Why I Give Back

A special video message from a dedicated William Temple House volunteer. Dear Friends, My name is Linda and I volunteer in the William Temple House food pantry. This holiday season, I hope you will join me in giving thanks for the people and places you care about...

9 Tips for Less Stress this Winter

Winter and the holiday season can be stressful time. This year presents unique challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our daily lives and social interactions. Our counselors and staff offer these tips to boost your mental health for the rest of 2020 and the new year.

Honoring Nick Corbin

Join us in celebrating Nick’s 18 years of service to William Temple House and our community. Dear Friends, I write to share some difficult news. Recently we made the decision to eliminate the daytime receptionist role, which Nick Corbin has held, due to the...

A Letter in Support of Black Lives and Racial Equity

A memorial in Couch Park across the street from William Temple House. The time is now—we need to speak up, and speak clearly: We believe that Black lives matter. We support the protests happening in Portland and around the country which demand justice for George...

Where Do We Go From Here?

Mental illness is more prevalent in Oregon than any other state in the nation. Dr. Susan Bettis offers insights into the reasons why, including the perspectives of our clients.

Happy Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health Month. So how is your mental health, today or at this moment? Dr. Susan Bettis reminds us that being mentally healthy doesn’t mean just not being mentally ill and offers insights.