Parent Resources 

Who am I checking on or connecting with today?

What expectations of “normal” am I letting go of today?

How am I getting outside today?

How am I moving my body today?

How am I expressing my creativity today?

What type of self care am I practicing today?

What am i grateful for today?

Check out our Self Care section for more tips and support.

CRISIS RESOURCES

• National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 (Call or Text 24/7)

• Columbia County Crisis Line: (503) 782-4499

• Multnomah County Crisis Line: (503) 988-4888 (Or dial 211 for social services)

• 24-Hour Youth & Family Hotline: (503) 233-8111 or 1-800-914-9706

• Lines for Life Alcohol & Drug Helpline: 1-800-923-4357

• Oregon YouthLine: 1-877-968-8491 (Or text teen2teen to 839863)

• Oregon Child Abuse Hotline: 1-855-503-SAFE (7233)

• National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)

• New Avenues for Youth: (503) 224-4339

• Sexual Assault Resource Line: (503) 640-5311

FOOD AND SHELTER RESOURCES

Columbia Pacific Food Bank

• Phone: (503) 397-9708

• Public Pantry Hours: Mon–Thurs, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

• Evening Hours: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Shelter & Emergency Meals

• Columbia County Warming Center: (503) 366-3934 (General Info) or (503) 366-6559 (Check-in status)

• Community Action Team (CAT): (503) 397-3511

• First Lutheran Church Community Meals: (503) 397-0090

  • Serving dinner every Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

• Columbia Community Mental Health (CCMH): (503) 397-5211

• Medicine Wheel Recovery Services: (503) 396-5322 (After Hours Crisis: 503-753-8035)

• Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc. (GOBHI): 1-800-493-0040

• NAMI Oregon: (503) 230-8009

• Teen Line: Call (310) 855-4673 or Text TEEN to 839863

HEALTH & CLINIC RESOURCES

• Oregon Health Authority (OHA): (503) 947-2340 or 1-800-422-6012

• Legacy Medical Group (St. Helens): (503) 397-0471

• Legacy Urgent Care (St. Helens): (503) 397-7119

• OHSU Primary Care (Scappoose): (503) 418-4222

HOUSING, UTILITY & UNEMPLOYMENT

• Housing Assistance: Contact 211 or the Community Action Team (503-397-3511) for current localized rental and mortgage assistance programs.

• Utility Support: Reach out to your provider directly to discuss payment plans or hardship deferrals.

  • NW Natural, PGE, Comcast, CenturyLink, and AT&T often have low-income programs (e.g., Comcast Internet Essentials).

• Unemployment Insurance: File claims through the Frances Online system at frances.oregon.gov.

LGBTQ+ & MULTICULTURAL RESOURCES

• Q Center (Portland): (503) 234-7837

• SMYRC (Youth Resource Center): (503) 224-4339

• The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678-678

• Latino Network: (503) 283-6881

• NARA NW (Native American Rehabilitation Association): (503) 231-2641

• Oregon Health Authority: 503-947-2340, Oregon Health Authority

• Clinics:

·         Legacy Medical Group – St. Helens: 503-397-0471 Legacy St. Helens

·         Legacy Urgent Care – St. Helens: 503-397-7119 Legacy Urgent Care St. Helens

·         OHSU Primary Care – Scappoose: 503418-4222 OHSU - Scappoose

• Supportive Words to Use When Support Someone Struggling With Mental Health  

• Parent Resource for Teen Emotions & Behaviors 

• Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Tool Kit for Parents 

Helpful Sites

• The Dougy Center

• Coalition to Support Grieving Students  

• Parents Ultimate Guide to Google Classroom 

• How to Get Kids Ready to Video-Chat for Online Classes 

• Media Safety  

• Netsmartz Website  

• Internet Safety Family Engagement Resources       

• Federal Trade Commission on Protecting Kids Online 

• What Parents Should Know About Bullying  

• Facts about Bullying

• Bullying Resources and Supports  

Podcasts

• Grief Out Loud- Podcast 

Articles 

• Tools for Your Parenting Toolbox

• Help your Family De-stress During Coronoavirus Uncertainty 

• Talking to Children About COVID-19 Resource

• How to Talk to Your Child About Sexual Abuse