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Holding space and having compassion for people who hold many intersecting identities that have shaped the journey of their life is essential to being part of a community. Having both privileges and obstacles when navigating mental health shows up in how and when someone can access care.

Mental health in sports is essential as athletes cope with the pressure of performance and the grind of a long season. F1 drivers open up about their mental health and coping with burnout.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2c3LEX5MEY

F1 Drivers Open Up On The Pressures They Face: World Mental Health Day On World Mental Health Day, the drivers talk about their own mental health challenges and highlight the importance of breaking down barriers in order to ask ...

Coping with mental illness is difficult. Not only do you have to fight the illness but you also fight the stigma attached to it. For men, the fear of looking weak or unmanly adds to this strain. Anger, shame and other defenses can kick in as a means of self-protection but may ultimately prevent men from seeking treatment.

Your matter, and your experience matters, mental health is a vital part of being human and you are worth the energy it takes to seek help.

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This Friday, June 19, all library locations and return slots will be closed for Juneteenth. Come say hi at our booth at the Juneteenth Gathering!

Via Cultural Services, City of Eugene: Join BLAQ Youth for a Juneteenth Gathering! Enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, youth activities, community resources, and more as we celebrate freedom, culture, and community.
⌚️ Friday, June 19, 3-8 p.m.
📍 Farmers Market Pavilion, 85 E. 8th Ave., Eugene
🎫 FREE!
Learn more: https://www.juneteenthgathering.com/

This event is produced by BLAQ Youth with support from a Downtown Program Fund grant by City of Eugene Cultural Services.

Plus catch the Juneteenth Rhythm & Resilience Celebration:
⌚️ Friday, June 19, 12-6 p.m.
📍 Downtown Riverfront Park
🎫 FREE
With live entertainment, food, kid zone and more hosted by Xcape Dance Academy with support from an Art in the Parks grant from Parks & Open Space, City of Eugene Government and City of Eugene Cultural Services. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/CulturalServices/posts/pfbid0vHEG1jnTMTKXhpPk65iesL3QM3i6KADfDsp3CJB9zUUGDqu5y46LdPsWPUAqSPo8l

We're out here at the Jefferson Westside Neighbors event at Monroe Park! We'll be here with other important community organizations until 7:30! Hope to see you!

Jefferson Westside Neighbors

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🎉📚 School’s Out for Summer! ☀️🍦

As another school year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate all the students, families, and educators who made it through a year filled with learning, growth, resilience, and accomplishments.

Whether your child is finishing kindergarten, moving on to a new school, graduating, or preparing for an exciting new chapter, every milestone deserves to be celebrated!

To kick off summer and celebrate another successful school year, Families Connected and Familias en Conexión invite you to join us for a fun-filled Family Fun Day!

📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Arc Park, 4181 E Street, Springfield

Come enjoy an afternoon of:
✨ Outdoor games
🪁 Kite making
🍦 Ice cream
🎈 Family-friendly fun and community connection

Please RSVP in advance so we can make sure we have enough ice cream and supplies for everyone.

We can't wait to celebrate with you and your family! Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and memorable summer break. ☀️💙

(Please scan the QR code to register or click here to register https://thearclanecounty.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F46387 )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzcJG77EpUw

NAMI Sharing Hope Trailer Sharing Hope is a three-part video series that explores the journey...

As we celebrate Juneteenth, which is also known as Freedom Day, we are reminded that there is a difference between “not enslaved” and “free.” Just as there is a difference between “not dead” and “alive.” Just as there is a difference between “not sick” and “healthy.” And just as there is a difference between “not racist” and “anti-racist.”

What happens at the intersection of mental health and one’s experience as a member of the Black community? While the experience of being Black in America varies tremendously, there are shared cultural factors that play a role in helping define mental health and supporting well-being, resiliency and healing.

NAACP Eugene Springfield Oregon Unit 1119 provides vital resources and education for the community and mental health: Community Centered Health Care and increasing access to care for underserved community members, community-based approaches, and expanding pathways to healthcare careers.

Access to healthcare remains one of the most important factors in building healthy, thriving communities. Yet many individuals and families continue to face barriers to receiving the care, information, and support they need.
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At our June General Membership Meeting, we will learn about the Black Cultural Initiative's Drop-In Health Clinics and how they are working to increase access to health services, education, and community-centered care right here in Eugene.
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THIS GENERAL MEETING IS OPEN TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS — We invite you to join us, learn about these important community resources, and experience a General Membership Meeting with our branch. Please feel free to share this invitation and encourage others to attend.
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June 17, 2026 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Online and In Person
4646 Barger Dr, Eugene, OR 97402
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