Resources: Hotlines

Counseling, adoption services, shelter program for women who are pregnant.

Women and women w/children fleeing domestic violence or recent sexual abuse. No males over 18. 24-Hour phone intake.

Disability issues

Discrimination hotline.  Education and enforcement in the area of housing discrimination. Tests to determine discrimination. Files complaints on your behalf.

Public housing rental unit availability and referrals for affordable housing to individuals and families in Multnomah County. All public housing waiting lists are closed because the wait time exceeds a year.

Assistance for refugees in the U.S. for less than 25 years.

Adult Counseling Services, multiple sites.  Options for individuals, couples, and families who seek counseling services in coping with divorce, parenting, depression, domestic violence, and relationships. Culturally specific services available.

Information and referral for military members, veterans and families.

Mental health concerns, low-cost counseling referrals

For questions about coverage and billing in the Oregon Health Plan.

Helps Oregonians purchase prescription drugs at discounted prices.  Maintains a list of prescription drugs for the best possible price.  View prescriptions online.

Connects uninsured and under-insured Oregonians with free or discounted prescriptions through patient assistance programs.

Reporting line for violent or abusive customers in the sex industry. Reports are anonymous and distributed to the industry.

Information about harm reduction services and needle exchange programs.

24-hour crisis line. Emergency housing for victims fleeing a domestic violence situation.

For questions about Social Security benefits.

Combat wounded and / or disabled veteran volunteers answer calls 24/7.  In addition to offering a listening ear they can explain benefits you may be entitled to and help position you to the closest VA medical center or outreach center if necessary.

Domestic violence intervention, support groups (children & adults) advocacy and emergency vouchering when available.