Health outreach

OSU Extension focuses on behavioral health and resilience in communities across Oregon.

OSU Extension works with local partners to improve access to health education, disease prevention programs and wellness resources. We focus on culturally relevant outreach that empowers individuals and communities to live healthier lives.

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New research guiding OSU Extension’s mental health first aid training across Oregon

Participants in MHFA learn a step-by-step framework for helping someone in distress, whether it’s a coworker, family member or neighbor.

Grace Xue | Apr 14, 2026 | News story

Coastal collaboration strengthens fishing safety culture

Trusted partners deliver gear, training and support that can save lives.

Chris Branam | Apr 9, 2026 | News story

OSU Extension cooking kits help low-income families eat well

Bilingual kits and local produce make it easier for families to cook healthy meals together.

Carolina Muniz | Feb 2026 | Impact story

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Connect with Coast to Forest

The Coast to Forest program provides current resources and information on prevention and treatment of opioid/stimulant misuse and mental health promotion for all audiences. Together, we can support intervention and recovery.

Learn about the resources, trainings and partnerships in local communities to increase understanding and guide solutions for behavioral health responses across Oregon.

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Mental health outreach

AgriStress Helpline for Oregon

The AgriStress HelpLine is a free, 24/7 hotline for Oregon's agricultural and forestry communities, including farmers, ranchers, fishermen, foresters, and their families. Call or text: (833) 897-2474. Helpline operators are trained to ...

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Nuestro futuro en nuestras manos: Cuide su salud mental

Herramientas para apoyarse a sí mismo y a los demás antes, durante y después de los incendios.

Emily Jane Davis, Dusti Linnell, Kara Baylog, Oralia Mendez | May 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network

The purpose of the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) Program is to establish a network that connects individuals who are engaged in farming, ranching, and other agriculture-related occupations to stress assistance programs. This project is funded by a USDA NIFA grant.

Cassie Bouska, Julie Leep | Project

Nurturing resilience

Las interacciones son el corazon del la resiliencia

Una forma de fomentar la resiliencia en los niños pequeños es practicar "Servir y devolver". Cuando un niño se exprese, uno puede responder uniéndose a él en una actividad y dándole ánimo. Esta práctica ayuda a los niños a sentirse seguros y valorados.

Barbara Brody, Toiresa Frazier, Shannon Tierney Lipscomb, Megan Pratt | Dec 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Practicas conscientes para la resiliencia

El trauma y el estrés pueden resultar en efectos físicos en los niños pequeños. Es importante aprender actividades conscientes para niños que puedan ayudar a calmar la respuesta del cuerpo al estrés.

Barbara Brody, Toiresa Frazier, Shannon Tierney Lipscomb, Megan Pratt | Dec 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Factores protectores de la resiliencia

Los factores protectores ayudan a los niños a responder a los desafíos de la vida. Estos factores incluyen relaciones de apoyo, acceso a atención de calidad y lugares seguros para jugar. Uno puede fortalecer ...

Barbara Brody, Toiresa Frazier, Shannon Tierney Lipscomb, Megan Pratt | Dec 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Featured resources

Stop germs: Wash your hands

Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections.

Glenda Hyde, Carolyn Raab | Sep 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Bed bugs in the classroom

What do you do if you find a bed bug in school? This fact sheet for educators and families covers prevention, identification and best practices for treating an infestation.

Dawn H. Gouge, Tim Stock | Feb 2026 | OSU Extension Catalog

Evaluating the success of clinics teaching nonopioid strategies for managing chronic pain

The United States is experiencing a crisis involving people living with chronic pain. An evaluation study finds that an Oregon program that teaches pain management strategies without opioids can be successful for many patients in ...

Marc Braverman | Apr 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

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Omega-3s for health

Omega-3 fatty acids play important roles in human health and may help lower the risk of developing heart disease, some forms of cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and macular degeneration.

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OSU Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network - :90 (in English)

Agriculture is an occupation full of potential stressors like weather, changing economic markets, animal health and machinery breakdowns. When these start to compound, many farmers experience excessive amounts of stress, making it hard...

Jan 2026 | Video

The facts on stimulants

Stimulants are drugs that increase central nervous system activity. Some stimulants are controlled substances and have the potential to be misused. Learn the facts on stimulant use and abuse in Oregon.

Rachel Culp, Abbey Martin, Megan Allen, Cassandra Grinstead, Barrett Ebright Karnes | Dec 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

The facts on cocaine

Cocaine increases the levels of dopamine in the brain. Cocaine use increases the risk of serious health effects, including strokes, seizures, cardiac arrest and death.

Rachel Culp, Abbey Martin, Megan Allen, Cassandra Grinstead, Barrett Ebright Karnes | Dec 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

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May 15

QPR Training - Saving Lives in Agriculture (in English)

3:00 pm - 4:15 pm PDT Online

Jun 5

Capacitación Preguntar, Persuadir, Referir (QPR por sus siglas en ingles) - Salvando Vidas en la Agricultura (en español)

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm PDT Online

Jun 10

QPR Training - Saving Lives in Agriculture (in English)

3:00 pm - 4:15 pm PDT Online

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QPR Training - Saving Lives in Agriculture (in English)

3:00 pm - 4:15 pm PDT Online

Meet Our Experts

Barbara Brody

Associate Professor of Practice, Family & Community Health/SNAP-Ed, SNAP-Ed Manager, Community Health Worker (CHW)

Ivan Estrada

Assistant Professor (Practice)

Lauren Kraemer

Associate Professor, Family and Community Health

Contact me if you are interested in learning more about partnering with Extension Health faculty to support health and wellbeing programs in Oregon's Central Region.

Dusti Linnell

Family & Community Health

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