Local Resources
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CRISIS INFORMATION:
988 - National Crisis Line
Washington County Crisis Line (503) 291-9111
Multnomah County Crisis Line (503) 988-4888
National Suicide Prevention LifeLine (800) 273-8255
Teen Talk; call 310-855-4673 or Text TEEN to 839863
If you are having an urgent question or concern, or feel that you are in a crisis, please call 911 or one of the mental health specific crisis lines listed above.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): IOP is typically more that a month or two of structured mental health support for individuals with severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, or even overwhelming stressors. It is a higher level of care than weekly therapy, but since it is outpatient, sometimes completely online, it is possible for individuals to continue with work and life responsibilities. It is often a significant time commitment, but is a great resource to receive a higher level of outpatient care and can eliminate the need for inpatient hospitalization.
Charlie Health: 9 to 12 week all-virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) | Offering DBT, CBT, curated groups, individual therapy, and family therapy as part of offered services. During the intake interview, Charlie Health will assess your individual needs to place you with the most appropriate providers, resources, and therapy group.
“We specialize in treating high-acuity conditions with hyper-personalized, comprehensive care”
Since it is completely virtual, it often offers more flexibility to continue meeting the high demands of work, school, or caregiving.
Portland Mental Health & Wellness (PMHW): Offering in-person, virtual, and LGBTQAI+ affirming IOP services. PMHW support adults in a safe, inclusive treatment environment and will offer specialized care to better meet the needs of different communities.
NON-CRISIS MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Trauma often makes a big and lasting impression. Our bodies are taught with great emphasis to prevent similar catastrophic levels of hurt from occurring again. Sometimes, this can create mental health symptoms, such as anxiety, panic attacks, and hypervigilance, in reaction to perceived danger that is not accurate to reality.
The VA’s National Center for PTSD is a great resource for veterans and non-veteran individuals, as they embark on their journey to heal from trauma. Check out the website to find information and connect with supportive resources for both clients and their loved ones. This is the world's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress.
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) continues to build, test, and develop technologies to deploy that support mental health and recovery in the military community. The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is one of the more popular examples of DHA-designed technology that remains in use today. VHB is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers - as an accessory to treatment. Clients are able to store a variety of rich multi-media content that they find personally supportive, in times of need. This can include affirmations, inspiration, photos, videos, recorded messages from loved ones, music, positive life experiences, and goals for the future. Additionally, clients can collaborate with their providers to create coping cards that match the unique needs of the client.
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)
Some local NAMI branches in Oregon:
NAMI offers many resources to connect and find strategies to navigate some of the challenges unique to individuals affected by mental illness. Resources found in the local branches and the larger branches includes peer-to-peer groups, family-to-family groups, family support groups, and specialized resources for groups such as veterans, or people who have been incarcerated. You are not alone in this.
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