Are you looking for support and information after experiencing domestic or sexual violence?
If you’ve experienced sexual or domestic violence, dating abuse, sexual harassment, or stalking, confidential advocacy is available to you. After an incident, an Embrace On-Call Victim Advocate can respond in-person to support you during medical exams and victim interviews. You should not have to face this alone. We are here to help you regain a sense of control and safety and explore the options about reporting and receiving medical care.
Embrace has on-call victim advocates available to respond to you in-person 24/7!
1 (800) 924-0556
Love is Respect Advocates are available 24/7
We offer confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US. We’re available by text (“LOVEIS” to 22522), call (866.331.9474), or live chat online.
Terms & conditions for text services
No matter how you reach out to us, you’ll always receive one-on-one, real-time, confidential support.
Our advocates are trained on issues related to dating abuse and healthy relationships, as well as crisis intervention. When you contact us, we’ll listen to your situation, assess how you’re feeling in the moment, and help you identify what next steps may be best for you.
This might include brainstorming a safety plan together or identifying local resources to further support you, whether it’s a service provider, legal resource, counselor, or survivor network to get in touch with.
Trevor Lifeline
TO CALL THE LIFELINE
Call 1-866-488-7386
TO TEXT THE LIFELINE
“START” to 678-678
or use this link TEXT
FOR ONLINE CHAT
About TrevorLifeline
TrevorLifeline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We support LGBTQ+ young people in the U.S. and Mexico who may be experiencing emotional distress related to gender & sexual identity, loneliness, relationships, suicide, supporting a friend or family member.
As part of our commitment to preventing suicide, we are available to help you if you are considering suicide or harming yourself, or if you are noticing warning signs in a friend or family member.
When you reach out to us you will talk with one our friendly and supportive volunteers who are experienced in how to help people in your situation. They will listen to you, unpack your story and feelings, and work with you to help you through your challenges. We are open 24 hours a day, every day of the week. We are always available to talk with you.
Support Line
FACT Oregon’s Support Line is staffed by parents of youth experiencing disability, and we’re here to help!
Wherever you are on your journey, from birth through young adulthood, we are here to answer your questions and help find resources to support your child’s academic, emotional, and physical growth and well-being! Collectively, our team has the lived experience and professional training needed to support families through many different milestones. Let us help you carve a path forward to a whole full life! We welcome questions about early childhood, special education (we’re the designated statewide Parent Information and Training Center), intellectual and developmental disability services, behavior and communication, self-determination and supported decision making, and so much more! If we don’t know the answer, we’ll try our best to help you find it!
Get Support!
Call or text 503-786-6082 or 541-695-5416
Email us at support@factoregon.org or apoyo@factoregon.org
Someone from our support team will call you back, usually within 48-72 hours. Or, if you’d like, you can choose a time to talk from our calendar by clicking below.
To Schedule a Support Call Use The Link Below
The team at the National Runaway Safeline is there for you and offers a range of support services 24/7.
• Hotline – Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) to speak with a trained NRS staff member or volunteer who will listen and support you.
• Live Chat – Our live chat service is a quick and easy way to connect with a compassionate person who will answer your questions and provide help.
• Email – When you email NRS’s Crisis Services team, you can expect a response as soon as possible.
• Forum – Post questions or comments to the NRS forum, scroll through past posts and invite others to share their experiences with you.
• Resource Referrals – Using the nation’s largest database of agencies and services that support young people, NRS refers youth and families to local resources, such as shelters, mental health services, food pantries and more.
• Home Free – In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., the Home Free program reunites youth with their family or guardian through a free bus ticket home or to a safe alternative living arrangement. Learn more here.
• Mediation and Message Service – NRS helps reestablish healthy lines of communication for youth and their parents/guardians through mediated conference calls and a message service.
NATIONAL MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
OMH – Office of Minority Health, US Department of Health and Human Services
Resource’s and Publications
LGBTQIA+
- LGBTQ+ Communities and Mental Health | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)
- LGBTQI | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
- NAMI LGBTQI Mental Health
- SAMHSA Behavioral Health Equity: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Mental Health Disorders and Treatment
- Behavioral Health Equity | SAMHSA
- Mentalhealth.gov
- Mental Health America (MHA) Mental Health Treatments
- NAMI Mental Health by the Numbers
- NAMI Mental Health Treatments
- SAMHSA Treatment Locator
Substance Use
- CDC COVID-19 Resource: Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trial Locator
- Search SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products | SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products
- The Opioid Crisis and the Hispanic/Latino Population: An Urgent Issue | SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products
Trauma and Violence
- Abuse, trauma, and mental health | Office on Women’s Health (womenshealth.gov)
- Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
- National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) Trauma Resource Center Websites
- NIMH » Coping with Traumatic Events (nih.gov)
- NIMH » Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Disasters and Other Traumatic Events: What Parents, Rescue Workers, and the Community Can Do (nih.gov)
- NIMH » Publications in English (nih.gov)
- RAINN | The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization
- Trauma and Violence | SAMHSA
- Violence Related Trauma Resources – HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH)
COVID-19
- American Hospital Association (AHA) COVID-19: Stress and Coping Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Resource: Coping with Stress
- Communities during COVID-19
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Supporting Mental Health During COVID-19
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Report on Behavioral Health Disparities in Black and Latino
IN-PERSON SEATS ARE LIMITED. DON’T WAIT!
Start your new year off right by signing up for the 11th annual Peerpocalypse peer leadership conference. Registration for in-person and virtual attendance ARE OPEN!
In-person registration: $425
Virtual registration: $250
Your ticket gives you access to our immersive four-day conference, with over 40 workshops, a job fair, after-hours activities, and more! Don’t miss the opportunity to build your network and earn up to 23 Continuing Education Units. Register today!
In-person spaces are limited, so sign up now!
Scholarship Updates:
We have postponed scholarship registration until further notice!
We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible for as many peers as possible each year by providing scholarships that cater to peers and the peers workforce. We have discovered new funding streams that would make more scholarships available for the community; to ensure that registration access is fair, we have postponed scholarship registration until further notice. Please sign up for peerpocalypse emails to stay up-to-date, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for your patience. More to come soon!
In the meantime, here are the scholarships that have been confirmed:
⭐ The MetroPlus Association of Addiction Peer Professionals scholarship is available to Certified Recovery Mentors, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, and Certified Gambling Recovery Mentors in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon who are certified through MHACBO.
⭐ The Oregon Statewide Scholarship is provided in partnership with The OHA Office of Recovery & Resilience. It is offered to behavioral health consumers and peers who live in Oregon.
⭐ OHA is also supporting the Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to behavioral health consumers and/or peers who live in Oregon or work with veterans and military-connected communities in Oregon.
STAY INFORMED
✨ 2024 Keynote Presenter Sneak-Peek ✨
Paolo del Vecchio – SAMHSA
“Mr. del Vecchio is the Director of the Office of Recovery where he provides leadership for SAMHSA’s efforts to advance recovery across the nation. A person in long-term recovery from mental health conditions and addiction as well as a trauma survivor, Mr. del Vecchio has over 40 years of behavioral health experience as a consumer, family member, provider, advocate, and policy maker. He has been published widely and is a highly sought-after national leader and speaker.”
Joseph Green
“I believe in the power of stories and the sharing of lived experiences as tools for connectivity and community building. Once unleashed, I believe that power can change the world for the better… I’ve seen what happens when people begin to feel safe enough to reflect on their own stories. Once you recognize the transformative power of reflecting on your own grit, mistakes, darkness, and light—you build an inner strength that no one can take away from you.”
Support Peerpocalypse
The support and generosity of our sponsors makes this event possible year after year. If you are interested in supporting Peerpocalypse, please email us to learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits, or visit our website at peerpocalypse.com/participate
About Peerpocalypse: Hosted by the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, Peerpocalypse is a leading opportunity for professional development, networking, and community-building for members of the peer workforce. As people with lived experience, we know what works, and we need to share what we know with each other. Coming together awakens our energy and helps us grow so we can better serve our communities and show up for our peers and one another.
News and Resources for Family Leaders
New OHP Open Card Handbook:
I know it is often hard to navigate the differences between regular OHP and what gets called Open Card or Fee For Service. I hope this handbook is helpful – feel free to share.
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/
New resource: Family partnerships training for your CLINICIANS!
The National Federation of Families has created a new curriculum module called FAMILY Partnerships.
FAMILY Partnerships is a FREE 6-lesson, self-paced online module designed to improve clinicians’ attitudes, beliefs, and practices to authentically partner with families in behavioral health care settings.
ODE – School Safety and Prevention System Advisory – a chance to join
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is extending the deadline for submitting your application to join the ODE School Safety and Prevention System (SSPS) Advisory Group to Friday, March 29, 2024. As a member of the SSPS Advisory Group, you will have an opportunity to help shape equitable policies and practices related to the safety of schools, students, and educational staff in Oregon. We are seeking individuals with experience, insight, and a strong commitment to equity to advance successful experiences and outcomes for Oregon’s students.
https://content.govdelivery.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – great resource
https://www.fasdcollaborative.
Rural school based mental health summary – see the attached
Short video explaining FERPA –
Student Privacy 101: FERPA for Parents and Students
Vocational Rehabilitation Consumer Input Opportunity
ODHS invites partners to review and comment on VR’s Draft State Plan.
ODHS invites comments through Feb. 21, 2024, via: Electronic form
By postal mail to Don Alveshere, Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation, 500 Summer Street NE E-87, Salem, Oregon 97301-1120
By email to policy@odhsoha.oregon.gov
By phone to Don Alveshere, 541-241-0165
You can get the draft state plan in other languages, large print, braille or a format you prefer free of charge. Email vr.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov or call 503-945-5880 or 877-277-0513.
State Plan (Full Draft)
Draft State Plan – Goals section
Información en español
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act requires VR to submit a state plan every four years. The plan serves as a grant application to our federal funder, the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), and is a collaboration between the State Rehabilitation Council and VR. It serves as VR’s roadmap for how we will assist people with disabilities to achieve, maintain and advance in employment and independence.
Sign up to receive email updates from VR and the SRC.
Learn more about VR at oregon.gov/odhs/vr. Learn more about the State Rehabilitation Council at www.ORSRC.org.
The National Abortion Hotline is the largest national, toll-free, multi-lingual Hotline for abortion provider information and financial assistance in the U.S. and Canada. We provide callers with accurate information, confidential consultation, and information on providers of quality abortion care. We also provide case management services and limited financial assistance to help you afford the cost of your care and travel-related expenses. The Hotline is free and offers services to everyone, regardless of your individual situation.
Are you looking for support and information after experiencing domestic or sexual violence?
If you’ve experienced sexual or domestic violence, dating abuse, sexual harassment, or stalking, confidential advocacy is available to you. After an incident, an Embrace On-Call Victim Advocate can respond in-person to support you during medical exams and victim interviews. You should not have to face this alone. We are here to help you regain a sense of control and safety and explore the options about reporting and receiving medical care.
Embrace has on-call victim advocates available to respond to you in-person 24/7!
1 (800) 924-0556
Love is Respect Advocates are available 24/7
We offer confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US. We’re available by text (“LOVEIS” to 22522), call (866.331.9474), or live chat online.
Terms & conditions for text services
No matter how you reach out to us, you’ll always receive one-on-one, real-time, confidential support.
Our advocates are trained on issues related to dating abuse and healthy relationships, as well as crisis intervention. When you contact us, we’ll listen to your situation, assess how you’re feeling in the moment, and help you identify what next steps may be best for you.
This might include brainstorming a safety plan together or identifying local resources to further support you, whether it’s a service provider, legal resource, counselor, or survivor network to get in touch with.
Trevor Lifeline
TO CALL THE LIFELINE
Call 1-866-488-7386
TO TEXT THE LIFELINE
“START” to 678-678
or use this link TEXT
FOR ONLINE CHAT
About TrevorLifeline
TrevorLifeline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We support LGBTQ+ young people in the U.S. and Mexico who may be experiencing emotional distress related to gender & sexual identity, loneliness, relationships, suicide, supporting a friend or family member.
As part of our commitment to preventing suicide, we are available to help you if you are considering suicide or harming yourself, or if you are noticing warning signs in a friend or family member.
When you reach out to us you will talk with one our friendly and supportive volunteers who are experienced in how to help people in your situation. They will listen to you, unpack your story and feelings, and work with you to help you through your challenges. We are open 24 hours a day, every day of the week. We are always available to talk with you.
Support Line
FACT Oregon’s Support Line is staffed by parents of youth experiencing disability, and we’re here to help!
Wherever you are on your journey, from birth through young adulthood, we are here to answer your questions and help find resources to support your child’s academic, emotional, and physical growth and well-being! Collectively, our team has the lived experience and professional training needed to support families through many different milestones. Let us help you carve a path forward to a whole full life! We welcome questions about early childhood, special education (we’re the designated statewide Parent Information and Training Center), intellectual and developmental disability services, behavior and communication, self-determination and supported decision making, and so much more! If we don’t know the answer, we’ll try our best to help you find it!
Get Support!
Call or text 503-786-6082 or 541-695-5416
Email us at support@factoregon.org or apoyo@factoregon.org
Someone from our support team will call you back, usually within 48-72 hours. Or, if you’d like, you can choose a time to talk from our calendar by clicking below.
To Schedule a Support Call Use The Link Below
The team at the National Runaway Safeline is there for you and offers a range of support services 24/7.
• Hotline – Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) to speak with a trained NRS staff member or volunteer who will listen and support you.
• Live Chat – Our live chat service is a quick and easy way to connect with a compassionate person who will answer your questions and provide help.
• Email – When you email NRS’s Crisis Services team, you can expect a response as soon as possible.
• Forum – Post questions or comments to the NRS forum, scroll through past posts and invite others to share their experiences with you.
• Resource Referrals – Using the nation’s largest database of agencies and services that support young people, NRS refers youth and families to local resources, such as shelters, mental health services, food pantries and more.
• Home Free – In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., the Home Free program reunites youth with their family or guardian through a free bus ticket home or to a safe alternative living arrangement. Learn more here.
• Mediation and Message Service – NRS helps reestablish healthy lines of communication for youth and their parents/guardians through mediated conference calls and a message service.
NATIONAL MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
OMH – Office of Minority Health, US Department of Health and Human Services
Resource’s and Publications
LGBTQIA+
- LGBTQ+ Communities and Mental Health | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)
- LGBTQI | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
- NAMI LGBTQI Mental Health
- SAMHSA Behavioral Health Equity: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Mental Health Disorders and Treatment
- Behavioral Health Equity | SAMHSA
- Mentalhealth.gov
- Mental Health America (MHA) Mental Health Treatments
- NAMI Mental Health by the Numbers
- NAMI Mental Health Treatments
- SAMHSA Treatment Locator
Substance Use
- CDC COVID-19 Resource: Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trial Locator
- Search SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products | SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products
- The Opioid Crisis and the Hispanic/Latino Population: An Urgent Issue | SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products
Trauma and Violence
- Abuse, trauma, and mental health | Office on Women’s Health (womenshealth.gov)
- Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
- National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) Trauma Resource Center Websites
- NIMH » Coping with Traumatic Events (nih.gov)
- NIMH » Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Disasters and Other Traumatic Events: What Parents, Rescue Workers, and the Community Can Do (nih.gov)
- NIMH » Publications in English (nih.gov)
- RAINN | The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization
- Trauma and Violence | SAMHSA
- Violence Related Trauma Resources – HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH)
COVID-19
- American Hospital Association (AHA) COVID-19: Stress and Coping Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Resource: Coping with Stress
- Communities during COVID-19
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Supporting Mental Health During COVID-19
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Report on Behavioral Health Disparities in Black and Latino
IN-PERSON SEATS ARE LIMITED. DON’T WAIT!
Start your new year off right by signing up for the 11th annual Peerpocalypse peer leadership conference. Registration for in-person and virtual attendance ARE OPEN!
In-person registration: $425
Virtual registration: $250
Your ticket gives you access to our immersive four-day conference, with over 40 workshops, a job fair, after-hours activities, and more! Don’t miss the opportunity to build your network and earn up to 23 Continuing Education Units. Register today!
In-person spaces are limited, so sign up now!
Scholarship Updates:
We have postponed scholarship registration until further notice!
We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible for as many peers as possible each year by providing scholarships that cater to peers and the peers workforce. We have discovered new funding streams that would make more scholarships available for the community; to ensure that registration access is fair, we have postponed scholarship registration until further notice. Please sign up for peerpocalypse emails to stay up-to-date, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for your patience. More to come soon!
In the meantime, here are the scholarships that have been confirmed:
⭐ The MetroPlus Association of Addiction Peer Professionals scholarship is available to Certified Recovery Mentors, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, and Certified Gambling Recovery Mentors in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon who are certified through MHACBO.
⭐ The Oregon Statewide Scholarship is provided in partnership with The OHA Office of Recovery & Resilience. It is offered to behavioral health consumers and peers who live in Oregon.
⭐ OHA is also supporting the Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to behavioral health consumers and/or peers who live in Oregon or work with veterans and military-connected communities in Oregon.
STAY INFORMED
✨ 2024 Keynote Presenter Sneak-Peek ✨
Paolo del Vecchio – SAMHSA
“Mr. del Vecchio is the Director of the Office of Recovery where he provides leadership for SAMHSA’s efforts to advance recovery across the nation. A person in long-term recovery from mental health conditions and addiction as well as a trauma survivor, Mr. del Vecchio has over 40 years of behavioral health experience as a consumer, family member, provider, advocate, and policy maker. He has been published widely and is a highly sought-after national leader and speaker.”
Joseph Green
“I believe in the power of stories and the sharing of lived experiences as tools for connectivity and community building. Once unleashed, I believe that power can change the world for the better… I’ve seen what happens when people begin to feel safe enough to reflect on their own stories. Once you recognize the transformative power of reflecting on your own grit, mistakes, darkness, and light—you build an inner strength that no one can take away from you.”
Support Peerpocalypse
The support and generosity of our sponsors makes this event possible year after year. If you are interested in supporting Peerpocalypse, please email us to learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits, or visit our website at peerpocalypse.com/participate
About Peerpocalypse: Hosted by the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, Peerpocalypse is a leading opportunity for professional development, networking, and community-building for members of the peer workforce. As people with lived experience, we know what works, and we need to share what we know with each other. Coming together awakens our energy and helps us grow so we can better serve our communities and show up for our peers and one another.
News and Resources for Family Leaders
New OHP Open Card Handbook:
I know it is often hard to navigate the differences between regular OHP and what gets called Open Card or Fee For Service. I hope this handbook is helpful – feel free to share.
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/
New resource: Family partnerships training for your CLINICIANS!
The National Federation of Families has created a new curriculum module called FAMILY Partnerships.
FAMILY Partnerships is a FREE 6-lesson, self-paced online module designed to improve clinicians’ attitudes, beliefs, and practices to authentically partner with families in behavioral health care settings.
ODE – School Safety and Prevention System Advisory – a chance to join
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is extending the deadline for submitting your application to join the ODE School Safety and Prevention System (SSPS) Advisory Group to Friday, March 29, 2024. As a member of the SSPS Advisory Group, you will have an opportunity to help shape equitable policies and practices related to the safety of schools, students, and educational staff in Oregon. We are seeking individuals with experience, insight, and a strong commitment to equity to advance successful experiences and outcomes for Oregon’s students.
https://content.govdelivery.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – great resource
https://www.fasdcollaborative.
Rural school based mental health summary – see the attached
Short video explaining FERPA –
Student Privacy 101: FERPA for Parents and Students
Vocational Rehabilitation Consumer Input Opportunity
ODHS invites partners to review and comment on VR’s Draft State Plan.
ODHS invites comments through Feb. 21, 2024, via: Electronic form
By postal mail to Don Alveshere, Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation, 500 Summer Street NE E-87, Salem, Oregon 97301-1120
By email to policy@odhsoha.oregon.gov
By phone to Don Alveshere, 541-241-0165
You can get the draft state plan in other languages, large print, braille or a format you prefer free of charge. Email vr.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov or call 503-945-5880 or 877-277-0513.
State Plan (Full Draft)
Draft State Plan – Goals section
Información en español
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act requires VR to submit a state plan every four years. The plan serves as a grant application to our federal funder, the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), and is a collaboration between the State Rehabilitation Council and VR. It serves as VR’s roadmap for how we will assist people with disabilities to achieve, maintain and advance in employment and independence.
Sign up to receive email updates from VR and the SRC.
Learn more about VR at oregon.gov/odhs/vr. Learn more about the State Rehabilitation Council at www.ORSRC.org.
The National Abortion Hotline is the largest national, toll-free, multi-lingual Hotline for abortion provider information and financial assistance in the U.S. and Canada. We provide callers with accurate information, confidential consultation, and information on providers of quality abortion care. We also provide case management services and limited financial assistance to help you afford the cost of your care and travel-related expenses. The Hotline is free and offers services to everyone, regardless of your individual situation.
Are you looking for support and information after experiencing domestic or sexual violence?
If you’ve experienced sexual or domestic violence, dating abuse, sexual harassment, or stalking, confidential advocacy is available to you. After an incident, an Embrace On-Call Victim Advocate can respond in-person to support you during medical exams and victim interviews. You should not have to face this alone. We are here to help you regain a sense of control and safety and explore the options about reporting and receiving medical care.
Embrace has on-call victim advocates available to respond to you in-person 24/7!
1 (800) 924-0556
Love is Respect Advocates are available 24/7
We offer confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US. We’re available by text (“LOVEIS” to 22522), call (866.331.9474), or live chat online.
Terms & conditions for text services
No matter how you reach out to us, you’ll always receive one-on-one, real-time, confidential support.
Our advocates are trained on issues related to dating abuse and healthy relationships, as well as crisis intervention. When you contact us, we’ll listen to your situation, assess how you’re feeling in the moment, and help you identify what next steps may be best for you.
This might include brainstorming a safety plan together or identifying local resources to further support you, whether it’s a service provider, legal resource, counselor, or survivor network to get in touch with.
Trevor Lifeline
TO CALL THE LIFELINE
Call 1-866-488-7386
TO TEXT THE LIFELINE
“START” to 678-678
or use this link TEXT
FOR ONLINE CHAT
About TrevorLifeline
TrevorLifeline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We support LGBTQ+ young people in the U.S. and Mexico who may be experiencing emotional distress related to gender & sexual identity, loneliness, relationships, suicide, supporting a friend or family member.
As part of our commitment to preventing suicide, we are available to help you if you are considering suicide or harming yourself, or if you are noticing warning signs in a friend or family member.
When you reach out to us you will talk with one our friendly and supportive volunteers who are experienced in how to help people in your situation. They will listen to you, unpack your story and feelings, and work with you to help you through your challenges. We are open 24 hours a day, every day of the week. We are always available to talk with you.
Support Line
FACT Oregon’s Support Line is staffed by parents of youth experiencing disability, and we’re here to help!
Wherever you are on your journey, from birth through young adulthood, we are here to answer your questions and help find resources to support your child’s academic, emotional, and physical growth and well-being! Collectively, our team has the lived experience and professional training needed to support families through many different milestones. Let us help you carve a path forward to a whole full life! We welcome questions about early childhood, special education (we’re the designated statewide Parent Information and Training Center), intellectual and developmental disability services, behavior and communication, self-determination and supported decision making, and so much more! If we don’t know the answer, we’ll try our best to help you find it!
Get Support!
Call or text 503-786-6082 or 541-695-5416
Email us at support@factoregon.org or apoyo@factoregon.org
Someone from our support team will call you back, usually within 48-72 hours. Or, if you’d like, you can choose a time to talk from our calendar by clicking below.
To Schedule a Support Call Use The Link Below
The team at the National Runaway Safeline is there for you and offers a range of support services 24/7.
• Hotline – Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) to speak with a trained NRS staff member or volunteer who will listen and support you.
• Live Chat – Our live chat service is a quick and easy way to connect with a compassionate person who will answer your questions and provide help.
• Email – When you email NRS’s Crisis Services team, you can expect a response as soon as possible.
• Forum – Post questions or comments to the NRS forum, scroll through past posts and invite others to share their experiences with you.
• Resource Referrals – Using the nation’s largest database of agencies and services that support young people, NRS refers youth and families to local resources, such as shelters, mental health services, food pantries and more.
• Home Free – In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., the Home Free program reunites youth with their family or guardian through a free bus ticket home or to a safe alternative living arrangement. Learn more here.
• Mediation and Message Service – NRS helps reestablish healthy lines of communication for youth and their parents/guardians through mediated conference calls and a message service.
NATIONAL MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
OMH – Office of Minority Health, US Department of Health and Human Services
Resource’s and Publications
LGBTQIA+
- LGBTQ+ Communities and Mental Health | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)
- LGBTQI | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
- NAMI LGBTQI Mental Health
- SAMHSA Behavioral Health Equity: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Mental Health Disorders and Treatment
- Behavioral Health Equity | SAMHSA
- Mentalhealth.gov
- Mental Health America (MHA) Mental Health Treatments
- NAMI Mental Health by the Numbers
- NAMI Mental Health Treatments
- SAMHSA Treatment Locator
Substance Use
- CDC COVID-19 Resource: Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trial Locator
- Search SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products | SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products
- The Opioid Crisis and the Hispanic/Latino Population: An Urgent Issue | SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products
Trauma and Violence
- Abuse, trauma, and mental health | Office on Women’s Health (womenshealth.gov)
- Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
- National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) Trauma Resource Center Websites
- NIMH » Coping with Traumatic Events (nih.gov)
- NIMH » Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Disasters and Other Traumatic Events: What Parents, Rescue Workers, and the Community Can Do (nih.gov)
- NIMH » Publications in English (nih.gov)
- RAINN | The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization
- Trauma and Violence | SAMHSA
- Violence Related Trauma Resources – HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH)
COVID-19
- American Hospital Association (AHA) COVID-19: Stress and Coping Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Resource: Coping with Stress
- Communities during COVID-19
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Supporting Mental Health During COVID-19
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Report on Behavioral Health Disparities in Black and Latino
IN-PERSON SEATS ARE LIMITED. DON’T WAIT!
Start your new year off right by signing up for the 11th annual Peerpocalypse peer leadership conference. Registration for in-person and virtual attendance ARE OPEN!
In-person registration: $425
Virtual registration: $250
Your ticket gives you access to our immersive four-day conference, with over 40 workshops, a job fair, after-hours activities, and more! Don’t miss the opportunity to build your network and earn up to 23 Continuing Education Units. Register today!
In-person spaces are limited, so sign up now!
Scholarship Updates:
We have postponed scholarship registration until further notice!
We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible for as many peers as possible each year by providing scholarships that cater to peers and the peers workforce. We have discovered new funding streams that would make more scholarships available for the community; to ensure that registration access is fair, we have postponed scholarship registration until further notice. Please sign up for peerpocalypse emails to stay up-to-date, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for your patience. More to come soon!
In the meantime, here are the scholarships that have been confirmed:
⭐ The MetroPlus Association of Addiction Peer Professionals scholarship is available to Certified Recovery Mentors, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, and Certified Gambling Recovery Mentors in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon who are certified through MHACBO.
⭐ The Oregon Statewide Scholarship is provided in partnership with The OHA Office of Recovery & Resilience. It is offered to behavioral health consumers and peers who live in Oregon.
⭐ OHA is also supporting the Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to behavioral health consumers and/or peers who live in Oregon or work with veterans and military-connected communities in Oregon.
STAY INFORMED
✨ 2024 Keynote Presenter Sneak-Peek ✨
Paolo del Vecchio – SAMHSA
“Mr. del Vecchio is the Director of the Office of Recovery where he provides leadership for SAMHSA’s efforts to advance recovery across the nation. A person in long-term recovery from mental health conditions and addiction as well as a trauma survivor, Mr. del Vecchio has over 40 years of behavioral health experience as a consumer, family member, provider, advocate, and policy maker. He has been published widely and is a highly sought-after national leader and speaker.”
Joseph Green
“I believe in the power of stories and the sharing of lived experiences as tools for connectivity and community building. Once unleashed, I believe that power can change the world for the better… I’ve seen what happens when people begin to feel safe enough to reflect on their own stories. Once you recognize the transformative power of reflecting on your own grit, mistakes, darkness, and light—you build an inner strength that no one can take away from you.”
Support Peerpocalypse
The support and generosity of our sponsors makes this event possible year after year. If you are interested in supporting Peerpocalypse, please email us to learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits, or visit our website at peerpocalypse.com/participate
About Peerpocalypse: Hosted by the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, Peerpocalypse is a leading opportunity for professional development, networking, and community-building for members of the peer workforce. As people with lived experience, we know what works, and we need to share what we know with each other. Coming together awakens our energy and helps us grow so we can better serve our communities and show up for our peers and one another.
News and Resources for Family Leaders
New OHP Open Card Handbook:
I know it is often hard to navigate the differences between regular OHP and what gets called Open Card or Fee For Service. I hope this handbook is helpful – feel free to share.
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/
New resource: Family partnerships training for your CLINICIANS!
The National Federation of Families has created a new curriculum module called FAMILY Partnerships.
FAMILY Partnerships is a FREE 6-lesson, self-paced online module designed to improve clinicians’ attitudes, beliefs, and practices to authentically partner with families in behavioral health care settings.
ODE – School Safety and Prevention System Advisory – a chance to join
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is extending the deadline for submitting your application to join the ODE School Safety and Prevention System (SSPS) Advisory Group to Friday, March 29, 2024. As a member of the SSPS Advisory Group, you will have an opportunity to help shape equitable policies and practices related to the safety of schools, students, and educational staff in Oregon. We are seeking individuals with experience, insight, and a strong commitment to equity to advance successful experiences and outcomes for Oregon’s students.
https://content.govdelivery.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – great resource
https://www.fasdcollaborative.
Rural school based mental health summary – see the attached
Short video explaining FERPA –
Student Privacy 101: FERPA for Parents and Students
Vocational Rehabilitation Consumer Input Opportunity
ODHS invites partners to review and comment on VR’s Draft State Plan.
ODHS invites comments through Feb. 21, 2024, via: Electronic form
By postal mail to Don Alveshere, Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation, 500 Summer Street NE E-87, Salem, Oregon 97301-1120
By email to policy@odhsoha.oregon.gov
By phone to Don Alveshere, 541-241-0165
You can get the draft state plan in other languages, large print, braille or a format you prefer free of charge. Email vr.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov or call 503-945-5880 or 877-277-0513.
State Plan (Full Draft)
Draft State Plan – Goals section
Información en español
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act requires VR to submit a state plan every four years. The plan serves as a grant application to our federal funder, the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), and is a collaboration between the State Rehabilitation Council and VR. It serves as VR’s roadmap for how we will assist people with disabilities to achieve, maintain and advance in employment and independence.
Sign up to receive email updates from VR and the SRC.
Learn more about VR at oregon.gov/odhs/vr. Learn more about the State Rehabilitation Council at www.ORSRC.org.
The National Abortion Hotline is the largest national, toll-free, multi-lingual Hotline for abortion provider information and financial assistance in the U.S. and Canada. We provide callers with accurate information, confidential consultation, and information on providers of quality abortion care. We also provide case management services and limited financial assistance to help you afford the cost of your care and travel-related expenses. The Hotline is free and offers services to everyone, regardless of your individual situation.
Are you looking for support and information after experiencing domestic or sexual violence?
If you’ve experienced sexual or domestic violence, dating abuse, sexual harassment, or stalking, confidential advocacy is available to you. After an incident, an Embrace On-Call Victim Advocate can respond in-person to support you during medical exams and victim interviews. You should not have to face this alone. We are here to help you regain a sense of control and safety and explore the options about reporting and receiving medical care.
Embrace has on-call victim advocates available to respond to you in-person 24/7!
1 (800) 924-0556
Love is Respect Advocates are available 24/7
We offer confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US. We’re available by text (“LOVEIS” to 22522), call (866.331.9474), or live chat online.
Terms & conditions for text services
No matter how you reach out to us, you’ll always receive one-on-one, real-time, confidential support.
Our advocates are trained on issues related to dating abuse and healthy relationships, as well as crisis intervention. When you contact us, we’ll listen to your situation, assess how you’re feeling in the moment, and help you identify what next steps may be best for you.
This might include brainstorming a safety plan together or identifying local resources to further support you, whether it’s a service provider, legal resource, counselor, or survivor network to get in touch with.
Trevor Lifeline
TO CALL THE LIFELINE
Call 1-866-488-7386
TO TEXT THE LIFELINE
“START” to 678-678
or use this link TEXT
FOR ONLINE CHAT
About TrevorLifeline
TrevorLifeline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We support LGBTQ+ young people in the U.S. and Mexico who may be experiencing emotional distress related to gender & sexual identity, loneliness, relationships, suicide, supporting a friend or family member.
As part of our commitment to preventing suicide, we are available to help you if you are considering suicide or harming yourself, or if you are noticing warning signs in a friend or family member.
When you reach out to us you will talk with one our friendly and supportive volunteers who are experienced in how to help people in your situation. They will listen to you, unpack your story and feelings, and work with you to help you through your challenges. We are open 24 hours a day, every day of the week. We are always available to talk with you.
Support Line
FACT Oregon’s Support Line is staffed by parents of youth experiencing disability, and we’re here to help!
Wherever you are on your journey, from birth through young adulthood, we are here to answer your questions and help find resources to support your child’s academic, emotional, and physical growth and well-being! Collectively, our team has the lived experience and professional training needed to support families through many different milestones. Let us help you carve a path forward to a whole full life! We welcome questions about early childhood, special education (we’re the designated statewide Parent Information and Training Center), intellectual and developmental disability services, behavior and communication, self-determination and supported decision making, and so much more! If we don’t know the answer, we’ll try our best to help you find it!
Get Support!
Call or text 503-786-6082 or 541-695-5416
Email us at support@factoregon.org or apoyo@factoregon.org
Someone from our support team will call you back, usually within 48-72 hours. Or, if you’d like, you can choose a time to talk from our calendar by clicking below.
To Schedule a Support Call Use The Link Below
The team at the National Runaway Safeline is there for you and offers a range of support services 24/7.
• Hotline – Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) to speak with a trained NRS staff member or volunteer who will listen and support you.
• Live Chat – Our live chat service is a quick and easy way to connect with a compassionate person who will answer your questions and provide help.
• Email – When you email NRS’s Crisis Services team, you can expect a response as soon as possible.
• Forum – Post questions or comments to the NRS forum, scroll through past posts and invite others to share their experiences with you.
• Resource Referrals – Using the nation’s largest database of agencies and services that support young people, NRS refers youth and families to local resources, such as shelters, mental health services, food pantries and more.
• Home Free – In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., the Home Free program reunites youth with their family or guardian through a free bus ticket home or to a safe alternative living arrangement. Learn more here.
• Mediation and Message Service – NRS helps reestablish healthy lines of communication for youth and their parents/guardians through mediated conference calls and a message service.
NATIONAL MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
OMH – Office of Minority Health, US Department of Health and Human Services
Resource’s and Publications
LGBTQIA+
- LGBTQ+ Communities and Mental Health | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)
- LGBTQI | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
- NAMI LGBTQI Mental Health
- SAMHSA Behavioral Health Equity: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Mental Health Disorders and Treatment
- Behavioral Health Equity | SAMHSA
- Mentalhealth.gov
- Mental Health America (MHA) Mental Health Treatments
- NAMI Mental Health by the Numbers
- NAMI Mental Health Treatments
- SAMHSA Treatment Locator
Substance Use
- CDC COVID-19 Resource: Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trial Locator
- Search SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products | SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products
- The Opioid Crisis and the Hispanic/Latino Population: An Urgent Issue | SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products
Trauma and Violence
- Abuse, trauma, and mental health | Office on Women’s Health (womenshealth.gov)
- Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
- National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) Trauma Resource Center Websites
- NIMH » Coping with Traumatic Events (nih.gov)
- NIMH » Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Disasters and Other Traumatic Events: What Parents, Rescue Workers, and the Community Can Do (nih.gov)
- NIMH » Publications in English (nih.gov)
- RAINN | The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization
- Trauma and Violence | SAMHSA
- Violence Related Trauma Resources – HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH)
COVID-19
- American Hospital Association (AHA) COVID-19: Stress and Coping Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Resource: Coping with Stress
- Communities during COVID-19
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Supporting Mental Health During COVID-19
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Report on Behavioral Health Disparities in Black and Latino
IN-PERSON SEATS ARE LIMITED. DON’T WAIT!
Start your new year off right by signing up for the 11th annual Peerpocalypse peer leadership conference. Registration for in-person and virtual attendance ARE OPEN!
In-person registration: $425
Virtual registration: $250
Your ticket gives you access to our immersive four-day conference, with over 40 workshops, a job fair, after-hours activities, and more! Don’t miss the opportunity to build your network and earn up to 23 Continuing Education Units. Register today!
In-person spaces are limited, so sign up now!
Scholarship Updates:
We have postponed scholarship registration until further notice!
We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible for as many peers as possible each year by providing scholarships that cater to peers and the peers workforce. We have discovered new funding streams that would make more scholarships available for the community; to ensure that registration access is fair, we have postponed scholarship registration until further notice. Please sign up for peerpocalypse emails to stay up-to-date, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for your patience. More to come soon!
In the meantime, here are the scholarships that have been confirmed:
⭐ The MetroPlus Association of Addiction Peer Professionals scholarship is available to Certified Recovery Mentors, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, and Certified Gambling Recovery Mentors in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon who are certified through MHACBO.
⭐ The Oregon Statewide Scholarship is provided in partnership with The OHA Office of Recovery & Resilience. It is offered to behavioral health consumers and peers who live in Oregon.
⭐ OHA is also supporting the Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to behavioral health consumers and/or peers who live in Oregon or work with veterans and military-connected communities in Oregon.
STAY INFORMED
✨ 2024 Keynote Presenter Sneak-Peek ✨
Paolo del Vecchio – SAMHSA
“Mr. del Vecchio is the Director of the Office of Recovery where he provides leadership for SAMHSA’s efforts to advance recovery across the nation. A person in long-term recovery from mental health conditions and addiction as well as a trauma survivor, Mr. del Vecchio has over 40 years of behavioral health experience as a consumer, family member, provider, advocate, and policy maker. He has been published widely and is a highly sought-after national leader and speaker.”
Joseph Green
“I believe in the power of stories and the sharing of lived experiences as tools for connectivity and community building. Once unleashed, I believe that power can change the world for the better… I’ve seen what happens when people begin to feel safe enough to reflect on their own stories. Once you recognize the transformative power of reflecting on your own grit, mistakes, darkness, and light—you build an inner strength that no one can take away from you.”
Support Peerpocalypse
The support and generosity of our sponsors makes this event possible year after year. If you are interested in supporting Peerpocalypse, please email us to learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits, or visit our website at peerpocalypse.com/participate
About Peerpocalypse: Hosted by the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, Peerpocalypse is a leading opportunity for professional development, networking, and community-building for members of the peer workforce. As people with lived experience, we know what works, and we need to share what we know with each other. Coming together awakens our energy and helps us grow so we can better serve our communities and show up for our peers and one another.
News and Resources for Family Leaders
New OHP Open Card Handbook:
I know it is often hard to navigate the differences between regular OHP and what gets called Open Card or Fee For Service. I hope this handbook is helpful – feel free to share.
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/
New resource: Family partnerships training for your CLINICIANS!
The National Federation of Families has created a new curriculum module called FAMILY Partnerships.
FAMILY Partnerships is a FREE 6-lesson, self-paced online module designed to improve clinicians’ attitudes, beliefs, and practices to authentically partner with families in behavioral health care settings.
ODE – School Safety and Prevention System Advisory – a chance to join
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is extending the deadline for submitting your application to join the ODE School Safety and Prevention System (SSPS) Advisory Group to Friday, March 29, 2024. As a member of the SSPS Advisory Group, you will have an opportunity to help shape equitable policies and practices related to the safety of schools, students, and educational staff in Oregon. We are seeking individuals with experience, insight, and a strong commitment to equity to advance successful experiences and outcomes for Oregon’s students.
https://content.govdelivery.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – great resource
https://www.fasdcollaborative.
Rural school based mental health summary – see the attached
Short video explaining FERPA –
Student Privacy 101: FERPA for Parents and Students
Vocational Rehabilitation Consumer Input Opportunity
ODHS invites partners to review and comment on VR’s Draft State Plan.
ODHS invites comments through Feb. 21, 2024, via: Electronic form
By postal mail to Don Alveshere, Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation, 500 Summer Street NE E-87, Salem, Oregon 97301-1120
By email to policy@odhsoha.oregon.gov
By phone to Don Alveshere, 541-241-0165
You can get the draft state plan in other languages, large print, braille or a format you prefer free of charge. Email vr.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov or call 503-945-5880 or 877-277-0513.
State Plan (Full Draft)
Draft State Plan – Goals section
Información en español
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act requires VR to submit a state plan every four years. The plan serves as a grant application to our federal funder, the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), and is a collaboration between the State Rehabilitation Council and VR. It serves as VR’s roadmap for how we will assist people with disabilities to achieve, maintain and advance in employment and independence.
Sign up to receive email updates from VR and the SRC.
Learn more about VR at oregon.gov/odhs/vr. Learn more about the State Rehabilitation Council at www.ORSRC.org.
The National Abortion Hotline is the largest national, toll-free, multi-lingual Hotline for abortion provider information and financial assistance in the U.S. and Canada. We provide callers with accurate information, confidential consultation, and information on providers of quality abortion care. We also provide case management services and limited financial assistance to help you afford the cost of your care and travel-related expenses. The Hotline is free and offers services to everyone, regardless of your individual situation.
Are you looking for support and information after experiencing domestic or sexual violence?
If you’ve experienced sexual or domestic violence, dating abuse, sexual harassment, or stalking, confidential advocacy is available to you. After an incident, an Embrace On-Call Victim Advocate can respond in-person to support you during medical exams and victim interviews. You should not have to face this alone. We are here to help you regain a sense of control and safety and explore the options about reporting and receiving medical care.
Embrace has on-call victim advocates available to respond to you in-person 24/7!
1 (800) 924-0556
Love is Respect Advocates are available 24/7
We offer confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US. We’re available by text (“LOVEIS” to 22522), call (866.331.9474), or live chat online.
Terms & conditions for text services
No matter how you reach out to us, you’ll always receive one-on-one, real-time, confidential support.
Our advocates are trained on issues related to dating abuse and healthy relationships, as well as crisis intervention. When you contact us, we’ll listen to your situation, assess how you’re feeling in the moment, and help you identify what next steps may be best for you.
This might include brainstorming a safety plan together or identifying local resources to further support you, whether it’s a service provider, legal resource, counselor, or survivor network to get in touch with.
Trevor Lifeline
TO CALL THE LIFELINE
Call 1-866-488-7386
TO TEXT THE LIFELINE
“START” to 678-678
or use this link TEXT
FOR ONLINE CHAT
About TrevorLifeline
TrevorLifeline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We support LGBTQ+ young people in the U.S. and Mexico who may be experiencing emotional distress related to gender & sexual identity, loneliness, relationships, suicide, supporting a friend or family member.
As part of our commitment to preventing suicide, we are available to help you if you are considering suicide or harming yourself, or if you are noticing warning signs in a friend or family member.
When you reach out to us you will talk with one our friendly and supportive volunteers who are experienced in how to help people in your situation. They will listen to you, unpack your story and feelings, and work with you to help you through your challenges. We are open 24 hours a day, every day of the week. We are always available to talk with you.
Support Line
FACT Oregon’s Support Line is staffed by parents of youth experiencing disability, and we’re here to help!
Wherever you are on your journey, from birth through young adulthood, we are here to answer your questions and help find resources to support your child’s academic, emotional, and physical growth and well-being! Collectively, our team has the lived experience and professional training needed to support families through many different milestones. Let us help you carve a path forward to a whole full life! We welcome questions about early childhood, special education (we’re the designated statewide Parent Information and Training Center), intellectual and developmental disability services, behavior and communication, self-determination and supported decision making, and so much more! If we don’t know the answer, we’ll try our best to help you find it!
Get Support!
Call or text 503-786-6082 or 541-695-5416
Email us at support@factoregon.org or apoyo@factoregon.org
Someone from our support team will call you back, usually within 48-72 hours. Or, if you’d like, you can choose a time to talk from our calendar by clicking below.
To Schedule a Support Call Use The Link Below
The team at the National Runaway Safeline is there for you and offers a range of support services 24/7.
• Hotline – Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) to speak with a trained NRS staff member or volunteer who will listen and support you.
• Live Chat – Our live chat service is a quick and easy way to connect with a compassionate person who will answer your questions and provide help.
• Email – When you email NRS’s Crisis Services team, you can expect a response as soon as possible.
• Forum – Post questions or comments to the NRS forum, scroll through past posts and invite others to share their experiences with you.
• Resource Referrals – Using the nation’s largest database of agencies and services that support young people, NRS refers youth and families to local resources, such as shelters, mental health services, food pantries and more.
• Home Free – In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., the Home Free program reunites youth with their family or guardian through a free bus ticket home or to a safe alternative living arrangement. Learn more here.
• Mediation and Message Service – NRS helps reestablish healthy lines of communication for youth and their parents/guardians through mediated conference calls and a message service.
NATIONAL MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
OMH – Office of Minority Health, US Department of Health and Human Services
Resource’s and Publications
LGBTQIA+
- LGBTQ+ Communities and Mental Health | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)
- LGBTQI | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
- NAMI LGBTQI Mental Health
- SAMHSA Behavioral Health Equity: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Mental Health Disorders and Treatment
- Behavioral Health Equity | SAMHSA
- Mentalhealth.gov
- Mental Health America (MHA) Mental Health Treatments
- NAMI Mental Health by the Numbers
- NAMI Mental Health Treatments
- SAMHSA Treatment Locator
Substance Use
- CDC COVID-19 Resource: Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trial Locator
- Search SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products | SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products
- The Opioid Crisis and the Hispanic/Latino Population: An Urgent Issue | SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products
Trauma and Violence
- Abuse, trauma, and mental health | Office on Women’s Health (womenshealth.gov)
- Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
- National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) Trauma Resource Center Websites
- NIMH » Coping with Traumatic Events (nih.gov)
- NIMH » Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Disasters and Other Traumatic Events: What Parents, Rescue Workers, and the Community Can Do (nih.gov)
- NIMH » Publications in English (nih.gov)
- RAINN | The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization
- Trauma and Violence | SAMHSA
- Violence Related Trauma Resources – HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH)
COVID-19
- American Hospital Association (AHA) COVID-19: Stress and Coping Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Resource: Coping with Stress
- Communities during COVID-19
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Supporting Mental Health During COVID-19
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Report on Behavioral Health Disparities in Black and Latino
IN-PERSON SEATS ARE LIMITED. DON’T WAIT!
Start your new year off right by signing up for the 11th annual Peerpocalypse peer leadership conference. Registration for in-person and virtual attendance ARE OPEN!
In-person registration: $425
Virtual registration: $250
Your ticket gives you access to our immersive four-day conference, with over 40 workshops, a job fair, after-hours activities, and more! Don’t miss the opportunity to build your network and earn up to 23 Continuing Education Units. Register today!
In-person spaces are limited, so sign up now!
Scholarship Updates:
We have postponed scholarship registration until further notice!
We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible for as many peers as possible each year by providing scholarships that cater to peers and the peers workforce. We have discovered new funding streams that would make more scholarships available for the community; to ensure that registration access is fair, we have postponed scholarship registration until further notice. Please sign up for peerpocalypse emails to stay up-to-date, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for your patience. More to come soon!
In the meantime, here are the scholarships that have been confirmed:
⭐ The MetroPlus Association of Addiction Peer Professionals scholarship is available to Certified Recovery Mentors, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, and Certified Gambling Recovery Mentors in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon who are certified through MHACBO.
⭐ The Oregon Statewide Scholarship is provided in partnership with The OHA Office of Recovery & Resilience. It is offered to behavioral health consumers and peers who live in Oregon.
⭐ OHA is also supporting the Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to behavioral health consumers and/or peers who live in Oregon or work with veterans and military-connected communities in Oregon.
STAY INFORMED
✨ 2024 Keynote Presenter Sneak-Peek ✨
Paolo del Vecchio – SAMHSA
“Mr. del Vecchio is the Director of the Office of Recovery where he provides leadership for SAMHSA’s efforts to advance recovery across the nation. A person in long-term recovery from mental health conditions and addiction as well as a trauma survivor, Mr. del Vecchio has over 40 years of behavioral health experience as a consumer, family member, provider, advocate, and policy maker. He has been published widely and is a highly sought-after national leader and speaker.”
Joseph Green
“I believe in the power of stories and the sharing of lived experiences as tools for connectivity and community building. Once unleashed, I believe that power can change the world for the better… I’ve seen what happens when people begin to feel safe enough to reflect on their own stories. Once you recognize the transformative power of reflecting on your own grit, mistakes, darkness, and light—you build an inner strength that no one can take away from you.”
Support Peerpocalypse
The support and generosity of our sponsors makes this event possible year after year. If you are interested in supporting Peerpocalypse, please email us to learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits, or visit our website at peerpocalypse.com/participate
About Peerpocalypse: Hosted by the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, Peerpocalypse is a leading opportunity for professional development, networking, and community-building for members of the peer workforce. As people with lived experience, we know what works, and we need to share what we know with each other. Coming together awakens our energy and helps us grow so we can better serve our communities and show up for our peers and one another.
News and Resources for Family Leaders
New OHP Open Card Handbook:
I know it is often hard to navigate the differences between regular OHP and what gets called Open Card or Fee For Service. I hope this handbook is helpful – feel free to share.
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/
New resource: Family partnerships training for your CLINICIANS!
The National Federation of Families has created a new curriculum module called FAMILY Partnerships.
FAMILY Partnerships is a FREE 6-lesson, self-paced online module designed to improve clinicians’ attitudes, beliefs, and practices to authentically partner with families in behavioral health care settings.
ODE – School Safety and Prevention System Advisory – a chance to join
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is extending the deadline for submitting your application to join the ODE School Safety and Prevention System (SSPS) Advisory Group to Friday, March 29, 2024. As a member of the SSPS Advisory Group, you will have an opportunity to help shape equitable policies and practices related to the safety of schools, students, and educational staff in Oregon. We are seeking individuals with experience, insight, and a strong commitment to equity to advance successful experiences and outcomes for Oregon’s students.
https://content.govdelivery.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – great resource
https://www.fasdcollaborative.
Rural school based mental health summary – see the attached
Short video explaining FERPA –
Student Privacy 101: FERPA for Parents and Students
Vocational Rehabilitation Consumer Input Opportunity
ODHS invites partners to review and comment on VR’s Draft State Plan.
ODHS invites comments through Feb. 21, 2024, via: Electronic form
By postal mail to Don Alveshere, Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation, 500 Summer Street NE E-87, Salem, Oregon 97301-1120
By email to policy@odhsoha.oregon.gov
By phone to Don Alveshere, 541-241-0165
You can get the draft state plan in other languages, large print, braille or a format you prefer free of charge. Email vr.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov or call 503-945-5880 or 877-277-0513.
State Plan (Full Draft)
Draft State Plan – Goals section
Información en español
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act requires VR to submit a state plan every four years. The plan serves as a grant application to our federal funder, the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), and is a collaboration between the State Rehabilitation Council and VR. It serves as VR’s roadmap for how we will assist people with disabilities to achieve, maintain and advance in employment and independence.
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Learn more about VR at oregon.gov/odhs/vr. Learn more about the State Rehabilitation Council at www.ORSRC.org.
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