White Bird SHOULD in theory be a wonderful communi...

White Bird SHOULD in theory be a wonderful community resource, but unfortunately this isn't the case. I've taken medication prescribed for anxiety and depression for years; medication that comes with HORRIFIC discontinuation syndrome when cut off cold-turkey. Medical doctors know these mental-health drugs absolutely cannot be stopped without weaning the patient off of them slowly and in a controlled matter.

My anxiety and depression are well-controlled on medication, and the ONLY "crimes" I committed in White Bird's eyes are missing an appointment and some medication doses. I was told today that my prescriptions will not be refilled because of this, effectively cutting me (and my brain chemistry) off.

I don't understand how this is legal, or why I'm being punished for missed doses and one appointment. White Bird works heavily with the homeless population. While I'm not without a roof over my head, situations like these directly lead to mental health crisis and homelessness when people dependent on medication for their livelihood and wellbeing have those meds suddenly taken away.

And the State of Oregon wonders why it has a homeless crisis on its hands? Shameful. I would not recommend White Bird to my worst enemy.