By Greg Stone, Program Director Men’s Residential Center I first met Jerome Gilgan in 2003 when he entered the Volunteers of America Oregon Men’s Residential Center (MRC) for the first of his three MRC treatment episodes. For the previous 20…
This is Change
This is Change With Greg Kennedy I love how VOA Oregon is a part of this community and willing to be a part of solutions to the issues we face. One of the biggest issues we see is a need…
This is Why
This is Why with Barbara Peterson At the Women’s Residential Center (WRC), our goal is to help women struggling with chemical dependency rebuild their lives and reenter their communities as healthy, productive individuals. The women that come to our center…
Shine a Light on the Dark
Often the story of mental health and substance abuse are found in the darkness. Where people are alone and feel invisible, stuck in a place where it feels as though there is no escape. Other times these stories are public…
Give Them Hope
Give Them Hope: Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction You may know Luke Jackson as a professional athlete, former NBA player, and University of Oregon Alumni. To us, Luke is an advocate for those most in need in our community. Luke…