LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Additional Resources:
Signs of Child Abuse:
https://www.abchouse.org/resources/signs-of-child-abuse/
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Effects of child abuse:
https://www.graniterecoverycenters.com/mental-health/effects-of-adverse-childhood-experiences-aces/
Oregon’s Mandatory Reporting Laws:
https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/abuse/pages/mandatory_report.aspx:
One Love:
Love is the most important thing in our lives, yet we are taught very little about it. One Love is on a mission to change that. We educate young people about healthy and unhealthy relationships, empowering them to identify and avoid abuse and learn how to love better.
Pollywog:
Prepared parents, grandparents, foster parents and other caregivers create healthy families. The Pollywog team connects families with classes, services, and resources, and follows up to make sure families get what works for them.
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Olalla
The Olalla Center provides mental health and community services in Lincoln County. They are a non-profit, community driven, community-based, independent organization. Whole person health and community are at the core of what they do. The Olalla Center celebrates and honors the uniqueness and diversity of all individuals. They promote health equity and inclusivity in all services, outreach activities and programs.
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CARE Program
http://www.ctsi.nsn.us/Siletz-Tribal-Services-Umpqua-Clackamas-County-Tillamook/healthcare/c ommunity-health/care-program-2
The CARE program offers confidential, safe, and culturally appropriate education and advocacy services to Native American victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking with Lincoln County, as well as victims associated with Native families, such as a non-native spouse.
CARES Northwest
CARES Northwest is a collaborative, community-based medical program for the assessment, treatment and prevention of child abuse. We provide a safe, child-friendly environment for the assessment of children for whom there are concerns of physical or sexual abuse, neglect and exposure to domestic violence. Physical examinations and interviews are conducted in a comfortable environment to help children feel safe.
National Children’s Advocacy Center:
The NCAC models, promotes, and delivers excellence in child abuse response and prevention through service, education, and leadership.
HELP Program
https://lincoln.k12.or.us/resources/family/help/
The HELP Program works with students and/or their family to eliminate the barriers related to school attendance and success. This can include assistance with school fees, access to free meal programs, school supplies, access to donated school clothes, information and/or help with
internet resources or transportation and referrals to community resources and more.
Safe Families for Children of Lincoln County
https://app.mobilecause.com/e/jkVekA?vid=8xdvf
Safe Families provides support and surrounds families in crisis with a caring and compassionate community. Our volunteers host vulnerable children to keep children safe and families intact.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
http://www.casaforchildren.org/
CASA supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive.
Suicide Prevention - Lifeline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and
crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
National Children’s Alliance
https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/
National Children’s Alliance is a professional membership organization dedicated to helping local communities respond to allegations of child abuse in ways that are effective and efficient – and put the needs of child victims first.
Community Services Consortium
As your state-designated community action agency for 40 years, Community Services Consortium is here to help. We offer a wide range of programs and services in Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties, and select services in Polk county. Their mission is to overcome poverty in our region, by connecting people with the tools and resources they need to build better futures. CSC works together with community partners to overcome poverty, one person at a time.
Centro de Ayuda
(541) 265-6216
Centro de Ayuda offers free help to the Hispanic community. Call or come by. Services include: interpretation, translation, connecting clients to healthcare and immigration, assistance with housing, employment, and bill paying. We help navigate life!
Oregon Family Support Network
Oregon Family Support Network are families and youth working together to promote mental, behavioral and emotional wellness for other families and youth, through education, support, and advocacy.
Lines of Life:
Lines for Life is a regional non-profit that is dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide. We offer help and hope to individuals and communities and promote mental health for all. Our work addresses a spectrum of needs that include intervention, prevention, and advocacy. We educate, train, and advocate to prevent issues of substance use, mental health challenges, and thoughts of suicide from reaching crisis levels. But when a crisis arises or support is needed, we are available 24/7/365 to intervene with personalized help.
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Addiction Signs:
https://definingwellness.com/addiction-signs/
The very first step to getting treatment for a drug addiction is just realizing there is a problem. However, the symptoms of drug addiction can be very subtle. People who have a drug addiction may be in denial about the problem, and those around them might not even for a while. If you suspect you or a loved one has a drug addiction, here are some signs you need to be aware of.