Parent/Guardian Resources

Community Crisis Support:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  • 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

  • You can text or call.

• Clackamas County Urgent Walk-in Mental Health Center

  • Walk-in clinic is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday - Friday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday - Sunday.

  • (503) 655-8585

  • 11211 SE 82nd Avenue, Suite O

  • Happy Valley, 97086.

• Legacy Emmanuel - Randall Children's Hospital Emergency Room

  • 2801 N. Gantenbein, Portland, OR 97227

  • Phone: 503-413-2200

• Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center Emergency Room

  • 1500 Division Street, Oregon City, OR 97045

  • Phone: 503-722-3730

• Family Support Center - Wichita Center for Family and Community

  • 6031 SE King Rd. Milwaukie, OR 97222

  • 503-353-5663

  • Food Pantry OPEN Mon - Thu 10:00AM - 4:00PM

  • Clothes Closet OPEN Mon - Thu 10:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED Fridays & Holidays)

Counseling

• Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare

  • 847 NE 19th Ave Ste 100, Portland, OR 97207, 503-238-0769

  • Providing mental health services, crisis intervention, addictions treatment, case management and medication management to youth and adults with OHP. Transitional, secure residential and permanent housing for people with psychiatric challenges.

• Centerstone

  • 11211 SE 82nd Avenue, Suite O, Happy Valley, 97086, 503-655-8585

  • Walk-in M-F 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sat.-Sun 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Provides a supportive place where people in crisis can talk to a counselor or peer service provider for information, resources, treatment, and support. Offers crisis stabilization services including peer support, case management, assistance with health insurance enrollment, crisis intake assessment, referral to medical services, and general education.

• Clackamas County Mental Health Services

  • Oregon City Clinic/Stewart Hilltop Center, 998 Library Court Oregon City, Oregon 97045, 503-742-5300, www.clackamas.us/behavioralhealth/services.html

  • OHP (Oregon Health Plan) Provider for Clackamas County, Spanish speaking counselors are available. Also provide 24-hour consultation and evaluation by qualified mental health professionals for people in crisis & residents of Clackamas County. May provide no-cost services to income-qualified uninsured individuals

• Dougy Center

  • 2228 NE Glisan, Portland, Oregon 97232, Walker’s House 252 N.W. 4th Ave., Canby, OR, 503-775-5683, Spanish speaking contact 503- 542-4838, www.dougy.org

  • Provides grief support services for children and their caregivers. Also provide community education programs and training. Services are free and available in Spanish.

• LifeWorks Northwest

  • 17070 SE Mcloughlin Blvd. Milwaukie, OR 97267, 503-594-1772, Intake Phone: 503-645-9010, www.lifeworksnw.org

  • Provides prevention, mental health, and addiction services throughout NW Oregon for adults, children, and families. Accepts OHP, private insurance, and have a sliding fee scale. Offers Spanish speaking services. May provide no-cost services to income-qualified uninsured individuals.

• Trillium Family Services

  • Multiple Locations. Admissions/Referrals to Clinical Services 888-333-6177 Fax: 503-205-0190

  • Our programs serve children ages 5-17. Our Young Adult Program helps transition youth, ages 18-24. Trillium offers residential treatment, secure inpatient, day treatment, intensive outpatient services, restorative services training, support groups.

• Western Psychological & Counseling Services

  • Various locations. Phone: 503- 624-2600

  • Outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents and adults. Psychiatric services and psychological evaluations available.

Culturally Specific Resources:

• Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO)

  • APANO Covid-19 Resource Hub

• Asian Health and Service Center

  • • 9035 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97266

    • 503-872-8822

• Latino Network

  • School-based services, parent groups, health care etc.

  • Website: https://www.latnet.org/overview-aboutus/

  • Address: 410 NE 18th Ave Portland, OR 97232

  • Phone: (503) 283-6881

• El Programa Hispano-Catholic Charities

  • Health, housing, legal, etc.

  • Website: https://www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org/

  • Address: 2740 SE Powell Blvd., Portland, OR 97202

  • Phone: (503) 231-4866

• Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)

  • Culturally and linguistically specific social services.

  • Address: 10301 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR 97220

  • Phone: (503) 234-1541

Dental Care:

• North Clackamas Smile Squad: www.nclack.k12.or.us/socialservices/page/dental-health

Family Resources/Activities:

• Happy Valley Library: https://www.happyvalleyor.gov/community/happy-valley-library/

• North Clackamas Parks & Recreation Virtual Rec Center: ncprd.com/inthistogether

• North Clackamas Parks & Recreation Parks & Trails: ncprd.com/parks-and-trails/parks-by-city

• Milwaukie Farmers Market: milwaukiefarmersmarket.com

Financial Counseling:

• Financial Counseling by DevNW

Food:

• Wichita Center Food Pantry at 6031 SE King Road in Milwaukie is open on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10-2 for drive-up food or walk up food services https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/wichita

• Oregon families with children eligible for free or reduced-price meals will get a cash benefit for the meals they would have received at school even if they are already getting meals during the closure. Benefits will be retroactive to March 16. If you'd like to apply for Free/Reduced Meals, here is a link to the application: Application. More information about this announcement can be found in this news article: News Article

• Free Food Box: Distributed at Clackamas Town Center at 12000 SE 82nd Ave, Happy Valley, OR on the corner of Monterey Ave. & 82nd on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to the public and all are welcome.

General Resources:

• Click here for an extensive list of resources compiled by Rep. Earl Blumenaur’s office or call 211.

• Click here for Clackamas County resource posters in multiple languages

• Click here for Clackamas County resources

• Click here for general resources to help you through COVID-19

Housing and Rental Assistance:

• Call 211. Tell the operator where you live and that person will direct you to the "nearest community action agency" who is working to disburse rental assistance funds in your particular area.

• Clackamas County Housing Authority: https://www.clackamas.us/housingauthority

Internet Access Resources:

• Free hotspots: Please check with your cell phone carrier. All the major cellular vendors: Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile have offered free Hotspots.

• Most Internet providers are waiving late fees and suspending data usage limits due to COVID-19. Check out your specific company for more information:

• Comcast basic internet is free for low income customers for 60 days and $9.99/month after that: www.internetessentials.com/Apply

• Comcast: corporate.comcast.com/covid-19

• CenturyLink: news.centurylink.com/covid-19

• Xfinity WiFi Free For Everyone: Xfinity WiFi hotspots located in businesses and outdoor locations across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit www.xfinity.com/wifi. Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots and then launch a browser.

• www.cnet.com/news/carriers-are-suspending-internet-data-caps-during-coronavirus/

Internet Safety:

• http://archive.ncpc.org/resources/files/pdf/internet-safety.html by National Crime Prevention Council

• Common Sense Media

• iKeepSafe

LGBTQ Services

• Chrysalis Survivors Group

  • 3024 NE MLK Jr Blvd Portland, OR 97212, 971-235-6165

  • A weekly group for GLBTQ youth who are survivors of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse.

  • Program of SMYRC and Trillium Family Services.

• GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network)

  • GLSEN Oregon PO Box 2945 Portland, OR 97208, 503-683-1748

  • GLSEN strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

  • Culturally Specific/LGBTQ Services

• Outside In Trans Identity Resource Center

  • 1132 SW 13th Portland, OR, 503-223-4121 or 503-535-3895

  • Walk-in hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 11:00am-6:00pm.

  • Art based programs, peer-counseling, referrals, HIV testing and prevention work, internet resources, syringe exchange, and pharmacy shuttle.

• PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

  • Various Locations, 202-467-8180, www.pflag.org

  • Support for friends and family of LGBTQ people. Focus on education, equality and advocacy.

• Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC)

  • 3024 NE MLK Jr Blvd Portland, OR 97212, 503-872-9664

  • Serves youth around issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. Free HIV testing, art therapy, support groups, and open mic last Friday of the month.

• The Living Room

  • 11097 SE 21st Ave Milwaukie, OR 97222, 503-901-5971

  • A safe haven for GLBTQQ youth in Clackamas County.

• The Trevor Project

  • 1-866-488-7386

  • For gay, lesbian, transsexual, bisexual youths. Trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person who is in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk.

Medical Care:

• From the Milwaukie High School-Based Health Center: Beginning March 30th, the MHS Health and Wellness Center will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 am-4:00 pm. Most visits will occur through phone or video, but they will still see patients onsite as needed. They will be offering both medical and behavioral health services, but dental services are suspended until students return to campus. Any student within the North Clackamas School District is eligible for these services. No one is turned away because of the inability to pay. Please call 503-353-5847 if you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment.

• Health Insurance information: OHP

Parenting Support:

• https://www.nationalparenthelpline.org/ from National Parent Helpline

• Parenting Cafe: clackamasparenting.com/ai1ec_event/parent-cafe/?instance_id=31549

• Parenting Inside Out: clackamasparenting.com/ai1ec_event/parenting-inside-class-monwed/?instance_id=31517

• Parenting Together--Growing Up (Parenting Ages 5-8): clackamasparenting.com/ai1ec_event/growing-8/?instance_id=31477

Personal Hygiene and Cleaning Supplies:

• Click here for supplies from Love Inc.

Responding to Current Racial Events:

• How to talk to children about protests & racism: Article

• Talking to kids about racism & police brutality: Article

• A children's book to watch/listen to together about racism: Something Happened In Our Town: A Child's Story About Injustice by Marianne Celano

• “A Kids Book About Racism” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnaltG5N8nE

• “The Day You Begin” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM3DesXftrQ

• "Talking to Kids About Discrimination" https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/kids-discrimination

• "Talking to Kids About Race" https://www.nationalgeographic.com/family/in-the-news/talking-about-race/#close

• Resources for Talking About Race, Racism and Racialized Violence With Kids https://centerracialjustice.org/resources/resources-for-talking-about-race-racism-and-racialized-violence-with-kids/?fbclid=IwAR0qYVNnx6oBkRXM-nJKf__rAqnoStaPmkXi5tQBsexwJpqc_rOs5g2hqa4

• Ouch! Moments When Words Are Used in Hurtful Ways https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2aHvO2qMd0

• "Teaching First Graders About Microaggressions" https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/teaching-firstgraders-about-microaggressions-the-small-moments-add-up

• Beyond The Golden Rule by Teaching Tolerance

• Let's Talk about Race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoDUJY9u9Jw

School Supplies:

• The Family Support Center at the Wichita Center (6031 SE King Road in Milwaukie) will be giving out backpacks and school supplies on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time they give out food boxes utilizing a no contact/drive-thru pick up method. In order to receive one, fill out this order sheet https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/wichita/page/back-school-2020 and it will be ready for pick up during food hours. One form must be completed for each child in the family that needs a backpack. The backpacks are pre-packed with school supplies.

Self-Care:

• Tiny Survival Guide from The Trauma Stewardship Institute