Resources & Links

Here is a list of commonly requested resources. For a more extensive list, including mental health, housing, food, clothing, and counseling resources, please click the “Additional Resources” link at the bottom of the page. This will redirect you to more detailed guide, provided by our community partner, the Domestic Violence Resource Center.

District Attorney’s Office Victims’ Assistance (DAVA)

DAVA is a prosecutor-based, victims’ assistance program that includes victim notification of court proceedings and victims’ rights notification, in addition to support during court proceedings and referral to services. Services only “kick-in” when a case is prosecuted by the District Attorney’s Office.

Phone: 503-846-8314

Domestic Violence Resource Center (DVRC)

DVRC offers free individual counseling and weekly support groups for survivors of domestic violence, as well as counseling for children who have witnessed domestic violence. DVRC is responsible for Washington County’s domestic violence shelter, Monica’s House and also provides assistance with protective orders. Most services are also provided in Spanish.

Additional Community Resources include agencies and organizations that DVRC commonly refers clients to.

Phone: 503-640-5352

Crisis: 503-469-8620 or 866-469-8600

Family Justice Center – Washington County

The Family Justice Center is a designed to be a “one-stop” location for victims of intimate partner violence, as it houses some of the county’s most utilized resource providers, including the Domestic Violence Resource Center, Oregon Law Center, Community Action and law enforcement. This is also the location to visit when seeking a protective order related to domestic violence.

Phone: 503-430-8300

Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC)

SARC provides immediate response and support to survivors of sexual assault. They also provide free, individual counseling and support groups to sexual assault and abuse survivors.

Phone: 503-626-9100

Crisis: 503-640-5311

Oregon Law Center

OLC offers free family law legal services, as available. Areas of practice include family and housing law, including custody and divorce, restraining order contested hearings, and stalking orders of protection.

Phone: 503-640-4115

Abuse Recovery Ministry Services (ARMS)

ARMS provides a 15-week program and support to survivors of domestic violence. They also provide groups for those who wish to address their controlling/abusive behaviors in relationships. ARMS is a Christian, faith-based program.

Website:

Phone: 503-846-9284

211 Info

211 Info is a resource center that also has an online database of Oregon resources, including food and clothing resources, counseling, mental health, addiction services, housing, etc.

CALL 211 or 866-698-6155
TEXT your zip code to 898211 (TXT211)
EMAIL [email protected]
HOURS Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm

Call to Safety

Call to Safety does daily bed checks at domestic violence shelters in the greater Portland area to determine which shelters have openings. They also provide assistance in locating resources.

Phone: 503-235-5333

VISOR (Victim Information System in ORegon)

VISOR is a free, computer-based service that will allow you to check on an offender’s custody status either in a county or state facility, and to register to receive automatic notification when an individual in custody (IIC) is released or transferred. You may locate an IIC using basic information such as the name and booking number of the offender.

Phone: 855-691-6246 open 24/7 for questions related to notifications, website questions, or issues with registrations.

Email: [email protected]. Response within three business days.

Hawthorn Walk-in Center

Hawthorn Walk-in Center specializes in mental health and addictions counseling. The center is staffed by Lifeworks NW and can provide assessment, crisis counseling, education, peer support and connection to treatment providers.

Main Phone: 503-846-4555

Location: 5240 NE Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124, Ste. 100

Disability, Aging and Veteran Services

Disability, Aging and Veteran Services provides support for family caregivers, assists with Medicare, connects families with limited income to resources, and provides short-term intervention to help isolated seniors navigate and access services.

Main Phone: 503-846-3060

Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS)

Oregon DHS provides monetary assistance, food assistance, and health insurance to Oregon families in need. DHS also has a domestic violence grant available to those who qualify and have at least one minor child living in their custody and residing with them.

Beaverton: 503-646-9952

Hillsboro: 503-693-4555

Tigard: 503-670-9711

If you do not see the resource you need or have a question, please contact Amy Smith, Victim Assistance Specialist.