Mental Health Crisis Response in Oregon

The Portland Suicide Lifeline is avaialble 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 503-972-3456. Alternatively, the National Suicide Prevention hotline can be reached at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

The State of Mental Health in Oregon

Oregon currently ranks 49th in the United States for mental healthcare. The Oregon Health Authority is responsible for the reformation of their current mental healthcare system, in order to provide the resources necessary to build resilience in their communities. The OHA determines the standard of care that all Oregonians can expect when they seek treatment from a licensed counselor or therapist. The Health Systems Division (HSD) seeks to prevent mental health disorders, addiction to substances, and gambling through education, early identification and intervention, access to services.

Oregon Adult Mental Health Services (AMH) promotes the well-being and prosperity of Oregonians by providing access to health, mental health and addiction services. These are the fundamentals for Oregonians to live, be educated, work and participate in their communities. The mission is accomplished by working in partnership with individuals and their families , counties, other state agencies, providers, advocates and communities to accomplish the following goals. The OHA and HSA work to ensure that all residents have access to the resources that promote their overall well-being. This includes access to therapists, psychologists, and counselors throughout the state.

For assistance in navigating treatment for substance abuse, call the Alcohol & Drug Helpline at 1-800-923-4357.

If you are LGBTQ+ and you need support, contact The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386.

NAMI Oregon

The National Alliance for Mental Illness, or NAMI, is open to anyone struggling with mental illness. NAMI is an inclusive and community-based resource geared towards raising awareness and supporting group members on their journey to recovery. With group counseling sessions led by a trained member with a diagnosis (past or present), meetings follow a set of 12 principles for support. NAMI meetings are meant to complement your existing treatment plan with your counselor or psychologist. There are many chapters of NAMI that meet in Oregon, including virtual meet-ups. Find yours here.

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