Uptick in 9-1-1 Calls About Mental Health Since COVID Outbreak (OR)

BEND, OR — Many people are having a difficult time dealing with the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic…it’s happening not just here, but across the state and nation. The Head of Deschutes County Behavioral health Janice Garceau (gar-so) tells KBND there’s been an uptick in 9-1-1 calls about mental health concerns. Garceau says when people reach out for help it’s for serious reasons including depression, thoughts of self harm and despondency… READ MORE