Community Resources for Youth
The following youth resources include crisis resources, resources for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ youth and youth with disabilities, and resources for emergency food and housing. This list is not exhaustive. To report an error or to request additions, please email info@opheliasplace.net.
If you want to harm yourself or others, or you have been harmed, please call 911 or use the following resources.
Crisis Services
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24/7
Dial 988
Whitebird Crisis Hotline, 24/7
(541) 687-4000 or 1-800-422-7558
Provides crisis intervention, mental health referral, and transportation assistance for people with mental health needs in Eugene or Springfield without homes.
Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets (CAHOOTS)
Eugene: (541) 682-4000 / Springfield (541) 726-3714
Provides on-site care for mental health or substance abuse emergencies, conflict resolution/mediation, transport to other agencies, deals with housing crises and first aid. Dispatched by police non-emergency line.
Hope & Safety Alliance Crisis Hotline, 24/7
(541) 485-6513 or (800-281-2800) or website chat
Confidential lifeline for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, intimate partner violence, and stalking in Lane County. Hope & Safety Alliance may be able to provide services and referrals that include emergency transportation, shelter, some emotional support, and encouragement.
Looking Glass Youth & Family Crisis Line, 24/7
(541) 689-3111
Trevor Lifeline, 24/7
1-800-488-7386
A national, confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth. Can also be reached via text. Text “START” to 678678.
Trans Lifeline, 7am-1am every day
1-877-565-8860
Provides peer counseling for transgender individuals in crisis.
The Child Center: Crisis Response Program, 24/7
1-888-989-9990
Short-term, mental health crisis support for parents and children through age 17. If needed, a crisis response team may be sent to place of crisis.
Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS)
Crisis Line 24/7: 541-343-7277
Business Line: 541-484-9791
SASS is a non-profit organization providing outreach, advocacy, and support to survivors of sexual violence and their partners, families, and friends throughout Eugene-Springfield and Lane County.
591 W 19th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Benton & Linn Counties
ABC House
541-926-2203
24/7 Abuse Hotline: 855-503-SAFE (7233)
228 SW 5th Ave, Albany OR 97321
Provides high-quality child abuse assessments and support services for local children and youth when there are concerns of abuse and neglect.
Jackson Street Youth Services
(541) 286-4580
24-Hour Hotline: 800-901-2904
225 SW 4th Street, Corvallis, OR 97333
Provides youth services ages 10-18 including drop-in centers, safe housing during crisis, mental health support, positive activities, family mediation, and much more.
Drop-In Centers
Below is a list of drop-in centers focused on serving youth. Many of these spaces have showers, food, clothing closets, hygiene items, computers, and a welcoming staff.
Hosea Youth Services
Ages 16-24
(541) 344-5583
834 Monroe St, Eugene, OR, 97402
Hosea Youth Services is located in the basement of Grace Fellowship Church but is not affiliated with the church. Hosea has showers, laundry facilities, clothes, food, computers, case management, and employment assistance.
Looking Glass New Roads
Ages 16-21
(541) 302-2551
941 W 7th Avenue, Eugene, OR, 97402
Looking Glass New Roads has showers, laundry facilities, clothes, food, computers, case management, employment assistance, and education re-engagement options.
Youth Era
Ages 11-21
44 W 7th Ave, Eugene, OR, 97402
Youth Era is open for drop-in hours to access school Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Youth Era has access to clothes, food, education re-engagement options, and support.
G Street Oasis
All ages, but must be with family
(541) 214-0260
1175 G Street, Springfield, OR 97477
G Street Oasis serves homeless families. G Street Oasis provides showers, laundry facilities, clothes, food, case management, and employment assistance.
First Place Family Center
All ages, but must be family with children
(541) 342-7728
1995 Amazon Parkway, Eugene, OR 97405
First Place Family Center serves homeless families with children. First Place provides showers, laundry facilities, clothes, food, diapers, access to computers, case management, employment assistance, and housing intakes.
Benton & Linn Counties
Jackson Street Youth Services
541-286-4580
24-Hour Hotline: 800-901-2904
225 SW 4th Street, Corvallis, OR 97333
Provides youth services ages 10-18 including drop-in centers, safe housing during crisis, mental health support, positive activities, family mediation, and much more.
BIPOC Support Services
The following services provide support to youth who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color.
Eugene 4J Natives Program
(541) 790-5900
2295 Four Oaks Grange Road, Eugene, Or 97405
A program dedicated to students in the 4J school district dedicated to encouraging children’s growth by using cultural teachings in a nurturing environment. The Natives Program offers tutoring, culturally related events and activities, mentorship, assistance with future educational planning, and opportunities for cultural connections.
Honoring Our New Ethnic Youth (H.O.N.E.Y)
H.O.N.E.Y. offers programs dedicated to the growth of its multi-racial, multi-cultural BIPOC youth. Programs include mentors for youth in 6-12th grade, Mo Basketball Exchange, and Culture Club, a safe space for youth ages 5-16 to address and heal from social and emotional trauma.
Lane African American/Black Student Success
(541) 461-8211
1200 Hwy 99 N, Eugene, OR 97402
Lane AABSS is dedicated to improving academic outcomes for African/American Black students and to achieving a vision of an equitable education system in Lane County. AABSS offers African American Rites of Passage summer program, wrap-around support for students, and Student Navigators for African American/Black students and their families.
Lane ESD Migrant Education Program
(541) 461-8382
Lane ESD 1200 Hwy 99 N, Eugene, Or 97402
Migrant Education Program provides supplemental educational services to migrant students to support their academic success, overcome educational disruption, cultural and language differences; social isolation, and systemic barriers; preparing for a successful transition to post-secondary and/or work life.
Linn-Benton County
Casa Latinos Unidos
(541) 512-4949
1205 NW Garfield Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330
Provides information and assistance to migrant and refugee families needing support with interpreting, translations, completing forms and applications, resume building, drafting letters, technology assistance, help with making medical appointments, and referrals to low-cost or free legal services. We also partner with many other organizations and service providers to ensure our clients are finding the assistance they need. Casa Latinos Unidos also provides financial emergency assistance to families who are facing economic hardship.
Linn Benton NAACP
541-829-3023
PO Box 870, Corvallis 97339
A National organization dedicated to ensuring the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminating race-based discrimination. Linn Benton NAACP’s primary activities include the implementation of education programs and events for public awareness and community building. Individuals can access resources including health & wellness, housing political advocacy, and volunteerism.
Basic Rights Oregon
(503) 222-6151
620 SW 5th Ave. Suite 1210, Portland, OR 97204
Youth justice program based out of Portland advocating on a policy level for LGBTQIA+ youth and racial equality. They fight for racial equity and against racism in our communities. Basic Rights also focuses on transgender rights and justice in the workplace, schools, community, prisons, healthcare, and identity documents.
BEAM
BEAM is a national collective of advocates, yoga teachers, artists, therapists, lawyers, religious leaders, teachers, psychologists, and activists committed to the emotional/mental health and healing of Black communities. Their mission is to remove the barriers that Black people experience getting access to staying connected with emotional health care and healing through education, training, advocacy, and the creative arts.
Causa: Oregon’s Immigrant Rights Organization
Works to improve the lives of Latino immigrants and their families in Oregon through advocacy, coalition building, leadership development, and civic engagement. Causa provides detailed Oregon immigration resources, legal help, deportations and ICE activity, citizenship support, and family preparedness.
Centro Latino Americano
(541) 687-2667
944 W. 5th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
Spanish-speaking staff available
Offers comprehensive social services including community mental health, alcohol and addiction support, mentoring, and support services. All services are offered in English and/or Spanish. Call for more information.
Chifin Native Youth Center
1084 G Street, Springfield, OR 97477
(541)726-4301
A central meeting location by families in the Springfield School District's Indian Education Program for studying, gathering, drumming, crafts and honor meals.
Community Alliance of Lane County
(541) 485-1755
Provides trained volunteers to work with youth and families to resolve problems of discrimination, harassment, and bullying. CALC also offers educational programs.
Eugene/Springfield NAACP
PO Box 11484, Eugene, OR 97440
A national organization dedicated to ensuring the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminating race-based discrimination. Lane County NAACP’s primary activities include the implementation of education programs and events for public awareness and community building. Individuals can access resources including educational programs, tutoring, college prep, scholarships, and incident report forms on the website.
LGBTQIA+ Supports & Services
Below is a list of organizations that provide support or services for LGBTQIA+ youth.
Basic Rights Oregon
(503) 222-6151
620 SW 5th Ave. Suite 1210, Portland, OR 97204
Youth justice program based out of Portland advocating on a policy level for LGBTQIA+ youth. The justice group focuses on LGBTQIA+ youth navigating houselessness. Basic Rights also focuses on transgender rights and justice in the workplace, schools, community, prisons, healthcare, and identity documents.
LGBTQ Youth Group
Ages 13-18
(541) 682-5373
2700 Hilyard St., Eugene, OR 97403
Free drop-in group for LGBTQIA+ youth—snacks, support, information referrals, and conversation.
Queer Eugene
Provides support, resources, and community for queer folks in Oregon.They do this through events, information gathering and sharing, and one day have a physical space to develop a queer community center.
Trans*Ponder
All ages
(508) 443-6337
Info@transponder.community
Community support and resources for transgender individuals. Trans*Ponder hosts monthly support groups and social outings, organizes educational events, provides lists of providers that are LGBTQIA+ affirmative, and more.
Trans Lifeline
(877)-565-8860
A trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to thrive and survive. Provides peer supports that can guide a trans individuals through the process of a legal gender and name change. Has funding to pay for legal name change or updated ID.
Trevor Lifeline, 24/7
1-800-488-7386
A national, confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth. Can also be reached via text. Text “START” to 678678.
Benton & Linn Counties
Mid-Willamette Trans Support Network
This group acts as a resource for those who are seeking support, assistance, and education about topics related to living as a trans, nonbinary, gender diverse, gender nonconforming, or questioning person.
Oregon State University Pride Center
Provides programs and support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual members of the on-campus and online OSU community and their allies.
Services for Youth with Disabilities
The following are services and programs available in Lane, Linn & Benton Counties for youth with disabilities.
(541) 343-5256
4181 E. St, Springfield
After-school programs, events, family support, skill building, and in-home respite care for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ages 2-21.
The Arc Families Connected
(541) 343-5256
4181 E St., Springfield
Parent-led organization that helps families raising a child with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Autism Society of Oregon
(541) 689-2228
Resource referrals for individuals with autism spectrum disorder & their families.
Bridgeway House
(541) 345-0805
555 E 15th, Eugene
For families affected by autism: treatment, home visits, tutoring, speech, occupational therapy, support groups, parenting classes, events, & school.
The Child Center
(541) 726-1465
3995 Marcola Rd, Springfield
Assessment, counseling, psychiatric day treatment school, collaborative problem solving.
Oregon Family Support Network
72 A Centennial Loop #150, Eugene
(541) 342-2876
Peer support for caregivers raising a child with mental health challenges.
Rise Service, Inc
(541) 246-3697
1500 Valley River Dr, #270, Eugene
In-home support for adults and children with disabilities. Group homes. Supported living.
Food
Below you will find lists of where youth can access meals or receive a food box. This list isn’t exhaustive - to see a full list of food resource locations, visit FoodForLaneCounty.org/find-a-food-pantry/
Community Meal Sites
Betheseda Lutheran Church
No age requirements
(541) 688-9085
445 Royal Ave, Eugene, OR, 97402
Burrito Brigade
No age requirements
1300 Irvington Dr, Eugene, OR, 97404
info@burritobrigade.org
Catholic Community Services
No age requirements
Eugene (541) 345-3628
Springfield (541) 345-3628 ext. 324
1464 w 6th Ave, Eugene, OR, 97402
1025 G St, Springfield, OR, 97477
332 58th St, Springfield, OR 97478
Crossfire Hands of Hope
No age requirements
(541) 686-5433
942 28th St. Springfield, OR 97477
Pray Big! Food Pantry
No age requirements
(541) 689-4010
4110 River Rd. Eugene, OR 97404
Benton & Linn Counties
Linn Benton Food Share
(541) 758-2609
101 SW Western Blvd Suite 102, Corvallis, OR 97333
St Mary's Soup Kitchen
815 SW Ellsworth Albany Oregon 97321
(541)-926-8562
Fish of Albany
(541) 928-4460
1880 SE Hill Street Albany, OR 97322
Various social services are provided. Low-income Linn County families can also apply for fresh meats or produce, dairy items, holiday meals, grains, and baked goods.
Lebanon Soup Kitchen
(541) 451-7667
170 Grant Street Lebanon, OR 97355
Junction City
Junction City Local Aid
(541) 998-3992
210 E 6th Avenue, Junction City, OR 97448
God’s Storehouse
(541) 995-8403
180 Smith St, Harrisburg, OR 97446
God’s Food Box
(541) 688-8884
27373 8th St Junction City, OR 97448
Youth-Specific Meal Sites
Looking Glass New Roads
Ages 16-21
(541) 302-2551
941 W 7th Avenue, Eugene, OR, 97402
Hosea Youth Services
Ages 16-24
(541) 344-5583
834 Monroe St, Eugene, OR, 97402
15th Night Burrito Friday
Ages 11-21
44 W 7th Ave, Eugene, OR, 97401
Core Street Feed
16-24
(503) 877-5320
150 W Broadway, Eugene, OR, 97401
Ebbert United Methodist Church
No age limit
(541) 746-3513
525 C St. Springfield, OR, 97477
Free People!
No age limit
(541) 461-1278
Burrito Brigade
No age limit
(541) 284-1340
No set location. Often found downtown Eugene.
Crossfire Hands of Hope
No age requirements
942 28th St. Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 686-5433
Youth-Specific Food Boxes
Willamette High School
(541) 689-0731
1801 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene, OR, 97402
Must be a student of WHS
South Eugene High School
(541) 790-8000
400 E 19th Ave. Eugene, OR, 97402
Must be a student of SEHS
Sheldon High School
(541) 790-6600
2455 Willakenzie Rd. Eugene, OR, 97402
Must be a student of Sheldon
Hamlin Middle School
(541) 726-3232
326 Centennial Blvd, Springfield, OR 97477
Must be a student of Hamlin
Housing
Emergency and transitional housing options for youth are listed below.
Emergency Youth Housing
Looking Glass Station 7
Ages 11-17
(541) 689-3111
24/7 helpline (888) 689-3111
931 W 7th Avenue, Eugene, OR, 97402
Looking Glass Station 7 is an emergency shelter that emphasizes family reconciliation. It offers youth a safe location to go when they feel afraid or have run away from home.
St. Vincent de Paul Egan Warming Center
Max age 21
(541) 689-6747
First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive Street, Eugene, OR 97401
Open during winter months when the temperature dips below 30, November 15 – March 31
Transitional Youth Housing
Looking Glass
Ages 16-21
(541) 686-4310
941 W 7th Avenue, Eugene, OR, 97402
St. Vincent de Paul Youth House
Ages 16-18
(458) 221-0733
3350 Willamette St. Eugene, OR 97405
A Family for Every Child, Host Home Program
Ages 12-21
(541) 343-2856
1675 W 11th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
Imagination House
Age 18-20
Eugene
Info@thrivehousingnetwork.org
St. Vincent de Paul Annex Night Shelter
Families with children
(541) 342-7728
1995 Amazon Pkwy. Eugene, OR 97405
Benton & Linn Counties
2nd Chance Shelter
1100 Jackson St SE, Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967.8545
Albany Helping Hands
(541) 926-4036
619 SE 9th Ave, Albany, OR 97322
Community Services Consortium
250 SW Broadalbin St #2A, Albany, OR 97321
(541) 928.6335
Jackson Street Youth Services
541-286-4580
24-Hour Hotline: 800-901-2904
225 SW 4th Street, Corvallis, OR 97333
Provides youth services ages 10-18 including drop-in centers, safe housing during crisis, mental health support, positive activities, family mediation and much more.
Linn-Benton Housing Authority
(541) 926-4497
1250 Queen Ave SE, Albany, OR 97322
Unity Shelter
(541) 286-5121
4515 SW West Hills Road, Corvallis, OR 97333
Vina Moses School Program
541-753-1420
968 NW Garfield Avenue, Corvallis, OR