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988 Crisis Assistance Phone Line is available nationwide. The 988 number is for concerns involving mental health, substance use, and/or suicide. 988 helps people quickly connect with trained crisis counselors at any time, no matter where they live. More information is available here.
To help students stay healthy and to support educational staff, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) are introducing several cooperative programs. One initiative is called the Care and Connection campaign, which offers tools and resources for back-to-school transitions. Resources for students: ODE has a variety of mental health and well-being resources for students, […]
The nonprofit "Sponsors" offers re-entry opportunities for people with conviction histories, including housing, employment support, and counseling. Sponsors is now seeking community members to volunteer for the events planning and development committees. Bike mechanics are needed to volunteer with the Sponsors Bicycle rental program and to train program participants. Persons with conviction histories are strongly encouraged […]
Centro Latino is a multicultural nonprofit offering social services, youth mentors, language education, gardening, and mental health or addiction treatment to Eugene's Latinx communities. Find information HERE on volunteering and HERE on requesting services.
Next Step Recycling is a nonprofit providing technology skills training to those with barriers to employment. When you donate electronic and technological equipment to Next Step, they repair the items and put them back into use in the community, reducing waste while providing employment opportunities. NextStep also provides refurbished computers and free software to low-income […]
Direction Service is a Lane County nonprofit supporting persons with special needs to lead fuller lives. Services are available to persons age 25 or younger and their families. Possible support includes counseling, stress management, skill-building, and resolving educational disputes. Information on accessing services is HERE and on volunteering is HERE.
The Mt. Pisgah Arboretum welcomes volunteers as nature guides, trail stewards, park watch volunteers, and many other roles. Learn more about some of the opportunities HERE. In addition, there are work parties to help the arboretum staff with seasonal maintenance. Tools, gloves, and a parking pass will be provided to 15 volunteers. Please email habitat@mountpisgaharboretum.org if […]
The Oregon Department of Justice is tracking hate and bias crimes and incidents, which are on the rise. Bias crimes and incidents can be verbal, physical, or visual. Examples could include: Name calling; using a racial, ethnic, or other slur to identify someone; or using degrading language. Creating racist or derogatory graffiti or images/drawings. Imitating someone with […]
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