FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE
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RESOURCES FEBRUARY 2018
EMERGENCY
911 (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
POISON CONTROL CENTER 1.800.222.1222 (Toll Free)
RESOURCE HOTLINE 211 (Resource Help)
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BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT CHILD CARE (SEE ALSO FAMILY EDUCATION & SUPPORT) CLASSES (ESL, GED, CITIZENSHIP, CNA, SMALL BUSINESS) PAGE 2
CLOTHING AND ITEMS FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN EMPLOYMENT FAMILY EDUCATION & SUPPORT FAMILY FUN! PAGE 3
FAMILY PLANNING & PREGNANCY SUPPORT FINANCIAL & ENERGY ASSISTANCE (SEE ALSO HOUSING & SHELTER) FIRST-AID & CAR SAFETY FOOD PAGE 4
HEALTH SERVICES (SEE ALSO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES) HOUSING & TEMPORARY SHELTER PAGE 5
LOSS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RECOVERY SERVICES RESPITE CARE PAGE 6
SAFETY SUPPORT TRANSPORTATION VETERAN SERVICES
PAGE 1 BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE
*211........................................................................................................................ *211 or http://211info.org Community resource and referral information provided in a variety of languages. M/P Department of Human Services Self-Sufficiency Programs (Financial, medical, employment, and food) Keizer................................................................................................................................... 503.373.0808 North Salem......................................................................................................................... 503.378.2731 South Salem......................................................................................................................... 503.378.6327 P Polk County Resource Center (Dallas)........................................... 503.623.8429 or http://www.co.polk.or.us/fco M/P Salem Alliance Church Resources.............................................................................................. 503.581.2129 RORS (Free Firewood – Salem Alliance) Storage Unit Ministry (furniture/household items) http://www.salemalliance.org/resources/community-resourcesM/P
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
M/P E/S Community
Health Education Center (CHEC)
http://www.salemhealth.org/services/womens-health/family-birth-center/postpartum-resources/breastfeeding-support
LLL National Breastfeeding Helpline................................................................................................. 877.452.5324 M/P E/S Le Leche League of Oregon.............................................. www.lalecheleagueoregon.webs.com/get-support M/P E/S Oregon Health Authority...... oregon.gov/oha/ph/healthypeoplefamilies/babies/breastfeeding/pages/index.aspx M/P E/S Nursing Mothers Counsel of Oregon (Peer Support line).... 503.282.3338 or www.nursingmotherscounsel.org M/P Northwest Mothers Milk Bank........................................................................................... www.donatemilk.org
CHILD CARE (SEE ALSO FAMILY EDUCATION & SUPPORT)
*211........................................................................................................................ *211 or http://211info.org Information on child care, referrals to centers, and family child care homes. M/P Child Development Center (Early childhood classes for those caring for young children. All day classes for children ages two-and-a-half to six years.) M Chemeketa Community College............................................................................................... 503.399.5107 P Western Oregon University Early Childhood Center................................................................... 503.399.5048 M/P E/S Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency Child Care Resource and Referral......... 503.585.2491 or http://www.mwvcaa.org/CCR&R/CCR&R_home.html M Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC)................................................................................. 503.981.3001 Full-time care for children of low-income families M/P Preschool Promise Information.................................................................................................. 503.485.3219 Kindergarten Readiness, School Readiness, Families with income up to 200% of the federal poverty level are eligible for free preschool and a E/S parenting class. M/P
CLASSES (ESL, GED, CITIZENSHIP, CNA, SMALL BUSINESS)
Broadway Life Center:..........................................http://www.salemalliance.org/resources/broadway-life-center English Language Program (Salem Alliance) M/P Chemeketa Community College (GED) ........................................................................................ 503.399.5000 M/P E/S Goodwill Jobs Connection...................................................................................................... 503.238.6140 Employment, ESL & Citizenship courses............................http://goodwilljobconnection.org/branch/salem/ M/P E/S Merit (Build own small business)............................................................................................ 503.584.731M/P M/P E/S Mid-Valley Literacy Center....................................................................................................... 503.468.1488 ESL, GED, Pre-CNA courses, computer classes,................................ http://www.midvalleyliteracycenter.org/ and US Citizenship Preparation M/P E/S
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PAGE 2 CLOTHING AND ITEMS FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN
For car seats: see First-Aid & Car Safety (Page 3) M/P Helping Hands.......................................................................................................................... 503.364.9936 M/P St. Germaine’s........................................................................................................................... 503.363.2525
EMPLOYMENT
M/P E/S CCS Adult Employment Services.............................................................................................503.390.2600 M/P E/S Oregon Employment Department..........................................................................................1.877.517.5627 M/P E/S Goodwill Connection.............................................................................................................. 503.798.9103 M/P E Manpower................................................................................................................................ 503.585.6147
FAMILY EDUCATION AND SUPPORT
Barbara Roberts High School Teen Parent Program (with on-campus childcare)............................ 503.399.3105 Community Action Head Start (Child development for low income families).................................. 503.581.1152 M Confederated Tribes of Siletz Head Start ....................................................................................... 503.393.6942 M/P E/S Family Building Blocks (families with children prenatal to five years)................................503.990.7431 x115 P Mid-Valley Parenting....................................................................... 503.623.9664 or http://parentedtogether.org/ M/P E/S OCDC Head Start (Child development - for low income families).............................................. 503.981.3001 M/P Options Counseling & Family Services......................................................................................... 503.390.5637 Parent Child Interactive Therapy & Parenting Classes ....................................................................... 503.951.6280 M E/S Salem-Keizer Coalition for Equality............................................................................................ 503.363.8130 M Salem-Keizer Head Start Pre-Kindergarten (Child development for low income families).................. 503.399.5510 Title 1 Pre-Kindergarten Preschool Promise Classes (tuition-based) M/P Willamette Edu. Service District (WESD) (Child Development)....................................................... 503.588.5330 M/P M/P
FAMILY FUN!
AC Gilbert House ....................................................................................................................... 503.371.3631 Children’s Museum and Discovery Center.................................................................... https://acgilbert.org/ M/P Farmer’s Markets & Saturday Markets: Polk County.......................................................... http://www.exploredallasoregon.org/bounty-market.html Salem.............................................................................................http://www.salemsaturdaymarket.com/ Silverton....................................................................................... http://www.silvertonfarmersmarket.org/ Woodburn................................................................................ http://www.ci.woodburn.or.us/?q=node/369 M/P Kroc Center (Aquatic Center, Classes and Rock Wall).......... http://www.salem.kroccenter.org/classes-copy.html M/P Library: Story Time and Special Events Dallas...............................................................................................http://www.ci.dallas.or.us/120/Events Independence.............................................................................. http://www.ci.independence.or.us/library Monmouth................................................................... http://www.ci.monmouth.or.us/pview.aspx?id=4742 Salem Library Discovery Room................ http://www.cityofsalem.net/Pages/library-events-for-children.aspx Woodburn ............................................................................................................................ 503.982.5252 M/P Parks Marion County..................................................................................http://www.co.marion.or.us/PW/Parks Polk County........................................................................ http://www.co.polk.or.us/ms/polk-county-parks Salem.................................................................................................http://www.cityofsalem.net/activities M/P Salem Riverfront Carousel............................ 503.540.0374 or http://salemcarousel.wixsite.com/salemcarousel M/P YMCA (Exercise Classes and Child Care)...........................................................................http://theyonline.org/ M/P
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PAGE 3 FAMILY PLANNING & PREGNANCY SUPPORT
American Pregnancy Association...................................................................... http://americanpregnancy.org/ Boys & Girls Aid Society...............................................503.542.2395 or boysandgirlsaid.org/pregnancy-options M/P E/S Hope Pregnancy Clinic............................................................................................................503.364.2464 Free confidential pregnancy testing, information, and referral Postpartum and post abortion support http://possiblypregnant.org/center/Hope-Pregnancy-Clinic M Marion County Clinic (Call to schedule appointment)......................................................................503.588.5355 M Pacific Northwest Doulas..............................................................................................................503.877.2815 Child education, labor support, lactation counseling (English only) M/P Planned Parenthood...................................................................................................................888.875.7820 E/S Free confidential pregnancy testing, information and referral. P Pregnancy Hotline......................................................................................................................1.800.395.4357 M Sparks of Life Services (Birth and postpartum Doula care)..............................................................503.739.1710 M/P M/P
FINANCIAL & ENERGY ASSISTANCE: (SEE ALSO HOUSING & SHELTER)
Community Action Energy Services (Utility payment assistance)...................................................503.588.9016 Congregations Helping People (Monday-Thursday)......................................................................503.391.4365 Provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, prescriptions, and other basic needs, usually within 24-hours. M/P Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network.......................................................................................... 503.370.9752 M/P St. Vincent de Paul (Food, rent, and utility assistance)................................................................ 503.364.3210 M/P Union Gospel Mission.................................................................................................................503.967.6388 Mission store (Food, furniture, and clothing)...........................................................................503.375.2511 M/P M/P
FIRST-AID AND CAR SAFETY
American Red Cross...................................................................................................................503.585.5414 CPR, First aid, Water Safety and Natural Disaster response M/P E/S Salem Health CHEC................................................................................................................503.814.2432 Low cost Car Seats with installation support, S Infant/Child CPR & First Aid classes OHP & WIC scholarships, E/S breastfeeding support group (free) 1:00-2:30 pm (MWF), New Moms Connections (Mondays from 11:00 am-12:30 pm - walk-ins welcome). M/P
FOOD
Hope Station (Monday-Thursday)................................................................................................503.339.7710 Marion-Polk Food Share..............................................................................................................503.581.3855 M/P Salem Harvest..................................................................................... http://www.salemharvest.org/index.php M/P M/P
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PAGE 4 HEALTH SERVICES (SEE ALSO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES)
Childhood Health Association of Salem............................................................................................ 503.364.2181 M Developmental Disabilities Services.............................................................................................. 503.588.5288 P Developmental Disabilities Services............................................................................................... 503.831.5969 M Early Maternity Child Home Nursing............................................................................................... 503.373.3781 M/P Free Medical Clinics...................................................................................... http://www.salemfreeclinics.org/ E/S Serving individuals without health insurance M E/S Immunizations......................................................................................................................... 503.588.5342 P Immunization................................................................................................................................ 503.623.8175 M/P Lancaster Family Health Center (medical services to low income families)................................... 503.588.0076 M/P Mano a Mano............................................................................................................................. 503.363.1895 Educational classes, youth outreach, support groups, E/S services and referrals, food boxes M Marion County Children’s Behavior Health...................................................................................... 503.588.5352 E/S Children ages prenatal to 18 and their families, youth ages 12-25 M (Marion) County Public Health....................................................................................................... 503.588.5342 P Maternity Child Home Nursing....................................................................................................... 503.623.8175 MH/Counseling (see Mental Health Services) Polk Community Free Medical Clinic (Drop in clinic 1st and 4th Saturdays).............................. 503.831.0551 P (Polk) County Health Department................................................................................................... 503.623.8175 Salem Free Clinic (by appt only)....................................................................................................... 503.990.8772 M/P E/S Salud Medical Center (Medical & Dental Services to low income families)................................ 503.982.2000 M/P West Salem Clinic (Medical & Dental services on sliding fee scale)............................................... 503.378.7526 M E/S WIC (Women Infants & Children)............................................................................................... 503.588.5057 P E/S WIC (Women Infants & Children)......................................................................................503.623.8175 x2297 M Willamette Family Medical Center.................................................................................................. 503.585.6388 Non-profit family practice clinic with multilingual providers/staff Sliding scale available for those without insurance.
HOUSING (AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SECTION 8) & TEMPORARY SHELTER
Catholic Community Services Foundation Affordable Housing........................................................... 503.362.2225 Center for Hope & Safety (See Safety Support) Father Taaffe Homes (Shelters for Young Pregnant Women and Young Women with Children)............. 503.580.3254 M Marion County Housing Authority.................................................................................................. 503.798.4170 M/P E/S Mano a Mano (Housing, resource center, and food bank)............................... 503.315.2290 or 503.363.1895 M Salem Housing Authority............................................................................................................... 503.588.6368 M/P Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network........................................................................................... 503.370.9752 Shelter and support services to homeless families M/P Salvation Army (Emergency shelter, food boxes, and financial assistance) M E/S Salem..................................................................503.585.6688 (English) 503.798.4862 x4873 (Spanish) P Dallas.................................................................................................................................... 503.623.9664 M/P Shangri-la (Housing, employment training, and life skills for adults with disabilities)..................... 503.581.1732 St. Francis Shelter........................................................................................................................... 503.588.0428 M St. Joseph Shelter (Shelter for Families)........................................................................................ 503.845.6147 M/P Union Gospel Mission ................................................................................................................ 503.967.6368 Men’s Shelter........................................................................................................................ 503.362.3983 Simonka Place (Shelter For Women and Children)................................................................... 503.362.7482 Thrift Store........................................................................................................................... 503.375.2511 P West Valley Housing Authority.......................................................................... 503.623.8387 or www.wvpha.org M
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Compassionate Friends (W. Valley Hospice)..........................................503.743.3930 or salemtcf.org/contact Self-help organization offering friendship and understanding to grieving parents, siblings, and grandparents M/P E Grief Support Group (Salem Alliance) ....................................................................................... 503.581.2129 M/P Willamette Valley Hospice........................................................................................................... 503.588.3600 M/P E
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
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Counseling (Child & Adolescent Counseling)...................................................................... 971.600.3864 Catholic Community Services (Adult & Children)..........................................................................503.390.2600 M E/S Encuentro Family Service Center (Woodburn)............................................................................. 503.981.4214 M/P Free Medical Clinic (MH/Counseling by appt only Mondays and Wednesdays)...............................503.689.1585 M Marion County Adult Mental Health................................................................................................503.588.5351 M Marion County Children’s Behavior Health......................................................................................503.361.2720 M Marion County Youth & Family Crisis Services.................................................................... 503.576.HOPE (4673) M E/S New Perspective Center for Counseling & Therapy......................................................................503.316.6770 Adults and children, medication management M/P Northwest Human Services (Adult Mental Health Clinic).........................(M) 503.585.7317 or (P) 503.378.7526 M/P Options Counseling and Family Services (Adult & Children)..........................................................503.390.5637 M/P Salem Pastoral Counseling Center (No OHP, accepted fee scale)..................................................503.370.8050 M/P E/S Valley Mental Health Therapists (OP, OHP)..............................................................................503.589.4046 M/P
RECOVERY SERVICES
M E/S Bridgeway
Recovery Services....................................................................................................503.363.2021 Residential facility for men, detox/withdrawal (Monday-Friday), referrals M/P Celebrate Recovery (Salem 1st Church of the Nazarene)................ 503.581.3680 or http://locator.crgroups.info Groups for Men, Women and Teenagers with child care provided. M/P Life Path Ministries (Salem Alliance ongoing groups).........503.581.2129 x219 or www.salemalliancechurch.org M Marion County Drug Treatment Center...........................................................................................503.588.5358 M/P Most Excellent Way (Salem Heights Church ongoing groups).........................503.588.0403 or salemheights.org M/P E/S Recovery Outreach Community Center....................................... 503.393.4273 or http://www.roccsalem.org/ Free support groups for individuals and families living with mental illness and/or in any stage of recovery from drug and alcohol use. Drop-in Center (Mon-Thurs 8:00 am-7:00 pm, Fri-Sat 10:00 am-9:00 pm, Sun 12:00-7:00 pm) M Serenity Lane (Chemical dependency)...........................................................................................503.588.2804
RESPITE CARE
M/P E/S Family
Building Blocks: Respite...............................................................................................503.566.2132 The ARC: Polk County...................................................................................................www.arcofpolkcounty.org M/P Safe Families for Children (CCS, temporary respite, mentorship)................................................... 503.580.4672 P
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PAGE 6 SAFETY SUPPORT
Center for Hope and Safety................................................ 503.378.1572 or 503.399.7722 (24-Hour Hotline) Counseling, transportation, and support for abused adults and children Emergency shelter for Marion County residents M/P Liberty House.............................................................................................................................503.540.0288 Medical evaluation and family support for children whom there are concerns of child abuse or neglect. M Marion County Psychiatric Crisis Center........................................................................................503.585.4949 Psychiatric screening and assessments. Some free services. M/P National Domestic Violence Hotline.........................................................................................1.800.799.7233 For deaf/hearing impaired..................................................................................................1.800.787.3224 24-hour phone and online support................................................................................. www.thehotline.org M/P E/S Northwest Human Services Hotline............................................................ 1.800.560.5534 or 503.581.5535 24-hour crisis counseling and information & rent/utility assistance program M/P Oregon Department of Human Services (Child Welfare Office)......................................................503.378.6800 Child abuse reporting and investigation (Intervention and Services) P Polk County Crisis Line Mon-Friday (8:00 am-5:00 pm)...............................................................................................503.623.9289 After Hours.............................................................................. 503.581.5535 or 1.800.560.5833 (Toll Free) P Sable House...................................................................... 503.623.6703 (Office) or 503.623.4033 (24/7 hotline) (Support for survivors of Domestic Violence) M/P E/S
TRANSPORTATION
Cherriots & Cherriots Regional (Rural Marion & Polk County Transit System).........503.588.2877 or cherriots.org TripLink & Cherriots NEMT............................................................................. 503.315.5544 or 1.888.315.5544 Non-Emergency Medical Transportation – for OHP Recipients M/P United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley...................................................................................... 503.363.1651 Bus Passes (for Cherriots)............http://www.unitedwaymwv.org/transportation-assistance-application.html M/P M/P
VETERAN SERVICES
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Arches Project Salem Drop-in-Center............................................................................................. 503.399.9080 Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs....................................................................................... 503.373.2000
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Community Action DeMuniz Resource Center ................................................................................503.990.7370 Support and resource connections for individuals on parole and probation
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