacunas protegen a las personas en todas las etapas de la vida.
Ayudan a prevenir enfermedades graves, reducen la transmisión de enfermedades y contribuyen a que nuestras comunidades estén más seguras. Las instituciones de salud pública trabajan para asegurar que las vacunas sean accessibles para todos.
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04/09/2026

Clean, safe water is essential for strong, healthy communities.
Public health helps monitor water quality, prevent illness, and ensure access so everyone can thrive.
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El agua limpia y segura es esencial para que las comunidades sean fuertes y saludables.
La salud pública contribuye a controlar la calidad del agua, prevenir enfermedades y garantizar el acceso a ella para que todos puedan prosperar.

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04/08/2026

911. Three digits. Lifesaving impact.
Emergency response systems connect people to help when it matters most. Public health works alongside first responders to keep communities protected and prepared.
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911. Tres dígitos. Un impacto que salva vidas.
Los sistemas de respuesta a emergencias conectan a las personas con la ayuda que necesitan cuando más importa. La salud pública colabora con los servicios de emergencia para mantener a las comunidades protegidas y preparadas

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04/07/2026

It's National Public Health Week! It's a time for us to learn and reflect on the many contributions public health makes and has made to our daily lives. Join us in recognizing the impact of public health and the importance of caring for our whole community.

¡Es la Semana Nacional de la Salud Pública! Es un momento para aprender y reflexionar sobre las numerosas contribuciones que la salud pública realiza y ha realizado en nuestra vida cotidiana. Acompáñenos a reconocer el impacto de la salud pública y la importancia de cuidar de toda nuestra comunidad.
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