Mental Health
Mental health and well being is important for everyone in our community, which has been highlighted even more during the pandemic.
Whether you are looking to talk to a therapist for the first time, are in a mental health crisis, or struggling to support someone you love who is dealing with mental illness, there are many different local resources that may be available to help:
Mental Health Services - Clackamas County
"If you are a Clackamas county resident in need of counseling services, we can help. We serve children, youth, families and adults who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
Services are available to Oregon Health Plan members or residents who don't have insurance."
Services:
- assessments or evaluation to help decide what services you need
- office-based counseling for individuals
- groups focusing on mental health conditions, life skills and symptom management
- medications for mental health conditions
- hospital care for mental illness
- job services for people managing severe mental health conditions
- in-home services for adults experiencing severe mental health conditions
- peer services and supports
For youth and families:
- skills training for parents and children
- community-based services for children and families experiencing severe mental health conditions
Non-emergency: 503-742-5335
https://www.clackamas.us/behavioralhealth/services.html
Urgent Mental Health Walk-In Center - Clackamas County
"Our Crisis Response Team consists of trained crisis clinicians who are able to respond to people in need of crisis services. Our response may include everything from telephone intervention to coordinating a same-day, emergency mental health assessment. Crisis services are available to anyone living in Clackamas county regardless of ability to pay or insurance plan and include:"
- 24-hour phone crisis intervention
- phone screening and referral to appropriate provider(s) based on insurance/payment source
- emergency (same day) or urgent (within 48 hours) intake appointments
- brief treatment sessions (3–6) for crisis stabilization
- community consultation, information and referral to other agencies or services
- The crisis program also consults with families, outpatient clinic staff and community members, law enforcement and local service providers who are involved with individuals in mental health crisis
https://www.clackamas.us/behavioralhealth/urgentmentalhealth
Location:
Ross Center near Clackamas Town Center.
11211 SE 82nd Ave. Suite O
Happy Valley, 97086
Monday - Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Please call ahead before coming to Clackamas MHC - you can reach us at: 503-655-8585. You can also reach us through our front office line at: 503-722-6200, where you can leave a message.
We're still available 24/7 for crisis phone support through the Clackamas County Crisis and Support Line: 503-655-8585.
Please call or check this website for future updates.
Mental Health Connection - Clackamas County
"Hope and connection are important in these trying times. Our Crisis and Support Line phone number is available 24/7. This number is not just a crisis line… the staff there can provide support for anyone who might be worried or anxious about what is going on.
Clackamas County Mental Health Center is now open with reduced hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday). We are scheduling telephone and video meetings only at this time (no in-person appointments). Please call 503-655-8585 to schedule if you are in need of urgent mental health support."
Call: 503-655-8585. We’re here for you.
https://www.clackamas.us/mentalhealthconnection
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Clackamas County (NAMI Clackamas)
"NAMI Clackamas is a grassroots organization by and for people impacted by mental illness, whether in themselves or a family member. Most of our services are provided by peers...that is, people who have "been there" and "done that".
Everything we offer is available at no cost to the individual."
NAMI HELPLINE:
503-344-5050 or text "NAMI" to 741741
Location:
10202 SE 32nd Ave., Suite 501
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Office hours: 10am - 6pm
Online Support Group information: https://www.namicc.org/
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Folk Time
"Folk Time is a monthly community meeting (pre-COVID), where members decide on activities for the coming month. It creates space for socializing with others to help people with mental health diagnoses prevent relapse and have a higher level of life satisfaction.
Rural Outreach Social Program offers programs to Clackamas County in the cities of Sandy, Molalla, and Estacada. The Rural Outreach Program meets regularly by coordinated events within the community."
Hours of operation: Tues 10:00am-1pm Thurs 2pm to 5pm Fri hours and outings vary
Address: Locations vary based on participant engagement.
Contact: Social Programs Lead, TaMara Edens:tedens@folktime.org"> tedens@folktime.org
https://folktime.org/social-programs/
Veterans Crisis Line:
"Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is free, confidential and available 24/7, 365 days a year. Anyone who is a Veteran, all Service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their family members and friends can access this line."
Contact Information:
Call: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1
Text: 838255
You can also chat online with responders via their website:
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Senior Companion Program
"Senior Companion Program (SCP) offers support to homebound seniors and adults with disabilities in Clackamas County. There is no charge for services. Our program helps individuals live independently for as long and safe as possible.
Trained Senior Companion volunteers help individuals in need of assistance. Our volunteers become companions for seniors to address certain needs, such as:"
- help clients get to critical appointments and services
- assist with household needs
- participate and encourage social activities
- help clients maintain independence
https://www.clackamas.us/socialservices/companions.html
Oregon Health Plan
"The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) provides health care coverage for low-income Oregonians from all walks of life. This includes working families, children, pregnant women, single adults, seniors and more.
To apply or check on your application for OHP status, you can call or go online to fill out an application."
Contact Information:
OHP Customer Service – 800-699-9075
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/OHP/Pages/Apply.aspx
Online Support Group information: https://namior.org/nami-oregon-online-support-groups/
