Resources
Claris Mental Health is an outpatient practice serving adults across Oregon and does not provide emergency or crisis services. Messages sent outside of business hours may not be reviewed until the next business day. If you need immediate support, please review the crisis resources below.
If You Need Help Right Now
Emergency
Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988. Free, confidential, 24/7. For Spanish, call 988 and press 2. There is also support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing callers. In Oregon, most 988 calls are answered locally by Lines for Life.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741. A trained crisis counselor by text, 24/7.
Your County Crisis Line.
Every Oregon county runs a 24/7 crisis line. Staff can provide support, connect you with mobile crisis services, and help you access local resources.
Multnomah County
503-988-4888
Washington County
503-291-9111
Clackamas County
503-655-8585
Specialized Support Lines
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255. For veterans, service members, and their families.
Trans Lifeline
1-877-565-8860. A peer support line staffed by trans people, for trans and questioning callers.
LGBT National Hotline
1-888-843-4564. Peer support, information, and local referrals. Hours vary, so check lgbthotline.org before calling.
Racial Equity Support Line
503-575-3764. Peer support from people with lived experience of racism.
David Romprey Oregon Warmline
1-800-698-2392. Peer support by phone for anyone who wants to talk. You don't have to be in crisis to call.
Oregon Alcohol & Drug Helpline
1-800-923-4357. Free, confidential support and referrals for adults concerned about alcohol or drug use, including help for family members seeking guidance.
Portland-Area Crisis Care
Unity Center for Behavioral Health
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1225 NE 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97232 - 503-944-8000
- Open 24/7
Psychiatric emergency care for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. Walk-ins are welcome.
Cascadia Urgent Walk-In Clinic
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4212 SE Division St, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97206 - 503-963-2575
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Monday–Friday
7:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
Urgent mental health and addiction crisis care for people in Multnomah County, regardless of insurance or income.
Hawthorn Walk-In Center
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5250 NE Elam Young Parkway
Suite 100, Hillsboro, OR 97124 - 503-291-9111
- Daily, 9:00 AM –7:00 PM.
Free urgent mental health and addiction care for Washington County residents. No appointment is needed. 24/7 crisis line can also connect in-person or mobile crisis care.
Understanding Your Diagnosis
These organizations are reputable starting points for clear, patient-friendly information about mental health conditions and treatment.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) — Plain-language overviews of conditions and treatments.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) — Education, advocacy, and resources for families.
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) — Anxiety, depression, and related conditions.
- International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) — OCD education, plus a directory of therapists trained in exposure and response prevention (ERP).
- Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) - ADHD in adults, including diagnosis, treatment, and workplace considerations.
- National Center for PTSD — Trauma and PTSD education. Written by the VA, but useful for anyone.
Support Groups
Peer support can offer connection, shared experience, and practical support alongside treatment. These organizations offer free support groups.
- National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Oregon — Peer-led groups across Oregon, with separate groups for people living with a mental health condition and for their family members.
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) — In-person and online groups for depression and bipolar disorder.
- National Alliance for Eating Disorders — Free virtual groups led by licensed therapists.
- National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) — Free virtual peer-support groups for people affected by eating disorders and body-image concerns.
- International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) — Support groups and community resources for people with OCD and related disorders, as well as family members and caregivers.
- SMART Recovery — Free mutual-support meetings for people seeking help with alcohol, drug use, or other addictive behaviors, with both online and in-person options.
Finding a Therapist
Therapy can be an important part of psychiatric treatment. We're glad to help with referrals, just ask at your next visit. If you'd rather look on your own
- Psychology Today — Searchable by location, insurance, and specialty.
- Oregon Behavioral Health Provider Directory — The Oregon Health Authority's directory of licensed providers across the state.
- FindTreatment.gov — Federal directory of mental health and substance use treatment, searchable by location and payment type.
- TherapyDen — Searchable therapist directory with filters for location, specialty, insurance, cost, identity, treatment approach, and online or in-person care.
The organizations listed here are provided for your information and convenience.
Claris Mental Health is not affiliated with them and does not control their content or services.