Community-based alternative crisis resources to calling the police
Portland, Oregon
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Call or Text BlackLine
(800) 604-5841
Crisis line that provides a space for peer support, counseling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to folx who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens.
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Project Respond
(503) 988-488824-Hour mental health crisis hotline and mobile mental health crisis response team provide an array of crisis, specialized, and culturally aware services.
Mental health crisis teams may be accompanied by police. They will generally leave if the site is deemed safe for the mental health team.
Racial Equity Support Line
(503) 575-3764The Racial Equity Support Line is a service led and staffed by people with lived experience of racism. We offer support to those who are feeling the emotional impacts of racist violence and microaggressions, as well as the emotional impacts of immigration struggles and other cross-cultural issues.
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Call to Safety (formerly the Portland Women’s Crisis Line)
(503) 235-5333
(888) 235-5333 (24/7 Crisis Line)Provides a comprehensive 24/7 crisis line, follow-up advocacy for survivors, support groups, community outreach, and education, and sexual assault medical advocacy.
*Language bank allows translation into any language, and connects callers to local culturally-specific resources
Linea Unica
(503) 232-444824-hour Spanish language sexual assault helpline, also offering support groups, medical advocacy
Native American Youth and Family Center
(503) 318-5213Programming such as emergency energy assistance, clothing closet, food pantry, homeless services and domestic violence interventions – responding to the real life emergencies that impact Native families and individuals.
Raphael House
(503) 222-622Emergency shelter for families fleeing domestic violence. 24-hour hotline available (with language line support) – Russian, Spanish, English. Safety planning, advocacy, and other services. Pet friendly, confidential.
SAVE Fund (Sexual Assault Victims Emergency Medical Response)
(503) 378-5348Emergency medical services funding – covers medical exam costs, STI testing, emergency contraception and more for all victims of sexual assault who get an exam within 7 days. This is a state-run program.
Sexual Assault Resource Center
(503) 640-5311
(888) 640-5311SARC’s 24-hour anonymous, confidential, free support line offers a safe place for survivors and their loved ones to get immediate support. Confidential and free.
Volunteers of America – Home Free
(503) 771-5503 (DV + Sexual Assault Hotline: 8AM-5PM Mon–Fri)
(503) 802-0506 (Restraining Order Hotline: 8AM-4PM Mon-Fri)Crisis and supportive services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Long-term, post-crisis support is designed to prevent victims from having to return to an abusive home. Mobile, active advocacy that reduces the barriers to domestic violence support services. All services are free, flexible, individualized, and driven by survivors’ needs and goals. Calls after hours will be returned within one business day.
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Bradley Angle
(503) 235-5333 (24-hr crisis line)
(503) 232-1528 (Office)Bradley Angle works with a local network of domestic violence providers to help survivors fleeing domestic violence. Provides emergency housing and other services. Focused on serving Black and LGBTQ+ communities.
Forge
(414) 559-2123Information, resources, and referrals for trans+ survivors of domestic, sexual, or hate violence or stalking.
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Bradley Angle
(503) 235-5333 (24-hour crisis line)Bradley Angle works with a local network of domestic violence providers to help survivors fleeing domestic violence. Provides emergency housing and other services. Focused on serving Black and LGBTQ+ communities.
bradleyangle.orgImpact NW
(503) 721-1740Impact NW provides a safety net for families in crisis, with services that connect them to housing and energy assistance while supporting them as they move toward independence. Will assist or refer callers.
Native American Youth and Family Center
(503) 288-8177Programming such as emergency energy assistance, clothing closet, food pantry, homeless services and domestic violence interventions – responding to the real life emergencies that impact Native families and individuals.
Raphael House
(503) 222-6222Emergency shelter for families fleeing domestic violence. 24-hour hotline available (with language line support) – Russian, Spanish, English. Safety planning, advocacy, and other services. Pet friendly, confidential. Serves anyone impacted by domestic violence regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, immigration status, primary language, or sexuality.
West Women and Children’s Center*
(503) 731-3900Salvation Army emergency shelter for women and children seeking assistance. Also provides hygiene and school essentials. Open 24/7/365.
*Please note this resource is Christian-affiliated
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Child Abuse Hotline*
(855) 503-SAFE (7233)Oregon Dept. of Human Services hotline for reports of child abuse or neglect. 24/7 assistance available.
*Please note this is a State service and may work with law enforcement
Oregon Youthline
(877) 968-8491
Text “teen2teen” to 839863YouthLine is a free, confidential teen-to-teen crisis and help line. Reach a teen to talk between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily – adults available by by phone 24/7.
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Aging and Disability Services
(503) 988-3646 (24/7)
(503) 988-4450 (General)24-hour information and assistance to seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers by assessing their needs, identifying services to meet those needs and linking them with providers of those services.
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Portland Alcohol and Drug Helpline
(503) 244-131224-hour helpline for people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction or abuse