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Pediatric Mental Health

Pediatric Mental Health

No matter what decade you grew up in, your teenage years were probably rough. However, today’s generation of teenagers have unprecedented challenges to navigate — and it’s taking a profound toll on their mental health.

The numbers are staggering. According to the CDC, 42% of U.S. high schoolers reported experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in 2021. Nearly 1 in 5 of them seriously considered suicide.

At the local level, the problem is even more acute. Currently, Oregon ranks as one of the worst states for youth who are struggling with mental illness. It has the third-highest rate of teen addiction. And, according to a national survey of child well-being, 73% of Oregon parents say their child would benefit from some form of mental health care.

The youth mental health crisis is a complex problem that requires a multifaceted solution.

Help support kids, teens and families now and in the future. Make a gift today to help OHSU serve our youth patient population more effectively across the state.

Your gift in support of pediatric mental health is more important than ever. 

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$30,000 MATCH for Doernbecher kids and families -- Pediatric Mental Health
Your gift to Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health will be DOUBLED to support the well-being of kids now and in the future, while funds last.
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$7,500
Help UNLOCK $7,500 for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital! (100 gifts)
When we reach 100 gifts for Doernbecher, we will UNLOCK $7,500 to support Doernbecher kids and families, thanks to the generosity of Josh Simon and an anonymous matching donor.
100 / 100 Gifts
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$100K Push Challenge
Help us hit a major milestone on Give Day! The donor whose gift pushes us past $100,000 will earn $500 for the fund of their choice. Your gift could be the one.
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Leaderboard
Dollars Raised by Fund Leaderboard
Which fund is in the lead with the most money raised?
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 OHSU Knight Cancer Institute $34,900.00
2 Vista Pavilion Fund $20,200.00
3 OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital $13,090.02
4 Pediatric Research (Friends of Doernbecher Grant Program) $10,802.00
5 KCVI Drug Development Lab $10,000.00
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Dollars Raised by Impact Area Leaderboard
Which Impact Area is in the lead with the most money raised?
Rank Department Raised
1 Knight Cancer Institute $64,337.07
2 Doernbecher Children's Hospital $39,215.02
3 OHSU Vista Pavilion $20,200.00
4 School of Medicine $18,145.00
5 Knight Cardiovascular Institute $12,560.00
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Spring into action: Lunch Power Hour for OHSU Give Day!
Earn extra dollars for your favorite impact area! The top three funds that receive the greatest number of gifts between 12:00-1:00 p.m. on May 21 will earn $500 (1st), $300 (2nd) and $200 (3rd). Generously provided by Peter and Suzanne Thompson.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Gifts
1 $500 Blankets and Books for Babies Program 14
2 $300 Poison Center Support Fund 8
3 $200 OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital 4
4 Pediatric Research (Friends of Doernbecher Grant Program) 3
5 School of Medicine Alliance Student Support Fund 2
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$5,000
Help UNLOCK $5,000 for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital! (50 gifts)
When we reach 50 gifts for Doernbecher, we will UNLOCK $5,000 to support Doernbecher kids and families, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor.
50 / 50 Gifts
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$5,000
Help UNLOCK $5,000 for Doernbecher Children's Hospital (150 gifts)
When we reach 150 gifts for Doernbecher, we will UNLOCK $5,000 to support Doernbecher kids and families, thanks to an anonymous donor.
150 / 150 Gifts
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Leaderboard
Gifts by Fund Leaderboard
Which fund is in the lead with the most gifts?
Rank Fund Designation Gifts
1 OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital 80
2 OHSU Knight Cancer Institute 69
3 Pediatric Research (Friends of Doernbecher Grant Program) 48
4 Abortion Care and Training Fund 41
5 Knight Cancer Research Fund 38
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Gifts by Impact Area Leaderboard
Which Impact Area is in the lead with the most gifts?
Rank Department Gifts
1 Knight Cancer Institute 161
2 Doernbecher Children's Hospital 126
3 Other Areas of Support 56
4 Pediatric Research 48
5 Reproductive Health 41
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Leaderboard
Stay Up, Step Up: Night Owl Challenge for OHSU Give Day
Stay up for our Night Owl Challenge and a chance to earn extra dollars for your favorite impact area! The top three funds that receive the greatest number of gifts between 9 p.m. and midnight on May 21 will earn $500 (1st), $300 (2nd) and $200 (3rd). Generously provided by Peter and Suzanne Thompson.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Gifts
1 $500 Knight Cancer Research Fund 6
2 $300 Abortion Care and Training Fund 4
3 $200 OHSU Knight Cancer Institute 3
4 Vista Pavilion Fund 3
5 Doernbecher Patient Care and Comfort 2
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