Self-Directed Services - SDS

We're so proud of our SDS program!!

"Having access to this program helped me during some very difficult moments in the past year. I am grateful to have been a participant."

"I came into this program sadly with some extra baggage and needless to say, they were all accommodating even under the circumstances, I'm very grateful."

"They have made a huge impact on my life. When I was feeling low, I'd look forward to getting these calls from you guys and it makes me at least have something to look forward to."

"I have become more independent. I can do things on my own with less help and if I do need help, I know where my support is and how to find resources."

This is just a small sample of the feedback our Self-Directed Services - SDS peer program receives quarterly from participants, who can access funding for resources to help them achieve their goals for mental wellness. Supporting New Narrative can literally change lives through our integrated peer-based services. (And it does! Every day!)

Please consider donating to our year-end Give!Guide campaign; we're so close to our goal! BONUS: When you give $10 or more today, you will be entered to win the Create Oregon prize bonanza thanks to Oregon Cultural Trust. Explore the natural beauty of Oregon while immersing yourself in creative experiences!

Our Willamette Week Give!Guide campaign link is here: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/new-narrative

Learn more about today's prize and all of the perks here: https://giveguide.org/big-give-days/big-culture-day

Stay safe in this heat wave!

With very hot and sunny days projected for the Portland area starting Thursday, July 4 and through the weekend (temperatures could reach triple digits on Saturday and Sunday), the JOHS Supply Center is expanding outreach efforts, starting Wednesday, July 3, to distribute life-saving cooling supplies to our unhoused neighbors and direct them to cooling spaces throughout Multnomah County where they can stay safe and cool.

Some cooling supplies that the JOHS and our partners will be distributing include: reusable water bottles, electrolyte packets, cooling towels, sunscreen, misting bottles and more.

If you are in need of a place to stay cool, check out this map of libraries and parks with water features in the Portland area: https://ow.ly/e4xE50SufqM

Be kind to yourself ❤️