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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAFFIRMATION OF THE WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t wait for the opportunity. Create it. ~ Chris Grosser<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n CRISIS SUPPORT – 988<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n From Jennifer Hauth – Director of Student Well Being<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Local Crisis Support: Deschutes County Switches Exclusively to 988<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting help in a mental health or substance use crisis just got significantly easier for Deschutes County residents. The county is officially doing away with the traditional Deschutes County Crisis Line (541-322-7500, ext. 9) and transitioning to 988 as their single, direct crisis phone number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deschutes County is leading the way as the first county in Oregon to pilot this shift, fully retiring local crisis phone lines in favor of the streamlined, three-digit national hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is what you need to know about the change:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you or someone you know is struggling, reaching help is now as simple as dialing three digits. Save 988 in your phone today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Individuals and families can also still access the Deschutes County Stabilization Center, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MEDICAID<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicaid Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nurse Synergy Health Log Changes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Office Staff Synergy Health Log Changes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Procedure Codes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n NURSE MEETING 9\/30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking for a site… Is your school available? Let Tami know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NURSING POSITION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Internal posting for 0.5 FTE – in UKG (open until 9\/25\/26)<\/p>\n\n\n\n NALOXONE INFORMATION MATERIALS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Please let Tami know by Friday, 9\/25, if you are interested in receiving printed materials for your school. Indicate how many posters\/wallet cards you’d like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to Give Naloxone<\/a> posters<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to Use Nasal Spray<\/a> <\/a>Wallet Card<\/p>\n\n\n\n PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Feeding Seminar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Registration is now open for the 2026 Feeding Seminar<\/strong>, happening virtually on October 22\u201323, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Designed to support education-based swallowing and feeding teams, the Feeding Seminar focuses on safe swallowing and feeding supports in early childhood and educational settings. Whether you\u2019re returning with your team, welcoming new team members, or looking to refresh and expand your knowledge, we hope you\u2019ll join us for two days of learning and connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Feeding Seminar 2026<\/strong> More information can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let Tami know if you are interested so she can find coverage for your schools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
*<\/strong> October 22\u201323, 2026
*<\/strong> Virtual
*<\/strong> 8:00 a.m.\u2013 4:00 p.m. Each day<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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