PeerGalaxy Original Calendar
Welcome to PeerGalaxy Calendar featuring over 336,800+ monthly offerings of FREE telephone- and online-accessible peer support, recovery support, and wellness activities! Plus 50+ warmlines, helplines, chatlines, and hotlines. Plus workshops, webinars, job postings, resources, observances, special events, consumer input opportunities and more.
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Training Opportunities in July 2020
List Provided Courtesy of State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority
Click here to download PDF Format, 16 pages
Calendar Event Sorting
At the top, the 24/7/365 SAMHSA Disaster Helpline and similar links.
Next, Bundled “All Day” Events
Some organizations (like 12 step recovery programs, AA, NA, AlAnon, etc.) have so many events happening throughout the day that they need to be in a bundled listing to spare endless scrolling. Often there is a link to look up events by zip code and other criteria.
Lastly, Time-Specific Events
So you can see what’s happening in the next hours, time specific events are tagged and listed by start time from 12:01am early morning to 11:59pm late night. There can be events and warmlines operating in different time zones, though we try to list all in Oregon’s Pacific Time Zone.
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The calendar displays ~50 listings per page. To advance to next page with ~50 more listings, click the right arrow in the lower left corner of the calendar
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
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Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
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People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
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Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
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No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
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Low or no pay
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One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
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Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
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Feel they are in debt to someone
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Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
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Fear of police/authorities
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Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
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Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
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Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
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Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
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Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS
Peer Support, Recovery & Wellness
NOTE: Information here is provided solely as a courtesy without any guarantees or warranties or liability of any kind whatsoever. Use at your own risk and expense.
If you learn of any opportunities not listed here, please share via social media or email: [email protected].
City of Portland, Portland Street Response is hiring Peer Support
Link: GovernmentJobs.com
The Peer Company (formerly MHAAO) is hiring Peer Support Specialist at BHRC (Behavioral Health Resource Center in Portland, OR)
Link: ZipRecruiter.com
Various Positions shared by Google:
Link: Google.com Search for Peer Support Jobs
Link: Google.com Search for Recovery Mentor Jobs
NW Instituto Latino
We are hiring! We are seeking Bilingual Recovery Center Support Staff in Washington County! Please send a cover letter & resume to [email protected]
¡Estamos contratando! ¡Estamos buscando un Personal de Apoyo Bilingüe para El Centro de Recuperación en el condado de Washington! Envíe una carta de presentación y un currículum a [email protected]
We are hiring! We are seeking Bilingual Recovery Center Support Staff in Washington County! Please send a cover letter & resume to [email protected]
Position Description Recovery Center Support Staff
Position Description Mentor Job Description
The Peer Company (formerly MHAAO – Mental Health and Addiction Association of Oregon) has a career page with listings when recruiting for positions. For more details visit the link below:
Oregon Peer Warmline / CCS – Community Counseling Solutions
Folktime
Multnomah County Crisis Assessment & Treatment Center (CATC)
Lines for Life:
JOB BOARDS
MHACCBO – Mental Health and Addictions Certification Credentialing Board of Oregon
State of Oregon
Partners in Diversity
Indeed.com
* Job Board for Peer Support Specialist positions
* Job Board for Certified Recovery Mentor positions
MAC’S LIST features many nonprofit opportunities
VisionAware
Are you or a family member having difficulty seeing? Or perhaps been diagnosed with an eye condition such as macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, or diabetic retinopathy? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone: vision problems affect 25 million Americans, and they are on the rise.
VisionAware is a free, easy-to-use informational service for adults who are blind or have low vision, their families, caregivers, healthcare providers, and social service professionals. Visitors will find tips and resources on living with blindness or low vision; information on eye diseases and disorders; and a searchable, free directory at this link: https://aphconnectcenter.org/directory/search.
Eye Conditions
Some changes in vision are normal as we grow older. This section of our website can help you understand these vision changes, alert you to abnormal changes in vision, and […]
Recreation and Leisure
From crafts, woodworking, traveling, and reading to sports and exercise, this section is full of information on the variety of activities people who are blind or low vision can engage […]
Products and Technology
Discover low and high-tech solutions enabling independence at home and work, connection with friends and family, and enjoyment of hobbies and leisure activities.
Professionals
Find resources and techniques you can use to serve people who are blind or low vision effectively and safely, and learn key information about the impact of aging and vision […]
Families and Friends
Do you know someone (parent or family member, neighbor, or friend) having trouble seeing? You may be wondering about blindness/ low vision and how to talk with them about it. […]
Living with Blindness or Low Vision
If you are new to blindness or low vision, take the journey one day and one step at a time. Utilize our tips for adjusting to vision changes, living independently, […]
Resources in Response to the War on Ukraine
The recent attack on Ukraine has impacted many families in the United States, especially our military and veteran families and those who have family living in the region. The NCTSN and our partners have resources for those families who may need support during this time:
Military and Veteran Family Resources
Working Effectively with Military Families: 10 Key Concepts All Providers Should Know
Understanding Child Trauma & Resilience: For Military Parents and Caregivers
Honoring Our Babies and Toddlers: Supporting Young Children Affected by a Military Parent’s Deployment, Injury, or Death (Zero to Three)
Sesame Street for Military Families
Community Support for Military Children and Families Throughout the Deployment Cycle (Center for Study of Traumatic Stress, CSTS)
Strengthening Military Families to Support Children’s Well-Being
Helping Children Cope During Deployment
Military Children and Families: Supporting Health and Managing Risk (webinar)
Impact of the Military Mission & Combat Deployment on the Service Members
Understanding Deployment Related Stressors & Long-term Health in Military Service Members & Veterans:
The Millennium Cohort Study (webinar)
An Overview of the Military Family Experience and Culture
Talking to Children about War
Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event
Psychological First Aid for Displaced Children and Families
Traumatic Separation and Refugee and Immigrant Children: Tips for Current Caregivers
For School Personnel For Mental Health Professionals and For Primary Care Providers
Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Parents
Helping Children with Traumatic Grief: Young Children
Military Child Education Coalition Resources to Support Ukrainian Military Children & Their Families
As the situation on the ground in Ukraine continues to evolve, and military families deal with potential deployments, we are reminded of the many uncertainties military-connected children experience as a part of the military lifestyle. We are also reminded of the stress and insecurity that can accompany such unpredictable circumstances.
For 24 years, MCEC® has worked to establish programs and resources for parents, educators, and students to help them navigate unique challenges associated with the military lifestyle. Programs like our Student 2 Student® peer-to-peer support system, parent workshops, and professional development for educators all work together to more effectively respond to the unique emotional needs of military children.
MCEC® is also answering the call from our allies. Upon a request from the National Association of Ukrainian Psychologists, seeking resources for serving military families, the American Psychological Association and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences reached out to MCEC®.
We responded with the tools listed below, which, we believe, can be immediately helpful to families during these extremely trying times.
Developing Positive Coping Strategies
Fostering Resilience in Children
Helping Military-Connected Children with Daily Stress & Frustration
Raising a Confident Child in an Uncertain World
A one-on-one English program for Ukrainian Youth
ENGin is a nonprofit organization that pairs Ukrainian youth with English-speakers for free online conversation practice and cross-cultural connection. We work with students age 13-30 and volunteers age 14+.
ENGin pairs English learners with volunteers from around the world to conduct weekly online speaking sessions. Every learner and volunteer is screened to ensure their fit for the program. Participants are then matched based on preferences, interests, and availability to ensure an effective and mutually enjoyable communication experience. After a match is made, ENGin supports learners and volunteers throughout their participation in the program with tips, resources, and problem resolution.
Helpline Resources
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline – call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365.
Military OneSource – call 1-800-342-9647 for eligible DOD service members and their families.
Veterans Crisis Line – call 1-800-273-8255, press “1” or text 838255 for all service members.
PTSD Consultation Program – for providers who treat Veterans. Ask a question by calling 866-948-7880<tel:866-948-7880> or emailing [email protected]<mail to:
For those that are needing technical assistance or additional resources, please don’t hesitate to contact:
Dr. Greg Leskin [email protected]<
Dr. Melissa Brymer at [email protected]<
Resources In Europe
Supporting autistic people in crisis situations
How can you deal with difficult situations if you have limited knowledge of autism? How to best support an autistic person in an acute crisis and challenging conditions? View brief basic information compiled by EUCAP and Autism Europe on this page or download as a pdf file here. More translated versions will be added as they become available.
Teenage peer-to-peer counselling service offers lifeline to youngsters in Ukraine
An online counselling service for teenagers has made the world of difference to one youngster who struggled to cope with grief.
Click Here For More Information
Ukraine Peer-to-Peer Support Group
The events happening in Ukraine have affected many in different ways. We want to support those affected directly or indirectly by offering a safe place to express their emotions in a supportive and safe environment. Our peer-to-peer networks are a way for people to support each other in a safe and secure space. If you are interested to express your feelings about the war, need guidance or resources The LiLi Centre is here for you.
For More Information Visit : https://www.lilicentre.ch/en/home
Where: LiLi Centre
When: Wednesdays 09:30-11:30, and Thursdays 17:00-19:00
Who: Anyone impacted by the situation in Ukraine seeking support and community
Cost: Free, Sponsored by the LiLi Centre’s Mental Health Initiative (MHI)
NOTE: If you have a need to speak with a mental health professional privately about how you are coping, we are happy to put you in touch with our network of providers and/or connect you to our low-cost and no-cost counselling clinic.
Crystal Meth Anonymous
CMA’s 24-Hour Helpline is available to provide information and offer support to anyone seeking recovery from crystal meth addiction. The Helpline is not a crisis hotline. We do not respond to emergencies or answer medical or legal questions.
Call the CMA Helpline at: (855) METH-FREE(855) 638-4373
Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth. For the addict we suggest laying a solid foundation with meetings and fellowship, sponsorship and step-work, service and commitments.
National Parent & Youth Helpline
(855) 427-2736
Our goal is to provide support and guidance to everyone in need of support.
If you are struggling as a parent, caregiver, child, or youth, the helpline is here as a dedicated resource for those seeking immediate support and guidance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Always ready to listen.
Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength®
Since 1969, Parents Anonymous® Inc. has supported the personal growth journey of millions of Parents, Children, and Youth across the nation, building on the strengths of families and communities through well-documented, proven results Parents Anonymous® Programs, Services, and Initiatives. Parents Anonymous® began through the extraordinary vision of Jolly K.—a mother working to overcome obstacles and foster positive development for her children—and clinical social worker Leonard Lieber. The Parents Anonymous® Family Strengthening Program includes the Helpline and Free Weekly Support Groups for Adults with separate developmental and age-appropriate Groups for their Children and Youth.
According to the Federal Title IV-E Prevention Clearinghouse, Parents Anonymous® is the only program in the nation that effectively improves parenting, promotes well-being, and reduces substance use while supporting child safety for children and youth of all ages
Parents Anonymous® Inc. also operates various other services and initiatives such as Medi-Cal Peer Support, Prevention Education Program, United Mental Health Promoters, Shared Leadership® in Action, Strengthening Families San Gabriel Valley, California Peer Parent Network, and National Leadership Certification. Parents Anonymous® Inc. is committed to fostering positive outcomes for families and communities by providing supportive opportunities for everyone.
Ongoing research and evaluation are essential to strengthening families and communities, ensuring a future where all individuals have the opportunity to thrive. Parents Anonymous® Programs, Initiatives, Staff, and Volunteers promote a culture of personal responsibility, mutual respect, and strong family foundations. By fostering resilience and supporting parents, children, and youth, these programs contribute to lasting positive change that uplifts families and neighborhoods across the country.
Línea Nacional de Ayuda para Padres y Jóvenes
(855) 427-2736
Ayuda REAL de personas REALES
Nuestro objetivo es brindar apoyo y orientación a todas las personas que lo necesiten.
Si estás pasando por dificultades como madre, padre, cuidador, niño o joven, esta línea de ayuda es un recurso dedicado para quienes buscan apoyo y orientación inmediata, disponible las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana.
Ya sea que estés enfrentando un desafío personal o simplemente necesites a alguien con quien hablar, los especialistas de la Línea de Ayuda están siempre listos para ayudarte.
Llama, envía un mensaje de texto o chatea en vivo. Siempre gratis. Siempre humano.
Siempre listos para escuchar.
SOBRE PARENTS ANONYMOUS
Pedir ayuda es una señal de fortaleza®
Desde 1969, Parents Anonymous® Inc. ha apoyado el crecimiento personal de millones de padres, madres, niños, niñas y jóvenes en todo el país, fortaleciendo a las familias y comunidades a través de programas, servicios e iniciativas con resultados comprobados.
Parents Anonymous® nació gracias a la visión extraordinaria de Jolly K.—una madre que buscaba superar obstáculos y fomentar el desarrollo positivo de sus hijos—y del trabajador social clínico Leonard Lieber.
El Programa de Fortalecimiento Familiar de Parents Anonymous® incluye la Línea de Ayuda y Grupos de Apoyo Semanales Gratuitos para Personas Adultas, con Grupos separados según el desarrollo y la edad para sus Hijos, Hijas y Jóvenes.
Según el Federal Title IV-E Prevention Clearinghouse, Parents Anonymous® es el único programa en el país que mejora efectivamente la crianza, promueve el bienestar, y reduce el consumo de sustancias mientras apoya la seguridad de niños, niñas y jóvenes de todas las edades.
Parents Anonymous® Inc. también opera otros servicios e iniciativas como:
- Apoyo entre Pares Medi-Cal
- Programa de Educación para la Prevención
- Promotores de Salud Mental Unidos
- Liderazgo Compartido® en Acción
- Fortaleciendo Familias en el Valle de San Gabriel
- Red de Padres Compañeros de California
- Certificación Nacional de Liderazgo
Parents Anonymous® Inc. está comprometido con promover resultados positivos para familias y comunidades mediante oportunidades de apoyo para todas las personas.
La investigación y evaluación continua son esenciales para fortalecer familias y comunidades, garantizando un futuro en el que todas las personas tengan la oportunidad de prosperar. Los programas, iniciativas, personal y voluntariado de Parents Anonymous® fomentan una cultura de responsabilidad personal, respeto mutuo y bases familiares sólidas.
Al fortalecer la resiliencia y apoyar a madres, padres, niños, niñas y jóvenes, estos programas contribuyen a un cambio positivo duradero que impulsa a las familias y comunidades de todo el país.
Friendship Line
24/7 Emotional Support
Call Us Anytime: 888.670.1360
Day & Time: Daily · 24/7
Platform: Phone
Call Anytime: 888-670-1360
Description
Free, confidential emotional support through friendly conversation, active listening, and crisis intervention. The Friendship Line reduces isolation and offers real human connection—no appointments, applications, or pressure.
Who Is Eligible to Call
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Adults age 60+
• Adults with disabilities (any age)
• Caregivers seeking emotional support or guidance
Primary service focus is California; callers from outside the state are welcomed.
What’s Available
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Friendly conversation & emotional support
• Crisis intervention & suicide prevention
• Grief and loss support
• Ongoing outreach / regular check-in calls (by request)
Registration & Provider
Registration Link: https://www.ioaging.org/services/friendship-line/
Provider Website: https://www.ioaging.org
What the Friendship Line Offers
The Friendship Line was created to challenge the idea that aging means isolation, and to provide warm, personal advice without bureaucratic restraints. We offer connection to those who need emotional support and welcome them into our extended community.
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24/7 Toll-Free Emotional Support for older adults and adults with disabilities
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Friendly conversation, active listening, and compassionate care for caregivers seeking support in California and beyond
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Crisis intervention and suicide prevention
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Grief support if you’re experiencing loss
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Ongoing outreach calls to individuals who request regular check-ins
Every call is answered by a trained team member – whether it’s 2 p.m. or 2 a.m. We’re here because we know connection saves lives.
Who We Serve: Seniors, Adults with Disabilities, and Caregivers in California
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Adults age 60+
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Adults living with disabilities of any age
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Caregivers seeking emotional support and guidance
How to Use the Friendship Line
Just call. No appointment. No application. No pressure.
Get Started
National Problem Gambling Helpline
Chatline
www.ncpgambling.org/chat
Click the link below to chat with a helpline specialist.
Free, confidential and available 24/7. Works in all 50 states.
Below are state helpline text/chat numbers. Hyperlinked items with take you directly to their contact page:
Arizona: Text NEXTSTEP to 53342
California: Text SUPPORTÂ to 53342
Connecticut: Text CTGAMBÂ to 53342
Illinois: Text ILGAMB to 53342
Indiana: Text INGAMBÂto 53342
Minnesota: Text HOPE to 53342
Mississippi: Text to MSGAMB 53342
North Carolina: Text MORETHANAGAMENC 53342
If you would like to call the National Problem Gambling Helpline, dial 1-800-522-4700
If you would like to text the helpline, text 1-800-522-4700.
NCPG also supports GamTalk, a 24/7 moderated online peer support forum, www.gamtalk.org.
Promise Response Hotline
Talk to Us
Whether it happened to you or to someone else, we can all help track sanctuary promise violations.
Everyone has the right to live safely in Oregon. Oregon’s sanctuary laws promise safety, human rights, and dignity for all. If you or someone you know was targeted in violation of Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise laws, please call 1-844-924-STAY/1-844-6-AMPARO or report online at SanctuaryPromise.Oregon.gov or PromesaSantuario.Oregon.gov. On the Oregon Department of Justice’s Sanctuary Promise hotline, you can report a suspected violation, receive support, and be connected to resources. The Oregon Department of Justice may open an investigation into the violation.
Sanctuary Promise Response Hotline
1-844-924-STAY (1-844-924-7829)
Spanish Direct Line: 1-844-626-AMPARO (1-844-626-7276)
Operators are standing by
9am to 5pm Pacific time, Monday – Friday.
Interpreters in over 240 languages.
After hours? Leave a message and we’ll return your call.
We accept all Relay Calls.
Since 1987, Oregon has officially been a sanctuary state that supports immigrant and refugee communities by prioritizing human rights, dignity, and safety.
The Sanctuary Promise Act », signed into law on July 19, 2021, strengthens the existing state sanctuary laws. It restricts the collection and prohibits sharing of information related to a person’s national origin, immigration, or citizenship status. Oregon state and local public resources and personnel, including state and local government offices and law enforcement agencies, are prohibited from being used for immigration enforcement.
If you suspect a violation of Oregon’s sanctuary laws, we want to hear from you. Suspected violations can be reported through this online portal (available in 8 languages by using the language menu in the upper right hand corner of this screen) or the Sanctuary Promise Hotline at 1-844-924-STAY (1-844-924-7829). Call us in any language. We have a direct access Spanish language website at PromesaSantuario.Oregon.gov with a Spanish direct dial hotline at 1-844-6-AMPARO (1-844-626-7276).
To report ICE activity in the community, contact Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition, PIRC » at 1-888-622-1510.
Examples of violations to Oregon Sanctuary Promise Laws include:
- Investigation or interrogation by police for immigration enforcement purposes;
- Most inquiries, storing, or sharing of information about national origin, immigration, or citizenship status by police or state or local government;
- Civil arrest without a judicial warrant/order from a court facility;
- Arrests by federal immigration of a person on their way to or from court or while at court;
- Police collaboration with federal authorities for immigration enforcement purposes;
- Denial of services, benefits, or privileges to a person in jail or on probation/parole based on immigration status;
- Police establishing coordinated traffic stops or traffic perimeters to enforce federal immigration laws; or
- State or local government or police failing to document or report requests from a federal immigration agency relating to immigration enforcement;
Report a Sanctuary Promise Violation
Information About The Victim/Targeted Person
Note: The targeted person’s identity will not be shared publicly by ODOJ, but will be used and shared with the state/local government agency during the course of any investigation ODOJ opens. It will not be shared with federal immigration agencies or otherwise be shared to assist with immigration enforcement. If a specific person was not targeted in the violation, you can simply put “general public” as first and last names.
Use This Link to Report A Violation of the Sanctuary Promise Violation
HIV/AIDS Crisis and Information Lines — United States & Territories
Updated Nov 1, 2025
National (U.S.)
CDC-INFO HIV/STD Hotline — 800-232-4636
Available 24 hours / 7 days
Sponsor: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Website: https://www.cdc.gov/info
Provider Phone: TTY 888-232-6348
Alabama
HIV/AIDS Hotline — 800-228-0469
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST)
Sponsor: Alabama Department of Public Health — HIV/AIDS Program
Website: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/hiv/contact.html
Provider Phone: (not listed)
Alaska
HIV/STD Program (Section of Epidemiology) — 907-269-8000
Available Mon–Fri, 9 AM–6 PM (PST) (8–5 AKT)
Sponsor: Alaska Department of Health — HIV/STD Program
Website: https://health.alaska.gov/dph/Epi/hivstd
Provider Phone: 907-269-8000
Arizona
HIV & Hepatitis C Program — 602-542-1025
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST) (8–5 MT)
Sponsor: Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
Website: https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/hiv-std/index.php
Provider Phone: 602-542-1025
Ryan White Part A — 602-212-3788
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST)
Sponsor: ADHS / Ryan White Program
Website: https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/hiv-std/index.php
Provider Phone: 602-212-3788
ADAP (Drug Assistance) — 602-364-3610
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST)
Sponsor: ADHS / ADAP
Website: https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/hiv-std/index.php
Provider Phone: 602-364-3610
Arkansas
HIV Prevention Program — 800-462-0599
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–2:30 PM (PST) (8–4:30 CT)
Sponsor: Arkansas Department of Health
Website: https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/hiv-std-hepatitis
Provider Phone: (not listed)
California
Office of AIDS — 916-449-5900
Available Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM (PST)
Sponsor: California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Office of AIDS
Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DOA
Provider Phone: 916-449-5900
Colorado
HIV/STI Program — 303-692-2700
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST) (8–5 MT)
Sponsor: Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Website: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/diseases-a-to-z/hiv-sti
Provider Phone: 303-692-2700
ADAP — 303-692-2716
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST)
Sponsor: CDPHE / ADAP
Website: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/diseases-a-to-z/hiv-sti
Provider Phone: 303-692-2716
Connecticut
HIV Prevention Program (via CDC-INFO coverage) — 800-232-4636
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: Connecticut Department of Public Health
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/dph/aids
Provider Phone: (not listed)
Delaware
HIV/AIDS Program — 800-422-0429
Available Daily, 6 AM–6 PM (PST) (9 AM–9 PM ET)
Sponsor: Delaware Division of Public Health
Website: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/dpc/std.html
Provider Phone: (not listed)
District of Columbia
Pharmacy Benefits Program (ADAP) — 202-671-4815
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–2 PM (PST) (8–5 ET)
Sponsor: DC Health — HAHSTA
Website: https://doh.dc.gov/service/pharmacy-benefits-program
Provider Phone: 202-671-4815
Florida
Florida AIDS Hotline (English) — 800-352-2437
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: Florida Department of Health
Website: https://floridaaids.org
Provider Phone: TTY 888-503-7118
Florida AIDS Hotline (Spanish) — 800-545-7432
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: Florida Department of Health
Website: https://floridaaids.org
Provider Phone: TTY 888-503-7118
Florida AIDS Hotline (Haitian Creole) — 800-243-7101
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: Florida Department of Health
Website: https://floridaaids.org
Provider Phone: TTY 888-503-7118
Georgia
Georgia AIDS & STI InfoLine (statewide) — 800-551-2728
Available Mon–Fri, 5:30 AM–4 PM (PST) (8:30 AM–7 PM ET)
Sponsor: AID Atlanta (in partnership with GA DPH)
Website: https://aidatlanta.org
Provider Phone: 404-876-9944 (local)
Hawaii
STI/HIV Clinics (main line) — 808-733-9281
Available Mon–Fri, 10 AM–6 PM (PST) (8–4 HT)
Sponsor: Hawaiʻi Department of Health — Harm Reduction Services Branch
Website: https://health.hawaii.gov/harmreduction
Provider Phone: 808-733-9281
Idaho
HIV/AIDS Program — 800-284-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM (PST) (9–6 MT)
Sponsor: Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
Website: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Provider Phone: (not listed)
Illinois
HIV/STD Hotline — 800-243-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (9–5 CT)
Sponsor: Illinois Department of Public Health
Website: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/hiv-aids
Provider Phone: TTY 800-782-0423
Indiana
HIV Medical Services Office — 866-588-4948
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–1 PM (PST) (8–4 ET)
Sponsor: Indiana Department of Health
Website: https://www.in.gov/health/hiv-std-viral-hepatitis
Provider Phone: 866-588-4948
Iowa
HIV/STI/Hepatitis Program — 515-725-2838
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–2:30 PM (PST) (8–4:30 CT)
Sponsor: Iowa Health & Human Services
Website: https://hhs.iowa.gov/hiv
Provider Phone: 515-725-2838
Kansas
STI/HIV Section — 785-296-6174
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: Kansas Department of Health & Environment
Website: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/896
Provider Phone: 785-296-6174
Kentucky
Kentucky HIV Hotline — 844-294-2448
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: Kentucky Department for Public Health
Website: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/Pages/hiv-aids.aspx
Provider Phone: 844-294-2448
Louisiana
STI/HIV Program — 800-992-4379
Available Mon–Sat, 8 AM–6 PM (PST) (10 AM–8 PM CT)
Sponsor: Louisiana Department of Health
Website: https://ldh.la.gov/page/923
Provider Phone: TTY 877-566-9448
Maine
HIV/STD Program — 800-851-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (9–5 ET)
Sponsor: Maine CDC (DHHS)
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/hiv-std
Provider Phone: (not listed)
Maryland
Syphilis & HIV Referral Hotline — 800-456-2323
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–2 PM (PST) (8 AM–5 PM ET)
Sponsor: Maryland Department of Health (MDH)
Website: https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/oideor
Provider Phone: (not listed)
Legacy/Agency Contact — 800-358-9001
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–2 PM (PST)
Sponsor: Maryland Department of Health
Website: https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/oideor
Provider Phone: TTY 800-232-6348
Massachusetts
AIDS Hotline — 800-235-2331
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–2 PM (PST) (9–5 ET)
Sponsor: Massachusetts Department of Public Health — Office of HIV/AIDS
Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-hiv-aids
Provider Phone: 617-983-6550
Michigan
HIV/AIDS Hotline — 800-872-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (9–5 ET)
Sponsor: Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/hivstdaids
Provider Phone: (not listed)
Minnesota
HIV Info Line (statewide) — 800-248-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–3 PM (PST) (9–5 CT)
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health
Website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/hiv
Provider Phone: 612-373-2437 (local)
Mississippi
HIV/STD Program — 601-576-7723
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: Mississippi State Department of Health
Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/page/43,0,93.html
Provider Phone: 601-576-7723
Missouri
Bureau of HIV, STD, and Hepatitis — 573-751-6439
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
Website: https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/stds
Provider Phone: 573-751-6439
Montana
HIV/STD Program — 406-444-3565
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST) (8–5 MT)
Sponsor: Montana DPHHS
Website: https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/hivstd
Provider Phone: 406-444-3565
Nebraska
HIV/STD Program — 402-471-3121
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: Nebraska DHHS
Website: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/HIV-AIDS.aspx
Provider Phone: TDD 800-833-7352
Nevada
HIV Prevention Program — 775-684-4200
Available Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM (PST)
Sponsor: Nevada DPBH
Website: https://dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/OPHIE/HIV/HIV_Prevention_Program
Provider Phone: 775-684-4200
New Hampshire
NH CARE Program (Ryan White) — 800-852-3345 ext. 4502
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–1 PM (PST) (8–4 ET)
Sponsor: New Hampshire DHHS
Website: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/disease-prevention/hiv-std-hepatitis
Provider Phone: (not listed)
New Jersey
NJ AIDS/HIV/STD Hotline — 800-624-2377
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: New Jersey Department of Health
Website: https://www.njhivstdline.org
Provider Phone: TTY 973-926-8008
New Mexico
HIV Services — 505-476-3612
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST) (8–5 MT)
Sponsor: New Mexico Department of Health
Website: https://www.nmhealth.org/about/phd/idb/hiv
Provider Phone: 505-476-3612
New York
HIV/AIDS Hotline (English) — 800-541-2437
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health
Website: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/resources/hotline.htm
Provider Phone: (not listed)
HIV/AIDS Hotline (Spanish) — 800-233-7432
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health
Website: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/resources/hotline.htm
Provider Phone: TTY 800-369-2437
North Carolina
HIV/STD Prevention Unit / ASHA Resource Center — 919-361-8488
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–4 PM (PST) (8 AM–6 PM ET)
Sponsor: NC Department of Health & Human Services
Website: https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/cd/stds
Provider Phone: 919-361-8488
North Dakota
HIV Program — 701-328-2378
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: North Dakota HHS
Website: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/hiv
Provider Phone: 701-328-2378
Ohio
Ohio HIV Hotline — 800-332-2437
Status: Service paused until further notice (6/25/2025). Use CDC-INFO 800-232-4636 (24/7).
Sponsor: Ohio Department of Health
Website: https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/hiv-prevention
Provider Phone: (not listed)
Oklahoma
HIV/STD Service — 800-535-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: Oklahoma State Department of Health
Website: https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/hiv-std-service.html
Provider Phone: (not listed)
Oregon
Oregon AIDS/STD Hotline (English) — 800-777-2437
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: Oregon Health & Science University / OHDC (Statewide)
Website: https://www.ohdc.org/aids-hotline
Provider Phone: (not listed)
Oregon AIDS/STD Hotline (Spanish) — 800-499-6940
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: Oregon Health & Science University / OHDC (Statewide)
Website: https://www.ohdc.org/aids-hotline
Provider Phone: (not listed)
Pennsylvania
PA AIDS Fact Line — 800-662-6080
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–2 PM (PST) (8–5 ET)
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Department of Health
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/hiv.html
Provider Phone: (not listed)
Rhode Island
HIV/STD Program — 401-222-2320
Available Mon–Fri, 5:30 AM–1:30 PM (PST) (8:30–4:30 ET)
Sponsor: Rhode Island Department of Health
Website: https://health.ri.gov/diseases/hivaids
Provider Phone: 401-222-2320
South Carolina
HIV/STD Division — 800-322-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–2 PM (PST) (8–5 ET)
Sponsor: South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control
Website: https://scdhec.gov/hivstd
Provider Phone: 803-898-0749
South Dakota
HIV/STD Program — 800-592-1861
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: South Dakota Department of Health
Website: https://doh.sd.gov/diseases/infectious/hiv
Provider Phone: 605-773-3737
Tennessee
HIV/STD Program — 800-525-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–2:30 PM (PST) (8–4:30 CT)
Sponsor: Tennessee Department of Health
Website: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/std/std-hotline.html
Provider Phone: (not listed)
Texas
HIV/STD Info Line — 737-255-4300
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: Texas Department of State Health Services
Website: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hivstd
Provider Phone: 737-255-4300
Utah
HIV/STI Hotline — 801-487-2100
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST) (8–5 MT)
Sponsor: Utah Department of Health & Human Services
Website: https://epi.utah.gov/hiv
Provider Phone: 801-487-2100
HIV/STI Hotline (toll-free) — 800-366-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST)
Sponsor: Utah DHHS
Website: https://epi.utah.gov/hiv
Provider Phone: 800-366-2437
Vermont
HIV/STD Hotline — 800-882-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 5:30 AM–2 PM (PST) (8–4:30 ET)
Sponsor: Vermont Department of Health
Website: https://www.healthvermont.gov/disease-control/hiv
Provider Phone: (not listed)
Virginia
STD/HIV Hotline — 800-533-4148
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health
Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/disease-prevention/stdhotline
Provider Phone: (not listed)
Washington
HIV Hotline — 800-272-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM (PST)
Sponsor: Washington State Department of Health / Lifelong
Website: https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/illness-and-disease-z/hiv
Provider Phone: (not listed)
West Virginia
HIV/STD Program — 800-642-8244
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–2 PM (PST) (8–5 ET)
Sponsor: West Virginia DHHR — OEPS
Website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/oeps/std-hiv-hep
Provider Phone: 304-558-2195
Wisconsin
HIV Program — 608-267-5287
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Website: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/hiv
Provider Phone: 608-267-5287
Wyoming
HIV/STD Program — 307-777-5856
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST) (8–5 MT)
Sponsor: Wyoming Department of Health
Website: https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/hiv
Provider Phone: 307-777-5856
Puerto Rico
Prevención ETS/VIH — 787-765-1010
Available Mon–Fri, 4 AM–12 PM (PST) (8 AM–4 PM AST)
Sponsor: Departamento de Salud de Puerto Rico
Website: https://www.salud.gov.pr
Provider Phone: (not listed)
Virgin Islands (U.S.)
STD/HIV Program — St. Thomas 340-774-9000 ext. 4661/4663
Available Mon–Fri, 4 AM–12 PM (PST) (8 AM–4 PM AST)
Sponsor: U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health
Website: https://doh.vi.gov/programs/stdhiv
Provider Phone: (not listed)
STD/HIV Program — St. Croix 340-773-1311 ext. 3061/3080
Available Mon–Fri, 4 AM–12 PM (PST)
Sponsor: U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health
Website: https://doh.vi.gov/programs/stdhiv
Provider Phone: (not listed)
This directory is provided for informational and public health purposes only. Hours, numbers, and service availability are verified as of November 2025 but may change without notice. Users should confirm details directly with the listed state or federal agency before relying on hotline information. This compilation does not imply endorsement by any governmental or private entity. All times are shown in Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Death2Life.Com
A REFUGE FOR THE SUICIDAL
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ABOUT
Death2life was founded in 2009 by Mario and Kerry D’Ortenzio. Born out of their own painful season of suffering, they envisioned a refuge where people who found themselves in a dark place could find a care, counsel, and hope.
After their fourth daughter was diagnosed with a life-limiting syndrome and severe disabilities, they both experienced a sadness they had never felt before. Up until that point in their lives, they had been able to fix whatever was wrong with hard work or some sort of finagling. But this could not be fixed, and the future looked scary and dark. God felt very distant. And people felt distant.
Out of that pain and loneliness, Death2life was born. They found hope and healing during that very dark night and wanted to share it with others who found themselves in that place. They wanted to make sure no one had to suffer alone. They wanted to connect suicidal people with a Christ-connected person who could relate and who would gently walk them through tough days.
That initial vision led to partnerships with many faith-based and secular organizations, including Google, which recognized the need to intercept site users looking for ways to die. We now have hundreds of loving conversations daily to provide a space for honest, caring conversations and an introduction to a God who sees them.
D2L is a Refuge for the Suicidal.
We offer free resources 24/7.
Since 2009, Death2Life has reached over 4 Million Hopeless
and Suicidal in over 100 countries with hope and healing.
AARP
SENIOR PLANET
Live Online Classes for Seniors
If you’re an older adult, these live online classes are designed just for you! Learn about Finance, Wellness, Fitness, Computers and Technology, and so much more. You’ll learn so much, and also find a real community of fellow life-long learners embracing our motto: Aging with Attitude™. Need help joining a class? Call the free Senior Planet Hotline: 888-713-3495
Connect with resources and opportunities to build community with fellow veterans in Oregon. Together, we can navigate the challenges of life after service.
Peer Support
Community Support
Remote Activities
Video Gaming
Drugs.com
Know more. Be Sure.
Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant that helps many people manage depression and anxiety. However, like any medication, it can be misused. Misuse might look like taking more than prescribed, using it without a prescription, or combining it with other substances to alter your mood. While Lexapro isn’t typically considered addictive, its misuse can still lead to emotional numbness, confusion, agitation, trouble sleeping, and physical symptoms like dizziness or headaches.
If you’ve experienced withdrawal symptoms—like “brain zaps,” mood swings, or irritability—you’re not alone. These symptoms are signs that your body is adjusting, and they often ease with time and support. Recovery includes learning healthier coping strategies and reconnecting with what your body and mind truly need.
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PSI ONLINE SUPPORT MEETINGS
PSI offers over 50 Free and support group meetings
PSI Support Groups
All of our groups are FREE and virtual. When registering for Sharewell for the first time, skip the unlimited offer on the payment page.
What to Expect
Our groups are 90 minutes (1.5 hours) in length. The first ~30 minutes is spent providing information, education, and establishing group guidelines. The next ~60 minutes is “talk time,” in which group members share and talk with each other. Group members must be present for the group guidelines before joining in the discussion or “talk time.”
Student and clinical observations are not allowed in our group spaces due to confidentiality and creating a safe space.
- Cameras are required during introductions for the safety of all group members. Please make sure your technology allows you to turn on your camera at least briefly for this portion of the session.
- The session will take place via Zoom (from the ShareWell website), so make sure your device is compatible with the Zoom app. This may require updating or downloading the Zoom app.
Student and clinical observations are not allowed in our group spaces due to confidentiality and creating a safe space.
Registration Information
PSI Support Groups are hosted on ShareWell and are split into different “wells.” Click on the registration link above to go to the Well, which includes support groups in each category.
When signing up for groups and making an account:
- Skip the unlimited offer on the payment page (all of our groups are free!)
- Access PSI support groups in each dedicated community
- Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions
In this new platform, we will no longer have a waitlist function. **We will allow up to 16 group members to enter the group, so please arrive on time to get a spot. Once we reach 16 members OR we have started talk time, the group space will be closed.**
Stitch
Online Community for Adults 50+
About Stitch:
Stitch is a free online platform for adults over 50 to find companionship, join virtual activities, and connect with like-minded peers. It provides a safe, moderated environment for socializing without leaving home.
Join the Community:
- Visit the Stitch registration page: https://www.stitch.net/app/signup
- Enter your email, create a password, and provide basic profile details.
- Verify your account through the confirmation email.
- Log in to access online groups, virtual events, and messaging features.
Key Online Features:
- Virtual Activities & Events: Participate in online dinners, discussion groups, webinars, and hobby-based meetups.
- Interest-Based Online Communities: Join groups focused on topics like travel, wellness, books, or games.
- Messaging & Forums: Chat with members individually or in group discussions to build friendships online.
Safety & Privacy:
All members are verified to be over 50, and Stitch uses secure encryption to protect personal information.
Learn More: https://www.stitch.net/
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
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Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
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People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
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Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
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No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
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Low or no pay
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One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
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Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
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Feel they are in debt to someone
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Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
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Fear of police/authorities
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Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
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Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
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Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
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Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
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Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS
Peer Support, Recovery & Wellness
NOTE: Information here is provided solely as a courtesy without any guarantees or warranties or liability of any kind whatsoever. Use at your own risk and expense.
If you learn of any opportunities not listed here, please share via social media or email: [email protected].
City of Portland, Portland Street Response is hiring Peer Support
Link: GovernmentJobs.com
The Peer Company (formerly MHAAO) is hiring Peer Support Specialist at BHRC (Behavioral Health Resource Center in Portland, OR)
Link: ZipRecruiter.com
Various Positions shared by Google:
Link: Google.com Search for Peer Support Jobs
Link: Google.com Search for Recovery Mentor Jobs
NW Instituto Latino
We are hiring! We are seeking Bilingual Recovery Center Support Staff in Washington County! Please send a cover letter & resume to [email protected]
¡Estamos contratando! ¡Estamos buscando un Personal de Apoyo Bilingüe para El Centro de Recuperación en el condado de Washington! Envíe una carta de presentación y un currículum a [email protected]
We are hiring! We are seeking Bilingual Recovery Center Support Staff in Washington County! Please send a cover letter & resume to [email protected]
Position Description Recovery Center Support Staff
Position Description Mentor Job Description
The Peer Company (formerly MHAAO – Mental Health and Addiction Association of Oregon) has a career page with listings when recruiting for positions. For more details visit the link below:
Oregon Peer Warmline / CCS – Community Counseling Solutions
Folktime
Multnomah County Crisis Assessment & Treatment Center (CATC)
Lines for Life:
JOB BOARDS
MHACCBO – Mental Health and Addictions Certification Credentialing Board of Oregon
State of Oregon
Partners in Diversity
Indeed.com
* Job Board for Peer Support Specialist positions
* Job Board for Certified Recovery Mentor positions
MAC’S LIST features many nonprofit opportunities
VisionAware
Are you or a family member having difficulty seeing? Or perhaps been diagnosed with an eye condition such as macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, or diabetic retinopathy? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone: vision problems affect 25 million Americans, and they are on the rise.
VisionAware is a free, easy-to-use informational service for adults who are blind or have low vision, their families, caregivers, healthcare providers, and social service professionals. Visitors will find tips and resources on living with blindness or low vision; information on eye diseases and disorders; and a searchable, free directory at this link: https://aphconnectcenter.org/directory/search.
Eye Conditions
Some changes in vision are normal as we grow older. This section of our website can help you understand these vision changes, alert you to abnormal changes in vision, and […]
Recreation and Leisure
From crafts, woodworking, traveling, and reading to sports and exercise, this section is full of information on the variety of activities people who are blind or low vision can engage […]
Products and Technology
Discover low and high-tech solutions enabling independence at home and work, connection with friends and family, and enjoyment of hobbies and leisure activities.
Professionals
Find resources and techniques you can use to serve people who are blind or low vision effectively and safely, and learn key information about the impact of aging and vision […]
Families and Friends
Do you know someone (parent or family member, neighbor, or friend) having trouble seeing? You may be wondering about blindness/ low vision and how to talk with them about it. […]
Living with Blindness or Low Vision
If you are new to blindness or low vision, take the journey one day and one step at a time. Utilize our tips for adjusting to vision changes, living independently, […]
Resources in Response to the War on Ukraine
The recent attack on Ukraine has impacted many families in the United States, especially our military and veteran families and those who have family living in the region. The NCTSN and our partners have resources for those families who may need support during this time:
Military and Veteran Family Resources
Working Effectively with Military Families: 10 Key Concepts All Providers Should Know
Understanding Child Trauma & Resilience: For Military Parents and Caregivers
Honoring Our Babies and Toddlers: Supporting Young Children Affected by a Military Parent’s Deployment, Injury, or Death (Zero to Three)
Sesame Street for Military Families
Community Support for Military Children and Families Throughout the Deployment Cycle (Center for Study of Traumatic Stress, CSTS)
Strengthening Military Families to Support Children’s Well-Being
Helping Children Cope During Deployment
Military Children and Families: Supporting Health and Managing Risk (webinar)
Impact of the Military Mission & Combat Deployment on the Service Members
Understanding Deployment Related Stressors & Long-term Health in Military Service Members & Veterans:
The Millennium Cohort Study (webinar)
An Overview of the Military Family Experience and Culture
Talking to Children about War
Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event
Psychological First Aid for Displaced Children and Families
Traumatic Separation and Refugee and Immigrant Children: Tips for Current Caregivers
For School Personnel For Mental Health Professionals and For Primary Care Providers
Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Parents
Helping Children with Traumatic Grief: Young Children
Military Child Education Coalition Resources to Support Ukrainian Military Children & Their Families
As the situation on the ground in Ukraine continues to evolve, and military families deal with potential deployments, we are reminded of the many uncertainties military-connected children experience as a part of the military lifestyle. We are also reminded of the stress and insecurity that can accompany such unpredictable circumstances.
For 24 years, MCEC® has worked to establish programs and resources for parents, educators, and students to help them navigate unique challenges associated with the military lifestyle. Programs like our Student 2 Student® peer-to-peer support system, parent workshops, and professional development for educators all work together to more effectively respond to the unique emotional needs of military children.
MCEC® is also answering the call from our allies. Upon a request from the National Association of Ukrainian Psychologists, seeking resources for serving military families, the American Psychological Association and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences reached out to MCEC®.
We responded with the tools listed below, which, we believe, can be immediately helpful to families during these extremely trying times.
Developing Positive Coping Strategies
Fostering Resilience in Children
Helping Military-Connected Children with Daily Stress & Frustration
Raising a Confident Child in an Uncertain World
A one-on-one English program for Ukrainian Youth
ENGin is a nonprofit organization that pairs Ukrainian youth with English-speakers for free online conversation practice and cross-cultural connection. We work with students age 13-30 and volunteers age 14+.
ENGin pairs English learners with volunteers from around the world to conduct weekly online speaking sessions. Every learner and volunteer is screened to ensure their fit for the program. Participants are then matched based on preferences, interests, and availability to ensure an effective and mutually enjoyable communication experience. After a match is made, ENGin supports learners and volunteers throughout their participation in the program with tips, resources, and problem resolution.
Helpline Resources
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline – call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365.
Military OneSource – call 1-800-342-9647 for eligible DOD service members and their families.
Veterans Crisis Line – call 1-800-273-8255, press “1” or text 838255 for all service members.
PTSD Consultation Program – for providers who treat Veterans. Ask a question by calling 866-948-7880<tel:866-948-7880> or emailing [email protected]<mail to:
For those that are needing technical assistance or additional resources, please don’t hesitate to contact:
Dr. Greg Leskin [email protected]<
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Resources In Europe
Supporting autistic people in crisis situations
How can you deal with difficult situations if you have limited knowledge of autism? How to best support an autistic person in an acute crisis and challenging conditions? View brief basic information compiled by EUCAP and Autism Europe on this page or download as a pdf file here. More translated versions will be added as they become available.
Teenage peer-to-peer counselling service offers lifeline to youngsters in Ukraine
An online counselling service for teenagers has made the world of difference to one youngster who struggled to cope with grief.
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Ukraine Peer-to-Peer Support Group
The events happening in Ukraine have affected many in different ways. We want to support those affected directly or indirectly by offering a safe place to express their emotions in a supportive and safe environment. Our peer-to-peer networks are a way for people to support each other in a safe and secure space. If you are interested to express your feelings about the war, need guidance or resources The LiLi Centre is here for you.
For More Information Visit : https://www.lilicentre.ch/en/home
Where: LiLi Centre
When: Wednesdays 09:30-11:30, and Thursdays 17:00-19:00
Who: Anyone impacted by the situation in Ukraine seeking support and community
Cost: Free, Sponsored by the LiLi Centre’s Mental Health Initiative (MHI)
NOTE: If you have a need to speak with a mental health professional privately about how you are coping, we are happy to put you in touch with our network of providers and/or connect you to our low-cost and no-cost counselling clinic.
Crystal Meth Anonymous
CMA’s 24-Hour Helpline is available to provide information and offer support to anyone seeking recovery from crystal meth addiction. The Helpline is not a crisis hotline. We do not respond to emergencies or answer medical or legal questions.
Call the CMA Helpline at: (855) METH-FREE(855) 638-4373
Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth. For the addict we suggest laying a solid foundation with meetings and fellowship, sponsorship and step-work, service and commitments.