Health Care & Clinics
It is crucial to have care and access to clinics. The following is a list of resources that might work for you. In the spirit of balancing our wellbeing, this list has subcategories: Insurance, Mental Health, and Physical Health. The bright highlighted blocks have the subtopic listed. Underneath each subtopic there are resource links.
Click on the drop-down arrow next to the text for information about the link. Click on the link to be directed to that resource.
Health Insurance
Oregon Health Plan (OHP) information and Federal/State Rules on sick time and family leave
Phone call assistance: 503-416-4100 or 1-900-224-4840
NARA' s OHP Assistance Enrollment Line: 503-224-1044 x900
Oregon State sick leave information
Federal response act published on the US Department of Labor website
Law requirements, eligibility, and resources from the Bureau of Labor and Industries
Mental Health
Resources for supporting emotional and mental heath care, clinics to reach out to and guides for self care
The 24/7 Multnomah County Crisis Line is 503-988-4888
The Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK
Oregon Youthline: 877-968-8491
National Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-442-HOPE (4673)
503-341-3186
Support, conversations, and resource sharing for local community Elders in the Portland area
Support letter with at-home resources developed by tribal behavioral healthcare professionals
Urgent Walk-In Clinic open daily 9AM-9PM at 4212 SE Division Street, Portland
Mental health, crisis intervention, physical health, and substance abuse services available
A mental health guide to help focus your anxiety during times of crisis
How to care for yourself while practicing physical distancing
Resources to staying connected while feeling so isolated - materials on managing loneliness for elders and taking care of your metal and emotional health
Guides and support for protecting your mental health during times of uncertainty
List of resource links (applicable to everyone) to mental health support and coping skills
Support, resources, hotline numbers, and help
Safety Net Clinics & Medical Care
Safety net clinics are open for anyone, typically assist with insurance enrollment, or provide basic care without insurance restrictions
Our 17 member-clinics serve OHP, uninsured and medicare patients
Please check each of the services & hours, and call first before going to the clinic
Provides education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives and anyone in need
Offers a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental space where all members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community can obtain the compassionate and culturally effective health care they need and deserve
Provides HIV services, help to get you insured, housed, and to keep you connected to care and support, mental health, psychiatry, and to ensure continuous access to your medications
Accessibility Resources
Elders, those with disabilites, and those with chronic illness.
Support, resources, and services to those that qualify.
Financial, health, and other resources.
Phone Assistance: 503-988-3646
24 hour information and assistance for seniors, people with disabilities and their caregivers
MCDHH has created a Coronavirus Visual Tool to assist Medical Professionals and Deaf and hard of hearing individuals communicate better during medical appointments.
Download both the pdf and instructions on the website.
Guide developed by and for folks with disabilities in the event of an emergency - for several kinds of emergencies and includes braille, visual aids, and in various languages, etc.