Food Resources, Domestic Violence Services, COVID Information, Immigrant Support, Mental Health and Senior Services…
Rental, Homeowners, Utilities, Education and Entertainment Resources
Financial Education, Childcare, Identity Theft, Technology, Transportation, Unemployment
Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control FAQs for COVID-19
Caring for Someone Sick at Home (or Other Non-healthcare Settings)
The CDC is also providing resources in American Sign Language, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean.
Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 updates
COVID-19 Resources for Oregonians
Center for Disease Control Coronavirus (COVID-19)
World Health Organization Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
Oregon COVID 19 Test Finder
Oregon COVID 19 Vaccine Finder
Anyone 5 years and older are now eligible for the Pfizer vaccine
5-14 year olds MUST be accompanied by parent, guardian, or someone designated by the parent
If someone other than the parent/guardian accompanies a 5-14 year old , they must provide proof of parental/guardian consent and must be available by phone to answer medical questions
Proof of consent is either:
2. A written or typed note including the parent/guardian's name, their relationship to the young adult, the young adult's date of birth, a statement saying the parent/guardian consents to the young adult's vaccination, and the parent/guardian's signature
15-17 year olds DO NOT need to be accompanied by an adult and do not require parental consent in Oregon.
Can consent to own medical treatment when providers are a physician, physician assistant, naturopath, nurse practitioner, dentist, or optometrist
FAQ's for parents and adolescents under 18
All students are eligible to receive one breakfast and one lunch per school day at no cost for the 2021-2022 school year.
Hunger Fighters food pantry (Lake Oswego)
Portland Open Bible Community Pantry
Moore Street Corps & Community Center
Tualatin Valley Service Center
the Sunshine Division Food Box Request
Food Finder at Oregon Food Bank
Partners for a Hunger Free Oregon
Application for Free or Reduced School Meals for All Oregon School Districts
OREGON SNAP INFORMATION AND APPLICATION
SNAP MATCH AT OREGON FARMER’S MARKETS
OregONEligiblity for Food, Cash and Child Care Assistance
www.oregonhunger.org/pandemic-ebt
Families eligible for Pandemic EBT benefits should receive them by the end of August. For questions, please review the following resources:
Phone: Dial 211 from anywhere in Oregon
Text: Text your zip code to 898211 (TXT211)
www.211info.org or pebt.oregon.gov for current P-EBT information
Email: EBT.schoolmeals@dhsoha.state.or.us
Public Programs Available to Immigrant Families During COVID-19
Health Access & Guidance Regarding Covid-19 for Undocumented clients
USCIS has confirmed that the Public Charge rule does not restrict access to testing, screening, or treatment of communicable diseases, including COVID-19. USCIS Alert
What you need to know about how COVID19 affects the new Public Charge Rule. Although undocumented people are usually not eligible for health insurance, even through ACA, we can still receive health care through free/low-cost clinics that serve the uninsured. Healthcare access for Undocumented Folks in the Time of COVID19
Protecting Immigrant Families explains your rights when accessing health services.
Crisis Line for Racial Equity Support 503-575-3764
The Racial Equity Support Line is a service-led and staffed by people with lived experience of racism. We offer support to those who are feeling the emotional impacts of racist violence and micro-aggressions, as well as the emotional impacts of immigration struggles and other cross-cultural issues.
Answered by BIPOC counselors M-F from 8:30 AM -5:00 PM
Culturally Specific Mental Health Providers in Portland Area: A list of Black mental health service providers including specialty, insurance and location
Black Mental Wellness: The mission to provide access to evidence-based information and resources about mental health and behavioral health topics from a Black perspective, to highlight and increase the diversity of mental health professionals, and to decrease the mental health stigma in the Black community.
Therapy for Black Girls: So often the stigma surrounding mental health issues and therapy prevents Black women from taking the step of seeing a therapist. This space was developed to present mental health topics in a way that feels more accessible and relevant.
Mental Health and Wellness Resources: The following resources come from my own training as a psychologist, as well as from my experiences as a trauma survivor who’s dealt with anxiety and stress responses for most of my life. I’m also including the work of other marginalized folks
Help Guide The global COVID-19 pandemic makes this a deeply distressing time for all of us. Even if you or your loved ones haven’t contracted the virus, your life has likely been turned upside down by its spread. Whatever your circumstances, there are ways to help manage your fear, stress, and anxiety and protect your mental health.
Helpful Thinking in Times of Stress During the COVID-19 outbreak, you might have concerns about safety, feeling unable to cope, helplessness, guilt and anger. While it is understandable to feel this way, focusing on such negative feelings can make coping even more difficult. You may find it useful to become more aware of unhelpful thoughts and consider focusing on more helpful thoughts.
Multnomah County Crisis Services: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call 503-988-4888 (interpretation services available)
Kaiser Crisis Line: Call 503-331-6425 if you have Kaiser insurance
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Call 800-273-8255 (interpretation services available); Spanish: 1-800-628-9454
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Online programs for parents and caregivers of children/adolescents with mental health barriers
The Icarus Project is a support network and education project by and for people who experience the world in ways that are often diagnosed as mental illness. We advance social justice by fostering mutual aid practices that reconnect healing and collective liberation.
The Senior Loneliness Line team of volunteers and staff are specially trained in working with older adults and can provide ongoing support, connect you with resources or just listen. Your information is completely confidential.
503-200-1633 | 800-282-7035 | facebook.com/SeniorLonelinessLine
Reach Out Oregon is an initiative of Oregon Family Support Network (OFSN). We are families and youth working together to promote mental, behavioral and emotional wellness for other families and youth through education, support, and advocacy. 1-833-REACH-OR / 1-833-732-2467
Rest for Resistance: “Rest for Resistance strives to uplift marginalized communities, those who rarely get access to adequate health care or social support. This includes Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Pacific Islander, Asian, Middle Eastern, and multiracial persons.”
Vegan Guide for African Americans: Simple ways to begin a plant-based lifestyle
Trevor Project: Supporting LGBTQiA+ youth. Text START to 678678 or call TrevorLifeLine 866-488-7386
Sources of Strength offers resources to help teens stay strong, practice self-care and practice gratitude.
YouthLine is a teen-to-teen crisis, support and help line open daily from 4 to 10 p.m. PST via call, text and chat. Adults answer phone calls at all other times, so teens have support 24/7.Text: Teen2Teen to 839863 to instantly connect with another person (interpretation services available)
Youth ERA offers several ways for youth and young adults to meet online, get support and talk through life.
National Parent Hotline: Call 855-427-2736 (English and Spanish)
USA Hello: Website in multiple languages
Call to Safety: If you are an adult and worried about your safety at home, 888-235-5333. Interpretation line available.
Proyecto Unica: Spanish version of Call to Safety, 503-232-4448
DHS Hotline (Oregon Department of Human Services) If you are worried about the safety of a child, 855-503-7233. Interpretation services available.
Sworn firefighters will be delivering medications to chronically ill seniors over the age of 65 who are isolated and don’t have the family or resources who can bring those medications to them. Information about the program and criteria can be found here: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/fire/article/759004.
Referral line number: (971) 288-7687
Hours of operation- 9am-3pm, Monday - Friday.
Program Criteria:
Vulnerable to the effects of Covid-19.
65 years of age and have a life threatening pre-existing medical condition.
Disabled community members unable to leave house.
Community members with no other means of obtaining prescriptions. (If family members can pick-up and drop off prescriptions, please use available resources.)
Critical, chronic health-related prescription medication only.
Multnomah County has passed a temporary, emergency law to protect people’s housing while the outbreak is present. If your household has experienced a loss of income because of the COVID-19 emergency, and you can DOCUMENT that the loss of income is related to the COVID-19 emergency, you are allowed to postpone your rent payments and/or payment of utilities or fees that that you pay to your landlord while the emergency is in place for up to 6 months.
Visit www.oregonrentersrights.org for more info
Community Alliance of Tenants - 503-333-2883
Covid-19, Screening , Mold, Eviction, Landlord entering apartment without permission, need Legal Advice or Repair issues
COVID-19 | PGE (portlandgeneral.com)
Apply for financial hardships: www.portlandoregon.gov/water/69504
Payment Arrangements (pacificpower.net)
www.nwnatural.com/customerservice/coronavirus
Utility Safety Net Program and crisis assistance provides flexible, long-term interest-free payment arrangements for those with employment, medical, or other personal emergencies
Bill discounts and crisis assistance are available for income-qualified customers.
Assistance for renters in multi-family properties in the amount of up to $500 is available through a partnership with Home Forward for renters at risk of eviction. Contact 211 for assistance.
Water leak repair assistance funds repairs of water leaks for income-qualified homeowners.
Oregon School Board Association
The Internet Essentials program is normally available to all qualified low-income households in Comcast’s service area for $9.95/month. Once you are an Internet Essentials customer, you have the option to purchase a laptop or desktop computer at a discounted price.
Arizona State University Virtual Field Trips
Global Classroom Supplementary Digital Resources
500+ IVY League Courses for Free
DAVID DOUGLAS DISTRICT CHROMEBOOK REQUEST
THE GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, NEW YORK
PDX Parent Resources for Childcare and Pre-School
If families already get SNAP or free school meals, families will get the benefits automatically. Make sure their school has your current mailing address. Apply online for free school meals at Free and Reduced Lunch. Apply for SNAP at Oregon Department of Human Services Benefits and Assistance.
Changes to Consumer Credit Reports annualcreditreport.com
Insurance, Mortgage, Avoiding Fraud and Scams
English
https://dfr.oregon.gov/insure/health/understand/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
Spanish
https://dfr.oregon.gov/insure/health/understand/Pages/coronavirus-sp.aspx
Low cost internet and discounted computer purchases for families eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others www.internetessentials.com
www.cnet.com/news/carriers-are-suspending-internet-data-caps-during-coronavirus/
Free for low income customers for 60 days and $9.99/month after that
www.internetessentials.com/apply
TriMet had created an online application option for the Low Income Fare (LIF) program. This program provides a discounted fare for individuals that qualify with limited income. Individuals interested in applying can provide their information and upload pictures or copies of their verification documents using our secure, SSL 256-bit encrypted web form. They will also have the ability to upload a “selfie” photo so their card can be mailed if they are not able to travel to our ticket office. The link for this option can be found by going to the LIF webpage https://trimet.org/lowincome/ , and scrolling down to section 2 “How To Apply”. This s currently only available in English, but we are working on translation to other languages and hope to have those up soon.
Call 211 (or 1-866-698-6155) or visit www.211info.org/search-resources
There are lots of job/career opportunities for job seekers, so continue to refer your clients to me. But with lots of job demands comes job offer scams and some Oregon job seekers have been contacted with job offers that turned out to be scams. You should never pay any money for a job for any reason and don’t give out personal information until researching the company. If it’s too good to be true, probably it is. For more info please click here Job Seekers - Job Offer Scams.
