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Mental Health & Well-Being

  • Mid Columbia Center for Living Crisis Services: 541-296-5452.  24/7 crisis support is provided for adults and children at risk to harm themselves and/or others, and/or an inability to care for oneself due to mental health problems. 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 1-888-877-9147. https://www.mccfl.org/services/mental-health/crisis/
  • MCMC Immediate Care: 541-506-5880. 9am-7pm . Walk-in clinic for urgently needed care. No appointment needed.
  • One Community Health Express Clinic: 541-296-4610.
  • The Next Door: 541-436-0338 or email [email protected]. The Next Door’s mental health services are specialized to the needs of young people ages 2-26 and mothers of all ages.
  • YouthLine: A teen to teen crisis help line that can be accessed in many different ways. Teens are available to talk from 4pm to 10pm.  Call 1-877-968-8941.  Text ‘teen2teen’ to 839863.  Chat www.oregonyouthline.org
  • HAVEN: 541-296-1662. Crisis support and safety planning for those experiencing domestic and sexual violence in The Dalles and surrounding communities.
  • National Suicide Prevention Hotline: English: 1-800-273-8255 and Spanish: 1-300-628-9454. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
  • Trevor Project: Text START to 678678 or TrevorLifeLine: 1-866-488-7386. Provides support to LGBTQ students in crisis. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
  • Call to Safety: 888-235-5333. If you are an adult and worried about your safety at home. https://calltosafety.org/
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224. Confidential hotline for anyone experiencing domestic violence or abuse.  https://www.thehotline.org/
  • Military 24-hour HelpLine: 888-457-4838 or text MIL1 to 839863. Support for service members, veterans, and their families that is independent of any branch of the military or government. https://www.linesforlife.org/mhl/
  • Dougy Center: 503-775-5683. Phone lines open 9-5 Monday–Friday. Provides support for Grieving Children and Families. https://www.dougy.org

Community Resources

211: A comprehensive list of all social, mental health and community resources in the state of Oregon. Information at 211 is current and up to date.

  • Call 211 by cellphone
  • Text zip code to 898211
Smoke Ready Gorge: Local smoke and air quality monitoring and information. www.smokereadygorge.org

Food Resources

  • Oregon Food Bank: Food distribution sites, from various organizations in our community.  https://foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org/
  • Meals on Wheels: 503-953-8111. If you are over the age of 60 or above or live with someone over the age of 60 or above, you may have meals delivered to you. www.mowp.org
  • SNAP Information: SNAP will not be requiring six-month evaluations at this time. SNAP benefits will automatically be extended.  To apply for food benefits online: https://one.oregon.gov/
    To find out how to apply by phone: Call 211 by cell phone or text zip code to 898211.

Housing Assistance

  • Mid-Columbia Community Action Council: 541-298-5131, [email protected]. Mid Columbia Community Action Council offers a variety of services to low-income families and individuals in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties. 
    • Information and Referrals
    • Household Utility Assistance
    • Weatherization Services
    • Utility Education Classes
    • Shelter & Transitional Housing
    • Houseless/Housing Assistance to Prevent Eviction
    • Senior and Low-Income Discount Programs
    • Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program
 

211: Provides a complete list of all the available shelters both for individuals and families in Oregon. Information at 211 is current and up to date.

  • Call 211 by cellphone
  • Text zip code to 898211
 

Youth Shelters

  • YES House: 541-705-4777. YES House is a full-time, year-round shelter for youth ages 10-17. 

Family Services

Health Insurance

 

Utilities

211 Utility Assistance Programs: Provides updated list of utility assistance in Oregon.

  • Call 211 by cellphone
  • Text zip code to 898211

 

Wasco Electric WECare Program: 541-296-2740, WECare program provides emergency energy assistance to members who are struggling to pay their electric bill.

PUD: Emergency energy assistance.  Verification of eligibility is determined by Income Qualifying verification by the local Mid-Columbia Community Action Council / Community Action Partnership (CAP) office at 312 E 4th St. in The Dalles.

NW Natural: 800-422-4012, Monday through Friday, 7am to 7pm.  Call to alert NW Natural of your situation and explore options for future bill payment.

Unemployment

 
 

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