Mental Health Services

The counselors at South Lane Mental Health use a variety of techniques to support individuals, couples, and groups. These include trauma-informed therapy, cognitive therapy, Neurofeedback, EMDR, group therapy, and more. We have the expertise and compassion to treat a range of mental health and emotional issues, including depression and other mood disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, abuse, and anxiety disorders in individuals, families, and children.

IOSS is designed to provide additional behavioral supports to youths and families in addition to standard therapy treatment. IOSS is a “wrap-around service” because it works not only with the youth but with care providers and other service providers such as teachers, doctors, and the Department of Human Services, as well.

IOSS is used primarily with youth who display behaviors that risk their own and/or others’ safety. For example, if a youth is acting in a way that risks their foster home placement, is unable to maintain attendance in a classroom, or is displaying suicidality, self-injurious behavior, or major depressive symptoms, IOSS is an appropriate referral.

IOSS provides skills training, education, and case management support to youth and families, in addition to the therapy they are receiving. South Lane Mental Health provides this service in the Eugene and Springfield area and South Lane County.

We provide individual therapy, couples, and family therapy to LGBTQIA+ clients of all ages. Common topics and concerns include exploring gender and sexual identities, coming out, couples therapy, family therapy, parent support, and gender transition.

South Lane Mental Health counselors may use EMDR if they believe it’s an appropriate treatment option. EMDR involves accessing traumatic memories through brief doses while the client focuses on something else with their eyes. After EMDR treatment, the client’s distress will dissipate, negative feelings are reformulated, and physiological responses lessen.

South Lane Mental Health believes that a team effort involving clients, family members and supporters, and medical practitioners can most effectively guide medication decisions that will best promote recovery. We provide mental health assessment and medical reviews, coordinate with primary care physicians, and provide direct medication management for those who would benefit from receiving these services.

South Lane Mental Health promotes recovery, independence, and successful community living. Counselors and case managers work one-on-one with clients to develop a support system, stable housing, and stable income. Counselors and case managers check on clients daily and provide assistance with budgeting, shopping, and other independent living skills.

At South Lane Mental Health, we accept walk-in and call-in crises Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 4 PM. We have trained clinicians who are available to talk with you during these times. You may also access crisis services by going to your local hospital emergency department and asking to speak with a mental health worker.
Additional Crisis Resources
    •    The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number is 988 or 800-273-8255. It’s available  24 hours a day in English and Spanish.
    •    Lane County Health and Human Services: 541-682-4035
    •    Eugene Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division: 541-686-7555
    •    White Bird/Cahoots in Eugene: 541-682-5111
    •    White Bird/Cahoots in Springfield: 541-726-3714