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ADDICTION
Smoking	Oregon Tobacco Quit Line 800 784-8669 Thinking of quitting? This free telephone-based program is available seven days a week to provide you information, resources, referrals and telephone counseling.
Substance Abuse	Alcohol and Drug 24-hour Help line 503-244-1312
	Alcoholics Anonymous 1212 SE Division, Portland, OR 97202, 503-222-8569 All Oregon
	Oregon Partnership Preventing Substance Abuse, saving lives. 24 hour Drug/Alcohol Help Line 1-800-923-4357 Youth Line 1-877-553-TEEN Spanish Line 1-877-515-7848
	Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator Country wide resource for substance abuse treatment centers.
Teens	YouthLine: 1-877-553-TEEN –youth seeking information about substance abuse & treatment
BACK TO SCHOOL ASSISTANCE
Snow-Cap Community Charities 17805 SE Stark, 503-674-8785	Snow Cap provides community basket food boxes on the second Thursday of each month, offers Back 2 School help for families, and has Emergency Food available. They deliver food boxes to low income seniors on the last Tuesday of each month.
CHILDREN THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE IS 971-673-7112.
Child Care Resource and Referral 503-675-4100	Information and education on multiple topics for Child Care Providers and Parents.
Healthy Start . . 503-650-5684 Spanish Line 503-503-546-6533	Free support for those who have, or are expecting their first child.
Oregon DHS: Child Care	This site has information on how to get subsidy money for child care, how to qualify as a DHS approved Child Care Site, and Referal Resources for finding high quality child care.
Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District -Family Assistance Program	Families who live in Tualatin Hills Parks and Rec. District, with low income will be able to get scholarships for sports, dance and other classes.
St. John the Evangelist Children's Clothing Center 2036 SE Jefferson Street Milwaukie, OR 97222 503.653.5880	St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church Children's clothing by appointment only.
William Temple House 2023 NW Hoyt Street, Portland, OR 97209, 503.226.3021	Children's school clothing by appointment only.
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Clackamas Education Service District 503-675-4145	Dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Head Start, Home-schooling, Migrant Education, and Special Education Services
Clackamas County Adult Protective Services	503-655-8640
Clackamas County Disability Advocates Coalition	503-655-8215
It's My Right	Differently abled, Mental & Physical Disabilities 503-232-2289 ext 12 or ext 17
LIFT 503-802-8000	Special needs transportation for elderly/disabled people.
Safe & Strong (cognitive disabilities)	503-988-3658 x 22456
State of Oregon Department of Human Services 503-653-3024	Vocational services for people with disabilities.
Transportation Reaching People 503-655-8208	Volunteer transportation for elderly/disabled.
EMERGENCY IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE
Temporary assistance to need families	TANF is a state program for families with little or no income.
EMPLOYMENT
Oregon Employment Department	Clackamas County One Stop . . . . .503-657-2122
	Employment/ Job Placement 503-657-2071
	Unemployment Claims 503-451-2400
FOOD
Government Food Stamps/ Oregon Trail Card Metro Area: 503-988-5858 . . . . All around Oregon 1-800-SAFENET Food Stamps are usually a small amount and only suppliment what a family needs to eat. Please shop wisely! I have heard numerous stories of people doing their grocery shopping at 7-11 with their Oregon Trail Card. This is a gross misuse of an important resource. Health Department Clackamas County - Restaurant Inspect Scores WIC All of Oregon 1-800-SAFENET . . . Multnomah County 503-988-3503 . . . .Clackamas County 503-655-8476 Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC provides vouchers for healthy food for pregnant women, and women with infants and children under 5. Some fathers, grandparents, and foster parents may also qualify. All Oregon Free or Reduced Lunch Children attending pre-K through High School, may receive free or reduced priced lunches at school every day. Some schools also provide breakfast. Talk to your school counselor or secretary for easy to fill out program applications. www.summerfoodoregon.org Free lunch and breakfast is also available in the Summer Time in over 400 locations around Oregon for ages 2-18 and in some cases parents as well. Metro: Food rescue program list Great list of over 125 Food Resources Oregon Food Bank 503-282-0555 Oregon Food Bank is the hub of 884 Oregon and Southwest Washington hunger organizations. If you or someone you know needs food, this is where you start. Oregon State University Extension Service This is a searchable database of locations to obtain food. These are non-emergency locations. All food emergencies should refer to the Oregon Food Bank. Salvation Army 503-239-1266 Emergency Food Assistance Sunshine Division The Sunshine Division gives food and assistance to families in need. Clackamas County Clackamas County Community Service Agency Emergency Food, information and referral for low income residents. Clackamas Service Center 503-7717914 Estacada Family Resource Center 503-630-2888 Mollala Service Center 503-829-5561 Sandy Community Action 503-668-4746 Clackamas County Emergency Food Sites Call for referral to local food pantries . . . 503-655-8861 Clackamas County Food Basket 503-282-0555 ext 231 Gleaners 503-655-8740 Gleaners takes left over food from farms, markets, and grocery stores and distributes it to those in need. H.O.P.E. -- Helping Other People Eat Oregon City area, including West Linn, Gladstone, Willamette and south Milwaukie. Families can receive a 3 Day supply of food every 30 days, and must provide proof of residency after the first visit. Portland -Multnomah County Snow-Cap Community Charities 17805 SE Stark, 503-674-8785 Snow Cap provides community basket food boxes on the second Thursday of each month, offers Back 2 School help for families, and has Emergency Food available. They deliver food boxes to low income seniors on the last Tuesday of each month. University Park Adventist Church 4007 N Alaska, 503-289-8792, Wednesdays from 5–7 p.m Produce Day on the first Friday of each month from 10–12 William Temple House 7704 N Hereford (Between Willis & Lombard) Fri-Sat 12-3:30pm Some children’s clothes available William Temple House 372 NE Lincoln Street, Hillsboro, OR 97124, 503.648.2514 Emergency food assistance. Tuesday, 4-7 pm William Temple House 2023 NW Hoyt Street, Portland, OR 97209, 503.226.3021 Food and hygiene products, Tuesday - Thursday, 10 am - 3 pm
HEALTH CARE
Clackamas County Community/Public Health	Molalla Health Center 503-723-2944
	Oregon City Health Center 503-655-8471
	Oregon City WIC Program 503655-8476
	Sandy Health Center 503-722-6660
	Dental Clinic 503-655-8569
Community Clinic East County Public Health	503-988-5155 600 SE 8th St., #300, Portland, OR 97220 Sliding Scale for pregnant women and family planning.
FHIAP	Family Health Insurance Assistance Program
OHSU Richmond Family Clinic	503-418-3900 3930 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202 Sliding Scale Fees
Old Town Clinic	503-241-3836 727 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209 Walk-In Hours8:15am-11:45am& 12:45-5pm Sliding Scale Payments.$25 if possible. Adult internal Medicine, Mental Health, Women's Health.
Oregon SafeNet 1-800-723-3638	Free health and dental information and referrals. Many languages.
Outside-In Clinic	503-535-3800 1132 SW 13th Ave., Portland, Or 97205 Walk In Only Medical and Naturopathic Urgent Care Clinic, family planning, STD testing, acupuncture, chiropractic. $0-$40 Sliding Scale. Serves all low-income with no insurance. Under 21 and/or homeless are priority.
PACS Family Health Clinic	503-252-8500 ext. 109, 11020 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR $10. Appointments required. Low income with no insurance. Need identification and Social Security Card, and verification of income.
www.pparx.org Partnership For Prescription Assistance	Get help with paying for certain drugs if you don't have prescription coverage.
Prescription Drug Help Line 53-655-8269	Assists medi-care patients with low cost drug plan choices. Research availability of free or low cost prescription drugs for those with no coverage.
Providence Ambulatory Care	503-215-6600 5050 NE Hoyt St. Suite #540, Portland, OR 97210 Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Fee based on Income. 18 & Over Only
Rockwood Clinic	503-988-4585 800 SE 181st, Portland, OR 97233 Monday & Wednesday only. Urgent Care for uninsured and low income ADULTS only. FREE
State of Oregon: Oregon Health Plan 503-655-8336	For pregnant women and children only. Now allowing some adults but is very limited.
Wallace Medical Concern - Downtown	503-489-7160 727 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209 Only patients with NO insurance. Thursday 6-9:30pm Dermatology 1st & 3rd Thursday, Podiatry 2nd and 4th Thursday.
Wallace Medical Concern - Eastside	503-489-1760 254 NE Burnside, Portland, OR 97030 Only patients with NO insurance. Monday and Wednesday 6-9:30pm.
William Temple House 2023 NW Hoyt Street, Portland, OR 97209 503.226.3021	Psychotropic prescription drug assistance. Monday - Thursday, 10 am - 3 pm
William Temple House 8147 SE Pine Street, Portland, OR 97215 503.254.8168	Emergency dental care by appointment only.
HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE
Toy N Joy Makers	Portland Fire Bureau supports the Toy n Joy makers. They bring boxes of Toys to families at Christmas.
HOMELESS
Clackamas County HOPE Project 503-659-5619	Assists chronically homeless disabled individuals with issues and applying for social security.
HOUSING
Clackamas County Low Cost Housing Options	Options for low cost housing in Clackamas County.
Clackamas County Emergency Housing Info	503-650-5750
Clackamas County Community Development 503-655-8591	Home rehabilitation loan programs.
Clackamas County Social Services 503-650-5750	Fair housing information and referral. Housing discrimination, landlord tenant issues, emergency shelter and low cost housing.
Clackamas County Weatherization 503-650-3338	Low-income weatherization assistance.
Housing Authority of Clackamas County 503-655-8267	Subsidized rental housing
HousingConnections.org	Help with housing issues.
www.LeadLine.org	Get your home tested for lead safety.
Northeast Portland Tool Library Redeemer Lutheran Church 5431 NE 20th Avenue, NE Portland Saturdays 9am-2pm	Northeast Portland Tool Library works towards a future where Portland is vibrant, sustainable, and a thriving city for people of all income levels by providing homeowners, renters, and business owners of the Northeast with tools and the knowledge to use them. ----You must live in NE Portland, West of 82nd Ave.
Portland Housing Bureau	Assistance for homelessness, low income and minorities looking for housing for rental or purchase. Includes information about Section 8.
PARENTING
Campfire USA 503-656-2530 ext 34	New Parent Program and Free Parenting Classes
Center for Family Success 503-286-0600	Parenting classes and other family support services. info@childrensjusticealliance.org
Clackamas County Mental Health 503-722-6584 503-723-4827	Free parenting education programs for parents with children (2-22)
Father's Resource Center	Information, education, and support focused on positive parenting.
Healthy Start 503-546-6599	Free home visits, referral, and play groups for first time parents.
Legacy Health Systems 503-335-3500	Parent Child Communication, Children with ADHD, and youth aggression
Love and Logic Parent Education 1-800-338-4065	Successful parenting strategies, information and books.
Morrison's Parents anonymous of Oregon 503-258-4557	Free weekly support groups improve parenting, child management and disciplinary skills.
Providence Health System Parent Education 503-574-6595	Parenting education on childbirth, breast feeding, newborn care, new mom support and more.
Todos Juntos 503-260-5888	Guiding Good Choices Parent/Child Communication, setting standards, coping with peer pressure, anger management.
POPULATION SPECIFIC SERVICES
Bradley-Angle House Sexual Miniorities	503-281-2442
LOTUS	503-282-1082
Native American Healing Family Circle	503-288-8177
Refugee Immigrant Family Strengthening	503-234-1541
Russian Oregon Social Services	503-777-3437
South Asain Women's Empowerment & Resource Alliance	503-788-7386 Bangladesh, Bhatan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka

SENIOR CITIZENS
Clackamas County Senior Citizen Council 503-657-1366	Guardianship/Conservatorship, Grocery Delivery, In home Services Clearinghouse, Health Equipment Loan Program.
LIFT 503-802-8000	Special needs transportation for elderly/disabled people.
Social Security Meidcare Info	1-800-772-1213
Transportation Reaching People 503-655-8208	Volunteer transportation for elderly/disabled.
SUICIDE PREVENTION/MENTAL HEALTH
American Suicide Survival Line	(National, 24/7)(888) SUICIDE . . . . . .(1-888-784-2433)
Clackamas County Community Behavioral Health	503-655-8401 . . . . 24 hour crisis line
Friends for Survival, Inc.	(916) 392-0664 (support for survivors of suicide)
LifeLine:	1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE – for suicidal/crisis services.
TAX ASSISTANCE Most Community Centers offer free tax aide to elderly, disabled and low income people.
Sellwood Community Center 1436 SE Spokane, Portland 503-823-3195	For 2011 Tuesdays 9am-1pm February 1- April 12

TEENS
Big Brothers & Big Sisters 503-742-2043	Adult mentors for kids and teens 6-16.
Boys and Girls Aid Society 503-222-9661	Juvenille justice diversion, runaways, maternity/post birth and adoption services for teens.
Harry's Mother 503-233-8111 121 NE 8th, Portlnad	An alternative safe location to running away from home. Harry's Mother provides a warm place, meals, and a listening ear. They also facilitate families to rejoin.
National Runaway Switchboard	(800) 621-4000
National "Youth" Crisis Line	(800) 999-9999
Parrot Creek Child & Family Services 503-722-4110	Counseling for children 0-18 and their families.
Springwater Transitional Living Program 503-772-5015	Transitional housing, case management and support services for displaced youth 16-21.
Young Parenting Opportunity Program 503-657-6958 ext 2592	Education and support services for pregnant and parenting teens.
TOOLS
Northeast Portland Tool Library Redeemer Lutheran Church 5431 NE 20th Avenue, NE Portland Saturdays 9am-2pm	Northeast Portland Tool Library works towards a future where Portland is vibrant, sustainable, and a thriving city for people of all income levels by providing homeowners, renters, and business owners of the Northeast with tools and the knowledge to use them. ----You must live in NE Portland, West of 82nd Ave.
VETERANS
Veteran's Services of Clackamas County 503-650-5631	Benefit advocacy, information and referral.
VICTIMS OF CRIME
Child Abuse and Neglect	Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline 1-800-422-4453
	Child Abuse Reporting Hotline 503-731-3100
	Multnomah County Crisis Line 503-988-4888
	Oregon DHS: Abuse reporting numbers
	Oregon DHS: Child abuse and neglect information
	THE NEW CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE IS:971-673-7112.
	Parents Anonymous 503-258-4557
Crime Vicitims Compensation Program	503-378-5348
Domestic Violence	Domestic Violence Line 800-799-7233
	Emergency Shelters Clackamas County: (503) 654-2288 Clark County: (360) 695-9677 9am-8pm Multnomah County: (503) 235-5333 Washington County: (503) 640-3263
	Domestic Violence Resource Center of Washington County 503-469-8620
	Clackamas Women's Shelter 503-654-2288 (collect calls okay)
	National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
	Portland Women's Crisis Line 503-235-5333 - - - 1-888-235-5333 Interpreters Available
	Raphael House 503-222-6222
	Salvation Army Women & Children's Shelter 503-224-7718
	Volunteers of America Family Center 503-232-6562
	YWCA Safe choice of Clark County . . . Vancouver 360-695-0501
Elder and Disabled Abuse	800-232-3020 Adult Protective Services 503-794-8008
Finacial Fraud Division	877-877-9392
Legal Aid 503-655-2518	Low-income/civil cases.
Parents of Murdered Children	503-656-8039
Victims Assistance	503-655-8616 (24 hours)
Victims Assistance	US Attorney's Office of Victims Assistance 503-727-1036
Support Groups	Clackamas Women's Services Children's Support Group Ages 7-11 who have witness domestic violence.
VINE	1-877-OR-4-VINE . . . Victim Identification & Notification Everyday VINE notifies a victim of the capture or location of an offender. They will also give probation, parole and captivity status information.

RESOURCES FOR THOSE IN NEED There is an amazing amount of service available for those in need in the Portland Metro Area. It hasn't always been easy to find those resources. This is only a small amount of the assistance available.
Addiction	Back 2 School	Children	Disabilities
Emergency Assistance	Employment	Food	Health Care	Holiday
Homeless	Housing	Parenting	Population Specific	Senior Citizens
Suicide/Mental Health	Teens	Tools	Veterans	Victims of Crime