Self-Directed Services - SDS

Trump is ending SNAP benefits on October 31st. That means that roughly 1 in 6 Oregonians will be losing their food assistance come November 1st. Here's how you can access food assistance if you need it, plus ways to support those who do. Please share with your communities. 🫂 This is by no means a comprehensive list, so please feel free to drop any resources you know of in the comments, and we'll add them to the caption below. 🤝 🔗 For a list of location-specific food assistance resources, head to the link in @uniteoregon bio.

We are passionate and proud about the work we do at SDS.

Our participants do the work. They identify their dreams and goals, and we help them make a plan to achieve them. Each quarter, our Self-Directed Services - SDS peer program sends out a survey to participants to learn about their experiences with the program. This past quarter, responses included statements like,
"I feel like I'm making connections and hopefully will make friends as I engage in social activities. I love it here."
"I will remember how important mutual aid/peer support is for mental health/well-being."
"I'm not the type of person that uses the phrase "I love you", but I can truly say that I love you guys."

The interactions between peer mentors and our participants matter in their healing journeys. We are proud of their progress and can't wait to see what their futures hold while they develop in their communities. To learn more about Self-Directed Services and learn more about their work, visit https://newnarrativepdx.org/discover-what-we-do/peer-programs/.

May is , and this year's theme is . Use this time to and to learn about how your surroundings can impact mental health.