Community Resources
support and services:
Wichita Center for Family and Community
6031 SE King Rd, Milwaukie, OR
Phone: (503) 353-6091
Family Support: (503) 353-5663
Food Pantry is available Tue/Thur from 10 am - 2 pm
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
FAMILY RESOURCES/ACTIVITIES:
Ledding Library: www.milwaukieoregon.gov/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
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.
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.
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
DENTAL CARE:
North Clackamas Smile Squad: www.nclack.k12.or.us/socialservices/page/dental-health
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/
PARENT 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
HOUSING & 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
PERSONAL HYGIENE & CLEANING SUPPLIES:
Click here for supplies from Love Inc.
SAFETY:
Refer to the link on the top of this website that says Student Safety for updated personal safety information.
INTERNET SAFETY:
http://archive.ncpc.org/resources/files/pdf/internet-safety.html by National Crime Prevention Council
FINANCIAL COUNSELING:
Financial Counseling by DevNW
Crisis Support:
LGBTQ National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (24/7 hotline), 1-888-628-9454 (Spanish), 1-800-799-4889 (TTY)
Clackamas MHC (Mental Health Center): 24-7 crisis and support line: 503-655-8585. Non-emergency: 503-742-5335
Oregon YouthLine: 1-877-968-8491
A 24-hour peer-to-peer youth crisis and support service provided by Lines for Life.
The Trevor Project: Text “START” to 678678 or call 866-488-7386
A support network for LGBTQ youth providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention, including a 24-hour text line
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or Online Hotline
For women, men, LGBTQIA+
National Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233), live chat service (English 24/7; Spanish 12-6pm), deaf services (TTY1-855-787-3224, by phone video 1-855-812-1001,
Website also provides guidance for friends and family, legal help, pet assistance and more.
For male survivors of childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual assault.
Offers support for people experiencing domestic abuse - 24-hour Crisis Line/Línea de Crisis: 888-654-2288.
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Child Abuse Reporting: 1-855-503-SAFE (7233)
Milwaukie Police Department: 503-786-7500
Mental Health Providers and Social Services:
Trillium Family Services: 888-295-6996
Western Psychological & Counseling Services: 503-659-5515
Lifeworks NW: 503-645-9010
Northwest Family Services: 503-546-6377
The Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children and Families: 503-775-5683
Reach Out Oregon 1-833-732-2467
Provides regional families with children experiencing mental, emotional or behavioral health challenges access to a support team of families and friends and a community network where questions are answered, resources are shared, and needs are understood. Parent Warmline: 1-833-REACH-OR / 1-833-732-2467.
An organization developed and supported by parents to support other parents in the community. Includes a resource page for services for families and a Warm Line that families can call and talk to another parent for support. (1-833- REACH-OR/ 1-833-732-2467).
NAMI National Alliance on Mental Health
FACT Oregon helps families navigate raising a child experiencing disability. SUPPORT LINE: Call (503) 786-6082.
Culturally Specific Services:
Native American Rehabilitation Association (NARA)
Provides education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives and anyone in need 503-224-1044.
Native American Youth and Family Center: 503-288-8177
Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
Serves the holistic needs of Oregon's immigrants, refugees and mainstream community members 503-234-1541.
A Latino-led education organization, grounded in culturally-specific practices and services, that lifts up youth and families to reach their full potential 503-283-6881.
Asian Health and Service Center: 503-872-8822
The vision is to reduce health inequity and improve healthcare quality for all Asians