Healthy Klamath

During times of stress it is increasingly important to maintain your well-being and support your loved ones. In addition to the resources below, be sure to visit our Tips for Coping with Stress and Well-Being Tips pages.

Click here to download a list of Mental Health Providers in Klamath Falls.

Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH) serves as the Community Mental Health Program in Klamath County and provides a wide array of mental health and addiction services to all ages. KBBH continues to provide essential behavioral health services during the COVID-19 outbreak and has moved to primarily phone-based and telehealth services provided by remote staff. Critical services including Mobile Crisis Team response, Residential Programs, and Psychiatric Services will continue to operate with additional personal safety precautions and facility sanitation procedures. New or existing consumers can access services by calling 541.883.1030.

LCS Northwest office in Klamath Falls is closed to clients until further notice. Please contact us by calling 541-883-3471 during business hours or email us at klamathreception@lcsnw.org for more information or help. Many of our services will continue over the phone, by video conferencing or through telehealth. In order to serve all of our clients, we need correct information to contact you. We are still able to provide Behavioral Health services via Telehealth, including Mental Health, Substance Use Treatment, Medication Management, Project Changes in the County Schools (KCSD). We are taking new clients.

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SafeStrongOregon.org has put together a website with support and resources for you and the people you love. The Safe +Strong Helpline is here for you at 1-800-923-HELP (4357). A number of other resources and information on mental and emotional health is available on www.safestrongoregon.org/mental-emotional-health.

1. Make your bed every morning. It sounds silly, but it’s so easy, and it’s proven to help boost your mood. It’s one of the first things you can do every morning to get started on the right foot.

2. Listen to upbeat music. This too is proven to make you happier. Play music you enjoy, that reminds you of happy experiences. If you’re struggling to find a playlist, join Spotify, Pandora, or another streaming service and simply type “upbeat music” to find something that suits you.

3. Go for a walk. Being outside is a great way to clear your mind, de-stress, and soak up some Vitamin D. Even if just for five minutes, try to get outside and be present in the moment – try to take in the beauty of nature, the daffodils and tulips coming up, the sound of your feet on the ground, anything to keep you in the moment, rather than focusing on the future or past.

4. Practice your faith or meditate. Taking time to pray or meditate can be especially important right now. If you are affiliated with a church, many local churches now are live-streaming their services, so even though you might not be able to gather for a live service, Pastors and church leaders in our area are working to keep their church families connected.

5. Call a loved one or video chat. Connecting with people is critically important in helping us feel less-isolated. When you speak with someone on the phone you’re inherently giving them more attention and vice versa. As we’ve all heard time and again, we gain so much in our relationships when we speak, rather than text.

6. Eat more veggies and try to avoid processed food. Do what you can to fill your kitchen with whole foods — fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains. Many studies have shown how important it is to our overall well-being to eat well. If the stores are low on supply of fresh produce, look to the freezer and canned good aisles. FoodHero.org and BlueZones.com both have great, nutritious recipes. Try something new!

For the original version of this article, read our Op-Ed in the Herald & News: "Blue Zones guide to de-stressing during distressing times".