Resources for Youth and Young Adults

• 988 suicide and crisis lifeline
• Domestic violence services
• Find food near you (Oregon Food Bank)
  
• Foster care complaint
  
• Mental and behavioral health resources
  
• Youth experiencing homelessness
  
• Safe surrender of a newborn baby
  
• Youth shelters
  

• Preparing to work (Vocational Rehabilitation)
  
• Career training
  
• Intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)
  

• Transition services (Independent Living Program)
  This program supports you when you move from foster care to independence.
  
• Health insurance
  You can get OHP medical coverage if you were in foster care and are 18 to 25 years old.
  
• Information for youth in foster care (PDF)
  Learn about your rights.
  

Have a complaint or concern? 
The Foster Care Ombuds is available to help resolve complaints and concerns from youth in foster care as well as parents, relatives and others. Call the Youth Empowerment and Safety line any time at 855-840-6036. Visit this page to learn more.

• SNAP food benefits
• TANF cash assistance
  
• WIC program
  
• Help paying for child care if you work or go to school
  

• SNAP Training and Employment Program (STEP)
  If you have SNAP food benefits and are at least 16, this program can help you find a job.
  
• Job Opportunity and Basic Skills (JOBS) program
  If you get TANF cash assistance, this program can help you find a job. 
  
• Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
  If you have a disability, VR can help you prepare for work or find a job.
  

211info youth services page 

• Call 211 any time (24/7)
  
• Text your zip code to TXT211 (M-F from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Get the 211info mobile app