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Have a question above local resouces or need to talk about an abusive relationship or sexual assault? E-mail support@pwcl.org. Our advocates will do our best to respond to within 24 hours. If you need to speak with an advocate urgently, please call our 24-hour Crisis Line at 503.235.5333. All e-mail correspondence is confidential, but be sure your abuser isn't monitering your e-mail communication.

Community Partner Contacts

Domestic Violence Hotlines

National Domestic Violence Hotline:
NDVH.ORG or 800-799-SAFE (7233)
Domestic violence referrals throughout the United States.

Proyecto UNICA:
503-232-4448
24 hour hotline for Spanish-speaking and Latina survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Volunteers of America Home Free:
503-771-5503 (8am to 6pm)
Case management, support, and resources for survivors of domestic violence.

Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline:
800-562-6025
Information and referral for battered women and their families in Washington state.

Gay Men's Domestic Violence Hotline:
GMDVP.ORG or call 800-832-1901
National domestic violence hotline for gay men. Program located in Boston MA. A 24-hour crisis line is monitored by trained volunteers and staff, providing emotional support, safety planning, crisis counseling, referrals, and emergency housing. The Boston-area Emergency Safe Home Network was developed to give GBT men who are leaving abusive relationships a safe and supportive place to stay.

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Sexual Violence Hotlines

RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network):
RAINN.ORG or 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Sexual Assault referral throughout the United States.

Sexual Assault Resource Center:
503.640.5311
Advocacy for sexual assault survivors living in Washington County.

Proyecto UNICA:
503-232-4448
24 hour hotline for Spanish speaking survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

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Other Crisis Lines

Child Abuse Reporting Hotline:
800-509-5439
Reporting line for all child abuse in the state of Oregon.

Alcohol & Drug Helpline:
800-923-4357
24 hour hotline providing information and referrals for substance abuse treatment statewide.

Oregon SafeNet
1-800-723-3638 (SAFENET)
A helpline for information about food stamps, WIC, the Oregon Health Plan, low cost medical help, immunizations, and women's health needs.

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Domestic Violence Shelters

Bradley Angle House:
503-281-2442
Shelter for single women and women with children. No boys over age 11. Services for shelter residents include: Latina advocate, peer support, referrals, advocacy, children's program. This is a confidential shared housing space.

Clackamas Women's Services:
503-654-2288
Shelter for single women and women with children. No boys over age 18. Two shelters located in Clackamas county. Shelter services include case management, advocacy, support groups, children's group. This is a confidential shared housing space.

Columbia County Women's Resource Center:
503-397-6161 or 877-397-6161
Shelter for single women and women with children. No boys over age 17. Shelter is located in St Helens. A shuttle runs from Portland to St Helens several times a day on weekdays. Assistance with shuttle tickets is available through Volunteers of America. Services for clients include advocacy, case management and support groups. This is a confidential shared housing space.

DVRC Monika's House:
503-469-860
Shelter for single women and women with children. No boys over age 17. Shelter is located in Washington County. Services for shelter residents include; Latina advocate, peer support/counseling, referrals, advocacy and children's program. This is a confidential shared housing space.

Raphael House:
503-222-6222
Shelter for single women and women with children. Boys over age 11 are accepted on a case by case basis. Services for shelter residents include; Latina advocate, peer support/counseling, referrals, advocacy and children's program. This is a confidential shared housing space.

YWCA Safechoice:
360-695-2655 or 800-695-0167
Shelter for single women and women with children. No boys over age 17. Services for shelter residents include; support groups, case management, emergency clothing, Latina advocate, information and referral. This shelter is located in Vancouver, WA. This is a confidential shared housing space.

YWCA Yolanda House:
503-535-3269
Emergency shelter space for women and children. This shelter serves both survivors of domestic violence and homeless populations. Services to shelter residents include; children's program and support group. This is a confidential shared housing space.

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Culturally Specific Services for Domestic & Sexual Violence

El Programa Hispano:
503-669-8350
All services in Spanish. Community-based domestic violence support groups, domestic violence advocacy, case management, information and referral, transitional housing program, children's advocate, mental health specialist, sexual assault specialist, dental clinics, legal clinics, translation & interpretation, mental health counseling, driver's education, ESL, housing assistance, immigration, citizenship and literacy.

Healing Roots:
503-595-9591
Drop in multi-service center for African and African American survivors of domestic violence and their families. Services offered include drop-in classes, support groups, yoga, parenting classes, job placement, youth programs, and wellness classes.

IRCO Asian Family Center:
503-235-9396
Assists refugees and immigrants of Asian descent to develop self- sufficiency and cultural awareness while affirming and preserving each culture within an ever-changing global environment. Services include access to emergency services, employment resources and youth services.

IRCO Refuge & Immigrant Family Strengthening:
IRCO or call 503-234-1541
Offers advocacy, support and information for immigrants experiencing domestic violence.

NAYA Native American Family Healing Circle:
503-288-8177
Domestic violence support groups, advocacy and case management for Native American women experiencing domestic violence.

Russian Oregon Social Services:
503-777-3437
Services for Russian speaking populations. Services include; ESL, citizenship and computer classes, case management for mental health and domestic violence clients, cross cultural and community orientation, dental care, employment referrals, free legal consultations, translation and interpretation services.

SAWERA:
503-778-7386 (you will need to leave a message)
Provides free, culturally sensitive confidential services to women and children of South Asian descent. Services include; safety planning, case management, support and information, legal advocacy and support groups.

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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Trans Specific Services

Bradley Angle House Sexual & Gender Minorities Advocate:
503-232-7805
Outreach, support and advocacy for sexual and gender minorities. Women battered by women support groups.

Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project:
800-832-1901
National domestic violence hotline for gay men, located in Boston, MA. Crisis line offers emotional support, safety planning, crisis counseling, referrals and emergency housing.

Sexual Minority Youth Recreation Center:
503-872-9664
Drop in center for GLBT youth.

The Survivor Project:
503-288-3191
Advocating for intersex and transgendered survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

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Restraining and Protective Orders

Multnomah County Courts:
503-988-3022
Restraining orders can be obtained by visiting room 211. Advocates are available to assist with paperwork between 9:30am and 11:30am. Paperwork needs to be filled out and turned into the clerk by 12:45pm. The judge will begin hearing cases at 1:30pm.

Clackamas County Courts:
503-655-8616
Paperwork is available at Victims Assistance 503.655.8616 708 Main St in Oregon City and at the Clackamas County Courthouse which is 807 Main St in Oregon City. Paperwork must be turned in by 11:30 to see the judge at 1:00. Advocates are available at Victims Assistance and through Clackamas Women's Services.

Washington County Courts:
503-846-3830
Advocates are available through the Center for Victims Assistance 503.846.3830 Restraining Order Paperwork can be picked up at the Center for Victim Services which is located on the first floor of the Washington County Courthouse which is located at 150 N 1st Ave in Hillsboro. Survivors can pick paperwork up beginning at 8am. They should arrive by 10:30 if they want to see the judge the same day, but they can fill the paperwork out at any time and arrange to see the judge at a later time.

Clark County (Washington) Courts:
360-397-2424
Applications can be picked up in the District Court Office. Washington State has four types of protective orders: order of protection, restraining order, anti-harassment order, and no contact order. Advocates at YWCA Safechoice 360-696-0167 can help guide you through the process.

Multnomah Co. Legal Aid:
503-224-4086
Free legal representation at contested restraining order hearings for low-income petitioners with Multnomah County restraining orders only. When you call, be sure you say you have a restraining order hearing coming up.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

Emergencies: Dial 911

Non Emergency Police (Multnomah Co): 503-823-3333

Non Emergency Police (Washington Co): 503-629-0111

Non Emergency Police (Clackamas Co): 503-655-8211

Non Emergency Police (Clark Co): 360-397-2366

Portland Police Department Domestic Violence Unit: 503-823-0090

For additional resources please call PWCL at 503-235-5333 or 1-888-235-5333 or visit 211info at http://www.irissoft.com/INFO/

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Resource List Last updated December, 2006.