Community Resources
If you need help please ask
Root and Branch is dedicated to helping all families provide a safe and nourishing environment for children. If looking for an early learning environment, check that any environment you choose is licensed through the state , you can check on Child Care Safety through the state portal https://childcaresafetyportal.ode.state.or.us/portal/
This following list of resources is provided as a starting point for anyone who needs help:
Questions/concerns about your child’s development? Early Intervention:
- [David Douglas MECP Early Intervention Referral](https://www.ddouglas.k12.or.us/departments/multnomah-early-childhood/referralsevaluations/)
- Multnomah County 503-261-5535
- Clackamas County 503-675-4097
- Washington County 503-614-1446
- [CDC Website for Early Development birth-Age 5 easy checklists, etc.](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html)
- [ASQ3 Ages and Stages Online Questionnaire](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/https://osp.uoregon.edu/)
- [Pacific University Assessment & Testing](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/http://www.pacificu.edu/our-resources/clinics/psychology-clinics/assessment-testing-services) Services, John Monahan 503-352-2404
- [0-3 Behavior and Development](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/http://www.zerotothree.org/child-development/)
- [Social and Emotional Development](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/resources/family.html)
- [CHADD National Resource on ADHD](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/http://www.chadd.org/Understanding-ADHD/For-Parents-Caregivers/Preschoolers-and-ADHD.aspx)
- [Development and Rehabilitation at Randall](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/http://www.legacyhealth.org/health-services-and-information/health-services/for-children-a-z/development-and-rehabilitation.aspx)
- [Zero to Three Behavior Development](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/http://www.zerotothree.org/child-development/) (see topics on Sleep, Play, Crying, Temperament and more)
- [Center on Social Emotional Foundations, Vanderbilt University Family Tools](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/resources/family.html)
- [Positive Behavior Strategies,Behavior Support, Challenging behavior (prevention and techniques)](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/http://www.challengingbehavior.org/do/resources/documents/rph_preventing_challenging_behavior.pdf)
- [Positive solutions for families (pdf)](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/http://www.challengingbehavior.org/do/resources/documents/positive_solutions_for_families.pdf)
- [Michigan’s Early Education system; Wonder Years free publications](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/http://www.resa.net/earlychildhood/forparents/wonderyears/)
24-Hour Crisis Lines
- Call to Safety Crisis Line ……………………………………………… 503-235-5333 Or toll-free…………………………………………………………..1-888-235-5333
- Linéa UNICA (Español)………………………503-232-4448 o 1-888-232-4448
- National Domestic Violence Hotline ……………………………..1-800-799-SAFE
- Child Abuse Reporting Hotline ……………………………………… 503-731-3100
- Aging & Disability Services 24-hr HelpLine……………………… 503-988-3646
- Alcohol & Drug Helpline…………………… 1-800-923-HELP or 503-244-1312
- Bradley-Angle House(S) 503-281-2442
- Clackamas Women’s Services(S) 503-654-2288
- Domestic Violence Resource Center-Washington Co (S) 503-469-8620
- Multnomah Co. Mental Health Crisis Line 503-988-4888
- Portland Women’s Crisis Line (translator available)(SH) 503-235-5333
- Raphael House of Portland (S) 503-222-6222
- Salvation Army West Women’s & Children’s Shelter (S) 503-224-7718
- Volunteers of America Family Center(S) 503-232-6562
- Yolanda House (S) 503-977-7930 S- shelter SH – safehouse
- S- shelter SH – safehouse
Community Resources and Immigration Counseling from The Latino Network
- Catholic Charities of Portland – Immigration Legal Services Sheridan Rueter 2740 SE Powell Blvd. #2, Portland, OR 97202. Call the general line, [503-542-2855](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/tel:(503)%20542-2855) , between the hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday – Friday for an intake. Attorneys review intakes every Friday. $50 consultation fee.
- Immigration Counseling Services 519 SW Park Avenue, Suite 610, Portland, OR 97205. Fill out Consultation Request Form [consult@ics-law.org](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/mailto:consult@ics-law.org) or in person. Will be contacted within 2 weeks.
- Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) Main Office [503-234-1541](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/tel:(503)%20234-1541) 10301 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR 97220 IRCO focuses on removing barriers to self-sufficiency and helping individuals and families thrive, by providing more than 150 culturally and linguistically specific social services, from employment, vocational training and English classes.
- Lutheran Community Services NW – Immigration Counseling and Advocacy Program (ICAP) [503-731-9539](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/tel:(503)%20731-9539) 605 SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., Portland, OR 97214. Call between the hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday – Thursday, 9am to 2:30pm Friday.
- SOAR Immigration Legal Services [503-384-2482 ext.101](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/tel:(503)%20384-2482) 7931 NE Halsey St. Suite 302, Portland, OR 97213. To become a client, attend either the Hillsboro, Southeast Portland, or Northeast Portland Clinic. $50 consultation fee. The Hillsboro Clinic takes place the first Tuesday of every month, 9am to 4pm., at Hillsboro United Methodist Church (168 NE Eighth Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97214). The Southeast Portland Clinic takes place on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month, 9am to 4pm, at Sts. Peter and Paul Episcopal Church (247 SE 82nd Ave., Portland, OR 97216).The Northeast Portland Clinic takes place on the third Thursday of every month, 9am to 4pm, at Bridgeport Community United Church of Christ (621 NE 76th Ave, Portland, OR 97213).
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTERS
- Bradley Angle Emergency Shelter………………………………….. 503-281-2442
- Clackamas Women’s Services………………………………………. 503-654-2288
- Casa Hogar (Español) (Los Niños Cuentan/CWS)……………… 503-933-7840 o ………………………………………………………………………… 503-974-9882
- Monika’s House/Domestic Violence Resource Ctr ……………. 503-469-8620
- Raphael House………………………………………………………….. 503-222-6222
- Salvation Army West Women’s & Children’s ……………………. 503-224-7718 SafeChoice/Vancouver YWCA…………………………………….1-360-695-0501
- Columbia Co. Women’s Resource Center………………………1-503-397-6161
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
- Gateway Center For DV Services……………………………………. 503-988-6400
- Volunteers of America Home Free………………………………….. 503-771-5503
- Clackamas Women’s Services………………………………………. 503-654-2288
- Washington Co. Center for Victim Services ……………………… 503-846-3020
- Safety First Supervised Parenting Time/Safe Exchange…… 503-988-6270
- A Safe Place, Family Justice Center (Clackamas County) ……. 503-655-8600
POPULATION-SPECIFIC DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
- Abuse Recovery Ministry & Svcs. (Christian) ……………………. 503-846-9284 (services in English, Spanish, Russian).
- Bradley Angle LGBTQ Program……………………………………… 503-595-9591
- Catholic Charities’ El Programa Hispano Project UNICA (Español) ………………….. 503-669-8350 o 503-232-4448
- Disability Assault/Abuse Response Team (DART) …………….. 503-725-4160
- Healing Roots Center (African & African American) …503-595-9591 ext 308
- Insights Teen Parent Program ………………………………………. 503-239-6996 IRCO……………………………………………………………………….. 503-234-1541
- IRCO Refugee & Immigrant Family Strengthening…………….. 503-445-1446
- L.A.Z.O.S. (Español) (DVRC/Washington Co.) …………..503-640-5352 x 311
- NAYA Family Center Healing Circle ………………………………… 503-288-8177
- Russian Oregon Social Services……………………………………. 503-777-3437
- Self-Enhancement Inc DV Program ……………………………….. 503-285-0493
- The Fawoh Circle (Emmanuel) (African-American)…………….. 503-287-2223
FREE SUPPORT GROUPS * adult groups & children’s groups
- Bradley Angle……………………………………………………………. 503-595-9591
- Clackamas Women’s Services *……………………………………. 503-654-2807
- Domestic Violence Resource Center/SAWERA *………………. 503-640-5352
- El Programa Hispano Project UNICA………………………………. 503-669-8350
- Human Solutions……………………………………………………….. 503-548-0216
- Volunteers Of America Home Free * ………………………………. 503-771-5503
MULTNOMAH COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
- Domestic Violence Prosecutor’s Office…………………………….503-988-3873
- Victims’ Assistance Office …………………………………………….503-988-3222
- Outreach for Underserved Populations…………………………….503-988-5419
- Child Support Enforcement …………………………………………..503-988-3150
CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE
- Child Support Helpline………………………………………………1-800-383-1222 (Legal Aid & Oregon Law Center sponsored helpline for child support information. Call Mon. 1:00-4:00 or Thurs. 9:00–noon)
- Legal Aid’s Family Law Hotline ………………………………………503-299-6101 (Phone advice about family law issues for low-income domestic violence victims/survivors in Mult. Co. Call Thursdays between 9:00 am-Noon)
- Legal Aid Multnomah County Office………………………………..503-224-4086 (Legal services for low-income residents of Multnomah County.)
- Mult. Co. Family Court Self Help Center …………………………..503-988-4003
- Oregon Crime Victim Law Center ……………………………………503-208-8160 (For crime victim rights enforcement in Oregon, and civil legal representation in Multnomah or Marion County related to protection orders, housing, employment, financial or education matters that arise from domestic violence/sexual assault/stalking).
- Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Line ………………………….1-800-452-7636 (Referrals to attorneys with family law experience.)
- Oregon State Bar Modest Means Program…………………….1-800-452-7636 (For low to moderate income people. Referrals to lower-cost attorneys.)
- St. Andrews Legal Clinic……………………………………………….503-281-1500
Parent Resources for basic needs (housing, etc) and parenting (relief nurseries, home visits, etc)
- Dial 2-1-1 Referral Line for food, shelter, bills, childcare information 8am- 6pm
- 503-231-0682 REACH Housing
- 503-235-7837 Those homebound in need of emergency food
- 503-736-6325 Meals on Wheels
- [Oregon Food Bank Location Finder](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/Get-Help)
- 503- 282-0555 Find Emergency Food Boxes
- [ERDC – Employment Related Daycare Costs](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/assistance/child-care/pages/parents.aspx)
- [CCR&R Oregon](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/http://ccrr-mc.org/) – find childcare programs near you, check licenses/safety of facilities
- Changing Perceptions Counseling & Peer Wellness ………….. 503-379-0773
- Employment Related Day Care ……………………………………… 971-673-2411
- Multnomah Childcare Resource & Referral .… …………………(503) 548-4400
- SafeNet (statewide health referrals) ……………………………. 1-800-SAFE-NET
- Oregon Health Plan ………………………………………………….1-800-359-9517
- DHS Self-Sufficiency Services (Food Stamps, TANF, OHP, ERDC, JOBS, etc): Temp. Assistance for DV Survivors Program Information…….. 971-673-2748
Parenting Help
- Parent Help Line: 541-485-5211
- Erikson Fussy Baby Network: 1-888-431-BABY
- [La Leche League of Portland](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/http://lalecheleagueoregon.webs.com/localportland) , scroll to bottom for contact info.
- 1-855- 4A PARENT [National Parent Helpline](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/http://www.nationalparenthelpline.org/)
- [Multnomah County Parenting Education Resource List](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/http://extension.oregonstate.edu/fch/sites/default/files/documents/multnomah_parenting_education_directory.pdf)
- [Morrison Family Services](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/https://morrisonkids.org/?adpprov=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw5p_8BRBUEiwAPpJO6107kSdWaI0KeR_qdLn-3PEG-8n49R4qcEmDVd1NyvwO4rkV9YUoTRoCLosQAvD_BwE) – mental health and substance use services for all ages.
Bereavement Support
- [Portland Area Resources for Grief](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/http://portlandtcf.org/resources.aspx) Support
- [The Dougy Center – for child and teen grief support](https://web.archive.org/web/20201108011916/https://www.dougy.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIotPX7cy34AIVkxh9Ch3cSwXIEAAYASAAEgLmZ_D_BwE)
Domestic Violence Resources
- Gresham Police Domestic Violence Unit 503-618-2581
- Programa De Mujeres (Spanish Crisis Line) 503-232-4448
- Men’s Resource Center & Women’s Agenda Counseling 503-235-3433
- Portland Police Domestic Violence Reduction Unit 503-823-0992
- Women’s Agenda Counseling 503-235-4050
Child Abuse Hotlines
- Clackamas Co. 503-657-2112/1-800-628-7876
- Multnomah Co. 503-731-3100
- Washington Co. 503-648-8951
- National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453
- Oregon Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-232-3020
-Oregon Department of Human Services 1-855-503 SAFE (7233)
Poison Help
- 1-800-222-1222
Non-Emergency in Multnomah
- 503-823-3333
Depression Hotlines
- 1.800.442.HOPE (1.800.442.4673) Depression Hotline
- (1.800.442.4673) Depression Hotline
- 1-800-PPD-MOMS Post-Partum Depression Hotline (1-800-773-6667)
- (1-800-773-6667)
- 1-800-944-4PPD Post-Partum Support. Local resources, including emergency services
- 1-800-896-0410 WellMama Pregnancy and PostPartum Support in Oregon
- 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Hotline
- 1-800-944-4773, #1APOYO DE PSI PARA LAS FAMILIAS HISPANO PARLANTES
- 1-541-687-4000 Whitebird Crisis Line (Eugene/Springfield)