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Curtis speaking with a staffer outside of his apartment home

Community December 12, 2024

From Fighting Fires to Fighting for Mental Wellness – Curtis’s Story

Meet Curtis. The first thing you notice about Curtis is his peaceful demeanor and contagious smile. Curtis came to New Narrative through a referral from…

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Community Media & Press December 6, 2024

Welcoming Our Maple House Residential Treatment Facility

CEO Julie Ibrahim cuts the ribbon alongside OR Rep. Ruiz and OCBH Director Jefferis | Photo: Shehyphy Photography Maple House offers hope to residents seeking…

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Community October 25, 2024

Pharmacy Professionals in Behavioral Health

New Narrative's Pharmacy Team poses in the pharmacy October is National Pharmacy Month, and this week marks National Pharmacy Week, a time to highlight the…

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Image of Velda sitting at a table, hands touching on the table in front of her. She is wearing a dark green top and a headband, and smiling.

Community August 29, 2024

Velda’s Journey

Velda is one of the residents working with New Narrative's Multnomah Rental Assistance Program (MRAP) team to ensure she can access housing and the resources…

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person walking toward the front entrance for the Magnolia House

Advocacy Community August 28, 2024

SE Portland Residential Treatment Facility Opens Doors This Summer

Guests enter the Magnolia House during the Grand Opening New Narrative opened its second residential treatment facility (RTF) this year! Magnolia House opened yesterday to…

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Community July 23, 2024

Building Community: New Narrative’s Maintenance Team

Four members of New Narrative's Maintenance Crew: Roger Chau, Robert Conejo, PT, and Joe Palomares New Narrative's 40+ diverse sites have at least one thing…

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Advocacy Community June 28, 2024

Our 2023 Impact: Building Hope

Between July of 2022 and June of 2023, New Narrative made significant strides, impacting countless lives through comprehensive mental health and housing services. None of…

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key in the door, with a house keychain dangling beneath

Community May 31, 2024

David’s Journey – Housing and Hope

The Multnomah County Rental Assistance Program (MRAP) is a supportive housing service through New Narrative which works with holders of Regional Long-Term Rent Assistance (RLRA)…

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Advocacy Community March 29, 2024

Social Work and Breaking Barriers: Priscilla’s Story

March is Social Work Month, a time to celebrate the profession of social work and learn more about the positive contributions social workers are making…

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Community March 25, 2024

Loved Ones Living with Severe Mental Illness: Paul and Frank’s Story

"Paul" was a charismatic and smart but socially challenged child. As he got older, Paul's father "Frank" noticed his anxiety increasing to the point where…

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