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Mental Health
The Safe + Strong Helpline is a free and confidential resource for all Oregonians who are looking for emotional support. Call 800-923-HELP (4357). You do not need to be in mental health crisis to call this line. Certified interpreters are also available for those who speak a language other than English.
- Through this number, you can also connect with Lines for Life (linesforlife.org), a suicide prevention organization with specific resources for youth, military personnel and their families, and those affected by substance abuse problems. You can also request support from a culturally specific provider.
- Safe + Strong also has resource lists of culturally specific and geographic specific resources for mental and emotional health.
CDC has launched a new website, How Right Now, for mental health, coping, and resiliency. The site includes links to relevant resources (food banks, housing, job placement services), warm/hot support lines, emotion/coping one-pagers, and a partner toolkit
You are not alone: Behavioral health resources from ODHS
SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to speak to a trained crisis counselor
Suicide, psychosis and crisis resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7. The Lifeline is for people in any type of behavioral health crisis, such as: mental health-related distress, thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or substance use crisis. People can get help by calling 988, texting 988, or chatting online at 988lifeline.org.
Oregon Crisis Services in Your County
Oregon Family Support Network: Support, advocacy, and training for families parenting youth with behavioral health challenges. Visit www.ofsn.org or call 503-363-8068
Reach Out Oregon Parent Warmline: Live 1:1 support for parents. Staffed by family support specialists who have experience parenting youth with significant behavioral health challenges. Visit www.reachoutoregon.org or call 833-732-2467
Youth ERA: Virtual drop in, support groups, and 1:1 peer support for young people. Visit www.youthera.org or www.facebook.com/TheYouthERA
The Trevor Project: Support of LGBTQ youth ages 13-24. Call the Trevor Lifeline 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386, texting 678-678 or chat online at TheTrevorProject.org/Help
Early Assessment & Support Alliance: EASA provides information and support to young people experiencing symptoms of psychosis for the first time. Link to county EASA program contact information
Find a Therapist websites for group or private practice (not county mental health services). Each will allow you to search and sort by different factors, including location, insurance type, gender of provider, specialties (including culturally specific and therapists with expertise in LGTBQ+ individuals), among others
Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860 (Spanish support available): Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive
Fireweed Collective Online Peer Support: Our community meets online in a closed group on Facebook where people with lived experience of emotional distress support each other within an anti-oppressive and social justice framework
David Romprey Oregon Warmline (800-698-2392): Whoever you are and whatever you may be going through, you are welcome on the Warmline! Our caring team of trained peers offers nonjudgmental and confidential peer support every day. No appointments needed!
Health Coverage
Oregon Health Plan (OHP) community partner network includes 300 organizations and around 1,500 application assisters across Oregon that can help apply for OHP or coverage through the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace. Use the Find Local Help Tool to search by location and language
A coordinated care organization (CCO) is a network of all types of health care providers (physical health care, addictions and mental health care) who work together to serve OHP members. Visit the CCO web page to view the service area map and find contact information
Oregon Health Plan Care Coordination program is offered at no-cost to OHP members who are not enrolled with a CCO. It can help with finding a provider, medical case management, and connecting to the nurse advice line
Prescription Discount Program
Oregon has a free state-backed prescription discount program called ArrayRx with no income or age restrictions that can save individuals up to 80% for generic drugs and 20% for brand-name drugs. For those who have insurance, they can choose to use the ArrayRx Card or their insurance at the pharmacy, whichever provides a better price.
Public Health
Public Health Division of Oregon Health Authority has a number of programs for low-income individuals including:
Substance use
Lines for Life Alcohol and Drug Helpline – 800-923-4838 or text RecoveryNow to 839863
Oregon Recovers - Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Online Peer Recovery
Syringe services programs to find your local syringe exchange program
OHA Substance Use web resources