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Welcome to the Polk County Service Integration Newsletter.We’re glad you’re here and interested in learning more aboutwho we are and what we are all about. Every month PolkCounty SI community partners come together to create aninformational hub full of community resources, services, andevents. Polk County SI teams are continually working to reduce theduplication of services while promoting self-reliant, healthy andsuccessful families and individuals. This newsletter is just oneway partners throughout the county share and connect. Checkout this month's SI Newsletter, you won't be disappointed!
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MONTHLY REPORTPolk County Service Integration (SI) Newsletter
Polk County Service Integration(SI) Newsletterby Natalie Lucey
CURRENT UPDATES ONPOLK COUNTY SERVICEINTEGRATION PROGRAM -FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
KUDOS & SUCCESS STORY& SANTIAM CANYON &YAMHILL SIT PROGRAMUPDATES
THE SCOOP ON OURCOMMUNITY & PARTNERS:INFO ON AGENCY CHANGES& MORERESOURCES & SERVICES INPOLK COUNTY - STAY INTHE KNOW
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TEAM RUNDOWN
The Yamhill County Service Integration (Newberg/Dundee,Yamhill/Carlton, Dayton, McMinnville/Lafayette, Sheridan,Amity, Grand Ronde/Willamina) page can be found HERE. Formore info, contact SIT coordinator: Rubi Ramirez YamhillService Integration Coordinator P.503-455-8044 [email protected]
SANTIAM & YAMHILL SIT UPDATES
Yamhill Service Integration
Santiam Canyon ServiceIntegration
Santiam Service Integration (N. Santiam, Santiam Canyon, &Cascade) page can be found HERE. For more info, contactSIT coordinator: Melissa Baurer Santiam Canyon ServiceIntegration Coordinator P.503-769-9319 [email protected]
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SEPTEMBER
Starting September 1st Polk CountyService Integration teams will be meetingvirtually. Click HERE for the 2020-2021Polk County Service Integration Virtualschedule. Keep an eye out for Zoommeeting login information and meetingdetails in the calendar invite that will beemailed out to all partners the last weekof August.
Are you interested in giving a virtualagency presentation to ServiceIntegration partners? If so, [email protected] schedule your agency presentationfor the 2020-2021 fiscal year.
POLK COUNTY SERVICEINTEGRATION IS GOINGVIRTUAL.
POLK COUNTY SI UPDATES
$14,000BALANCE
C E N T R A L S I T
$5,100BALANCE
F A L L S C I T Y S I T
$12,500BALANCE
D A L L A S S I T
$4,500BALANCE
P E R R Y D A L E S I T
$12,000BALANCE
W E S T S A L E M S I T
$7,500BALANCE
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SERVICE INTEGRATION TEAM LEDGERS
SI PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
FUNDING REQUEST FORM EXAMPLE
FUNDING REQUEST FORM LINK
2020-2021 VIRTUAL SERVICEINTEGRATION MEETING CALENDAR
SERVICE INTEGRATION FORMS
C E N T R A L S I F A L L S C I T Y S ID A L L A S S I
P E R R Y D A L E S I W E S T S A L E M S I W E S T V A L L E Y S I
TEAM RUNDOWN
by SI Partners KUDO Corner
A HUGE thank you to Lori & Laura from “TheBoondocks” in Falls City for coordinating andhosting a bottle/can drive on July 25 & 26 tobenefit CASA of Polk County’s BottleDropGive Program. Folks came from as far asPhilomath to drop off bags… 210 Blue bagsworth of donations were collected in all!!! Thank you to those who donated andvolunteered for this event! We made over$1,200!!! Our BottleDrop Give program is anon-going fundraiser. Please let Bonnie knowat [email protected] if you as anindividual or business would like to receiveBlue bags to support. For additionalinformation go to BottleDrop Give. - BonnieDreier CASA of Polk County
KUDOS to Perrydale Domestic WaterAssociation for helping a older adult fix a verylarge water leak at her home!
KUDOS to Dallas Food Bank, Marion-PolkFood Share Farm to Families Program, PolkCounty Family & Community OutreachDepartment and so many wonderfulcommunity volunteers! Throughthis partnership, 2162 families and 7511individuals have received food boxes in just 8weeks. Food boxes are free to pick up everyMonday at the Academy Building in Dallasfrom 2-4pm or until boxes run out.
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As the Covid-19 continues to affect our economy and communities, I want to thank you all for your efforts to keep the virus in check. As I amwriting this, we currently have 278 positive cases in Polk County, whichcomparatively is a very low number for a county of 86,000 people. PolkCounty is, and has been, very active in acquiring PPE, making it availablefor businesses and housing facilities that run low or are needing certainitems to get through the crisis until their orders arrive. To date, we havedispersed around $82,000.00 worth of PPE, focusing on keeping ourcommunity safe and our businesses running smoothly. We are here tohelp any way we can.Thank you,Lyle MordhorstPolk County Commissioner
A Message From Polk County Commissioner -Commissioner Lyle Mordhorst
SIT Success Stories
A huge thank you goes to Western Interlock Inc., Alex Peterson, and theKnights of Columbus for their generous donations to the Gale’s Lodgeproject, Polk County's Veteran Shelter Program. Western Interlock Inc.donated the paving stones for the new patio; Alex Peterson donated his timeand dump truck to haul the necessary gravel for the project; and The Knights ofColumbus donated their time and skills to install the paving stones. With theirgenerosity Gale’s Lodge now has a nice outdoor area that current and futureprogram participants will be able to enjoy. - Polk County VSO
A recent funding request sent to the Central Service Integrationteam asking for support for the Central High School RegistrationWelcome Wagon supplies was met with a generous donation froman anonymous donor from the Monmouth/Independencecommunity. The donation was for $400 so that Central HighSchool could use the donated funds to supply their WelcomeWagon with mental health coping tools to provide to students asthey distance learn.A Polk County Behavioral Health client and his family, were giftedwith a pool by community members who saw a need. Thisdonation has allowed a mother the ability to keep her kids activewhile staying at home during uncertain times, in addition, it actsas a water sensory coping tool for a child with developmentaldisabilities to be able to practice self-regulation. Thank you toAlice and her family for donating such a wonderful gift to a familyin need
THE SCOOP
Please join us for the Dream BuildersCampaign Through October 31, 2020 AsFamily Building Blocks continues toprioritize the health and safety of thecommunity, they have made the decisionto cancel the Polk County Luncheon,slated for September 16, 2020, and theDream Builders Luncheon, slated forOctober 29, 2020. To help “KeepChildren Safe and Families Together,”please join them for the Dream BuildersCampaign through October 31, 2020.Meet Natallea’s family by watching theirinspiring story online and learn aboutgiving opportunities HERE. Become a"Campaign Captain" and share Natallea'sstory with your friends! RSVP to receivecampaign updates and more. ContactJulie Hilty [email protected] Builder Pledges MATCHED up to$25,000 thanks to Craig and CherieCline! "Family Building Blocks is the fourth leg
on our table."– Natallea
Family Building Blocks -Dream Builders Campaignby Meaghan Levy
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A Very Merry Unbirthday Party
As we find ourselves venturing down an unexpected rabbit hole known as COVID-19, our experiences continue to bring us tonew and unexpected worlds. Some are fun and exciting, while others are more limiting. One highlight of fun? To date, TheThoughts & Gifts Project has already celebrated over 135 youth and seniors on their birthday this year! As exciting as it is toserve more, we have also faced limits, such as canceling our annual fundraiser, A Very Merry Unbirthday Party. We are,however, hosting our first-ever A Very Merry Unbirthday Challenge & Raffle! We are extremely grateful for the support of ourcommunity and look forward to this new activity.
by Jean Love
Recovery OutreachCommunity Center -August HERE is the August 2020 ROCC onlinegroup calendar. Drop in center is openThursday–Sunday 12pm-5pm. LimitedOccupancy is available and masks will beprovided. Our awesome online groupsand phone peer support will continue asscheduled! Call 503.393.4273 oremail [email protected] with questions.
2000 Steps HOME
Community Action Agency HOME YouthServices, is putting on an event the endof the month. The event is called 2000Steps HOME. The reason why we chosethis title is due to the 2000 documentedhomeless youth in Marion and PolkCounty. This is a virtual awarenessmovement to move for those youth inour community who experiencehomelessness, to move for those in ourcommunity who need warm meals, andto move for those who are in need ofsupport. Signing up for the event is freeby donation.
by Ryan Pollard
ARCHES Online Applicationby: Breezy AguirreARCHES has some exciting news, ahousehold's seeking assistance with rentor utilities due to the COVID pandemiccan now apply online! They just need togo to MWVCAA.org and follow the stepsto get them on the list for assistance, nophone call needed! We are still offeringservices over the phone at 503-399-9080 ext 4003 or option 1. Please sharethis information far and wide! Check outthe flyers in Engilish & Spanish.
Acres of Hope
Acres of Hope is a youth ranch with amission to share HOPE (Healing,Opportunity, Purpose, Education) withadolescents that are feeling HURT(Harmed, Unseen, Rejected,Traumatized). Together, staff fosters thefreedom for youth to create theconnections they desire with nature,their session leader, the horses, and theirparents/guardians. We are excited to be hosting our firstannual Golf for Hope Fundraiser that iscoming up on September 26th. We offerour program at no cost to the families, sowe really appreciate any help getting theword out about Golf for Hope! Golfers can register HEREPlease visit our website to learn moreabout Acres of Hope Youth Ranch.
by Heather Holcomb
SwiftCare
Whether you are currently experiencingsymptoms or feel you may have beenexposed to Covid-19 previously,Swiftcare offers testing for BOTH! OpenEVERYDAY for same day/ next dayAppointments. Telemedicineappointments are available to those whoprefer a video visit as well. On sitespecimen collection for active covid-19testing On-site specimen collection forIGG/ antibody testing Test results in 3-5business days (may vary based on testingdemands) We accept Medicare, OHP, VA,and most commercial health plansThank you for your patience as we allwork together to get Salem back to ourregular schedules and healthy lives! Weencourage those seeking moreinformation on testing, and other UrgentCare needs, to visit us online. Check outtheir flyer HERE for more information.
by Lora Bailey
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2020 Homeless ServicesGap Analysisby Jan Calvin At its July meeting the Mid-WillametteValley Homeless Alliance (MWVHA)Board of Directors reviewed a recentanalysis of homeless resources inMarion and Polk counties. The July 2020Gap Analysis included comparisons to a2018 Resource Inventory that haddetermined four primary needs for theCoordinated Entry System, shelteringservices outside the Salem-Keizer area,expanded shelter options, and housing.Progress is noted in the furtherdevelopment of the Coordinated EntrySystem, expansion of seasonal warmingshelters, and the addition of Taylor'sHouse youth emergency shelter, each ofwhich is championed by Mid-WillametteValley Community Action Agency. Whileaffordable housing continues to belimited, the number of supportivehousing units is expanding, primarilythrough the work of Salem HousingAuthority (SHA). Veteran housingresources have also grown, thanks tothe efforts of SHA, WestCare, VeteranAffairs, West Valley Housing Authority,Marion County Housing Authority, andDallas United Methodist Church'saddition of Gale's Lodge. In addition, theYMCA's Veteran housing project is inthe works. Rapid rehousing services forsurvivors of domestic violence are alsoexpanding, through the Center for Hopeand Safety. However great the progress,we are not close to meeting the need.Thousands of our neighbors remainunsheltered and homeless. Visit the MWVHA website or attendthe monthly CoC CollaborativeCommittee on the 3rd Wednesdays,10:00-11:30 a.m. to connect with otherswho are working to address these needsthroughout the Marion and Polk countyregion. Join our Cloud HD Videomeeting on September 16.
Chemeketa CommunityCollege - Polk Centerby: Kelli Stahr
Fall term dates September 28 toDecember 12.Meet ONLINE/REMOTELY Mondaythrough Friday from 8:30-11:20 amStudents will need access to internetand a computer in order toparticipate in remote classes.GED class fees for Fall term 2020 is$95.Students may be admitted into theGED program after the term hasbegun with instructor permission.Contact Nancy at 503.316.3242 forinformation about entering the GEDprogram at the Polk Center.
Chemeketa Community College fall termregistration is now open. Classes start onSept. 28! All classes will take place in anonline/remote format through Fall Term2020 (subject to change).Fall 2020 GED preparation classes heldthrough the Polk Center in Dallas:
Building Inspection Technology Programis now open for first year cohortapplicants. Have a good background inconstruction or plans examining?Consider joining the Building InspectionTechnology two-year AAS program. Formore information visit Go Chemeketa or contact us [email protected] in starting your collegecareer, or just want to take few collegecourses? Visit go.chemeketa.edu/polkto check out our list of classes.Questions? Contact us at the Polk Centerat 503.623.5567.
Ella Curran Food Bankby: Patricia Nevue
Ella Curran Food Bank Hours Serving theMonmouth Independence area:
Monday and Tuesday: 4:00-6:00PMTuesday and Thursday: 9:00-11:30AM
Also 25 lb. boxes of food distributions:may be produce, dairy or meat. Location:Ash Creek Elementary Time: 11:00-1:00PM Every other Monday beginningJuly 20th: July 20th August: 3, 17, 24 For info call: Patty, 503-917-1681
Car Seat Clinic Re-Shelving ProjectCOMPLETED!!! Bambinos would like togive a BIG THANK YOU to both theDallas Community Foundation and theGrace Church Youth Group for helpingus with our Car Seat Clinic, babyequipment and diaper storage re-shelving project! We received a generous$1200 grant from the DCF. This allowedus to purchase industrial shelving andwill alleviate our limited budget topurchase a MUCH needed all-in-onewasher/dryer unit so that we canlaunder all washable parts on ourdonated second hand baby equipmentbefore we re-home them! THEN, we gota phone call from the Grace ChurchYouth Pastor offering for 15 people tocome and help us assemble and install allthe shelves! It took them an hour or soto complete what would have taken usan entire day or more to accomplish. Weare now able to accept donations again!
SAVE THE DATE!13th Annual Dinner and Auction
FundraiserSaturday, October 3, starting at 5:30pm
at the Salem Convention Center(See attached Save the Date Card)
Bambinos Office hoursMonday & Wednesday: 9am-12pm
Friday: 12pm-3pm.Client is to call when they arrive. We willgather their order and place it at thedoor. Donations (diapers, wipes,formula/baby food, cash donations) arebeing accepted during these hours listedabove.
Bambinos UPDATEby Glenda Dunaway
Oregon Family SupportNetworkOFSN is offering Marion/Polk County Community Based Family Peer Support. Formore information check out their English & Spanish flyers. OFSN is also offering a family support group. For more information on this supportcheck out their flyer HERE.
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Sable House - CommunityAnnouncementby Rene Pena
Sable House is open and servingsurvivors 24 hours a day.Our advocacy office is now open tothe public by appointment only dueto virus precautions. Staff are stillproviding services remotely as well.Sable House is providing all advocacyservices via the hotline 503.623.4033.We are conducting shelterscreenings via the hotline and westill have some funds available forhotel stays.We are responding to sexual assaultsurvivors via the hotline.We are providing legal and partneragency advocacy services via thehotline.In person support groups have beensuspended through August 31st,2020. Survivors are encouraged tocontact us via the hotline toschedule individual support sessionswith our facilitator.Sable House has launched virtualsupport groups for survivors ofdomestic and sexual violence. SexualAssault Survivor Groups are held onTuesdays at 5:30pm and DomesticViolence Survivors Support Groupsare held on Wednesdays at 3:00pm.If you or someone you know isinterested in attending our supportgroups please contact usat 503.623.4033 and we will get youconnected. We are not accepting householditem donations at the advocacyoffice through August 3, 2020
Sable House is open and servingsurvivors 24 hours a day.
What we need: Survivors desperatelyneed help with gas, cell phone minutes,food, storage unit funds, and hotel stays.If you can, please send donations to POBox 783, Dallas, OR 97338 or visit ourwebsite to make a donation.
CASA of Polk County, Inc.NEEDS CASA Volunteers!by Bonnie DreierNew CASA Fall Orientation is Friday,August 28 Training begins Friday,September 11 Court-appointed specialadvocate (CASA) volunteers make a life-changing difference for children whohave experienced abuse or neglect. Eachvolunteer is appointed by a judge toadvocate for a child’s best interest incourt. Our volunteers help judgesdevelop a fuller picture of each child’slife. Their advocacy enables judges tomake the most well-informed decisionfor each child. Our orientation is aforum to sign up as well as to askquestions so you can make an informeddecision about being a CASA. Even ifyou're not sure if this is what you wouldlike to do, but are interested in learningmore about CASA, please come.Education about our program is key!
New CASA Fall Orientation:Date: Friday, August 28, 2020
Time: 5pmLocation: Polk County Courthouse in
Dallas, through the Jefferson Street sideof the building. We'll have greeters atthe entrance giving directions to the
meeting room.New CASA Fall Training:
Begins: Friday, September 11, 2020This 10-week training will give you the
tools to advocate for our mostvulnerable children is Polk County.
We have cases waiting for YOU to help!For additional information contact ouroffice at 503.623.8473 or email MikeBarnett directly [email protected] We have cases waiting for YOU!
Are you an adult age 19to 59 with physicaldisabilities?Submitted by: Cassandra Hutchinson
Live in OregonHave a physical disabilityDo not receive MedicaidNeed help from another person withactivities like walking, dressing, usingthe restroom, and bathing
Are you an adult age 19 to 59 withphysical disabilities? If so, there is aprogram that may be able to help. The program is called Oregon ProjectIndependence (OPI). It is for adults age19 to 59 who:
The type of help depends on a person’sneeds. Some things people may be ableto get help with are listed here in aSpanish & English flyer.There may be a small cost for servicesusing a sliding scale fee. To learn moreor to apply, contact NorthWest Seniorand Disability Services Aging andDisability Resource Connection at 1-866-206-4799.
Senior Health InsuranceBenefits Assistance(SHIBA) ProgramFind out about resources andinformation regarding Medicarecoverage for Oregonians through theSenior Health Insurance BenefitsAssistance Program. Medicare coverageis available to U.S. citizens over 65 andwith certain disabilities. Oregon’s SHIBAprogram is able to provide freecounseling about Medicare options.COVID-19 changes/modifications: Stateoffices are closed to the public, butassistance is available via phone at 800-722-4134 (toll-free).
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Oregon Health InsuranceMarketplace
Resources and information about health coverage options for Oregoniansexperiencing change. The Marketplace is able to assist Oregonians in determiningwhat they may qualify for and where to find local assistance. Individuals and familieswho are not offered coverage through their job may be able to shop through theOregon Health Insurance Marketplace at HealthCare.gov and receive financialassistance. Find out what you may qualify for at the Oregon Health Care website. State offices are closed to the public, but assistance is available via phone at 855-268-3767 (toll-free).
THE SCOOPAlzheimer's Associationby Alise LiepnieksHERE is a list of our virtual educationclasses offered for the month of August.All of our classes are free. You canregister by clicking the hyperlink on theform directly, visiting CommunityResource Finder: Alzheimer'sAssociation and searching for the classor by calling 800-272-3900. A link forthe class will be given to you uponregistration.
PacificSource - MemberSupport SpecialistsConnecting you with the care youdeserve! When it comes to great service,our Member Support Specialists goabove and beyond to give you the careyou deserve. They work hard to removeroadblocks, and help members throughthe often- complicated world ofhealthcare. Here’s a sample of some ofthe ways Member Support Specialistshelp PacficSource members with theirhousing, food, transportation and utilityneeds. Also providing medical helpthrough assisting with finding a doctor,scheduling appointments, follow-through—arranging home care,prescriptions, and treatment plans andhelping with securing medicalequipment. For more detailedinformation on Member SupportSpecialists and what assistance isavailable check out the flyer HERE.
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Bus pass or taxi service.A ride from a volunteer driver.Wheelchair accessible vehicleservice.Stretcher vehicle or non-emergentambulance.Reimbursement for driving yourself(if you tell us before theappointment).
LogistiCare helps Oregon Health Plan(OHP) members get to their healthcareappointments. The program is calledNon-Emergency Medical Transportation(NEMT). NEMT is for scheduledhealthcare appointments, notemergencies. There are many ways wecan help you get to your appointmentdepending on your needs.Examples are:
To get a copy of your Medical Rideprogram Guide, please visit this website or call Customer Service toll-free at(800) 431-4135. For more information on NonemergencyMedical Transportation check out thisFree Rides to Health Care FAQ.
Getting a Ride to aHealthcare Appointment
Webinar - Untangling theChallenges of Aging
Advance Directives in a Covid-19WorldAging in Place: Staying Safe at HomeHospice & Palliative Care
Save the Date Willamette Valley Hospicepresents Untangling the Challenges ofAging: Staying Safe at Home will bepresented online this year for FREE onNovember 7, 2020. Webinar topics willinclude:
Stay tuned at wvh.org for moreinformation on this annual educationsymposium.
COVID-19 SpecificNewsletter – Polk Countyby Polk County Health Services
Polk County Health Services has createda COVID-19 newsletter, available inSpanish & English, that describes thePublic Health Indicators for Polk Countyfor this reporting period. Please feel freeto disseminate among the families thatyou work with and within yourorganizations. This information isavailable on the Polk County PublicHealth web page HERE. We also makejpg files available on our Facebook pagethe same day we release the newsletter.
OHP Assisters – NWHuman Servicesby Memo PlazasNorthwest Human Services, West SalemClinic & Total Community Clinic hasOHP Assistors helping peopleapply/renew for OHP over the phone. Anyone needing assistance can call 503-480-1643. Please leave a messagewith your contact information as theyare checking their voice mail daily.
Hello, I hope this email finds you well, I wanted to reach out to you to inform the community that our services are stillavailable. Since March earlier this year, as community partners, we have been confined to working from home. This meansthat we are currently active and able to help families and individuals with the enrollment process by quite literally filling outthe application on their behalf over the phone and through our own computers. There have been a lot of changes done to thedetermination process of OHP benefits in order to facilitate those that are needing Medicaid during the pandemic. We areable to give determination of eligibility usually right at the end of an application these days when before it would still takeanother step from the processing center. We understand that many families have faced the loss of one adults constantincome or even a decrease in the amount a family is brining home since this all started. We are able to help people reportthose changes much faster than contacting the processing center to save some crucial time given that there were manyfamilies in the past that were right at the income limit for the adults in the family or even their own children. On top of that we do have a community partner that is helping those that are still over the income limit apply within theprivate sector: Federico Corzo - Work Cell: (503) 949-8684 Email: [email protected] OHP Application flyer Spanish & English
OHP/OHIM Community Partner Enrollment Availableby Cesar Trejo
Polk Community FreeClinic-Open forappointmentsby Marilyn HanleyPolk Community Free Clinic is open forappointments. Please call to schedule503-831-0551.We have a virtual run fundraisercoming up at the end of August.October is our fall public health fair.
Mid-Valley ParentingBy Stephanie GilbertParenting is hard work! Mid-ValleyParenting is now offering allvirtual parenting education series andsubscription box programs. Visit ourwebsite HERE or like our Facebook pageto stay up to date on all of our newprogramming coming this Fall.
The Dallas Food Bank, Marion & PolkFood Share, and Polk County arepartnering to offer FREE food boxes toanyone who needs them! Stop by theAcademy Building Parking Lot onMondays between 2pm-4pm for thedrive thru pick-up. Produce from theDallas Youth Garden is also available forpick-up. Food boxes available whilesupplies last!
Farm to Families FoodDistributionby Stephanie Gilbert
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Polk County ResourceCenter By Stephanie GilbertThe Polk County Resource Center hasstaff available to assist clients withemergency needs such as food, hygienesupplies, and emergency financialassistance. Screenings are now beingdone over the phone. Call or go onlinenow to talk to a Resource Connector.Call us today to find out more. 503-623-9664.
Family & Community Outreach DepartmentUpdates
Mid-Valley SuicidePrevention Coalitionby Abby WarrenThe Mid-Valley Suicide PreventionCoalition was awarded $45,000 for theSpirit Mountain Community Fund. Thesefunds will be used to support a newtraining curriculum, a new youth videocampaign, and continued youthprogramming. If you or your agency isin need of physically-distant suicideintervention training, please request atraining on the website. We offer a 1-2hour FREE suicide intervention trainingonline. We would love to connect to youor your staff! Continue to check out theMid-Valley suicide Prevention websiteand Facebook page for updates andupcoming events. September 10th isWorld Suicide Prevention day, makesure to check out our Facebook page formore information!
Veteran Services by Eric EnderleRecent legislation has extended theAgent Orange presumptions to thosewho served up to 12 nautical miles offthe coast of Vietnam from 1962-1975. Ifyou have previously been denied serviceconnection for an Agent Orange relatedcondition or have never applied, pleasecontact the Polk County Veteran ServiceOffice. For additional information,please see the links below.
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Actof 2019
NAVIGATINGTHE BLUE WATER NAVY
CLAIMS PROCESSI am a Blue Water Navy Veteran who...
I am a Blue Water NavyDependent/Survivor who...
Our office is open Monday throughThursday 7:30am – 6:00pm and closedfrom 12-1pm for lunch. Please note, dueto Covid-19 we are available for phoneappointments only.
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RESOURCES
Want access to a spreadsheet updated daily with community agency information,resources and services. Updated Resource List for the Greater Polk County Areais available for you to save, view and share wherever you see fit!
Connect to health & social serviceprograms. Visit website, call 2-1-1, textyour zip code to 898211, or send anemail to [email protected].
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Angels in the Outfield:Referrals can be made for children whohave been impacted by crime or abuseto support activities that will help a childin recovery. For more information checkout there website.
FREE Funding for aPositive Experience!
Mid-ValleyResourcesVisit website to access over 300 localresources.
A Nationwide website available to helpyou find volunteers & volunteer projectsin your local area.
JustServe.org
Offering FREE medical and mentalhealthcare for those without insurancelocated in Dallas Oregon. For moreinformation on their services chickHERE.
Polk CommunityFree Clinic
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