Deschutes County

Reach Out Oregon in Deschutes County is currently in a community building phase; actively encouraging families, and people who support families, to get connected.

Reaching Out is easier than you might think. Here’s how:

Find support by using any of the links on this site for non-emergency emotional, behavioral, and mental health questions. You can also call 1-833-REACH-OR or click on the live chat bubble in the bottom right corner below.

Check back soon for information on how to participate in an upcoming Reach Out Oregon On-Line Conversation planned for your community.

Join a conversation on the Reach Out Oregon Discussion Page for Deschutes County.

We are excited about building a community in Deschutes County in partnership with families raising children who experience emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges.

We are pleased to introduce members of the Reach Out Oregon team who offer support to families in Deschutes county:

Cori Thye-Couch

Family Support Facilitator

Cori's experience in schools, correctional facilities, and mental health centers have focused on supporting families during challenging times and walking beside them as they navigate systems. In her leisure time, Cori enjoys gardening, food preservation, bread baking, and cooking.

Melissa First

Family Support Facilitator

Melissa is honored to be mom of two amazingly strong and most extraordinary young people. She has been advocating on their behalf since 2005. Her goal is to ensure families know they aren't alone and to support them in feeling hopeful for their future.

Regie Sison-Valenti

Family Support Facilitator

Regie's passion is peer support. She believes that through real connection and cultivating relationship we can truly thrive to become the best version of ourselves! Navigating systems for 3 decades gives Regie a unique perspective walking alongside peers.

Sharyn Smith

Family Support Facilitator

Sharyn lives in a rural area, giving her a strong connection to her community and understanding of how difficult it is to be isolated by both geography and stigma around behavioral health concerns. She feels honored to walk alongside families.