Overview

New Narrative is a nonprofit mental health agency serving adults in the greater Portland area, including people facing poverty, homelessness and moderate to severe mental health symptoms. It combines outpatient and residential treatment with supportive housing and peer programs designed around each participant's goals. People with lived experience of mental health challenges staff its peer services, while its housing programs connect residents with support for independent living. The agency bills the Oregon Health Plan for clinical care and accepts donations to support its work. Founded in 1977, New Narrative is headquartered in Tigard, Oregon.