NORTHWEST HUMAN SERVICES
Phone: 588-5828 Fax: 503-588-5852
Website: www.northwesthumanservices.org
Carol Visto,
Mental Health Director
cvisto@nwhumanservices.org
AGENCY DESCRIPTION
Established
in 1970, Northwest Human Services has been serving those in
Founded: 1970
Northwest Human Services offers the following services:
· Crisis & Information Hotline
· Connection for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
· H.O.A.P. (Homeless Outreach & Advocacy Project)
· HOST Youth & Family Program
·
· Total Health Community Clinic – Medical and Dental
CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS-YOUTH
PROGRAMS ONLY
ü
Abused Child
ü
Adjudicated Delinquent
ü
Acting-Out Adolescent
ü
Alcohol & Drug Abuse
ü
Assaultive/Destructive
ü
Chronic Medical Problems
ü
Dependent Child
ü
Depression/Suicidal Ideation
ü
Developmentally Delayed
ü
Developmentally Disabled
ü
Emotionally Disturbed
Firesetters
ü
Foster Child
ü
Juvenile Parolee
ü
Physically Handicapped
ü
Poor Interpersonal Relationships
ü
ü
Pregnant Teen
Parented a
child (both genders)
ü
Runaway Child
ü
Homeless
ü
Seizure Disorders
ü
Sexually Abused Child
Sex Offender
ü
Sibling Group
ü
Withdrawn
Other
PROGRAM
SERVICES-ALL AGENCY PROGRAMS*
ü 24-Hour Residential Care
Adoption
ü Alcohol and Drug Assessments
ü Alcohol and Drug Counseling
ü Alcohol and Drug Education
Alcohol and Drug Treatment (CIRT Approved)
ü Basic Self Help Training
ü Behavioral Evaluations
ü Career Guidance/Education
ü Career Training/Work Experience
ü Crisis Counseling
Day Treatment
ü Diagnostic Evaluation and Treatment
Supervised By Mental Health Specialist
ü Emancipation Skills/Independent Living
Preparation
ü Emergency Placement Services
ü Family Counseling
ü Foster Care
Gang Intervention/Prevention
GED Preparation
ü Group Counseling
ü Independent Living Opportunities
ü Individual Counseling
Infant Mother Program
ü Other Alternative Education Opportunities
ü Parent Support Group
ü Parent Training/Education
Play Therapy
ü
Positive Peer Culture Group Treatment
ü
Prenatal Services
Proctor Care
ü
Psychiatric/Psychological Evaluations
ü
Psychotherapy
Restitution Payment Program
ü Sex Education
Sex Offender Assessments
Sexual Abuse Treatment for
Offenders
ü
Sexual Abuse Treatment for Victims
ü
Shelter Care
ü
Social Services
Teen Parent Services
Therapeutic Foster Care
Therapeutic Recreation
ü
Transitional Services
ü
Vocational Services
ü
Work Program
Other
* Please see individual program descriptions below for specific services
offered.
CONNECTION PROGRAM FOR DEAF & HARD OF HEARING
Phone: 503-588-5846 503-588-5845 TTY Fax:503-315-0713
REFERRALS: B.J. Rosenblad, Program Coordinator
Program Description
Connection provides counseling and advocacy services for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Late Deafened individuals. Staff helps clients gain emotional health, seek solutions to communication problems, and get help in times of emergency and crisis.
|
|
CONNECTION |
|
Gender |
Male
& Female |
|
Age |
Birth
– Senior |
|
Capacity |
225
in 2004 |
|
Contract Agency |
City
of |
CRISIS & INFORMATION HOTLINE
Phone: 503-581-5535 Toll Free: 800-560-5535 Fax: 503-391-5291
REFERRALS: Mary Nathe, Program Coordinator
Program Description
The Crisis & Information Hotline is staffed 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, providing immediate and confidential intervention for suicide, depression, child abuse and substance abuse. The information and referral service also connects callers to community agencies that may assist them. A TTY line is available to serve Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals. For individuals who are homeless or without a phone, Community Voice Mail provides a voice mailbox for messages from employers, landlords, doctors and others. Other services available for those in need include limited financial assistance with rent, utilities, gasoline vouchers, bus tickets and life-sustaining medications. In addition, they also help with diapers and formula, soap and other hygiene items, and after-hours food boxes.
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CRISIS
& INFORMATION HOTLINE |
|
Gender |
Male & Female |
|
Age |
0 – 93 |
|
Capacity |
29,011 calls in 2005; 1,171 provided with rent &
utility assistance |
|
Contract
Agency |
City of Salem, Marion County, Polk County, Linn
County, Yamhill County, United Way, FEMA, BCN |
H.O.A.P. (HOMELESS OUTREACH & ADVOCACY PROJECT)
Phone: 503-588-5827 Fax: 503-315-0714
REFERRALS: Verena Wessel, Administrative Coordinator
Program Description
The
goals of H.O.A.P. are to provide
case management, advocacy and housing for homeless individuals who have mental
illness. At the
Safe Haven provides temporary housing for homeless individuals with mental illness. Staff does outreach to assist those in need to access help.
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|
H.O.A.P. |
SAFE HAVEN
SHELTER/ TRANSITIONAL
HOUSING |
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Gender |
Male & Female |
Male & Female |
|
Age |
18-70 |
18-70 |
|
Capacity |
1,450/year served; 150 enrolled |
30 |
|
Contract
Agency |
|
HUD, ESGP, Private Pay |
HOST YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAM
Phone: 503-361-0381 or 503-588-5825 Fax: 503-361-0383
REFERRALS: Aubrey Dobrkovsky 503-588-5825
Program Description
HOST Youth & Family Program provides
temporary shelter to homeless youth as well as disenfranchised youth in
The Shelter Program works with youth aged 11-17 and their families. The primary focus is runaway, homeless and youth/family crises. Services include temporary shelter for youth, available 24 hours a day, crisis intervention, case management and counseling and mediation with youth and families. Family life skills classes are given by HOST to facilitate improved relationships between parents and their children.
The Transitions Program (TLP) is a long-term 18 to 24-month shelter/housing program for older adolescents ages 16-21. They receive education as well as life-skill training during their stay as they learn to transition from group to independent living.
TOTAL (Transition Options and Treatment Alternatives) provides on-site clinical care coordination and mental health services for youth, ages 12-17, who are transitioning from inpatient care to home environment, or are in need of hospital diversion services.
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SHELTER
PROGRAM |
TLP |
TOTAL |
|
Gender |
Male & Female |
Male & Female |
Male & Female |
|
Age |
12 - 18 |
16 - 21 |
12 – 18 |
|
Capacity |
9 |
Varies |
Varies |
|
Contract
Agency |
DHHS, |
DHHS |
|
Phone: 503-378-7526 Fax: 503-585-4278
TOTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY CLINIC – MEDICAL
Phone: 503-606-3288 Fax: 503-606-3287
REFERRALS: Jeri Weeks, Clinic Operations Manager
Program
Description
West Salem Clinic (WSC) and Total Health Community Clinic (THCC), in Monmouth, are Community Health Centers providing comprehensive medical services to individuals and families of all ages. Services include health maintenance examinations, well-child visits, childhood immunizations, treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, management of chronic diseases, family planning and annual exams, prenatal care and hospital delivery, in-hospital care from clinic physicians and laboratory services. Providers and staff deliver medical care in a compassionate and caring manner.
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WSC - MEDICAL and THCC - MEDICAL |
|
Gender |
Male
& Female |
|
Age |
All
ages |
|
Capacity |
71,133
visits in 2004 |
|
Contract Agency |
OHP
Plus, DHHS, Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial Insurance Private
Insurance, and Sliding Fee Scales |
Phone: 503-588-5816 Fax: 503-588-5803
REFERRALS: Keith Nelson, Clinical Supervisor
Program Description
West Salem Clinic – Mental Health offers individual therapy, long-term illness management, medication management and case management.
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|
WCS – MENTAL HEALTH |
|
Gender |
Male
& Female |
|
Age |
18
+ |
|
Capacity |
14,642
visits in 2004 and 11,897 enabling visits |
|
Contract Agency |
OHP
Plus, DHHS, Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial Insurance, United Way, Private Insurance,
and Sliding Fee Scales |
Phone: 503-315-0712 Fax: 503-315-0721
TOTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CLININC - DENTAL
Phone: 503-606-3288 Fax: 503-606-3287
REFERRALS: Brad Braman, DMD
Program Description
West Salem Clinic (WSC) – Dental, next door to West Salem Clinic – Medical, and Total Health Community Clinic (THCC) – Dental, in Monmouth, provide comprehensive education, preventative and restorative dental work.
|
|
WSC –
DENTAL and THCC - Dental |
|
Gender |
Male & Female |
|
Age |
4 + |
|
Capacity |
2500 visits in 2004 |
|
Contract
Agency |
OHP Plus, DHHS, Commercial Insurance, Medicaid, Private
Insurance, and Sliding Fee Scales |