Articles and guides
Free articles in English and Spanish about mental health, family life and getting help, written for Latino families in Oregon.
Guides for Oregon
- Latino Mental Health Resources in Oregon (2026)
Verified list of Spanish-language therapy, addiction help, crisis lines and health insurance (OHP) in Portland, Washington County, Salem and Bend.
- Spanish-Speaking Therapy and Help in Portland, Oregon
Crisis lines, Spanish-speaking therapy, addiction help and community organizations for Latino families in Portland, Gresham and Clackamas County.
- Spanish-Speaking Therapy in Washington County, Oregon
Crisis line, Spanish-speaking therapy, addiction treatment and community organizations for Latino families in Hillsboro, Beaverton and Cornelius.
- Spanish-Speaking Therapy in Salem and Woodburn, Oregon
Crisis center, Spanish-speaking mental health services, addiction recovery and community organizations for Latino families in Salem and Woodburn.
- Spanish-Speaking Therapy and Mental Health in Bend, Oregon
Crisis line, mental health care, addiction treatment and Latino community organizations in Bend and Deschutes County, with phone numbers and links.
Mental Health
- Understanding Anxiety: What It Is and What Helps
Anxiety is the body's alarm system. A little is normal, but when the alarm rings too often it can wear you out. Anxiety …
- Low Mood and Depression: Signs and Ways to Get Support
Everyone feels sad sometimes. Depression is different: low mood or loss of interest that lasts and affects daily life. I…
- ADHD in Children and Adults: Tools That Help
ADHD is a difference in how the brain manages attention, activity and impulses. It is not laziness or bad parenting. It …
- Grief and Loss, Including the Losses of Migration
Grief is the natural response to loss. People often think of death, but you can also grieve a home, a country, a languag…
- Immigration Stress and Fear of Separation: Caring for Your Mind
Worry about immigration, family separation or safety can keep the body in constant alert. It is a normal reaction to a s…
- Substance Use: Looking Honestly, Without Shame
Many people use alcohol or other substances to cope with stress, pain or worry. Looking at your use honestly, without sh…
- Trauma: How It Affects Mind and Body, and How People Heal
Trauma is the reaction to something overwhelming, such as violence, an accident, abuse, a sudden loss or a hard journey.…
- Understanding Anger: What It Is Telling You
Anger is a normal feeling. It often covers hurt, fear or stress. The goal is not to never feel angry, but to handle ange…
- Feelings After Having a Baby
Many new parents feel tired and emotional. "Baby blues" in the first two weeks are common. When sadness or worry lasts l…
Personal Growth
- Stress in the Body: Nervios, Headaches and a Tight Chest
Stress often shows up in the body. Many people describe nervios, headaches, a tight chest or a knot in the stomach. Thes…
- Sleep and Mental Health
Sleep and mood affect each other. When you sleep badly, worry and sadness can feel bigger, and when you feel stressed, s…
- Self-Esteem: Seeing Your Own Strengths
Self-esteem is how we see our own worth. It is shaped by family, culture, school and life experiences, including unfair …
- Caring for Caregivers: Preventing Burnout
Caring for children, parents, a partner or clients can be meaningful and exhausting. Caregiver burnout is real, and look…
Relationships
- Boundaries and Guilt in Close Families
Boundaries are limits that protect your time, energy and well-being. In close families they can bring guilt. Guilt does …
- Talking About Hard Things Without a Fight
How we say something matters as much as what we say. Calm, clear words help the other person listen.…
- Healthy Relationships, and When Something Is Not Safe
In a healthy relationship both people feel respected, safe and free to be themselves. Abuse can be physical, emotional, …
Family Life
- Parenting Through Stress: Routines, Praise and Calm
Children do best with warm, steady adults, clear routines and plenty of specific praise. You do not need to be perfect. …
- Supporting Teens: Signs of Stress and How to Talk
Teens deal with school, friends, identity and sometimes two cultures at once. Moodiness is common. A big change that las…
- Helping Children Grieve
Children grieve differently from adults. They may be sad for a moment and then play. They need honest, simple words and …
- Helping Young Children With Big Feelings
Young children do not yet have the words or skills to manage big feelings. A tantrum is a sign that a child is overwhelm…
Getting Help
- How to Find the Right Therapist: A Guide for Latina/o/e Families
Finding a therapist who speaks your language and understands your culture can make therapy feel safer and work better. A…
- When You Need Help Right Now
If you or someone else is in danger, get help now. You are not alone, and help is available in English and Spanish.…