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Oregon Health Plan County Book Statewide Resources Abuse Resources Domestic Violence Resource Local and national information about getting help for victims of domestic or sexual violence. Elder Abuse Resource The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) is a gateway to resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. Adolescent Service Resources and Teen Crisis Links Focus Adolescent Services Comprehensive information and resources on teen a family issues. Teen Crisis Resources Information and resources for those dealing with a teen crisis. Back to top AIDS/HIV Resources DHS HIV/AIDS Site The mission of the Oregon HIV program is to reduce the spread of HIV and promote the health of HIV-infected Oregonians, using scientific principles of public health and working in partnership with other agencies and individuals. Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention National Center for HIV/AIDS prevention, which provides national leadership in helping to control the HIV epidemic by working with community, state, national and international partners in surveillance, research, prevention and evaluation activities. Know HIV/AIDS Get information about HIV testing, prevention, counseling, volunteering, and support, as well as links to national organizations and informative Web sites that will put you in touch with just about any information you might need to know about HIV/AIDS. Resource Guilde for Persons with AIDS The idea for the Multicultural HIV/AIDS Alliance of Oregon (MHAAO) came about in 1994 during a networking meeting for people of color at the annual statewide HIV prevention conference, in recognition of the need to address and to help develop effective prevention programs geared to all populations. Back to top Children's Resources Children First A listing of resources that begins with resources for child abuse and neglect and ends with information on children's hospitals. Oregon Partnership to Immunize Children OPIC facilitates the collaboration of public and private partners to protect Oregon's children against vaccine-preventable diseases. School-Based Health Centers School-Based Health Centers are a unique health care model in which comprehensive physical, mental and preventive health services are provided to school-aged youth in a school setting. Back to top Family Resources Help for Oregon Families Valuable information on getting help for your family from 28 different services. All information will be kept entirely confidential. The Oregon Food Bank The Oregon Food Bank is a hunger-relief network covering the entire state. OFB collects and distributes food to 18 independent regional food banks, and manages two distribution centers (Portland and Hillsboro). General Resources County Census Info 2000 census profiles for Oregon. Oregon Community Resources A Web site listing resources available to Oregonians. Oregon Community Resource Directory Provides free online access to workforce and social service resources throughout Oregon. This site is supported by the Oregon Employment Department. Resource Links in Oregon A listing of resources for everything from advocacy and children to legal issues and youth programs. State and National Resource Information An alphabetical listing of state and national organizations and agencies dedicated to helping people and providing information on health and social services. Back to top Health Care/Medical Resources - General Northwest Regional Primary Care Association (NWRPCA) - Health Clinic NWRPCA works to ensure equal access to high quality primary care for all residents living in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. Obesity - American Obesity Association The leading organization for advocacy and education on obesity. OMPRO A physician-led, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of health care in the Pacific Northwest. OMPRO collaborates with practitioners, providers, public agencies and private organizations on a wide range of health care improvement projects and programs. Oregon Crisis Pregnancy Center Oregon resources for pregnant women and their babies. Oregon Dental Society (ODA) A list of Oregon's 16 component dental societies; many cities are located within each society, as well as membership application contacts. Oregon Medical Association (OMA) The Oregon Medical Association serves and supports physicians in their efforts to improve the health of Oregonians. Oregon Medical Insurance Pool The OMIP, established by the 1987 Oregon Legislature, provides medical insurance coverage for Oregonians who are unable to obtain medical insurance because of health conditions. It also provides health benefits portability coverage to Oregonians who have exhausted COBRA benefits and have no other portability options available to them. Oregon and National Hospital Information This Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (OAHHS) site includes all kinds of health-related information. Oregon Primary Care Association (FQHCs) The Oregon Primary Care Association is a non-profit member association that provides advocacy on public policy and assistance to members in order to help decrease health disparities and increase access to comprehensive health care for low income and vulnerable people in Oregon. Pain Management An alphabetical listing of pain management organizations in the United States. Rural Health Clinics A listing of Oregon's rural health clinics. Substance Abuse Resources Oregon Partnership, along with other local and national partners, provides resources to help reduce substance abuse. Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) In order to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk, WIC provides nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. Back to top Homelessness Information on Homeless Oregonians This site is dedicated to providing information for homeless individuals who need help, and for those wanting to help others who are homeless. This site provides information about the many agencies, funds and programs dedicated to this cause. Oregon's Homeless Shelters A list of homeless shelters throughout Oregon Mental health resources County Mental Health A listing of community mental health programs for Oregon counties. Mental Health Organizations A listing of Mental Health Organizations (MHOs) for Oregon counties. Safety Resources Oregon SafeNet Free, confidential statewide helpline to assist Oregonians in finding health care and public services, as well as providing information about eligibility to the Oregon Health Plan and other low-cost health insurance options. Safety-Net Health Clinics in Oregon (PDF) Listings and phone numbers for county safety-net health clinics across the state. Seniors AARP AARP is a membership organization dedicated to enhancing the experience of aging through advocacy, information and services. Alzheimer's Association A voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention, treatment and eventually a cure for Alzheimer dementia. Oregon Seniors Senior services and information provided by county. Senior Adults Resource Sites A Web site dedicated to providing information for senior adults. Back to top Tobacco Resources Oregon Tobacco Quit Line A free telephone service available to all Oregon residents who want to stop using tobacco, providing information, counseling and referrals. Tobacco-Free Coalition of Oregon (TOFCO) TOFCO is a statewide coalition of businesses, organizations and individuals who advocate for programs and policies that will decrease the toll of tobacco-use in Oregon. Tobacco Prevention and Reduction The American Lung Association of Oregon is one of Oregon's leading advocates in tobacco prevention and tobacco-use reduction. Back to top |
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