40 years of hope. 40 years of healing. 40 years of us. ✨
We are still smiling after our 40th-anniversary celebration on April 30th! To everyone who joined us to mark this milestone: thank you for being part of our history. You’ve helped us build a foundation that ensures professional, compassionate mental health care is available to everyone in our community.
As we move through #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we want to share the heart of our mission with those who couldn't be there.
📺 Watch our "who we are" at the LinkTree in our Bio to learn more about our mission and why we are so passionate about what we do. It’s a tribute to the resilience of our clients and the unwavering support of our community that makes "access for all" possible.
Help us keep the light shining for the next 40 years.
👉 Continue the success of our anniversary event by supporting our Mental Health Month giving page. Link at the LinkTree in our Bio.
Honoring every journey this Mother’s Day. 🌷
Today, our hearts are with:
💖 The moms who give their all.
💖 The figures who stepped in to lead with love.
💖 Those celebrating their very first Mother’s Day.
💖 And those for whom today feels quiet, complex, or difficult.
We celebrate the biological mothers, the adoptive and foster moms, the grandmothers, the mentors, and those who mother with a spirit of love and guidance. Your impact is immeasurable. 💖
At the same time, we hold space for those for whom today is not easy. Whether you are grieving a loss, navigating a complicated relationship, or yearning for a connection that isn’t there—we see you.
Whatever your story is today, please know you are not alone. 🤍
40 years of saying "Welcome." ❤️
Last week’s Pause, Gather, Grow anniversary at @AvenuePortland was a beautiful tribute to our journey. From our founding by Srs. Barbara, Sarah, and Lisa to our current chapter as an independent nonprofit, our mission remains the same: providing professional care to all, regardless of faith or finances.
Our deepest gratitude goes to:
Our Founders: For the "idealistic goal" that started it all.
Our Staff: Past and present, who have dedicated 40 years to community healing.
Our Supporters: The donors and partners who keep our care accessible.
✨ We can’t wait to share more from the event soon!
#Anniversary #MentalHealthEquity #PortlandEvents #Gratitude #AllAreWelcome #IndependentNonprofit
Happy 40th Anniversary to Northwest Catholic Counseling Center! For four decades, @ncc1986 has been a place of hope, healing, and support for people across our community, ensuring access to mental health care regardless of faith or finances.
Pause, Gather, Grow brought people together in such a thoughtful and uplifting way, reminding us how important it is to care for ourselves and one another through both joyful and challenging seasons of life.
Having Mt. Peaks Therapy Llamas @pdxllamas join the evening on National Therapy Animal Day made the celebration even more memorable. Thank you for hosting this milestone celebration with us!
Venue @avenueportland
AV Production + Video Production @theavdepartment
Catering @grandcrupdx
Benefit Auctioneer @artisan_auctions
Photobooth Friends @pdxllamas
Auction Software @auctria
#fundraisingevent #benefitdinner #videoprojection proje
#eventvenue #therapyllamas
At NCC, we’re celebrating #EarthDay by leaning into the "everyday" habits that keep our planet healthy:
Composting 🍎
Recycling 📦
Reusable K-cups ☕️
Cloth towels over paper 🧺
Healing ourselves and healing the planet go hand-in-hand. What is one way you’re showing the Earth some kindness today? 🌎👇
Kicking off #MicroJoyMonday with the ultimate sensory win: The first cup of the day. 🧘♀️☕️
Mental wellness doesn't always require a mountain retreat. Sometimes it’s just noticing the steam on your mug before your first appointment.
What’s one small thing making your Monday better? Share a photo or an emoji! ☕
Does the world ever feel like it’s "too much"? 🌍
It’s easy to label our exhaustion as simple stress, but often, it’s deeper. When communities experience shared hardship—from pandemics to systemic challenges—it creates collective trauma.
Our Clinical Director, Michelle Sideroff, LPC, explains that healing doesn’t just happen in isolation. It happens when we understand how our nervous systems react together.
In our latest blog, "Healing Together," Michelle breaks down:
✅ Why we default to Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn.
✅ Why different people react to the same event in different ways.
✅ The R.A.C.E. method for finding relief in the present moment.
See the LinkTree in our bio to read the full article and learn how we can move from surviving to thriving—together. 🤍
#StressAwarenessMonth #CollectiveTrauma #MentalHealthMatters #HealingTogether #Regulate #NervousSystemHealth
Finding the light in #MicroJoyMonday. ☀️
At NCC, we believe healing lives in the small spaces between the big challenges. Instead of "searching" for happiness, we’re simply expanding our awareness to notice glimmers.
✨ Glimmers: Small moments of joy and peace that arise from appreciating everyday experiences.
Today, it’s the glow of the sun on spring blossoms. Tomorrow, it might be the perfect cup of tea or a kind smile from a stranger. These micro-joys are everywhere when we stay open to them.
What glimmer did you witness today? Let us know with a "✨" below!
LAST CALL! 🎟️✨
Today is the last day to grab your tickets for our 40th Anniversary celebration: Pause, Gather, Grow.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to join us for a night of joy, connection, and community support—this is it! Ticket sales officially close tonight, April 10th. Help us celebrate 40 years of impact and ensure mental healthcare stays accessible for all.
Don’t wait—secure your spot at the LinkTree n our bio! 🔗
(Or visit: https://auctria.events/NCC40th)
Need help? If you’re seeing this late or have questions about tickets, please contact us directly! We’d love to help you find a spot at the table. 📞 Call us at 503-253-0964
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and today is the day of action! For 25 years, SAAM has brought communities together to raise awareness, support survivors, and strengthen prevention. Learn more and access campaign resources: nsvrc.org/saam
#SAAM2026 #25YearsStronger #MentalHealthMatters
‼️Deadline approaches - tickets selling fast! 🎟️
It is important for your mental health to embrace joyful moments alongside the challenging ones.
Pause, Gather, Grow will be a joyful moment in these chaotic times. Our MC for the evening is the dynamic Anne-Louise Sterry! Known to instantly excite the room with her joyful aura, Anne-Louise has an incredible ability to connect with anyone she meets.
At Pause, Gather, Grow we're all friends. Experience some joy with us on Thursday, April 30th. Do you have your tickets to gather with us? Deadline for ticket sales is April 10th - don't wait!
🎟️Ticket link at the LinkTree in our bio or at https://auctria.events/NCC40th
Questions? Call us at 503-253-0964
☀️Wishing a very Happy Easter to all our friends and neighbors celebrating today! 🌷To our Catholic community, may your day be filled with the joy of the Resurrection and the warmth of community. Sending many blessings to you and your families.
