Grant High School Community Resources

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Welcome to the GHS Resource Center! 

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on our community and especially for those already struggling from the shortage of affordable housing, rent assistance, and services. The City of Portland has created the Portland COVID-19 Household Assistance Program (CVHAP) to assist households experiencing a loss of income or increased health risks/needs due to COVID-19. For more information please go to pdxassist.com. 

Applications will open Tuesday, October 27 at 9am and Friday, October 30 at 1pm

The fund will provide $500 prepaid Visa debit cards to help impacted households pay for:

• Dependent care

• Food

• Household supplies

• Medicine and/or health supplies

• Rent and non-City utility payments

• Transportation costs

• Other household expenses

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• PPS McKinney-Vento Resource Page

  The Mckinney-Vento Homeless Program services families and students who don't have a fixed, regular or adequate living situation.  If this applies to you please reach out to your school counselor  

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• Support in Recovery - Center For Discovery

  This free group is open to anyone who is currently in treatment, in recovery, or has not yet sought treatment for an eating disorder. We are also adding a second meeting on Thursdays while social distancing regulations are in place due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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• Conversations with Spanish Speaking Latinx Families on issues of mental health: Charlas Comunitarias sobre el Bienestar y la Salud Emocional https://www.facebook.com/charlascomunitarias/ 

• As a resource, here are the links to past recorded workshops: Substance and Drug use in Latino Families & Adolescents during COVID-19

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• Reach Out Oregon Warmline 1-833-732-2467

  Monday-Friday 12-7pm

  Parents know how lonely it is to care for a young person experiencing emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. It can be frightening and isolating. It’s hard to know where and how to reach out for help and information.

  As caregivers, we have experience navigating challenges on behalf of our children and families. And as a community, we have much to offer one another. This is what Reach Out Oregon is all about, a supportive community where you will find a support team: Parent to Parent.

   

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• Safe and Strong Helpline: 1-800-923-4357

  Available 24/7 with interpretation

  A collaboration of Oregon Health Authority and Lines for Life

  This is an emotional support and resource referral line that can assist anyone struggling and seeking support. Callers do not need to be in crisis.

 Wildfire Emergency Information and Resources

• Oregon Wildfire Resources

• State of Oregon Wildfire Resources

Food Access and COVID-19: How to Find Food in a Pandemic:

• Partners for a Hunger Free Oregon resource page

• Para información en español sobre Coronavirus y el acceso a los alimentos, haga clic aquí.

Information on Pandemic EBT: ALL families on Free and Reduced Lunch will Qualify:

• Fact Sheet: English | Español | Tiếng Việt | Pусский | 中文 | Soomaali | Arabic | Trad. Chinese 

For emergency resources & info related to COVID-19 please visit:

• Safe + Strong (Oregon Health Authority)

• Coronavirus Updates and Resources for PPS

• COVID-19 Emergency Relief Resources for PDX

• 211 info:Information and Resources or by dialing 211 (866-698-6155)

• COVID-19 Childcare Resources

For info from PPS Student Success and Health related to COVID-19 please visit:

• COVID-19 Adapted Resources

• Supporting Students of Color

 For info on Immigrant Eligibility for Public Programs during COVID-19:

• In English: Healthcare, Cash Assistance, Food Assistance, Unemployment Insurance 

• En Español: Cuidado de la Salud, Asistencia en Efectivo, Asistencia de Nutrición, Seguro de Desempleo

To apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/food stamps):

• SNAP Application webpage  or apply in: English | Español | Русский | Tiếng Việt | Soomaali

To apply for Food, Cash, and Child Care Assistance ALL IN ONE PLACE:

• DHS Benefits and Assistance webpage or apply in: English| Español | Русский | Tiếng Việt | Soomaali

To apply for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food support:

• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Application webpage (503-988-3503)

To apply for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF):

• TANF Application webpage (971-673-2550) or apply in:  English | Español | Русский  | Tiếng Việt

For support finding Emergency Childcare visit:

• Find Child Care Oregon

 To Find Food near you, find School Meal sites, and other food resources:

• Oregon Food Bank (Food Finder) or forms in: English | Español | Русский | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | عربى

If you have recently lost your job or wages due to COVID-19, you can:

• Apply for the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) [and] Apply for Unemployment Insurance 

Find support in signing up for OHP at:

• Local Community Assister Sites

 If you have received an Eviction Notice or have been Evicted, contact Community Alliance of Tenants (CAT):

• English: Know Your Tenant Rights 

• Español: Conozca sus derechos de inquilino

• Tiếng Việt: Biết các quyền của bạn

• Or call Renters Rights Hotline at 503-288-0130| Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 1-5pm|Tues 6-8pm

For info on utility provider response to COVID-19 and Utility Assistance:

• Portland Water Bureau - Sewer, Stormwater and Water Financial Assistance Application

• Northwest Natural Gas - bill payment assistance

• PGE - bill payment assistance

• Pacific Power - bill payment assistance

• West Oregon Electric Cooperative - bill payment assistance

• Phone & Internet Providers: Verizon,  Comcast Xfinity,  AT&T,  T-Mobile

If you or your student are experiencing a mental health emergency, please utilize the following emergency services (Español | Русский | Tiếng Việt | Soomaali | 中文)

• Multnomah County Crisis Services Call Center/Crisis Line/Project Respond: (503) 988-4888

• Urgent Walk-In Clinic Go to 4212 SE Division (503) 963-2575 Open DAILY 7am-10:30pm (OHP & insurance not a barrier) (call ahead - currently prioritizing high risk clients)

• Kaiser Crisis Line (503) 331-6425 

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline English: 1 (800) 273-8255  Spanish: 1 (800) 628-9454

• Oregon Youthline Text: Teen2Teen to 839863 to instantly text with another person 

• Trevor Project Text START to 678678 or TrevorLifeLine 1 (866) 488-7386

• Trans Life 877-565-8860

For resources students can use at home during Distance Learning:

• Student Self-Service Mental Health Resources

• Virtual Calming Room

Below you can find community organizations located throughout Portland, that offer a variety of services and resources (availability or resources and hours of operation may be impacted by COVID-19 activities).

GHS Local Community Resources

SAFETY ALERT-Survivors: your computer and phone use can be monitored.  If this is a concern, we recommend finding a safer (public/friend's) computer or phone.  When you feel safe, please call:

• Raphael House of Portland's 24-Hour Hotline 503-222-6222

• Proyecto UNICA 503-232-4448 or 888-232-4448

• Русская Орегонская Социальная Служба 503-777-3437

For local support from our Raphael House Confidential Advocates:

• Healthy Relationship Advocacy Services 

For a list of available community resources:

• Local Community Resource webpage or PDF's: Food Pantries/Boxes, Clothing and Hygiene, Housing & Utility Assistance, Phone & Internet, Homelessness & Shelters, Family and Community Services, Legal Assistance, Citizenships & Immigration, Affordable HealthCare, Affordable Dental Healthcare, OHP Signup Support, Affordable Eye Glasses, Homeless Youth Services, Youth in Foster Care Services, Survivor Advocacy Services, Developmental Disability Services, & Employment Services

Culturally-Specific Organizations 

 For a list of available community organizations serving specific cultural groups:

• Culturally-Specific Organizations webpage, or printable PDF's: Black & African American, Latino, Hispanic & Latinx, Asian American, Pacific Islander & Native Hawaiian, Indigenous, American Indian, & Alaskan Native, Russian, Jewish, Immigrant & Refugee & LGBTQ+

For a map of where these organizations are located in Portland area:

• Organization Map

Mental Health Resources

For resources students can use at home during COVID-19 extended school closure:

• Student Self-Service Mental Health Resources

For a list of local community-based organizations providing Mental Health services:

• Local Mental Health Organizations webpage or: Printable PDF

• OHP Youth Mental Health Providers

For virtual services available to PPS students with OHP/Medicaid/Kaiser(some):

• Multnomah County School Mental Health or Student Health Centers

For a list of Providers of Color, Queer & Trans providers, & other specific providers:

• PSU SSW Mental Health Provider Database

For a list of Mental Health resources partnering with NAMI Oregon:

• National Alliance on Mental Illness Resources: Children and Families

Drug and Alcohol Counseling Resources

For a list of organizations providing drug and alcohol use resources, including insurance carriers (OHP and private insurance), population served, languages provided, and agency info:

• Drug and Alcohol Counseling Resources webpage or Printable PDF

Resources Contacts

Catrina Knoerzer, School Social Worker

503-916-5160 ex.85328  cell: 503-593-7460 cknoerzer@pp.net 

Sophia DeNicola, Mental Health Intern

sdenicola@pps.net

Justin Tonkins, Student Attendance Coach

 503-916-5160 cell:971-325-6816 jtonkins@pps.net

Norelle Harper, Teen Parent School Social Worker

503-916-2000 ex.71520  cell:971-712-4327 nharper@pps.net

Marcela Butterfield, McKinney-Vento/Title X Liaison

503-502-0437 mbutterfield@pps.net

• Dany Douglas MSW Intern, Will Polikoff MSW Intern, & Jed McClean, LSSW, 2019-2020