For youth caught up in risky behavior

Get access to services to help you help your child before he or she becomes justice-involved.

We trust the following resources in our community to help you or your child get back on track toward stability and well-being.


Immediate shelter and safety needs

  • Janus Youth
    • 503-233-8111
    • 24/7
    • Emergency Shelter
    • Crisis intervention
    • Sexual assault and exploitation
    • Youth and family crisis

Mental health and suicide crisis lines

  • Mental Health Crisis Line
    • 503-988-4888
    • 24/7
    • Help with mental health issues, any time, in any language
  • Lines for Life
    • 800-273-8255 - or - text '273TALK' to 839863
    • 24/7
    • Substance abuse and suicide prevention

Substance abuse

Gang violence

Sexual assault and exploitation

Parent resources in our school and community

Learn more about legal rights for juveniles

Learn more about common, high-risk problems for youth

Last reviewed December 29, 2022