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Nationwide 988 crisis line available
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.
OHA Mental Health Resources for Students and Families
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, […]
Volunteer at Sponsors
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
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
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
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.
Report bias incidents to DOJ
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 […]
Online reports to Eugene Police Department
The Eugene Police Department now has online reporting options in seven languages, so that residents can notify police from computers or phones about non-emergency events such as thefts, scams, forgery, and vandalism. There is also an anonymous tip line. More information HERE.
Oregon substance use hotline
The Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN) of Lane County operates a statewide hotline for 24/7 access to substance use treatment, harm reduction, and recovery (800-422-2595). BHRN is a group os service organizations collaborating to offer a single point of access for people who have ever used drugs. More information HERE.
United Way Emerging Leaders
United Way's Emerging Leaders are young professionals 40 years of age or younger who are community leaders and philanthropists. As a group, they participate in volunteer activities, educational forums, professional development, social events and other activities. To learn more about volunteering, contact United Way of Lane County.
SMART Reading Seeking Volunteers in Eugene
SMART Reading is a statewide children’s literacy nonprofit organization committed to providing individualized reading time and access to books. SMART needs more community volunteers. For a list of school sites and duties click HERE. Volunteers are needed to pair with a child or classroom as readers an hour a week, and to help SMART oversee […]
Volunteer at WREN
The Willamette Resources and Educational Network (WREN) seeks volunteers to be on the board of directors, assist with educating youth on field trips, and to assist with fundraising and grant-writing. If you are interested in volunteering with WREN, please fill out the Volunteer Form HERE. WREN's mission is to educate and promote land stewardship through programs […]
Salem PFLAG Support Group
Salem's chapter of the Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) holds a monthly education and support group meeting on the third Saturday of each month at 1:00 pm at the First Congregational Church, 700 Marion Street N, Salem, Oregon. Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating […]
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Springfield-Eugene Tenant Rights
The Springfield-Eugene Tenant Association (SETA) is a non-profit organization serving renters’ rights and interests by assisting, educating, and empowering tenants in the Lane County area. SETA knows that housing rights are human rights and that affordable and accessible housing are the foundation of any strong community. The following activities advance renters rights and protections: Serve […]
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