ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES
FOR FAMILIES

FAMILY PARTNER

What is a Family Partner? The Family Partner is a peer with shared lived experience who works with families raising a child with emotional, behavioral, mental health, developmental, or other health challenges. The Family Partner’s role is to support the family and help them to make informed decisions so they can actively participate in their team and/or treatment.

Trillium Family Services’ Family Partner contact information:

Beth Edens, Family Partnership Coordinator
(503) 813-7782
kedens@trilliumfamily.org

SUPPORT RESOURCES

For additional support or to speak with an advocate, contact The National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health. This initiative is part of the larger effort by the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) to foster partnerships that promote family-driven, culturally competent, and individualized practices for positive outcomes.

Further resources and information about the BBI and its mission are available at www.buildingbridges4youth.org.

Consider reaching out to these other organizations specializing in youth advocacy and support:

  • National Disability Rights Network (www.ndrn.org)
  • Youth ERA (www.youthera.org)
  • Foster Club (www.fosterclub.com)
  • Community Alliance for the Ethical Treatment of Youth (www.cafety.org)

Oregon Family to Family Health Information Center

Coaching and support to navigate health systems and other state, federal, and community services. Offers training, toll-free phone line, website, toolkits, and other publications by families, for families.

For more information about Oregon Family to Family Health Information Center :

FACT (Families and Communities Together)

Oregon's Parent Training & Information Center. Supporting families navigating disability, special education, and whole life planning through a support line, trainings and community building. Empowering Families.

For more information about FACT (Families and Communities Together):

NAMI Oregon Online Support Groups

Peer-led support groups for parents, adults, and family members of children and adolescents with mental health and behavior issues.

For more information about NAMI Oregon Online Support Groups:

Oregon Family Support Network

Supports families raising a child/youth experiencing complex emotional, behavioral and/or mental health needs. Trainings, workshops, and advocacy throughout Oregon by certified Family Support Specialists (peers).

For more information about NAMI Oregon Online Support Groups:

Reach Out Oregon

Warmline, live chat, or email support for parents of youth with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs. ROO can connect families to regional support groups, call for locations

For more information about Reach Out Oregon:

Safe and Strong Oregon

Mental and emotional health support for youths and families. Offers support groups and educational resources. Help find support in your area or for your community.

For more information about Safe and Strong Oregon:

Jackson Street Youth Services

Jackson Street Youth Services offers youth a safe place to live and resources to work through crises and towards a brighter, more stable future. Founded to fill a gap in housing for homeless youth, we now serve youth throughout Linn and Benton Counties

For more information about Jackson Street Youth Services :

800-901-2904

Family Acceptance Project

Family Acceptance Project® is a research, intervention, education and policy initiative to prevent health and mental health risks and to promote well-being for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified (LGBTQ) children and youth, including suicide, homelessness, drug use and HIV — in the context of their families, cultures and faith communities.

For more information about Family Acceptance Project:

Email: fap@sfsu.edu

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round. Chat, text and phone options on website. Free and confidential.

For more information about The Trevor Project: