Advocacy

Explore trusted community resources that provide advocacy, information, and support to help you access services, understand your rights, and navigate available resources.

Lines for Life 

Lines for Life offers a variety of 24/7 free and confidential hotlines to call for mental health support.

services/crisis lines (linesforlife.org)

LifeLine: 1-800-273-8255

Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 1-800-923-4357

Military Helpline: 888-457-4838

Racial Equity Support Line: 503-575-3764

YouthLine: 877-968-8941

Senior Loneliness Line: 503-200-1633

Oregon Behavioral Health Support Line: 1-800-923-4357

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO)

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) offers free legal help for low-income Oregonians through a variety of programs.

Services – Legal Aid Services of Oregon (lasoregon.org)

Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)

Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization offers a variety of services to US immigrants, including senior-specific programs.

To learn more about IRCO’s many programs, see their website: https://irco.org/
For home-delivered meals to seniors, call: 503-484-6371

Stepping Up for Seniors

Stepping Up for Seniors’ services include assistance with medical supplies and services, including dental assistance, hearing aids, and basic needs. Stepping Up for Seniors also connects seniors with educational resources, counseling, and referrals to community agencies that help prevent financially insufficient seniors from future medical crisis. 

480-588-4910

To apply for assistance: Assistance Application | steppingupforseniors

Cancer Hope Network

Cancer Hope Network provides free support for cancer patients and their loved ones. Care Hope Network coordinates mentors, care giving, and other resources, to those with cancer.

Homepage: Home – Cancer Hope Network 
To request Caregiver Support: Patient and Caregiver Support – Cancer Hope Network
To talk with a Clinical Trial Mentor: Patient and Caregiver Support – Cancer Hope Network
Events: Our Events – Cancer Hope Network
To contact Care Hope Network’s Program Team: 877.467.3638