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Crisis Response Resources
Disaster Helplines
Callers do not have to be in crisis to utilize this line and access supportive listening, compassion, and connection to resources. This line is 24/7 and the number is 855-238-8644 (non-800-number version is 503-575-3761)
The YouthLine is a teen-to-teen support and crisis helpline for youth. Students in your district can text, call, chat, or email with us from 4:00-10:00 PM every day of the week.
The Oregon Family Support Network has a supportive helpline available for parents of children that are experiencing mental health concerns. On this line, parents can speak with other parents that have gone through similar challenges.
Reading Resources
- Helping Youth After Community Trauma: Tips for Educators
- After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal
- Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event
- Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
- Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
- Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
- The Power of Parenting: How to Help Your Child After a Parent or Caregiver Dies
- Childhood Traumatic Grief: Youth Information Sheet
- Sustaining the Psychological Well-Being of Caregivers While Caring for Disaster Victims
- Safety, Recovery and Hope after Disaster: Helping Communities and Families Recover
- Leadership Communication: Anticipating and Responding to Stressful Events
The NCTSN also has resources for responders on Psychological First Aid (PFA; En Español). PFA is an early intervention to support children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by these types of events. PFA Handouts include:
- Parent Tips for Helping Infants and Toddlers (En Español)
- Parent Tips for Helping Preschoolers (En Español)
- Parent Tips for Helping School-Age Children (En Español)
- Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents (En Español)
- Tips for Adults (En Español)
Mental Health & Wellness Resources
Polk County Health and Human Services
- Kerry Blum, Polk County Health Services: email blum.kerry@co.polk.or.us and please visit our Service Integration Team page
- Jennifer Lief, Polk County Emergency Services: email at lief.jennifer@co.polk.or.us or 503-623-9289.
- Brent DeMoe, Director of Polk County Family & Community Outreach Department: http://www.co.polk.or.us/fco
Yamhill County Resources
- Family and Youth Services: 503-434-7462. Outpatient Mental Health Services can be reached at this number as well.
- Crisis Services – Emergency Crisis Contact Number: 1 (844)-842-8200. Crisis Services Office Number: 503-434-7523
- Rebekah Harding, Lutheran Community Services NW, Social/Emotional support via Outpatient Counseling: 503-472-4020. Counseling can also be accessed through our partnerships with McMinnville and Newberg school districts.
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