Mental Health Resources

Clackamas County Behavioral Health provides mental health resources to community members feeling stress, isolation, suicidal ideation or who are otherwise in crisis. The County’s 24/7 crisis and support line is available at 503-655-8585.

Two Clackamas County Behavioral Health programs now available to residents:

• Clackamas Safe & Strong is a new, preventative program developed to help people navigate the mental health impacts of COVID-19. These services can be obtained by calling 503-655-8585 or sending an email to referralccp@clackamas.us. Information on the state-wide Safe & Strong program is available online.
• GetTrainedToHelp.com is a website that provides online training to help non-clinical caregivers provide behavioral health support. The site’s video tutorials can help people communicate with those who may be in crisis.
• Print PDF: Clackamas County Behavioral Health Toolkit

General mental health guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) includes minimizing or avoiding exposure to news that causes distress, developing daily routines, maintaining connection to people within existing social networks, engaging in healthy activities, and getting proper sleep and nutrition.  

The Clackamas County provides resources at clackamas.us/behavioralhealth. Specialized care can be sought utilizing the resources listed below to get help around the clock. 

Domestic Abuse: Outbreaks and disasters frequently lead to increases in domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. If you are the victim of domestic or sexual violence, there is help available. Clackamas County's Family Justice Center is closed, but the 24/7 crisis line is staffed. Call 503-654-2288. 

• If you are in immediate danger, or a life-threatening situation, call 911.
• If you need law enforcement assistance, call non-emergency at 503-655-8211.
• Protective Orders can be obtained at the Clackamas County Courthouse or through Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office Victim Assistance Program 503-655-8616.
• National Sexual Assault 24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
• National Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)

Anxiety & Depression: A number of resources are available to people experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation or other manifestations of mental health crisis.

• Clackamas County Behavior Health offices are closed, but individuals in crisis may call the 24/7 crisis and support line, 503-655-8585.  Non-emergency #: 503-742-5335.  A resource guide is also available. 
• Lines for Life's suicide lifeline is available to call at all hours for free, confidential and anonymous help. Call or text 9-8-8; trained staff and volunteers provide immediate assistance, compassionate support, and resource referrals that can put you on a path to healing.
• Oregon Youthline, 877-968-8491, or text teen2teen to 839863
• Senior Loneliness Line, 503-200-1633, provides 24/7, free, and confidential support to older adults.
• The Trevor Project Suicide Prevention Lifeline for LGBTQ youth, 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386)
• Trans Lifeline's Peer Support Hotline, 877-565-8860, provides peer support service run by trans people.
• Veterans Crisis Line, 1-800-273-8255; press #1

Child Abuse: If a child’s life is in danger, call 911. Otherwise, you can report abuse or neglect by calling local law enforcement in Wilsonville (503-655-8211), Clackamas County (971-673-7112) or using the statewide Child Abuse Hotline, 1-855-503-SAFE (7233).  

• Suspicion is enough to warrant a call; hotline screeners are trained to help guide callers through the process. Learn more about available services and resources from the Children's Center of Clackamas County