Okay, so I’ve been digging into this “Deschutes Mental Health” thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a journey. I wanted to get a better handle on the mental health services available in the area, you know, just in case I, or someone I know, ever needed them. So, I started where everyone starts these days: a good old-fashioned web search.
First thing I did was just poke around. I typed in “Deschutes Mental Health” and started scrolling. I found their main website, which looked, okay. It wasn’t super flashy, but it had all the basic info listed. What the available service like and the service time. It’s very basic information.
I started clicking through the different sections – crisis services, outpatient therapy, that kind of stuff. Honestly, it felt a little overwhelming at first. There are a LOT of different programs and services listed, and it wasn’t immediately clear which one would be the right fit for any particular situation. I spent a good chunk of time just reading through descriptions, trying to get a sense of what each service actually entailed.
Then I decided to get a bit more specific. I looked for information about accessing services. There are all the phone number and address listed, I tried to call the number.
- First try. Busy tone. Ugh.
- Second try. Ringing… ringing… voicemail. I left a message, feeling a bit awkward.
- Third try, different number, this time for a non-emergency line. Someone actually answered!
The person I spoke to was pretty helpful, though. They asked me a few questions about what I was looking for and then gave me some suggestions for resources. It wasn’t a super in-depth conversation, but it gave me a starting point. I felt better just knowing there was someone to reach.
After the call, I went back to the website. This time, armed with the information from the phone call, I felt a little less lost. I was able to narrow down my search and find some specific programs that seemed relevant. Also, I found their social media by searching the name, I clicked the follow button.
My Takeaways
So, after this whole deep dive, here’s what I’ve figured out:
- Getting information can take some effort. It’s not always straightforward.
- Making that first call can be intimidating, but it’s worth it.
- It is useful, you can easy to find the service you need.
I’m still learning, but I feel like I have a much better understanding of how Deschutes Mental Health works. It’s a process, for sure, but I’m glad I took the time to explore it.
I’m going to keep exploring and see what else I can learn. Maybe I’ll even try attending one of those community events they mentioned. Baby steps, right?
