Resources

If you are in crisis,  don't hesitate to reach out for support! 

• Call 911 if the crisis is a life-threatening emergency. Make sure to notify the operator that it is a psychiatric emergency and ask for an officer trained in crisis intervention or trained to assist people experiencing a psychiatric emergency.

• National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call 988 or go to 988lifeline.org 

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor.

• You can also go directly to a hospital emergency room.

• In King County Washington call the 24/7 Crisis Line at 866-4747 or go to https://www.crisisconnections.org/get-help/

• In Jackson County Oregon, call the Mental Health Crisis Line at 541-774-8201 or go to  Jackson County Mental Health (jacksoncountyor.org) 

• Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive crisis support via text message.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) to speak with trained experts who provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information.

• National Sexual Assault Hotline – Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) to connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Crisis chat support is also available at Online Hotline

•  FORGE is committed to "creating a world where ALL voices, people and bodies are valued, respected, honored, and celebrated; where every individual feels safe, supported, respected, and empowered." They have many valuable resources for trans community members. 

•  Bias and Hate - Oregon Department of Justice (state.or.us) In Washington, Hate Crimes FAQ.pdf (wa.gov) If you have witnessed or been the target of a bias/hate crime, please review these resources and report.