Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Hotline: (800) 422-4453
Website: https://www.childhelp.org/child-abuse
Report non-emergent child abuse or access the online chat option at childhelphotline.org. They will transfer you to the nearest Children's Services agency. Help is available in 170 languages.
Help and Guidance | Stop It Now!
Hotline: (888) 773-8368
Website: https://www.stopitnow.org/help-guidance
Direct help to individuals who have questions or concerns about child sexual abuse. Phone the hotline or access email, chat, online help center, and extensive resources on the website.
Video phone: (855) 812-1001
Website: https://thedeafhotline.org
Safe, confidential advocacy services for Deaf survivors and service providers. Advocates are available 24/7 via TTY and live chat through the website.
Domestic Violence National Hotline
Hotline: (800) 799-7233 (799-SAFE)TTY: (800) 787-3224
Website: https://www.thehotline.org
Help is here for anyone who is experiencing domestic violence and/or concerned friends/allies. Support is offered in more than 200 languages via phone or secure online chat.
Domestic Violence Shelter Search Tool
Click the link and enter your zip code to find nearby help
Hotline: (888) 731-3473 (731-FIRE)
Website: https://www.nvfc.org/programs/share-the-load-program/
Help is available to firefighters, EMS personnel, and their families nationwide for a variety of behavioral health issues or stress caused by financial management problems, relationship issues, work-related concerns, and more.
Hotline: (888) 843-4564
Website: https://www.glbthotline.org/national-hotline.html
Free, safe, anonymous, confidential space where callers of all ages can talk about many different issues and concerns with others who identify somewhere on the LGBTQ spectrum. Available Mon-Fri 1 pm-9pm PT.
Talkline: (800) 246-7743
Website: https://www.glbthotline.org/youth-talkline.html
Free and confidential peer support for the LGBTQ and questioning community ages 25 and younger and their parents. Available Mon-Fri 1pm-9pm PT. The organization also has amassed local resources in the largest resource database of its kind in the US. Don't see your resource listed? You can add it to the database.
Hotline: (888) 234-7243
Website: https://www.glbthotline.org/senior.html
Free and confidential peer support for the LGBT and questioning community ages 50+. Available Mon-Fri 1pm-9pm PT. Also access their resource database for additional support and ways to connect with your local community.
Crisis text line: HELLO to 741741
Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/text-us/
Crisis doesn't just mean thinking about ending your own life. It's any painful emotion and any time you need support. Available 24/7. Here's how it works: Text HELLO TO 741741. You'll be connected with a crisis counselor (it takes a few minutes, so don't lose patience). Once you're connected, you can text back and forth like you normally would. A conversation typically lasts anywhere from 15-45 minutes, and ends when you and the crisis counselor both feel you're in a calm, safe place.
Warmline: (800) 698-2392
Website: http://communitycounselingsolutions.org/warmline/
A peer-run program of Community Counseling Solutions. We won’t try to “fix” you, but we would love to connect with you to listen, share, and learn with you as we both move forward in our life journeys. Available 9 am-11 pm Mon-Sun.
Hotline: (800) 222-1222
Website: https://poisonhelp.org/help
Web tool can give you quick information about what to do when someone has come into contact with a poison. If the individual has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, call 911 immediately.
Hotline: (800) 484-3731
Website: https://neverusealone.com
No judgment, no shaming, no preaching. Here's how it works: call if you are going to use by yourself. You will be asked for your first name, location, and the number you are calling from. An operator will stay on the line with you while you use. If you stop responding after using, the operator will notify emergency services of an "unresponsive person" at your location. 4000 calls received. 23 EMS calls. 23 lives saved.
Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Hotline: (888) 235-5333
Website: www.ocadsv.org/find-help
Find shelters, advocacy programs, and legal assistance near you as well as a full list of community-based resources for survivors
Parent Helpline | Parents Anonymous
Helpline: (855) 427-2736
Website: https://www.nationalparenthelpline.org
Supporting 149 million parents and caregivers nationwide with emotional support and empowerment strategies to strengthen families. Available Mon-Fri 10am-7pm PT.
Postpartum Support International
Helpline: (800) 944-4773 (#1 for English, #2 for Spanish)
Website: https://www.postpartum.net/
You are not alone and you are not to blame. Help is available (to new moms AND dads). You will get better. Phone to leave a message and receive a callback 7 days a week.
Referral line: (708) 277-9646 (this is NOT a hotline)
Website: https://www.straightspouse.org
Support for straight spouses/partners who are seeking support after their mates come out of the closet. Newsletter, podcast, online forum, and online groups are available; call the referral line to be referred within 48 hr to the nearest support group or group facilitator in your area.
Hotline: (800) 656-4673
Website: https://www.rainn.org/
When you call RAINN's (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) you will be transferred to someone who can provide live support locally and guide you to additional resources.
Helpline: (844) 762-8483 (phone or text)
Website: https://strongheartshelpline.org/
Crisis intervention, peer support and advocacy, safety planning, referrals, general information, and more for Natives who are experiencing domestic violence.
Get Help Now - The Jed Foundation
Hotline: (800) 273-8255 or text START to 741-741
Website: https://www.jedfoundation.org/get-help-now/
Jed specializes in supporting teens and young adults in the LGBT community. If you or someone you know is struggling but not in immediate danger, reach out as soon as possible for free, 24/7 confidential support.
Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
Click the link to access website. You will be asked to fill out a survey and agree to the terms of services. Then you'll see a wait time message while they connect you with a counselor for online chat. If you prefer, you can phone (800) 273-8255 to speak with someone directly, (800) 799-4889 for Deaf/Hard of Hearing, or (888) 628-9454 for services in Spanish.
Suicide Prevention Telephone Hotline
Hotline: (800) 273-8255
Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Free and confidential, 24/7 help. Number provided above is for English speakers (press 1 if you're a veteran); (888)-528-9454 es la línea de Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio. Call (800) 799-4889 for Deaf and Hard of Hearing options.
Text 'TalkWithUs' to 66746 for free and confidential, 24/7 help. As an alternative to texting, call (800) 273-8255 for help in English, (888) 628-9454 para Nacional de Prevención de Suicidio, or (800) 799-4889 if you are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Hotline: (866) 488-7386
Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
Immediate support for LGBTQIA2S+ youth who are thinking about suicide. Phone the hotline at the number above, text START to 678-678, or chat online with a counselor. Available 24/7.
Hotline: (877) 565-8860
Website: https://translifeline.org
Radical community care by and for trans people who are in crisis. Available 7 am-1 pm PT. Operators are often available during off hours as well.
Website: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
By maintaining a robust collection of resources and publications, TLC does its best to guide you through some of the more common legal challenges and questions transgender people encounter.
Crisis line: (800) RUNAWAY
Website: https://www.1800runaway.org
National communication system for runaway and homeless youth is here to listen whether you're thinking about running away or you already have. Call the hotline, email or chat live on the website, or just scroll through resources and Q&A on the forum.
OK2TALK - NAMI
Hotline: (800) 273-8255 (TALK)
Website: https://ok2talk.org
Community for teens and young adults dealing with mental health problems. Need to talk? Don't be afraid to reach out if you or someone you care about needs immediate help. Available 24/7.
Warmline: (800) 852-8336
Website: https://teenlineonline.org
Teens provide emotional support to other teens who call the number above or text TEEN to 839863. Defuse problems before they become a crisis or ask questions and read through discussions on the website's message board. Available from 6pm-9pm PT. Free app also is available.
Your Life, Your Voice | Boys Town
Hotline: (800) 448-3000 (TLC-TEEN)
Website: https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/Pages/home.aspx
Not just for boys -- teens and youth ages 25 and younger can get help with tough situations, suicidal thoughts, worries about a friend, and more from trained counselors. Call the number above or text VOICE to 20121 for 24/7 support. Free mobile mood tracking app also is available for download.
WHEN: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 6 pm
WHERE: McMinnville Public Library
Contact: Kris Lutsock, (503) 435-5572
LGBTQ+ Career Diversity Resources
Resources focused on assisting members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, from Linfield University.
1421 Deborah Road, Newberg OR 97132
Contact: pflagnewberg@gmail.com
Meets second Monday of every month through Zoom. Email for link to meetings.
Wilsonville High School
6800 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville OR 97070
Phone: (503) 673-7800
Kaiser Permanente Northwest
3550 North Interstate Avenue
Portland, OR 97227
https://www.genderpathways.org/
(503) 249-5533
Legacy T-Clinic for Children at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
Legacy Health & Randall Children’s Hospital
https://www.legacyhealth.org/children/health-services/transgender
501 North Graham Street, Suite 375
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 413-1600
Legacy Transgender Health Program
(503) 413-5600
transhealth@lhs.org
OHSU Transgender Health Program
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, OR 97239
https://www.ohsu.edu/transgender-health
(503) 494-7970
transhealth@ohsu.edu
Outside In
1132 S.W. 13th Ave.
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-3800
Q Center
4115 N. Mississippi Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 234-7837
If you have a concern about bullying in your local school or district, we encourage you to email us: oregonsafeschools@gmail.com
(503) 494-7970
email: transhealth@ohsu.edu
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If you've been the victim of a bias crime or incident, the Oregon DOJ bias response hotline wants to know about it.
Hotline: (888) 235-5333
Website: www.ocadsv.org
(503) 222-6151
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