Get Help Now
Call 503-988-4888 for 24/7 support. Free and confidential. Se habla Español.
Multnomah County Crisis Services»
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Call or text 988
- Veterans Crisis Line | Dial 988 then press 1
- Oregon Youth Line | 877-968-8491, text TEEN2TEEN to 839 863
- Senior Loneliness Line | 503-200-1633
- Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth) | 866-488-7386
- Trans Lifeline | 877-565-8860
- Crisis Line for Racial Equity Support | 503-575-3764
- Native Youth Health Resource | text NATIVE to 741 741 or dial 988
In-Person Help
Walk-in clinic and mobile response teams»
I’m Worried About Someone
Know the signs, find the words and reach out»
Suicide is preventable. Emotional pain isn’t always obvious, but most suicidal people show some signs that they are thinking about suicide.
If you know someone is thinking about suicide, it's important to support them to get the help they need.
Get Trained to Help
If you found yourself with someone experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, would you know how to offer support?
Learn how to help someone who is struggling. Take a free class»
Healing After Suicide Loss
You don’t need to grieve alone. There is help.
The Dougy Center | 503-775-5683
Grief support groups, resources and community response for youth, young adults and their families. Available in Spanish.
Recursos en español de duelo»
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Healing Conversations, a one-time visit (phone, virtual, in-person) with trained volunteers who have also lost someone to suicide.
Youth Support
For support and resources for the death of a youth up to age 24, contact Canada Taylor Parker, Suicide Response Lead, hope@multco.us
Suicide Prevention Work
Multnomah County Youth Suicide Prevention Coalition (MYSPC)
A coalition of youth advocates which works to create a comprehensive approach to youth suicide prevention. MYSPC is a collaborative space to connect, share knowledge and explore ways to foster youth engagement and leadership.
Open to anyone who wants to empower and support youth. Members include:
- Adulting IRL
- REAP
- New Avenues for Youth
- Lines for Life
- Multnomah Education Service District (MESD)
- Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
- Janus Youth Programs
- Outside In
Meets monthly on the first Thursday at 11am. For more information, contact James R. Dixon, Black Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator, hope@multco.us
Black Youth Suicide Policy Coalition (BYSPC)
Youth suicide rates have decreased in Oregon, except for Black and Brown youth. BYSPC is one of 8 state teams involved in a pilot project to end suicide attempts among Black youth.
A group of 11 members from across Oregon, we meet bi-weekly to develop a statewide Black youth suicide prevention plan, and to promote collaboration.
The coalition formed in 2023 at the country’s first-ever Black Youth Suicide Policy Academy, held by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
For questions, contact byspc@reapusa.org
Contact Us
Suicide Prevention Team, hope@multco.us
