Lane County Health & Human Services

06/19/2026

Lane County Health & Human Services offices will be closed on June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
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06/15/2026

Stay Safe from the Heat With These Tips 🔥
It's crucial to take extra precautions to protect yourself from the extreme heat.

Here are some essential tips to keep you cool and safe:
Eat Light 🍉: Opt for light, easy-to-digest meals. Fresh fruits, veggies, and salads are perfect choices. Avoid heavy, hot meals that can increase your body temperature.

Dress Light 👗: Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing. Natural fabrics like cotton can help your skin breathe and keep you cooler.

Stay Hydrated 💧: Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Avoid sugary, caffeinated, and alcoholic beverages as they can dehydrate you.

Limit Outdoor Activities🚶: Try to stay indoors during peak heat hours (10 AM - 4 PM). If you need to go outside, take frequent breaks in the shade and apply sunscreen.

Keep Your Home Cool ❄️: Use fans, air conditioning, or cool damp cloths to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. Close curtains or blinds to block out direct sunlight.

Check on Vulnerable Individuals 👵: Ensure that young children, the elderly, and pets are staying cool and hydrated.

Visit https://lanecountyor.gov/cooling for a list of cooling centers in Lane County and to learn more about staying safe during extreme heat.
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06/13/2026

☀️ Stay cool, Lane County! ⛱️
Visit Lane County's Cooling webpage for a list of local cooling spaces. Find a safe and cool place near you to escape the summer heat.
lanecountyor.gov/cooling
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Para obtener información actualizada acerca de los recursos relacionados con la ola de calor y de los lugares para refrescarse, por favor visite: http://lanecountyor.gov/cooling
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06/12/2026

☀️ Help Share Heat & Smoke Resources Across Lane County! 🌫️
Looking for an easy way to help your community stay safe during extreme heat and wildfire smoke events?

We've created printable Heat & Smoke Resources flyers that businesses, community organizations, libraries, faith groups, and other public spaces can post and share.

Download the flyers:
- Color Version: https://bit.ly/3S34Lg1
- Black & White Version: https://bit.ly/4xscsMP

For additional heat and smoke resources, visit:
🌐 lanecountyor.gov/cooling
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06/12/2026

☀️🚨 High temperatures are expected in the coming days. Stay cool, keep hydrated, and check on vulnerable individuals.

Visit https://lanecounty.org/cooling for more resources on how to stay safe during high temperatures.
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06/11/2026

🚨 Why Measles Vaccination Matters.

MEASLES IS HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS
Do you know your vaccination status?

If one person has measles, up to 9 out of 10 unprotected people nearby can become infected.

Vaccination is the best protection against measles. Are You Protected?

• Two doses of the MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

OR

• Other evidence of immunity provided by your healthcare provider

Not sure? It’s a good time to check.

🔗 Visit: https://bit.ly/4bZ1Hr7
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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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