OREGON MENTORS

2142 NW Overton St.

Portland, OR 97210

Phone: 503-517-8990 or 1-866-450-4040     Fax: 503-517-8993

Website:  www.ormentors.org

 

Carolyn Becic, Executive Director

carolyn@ormentors.org

 

 

 

AGENCY DESCRIPTION

 

Oregon Mentors provides technical service and development assistance to mentoring programs in the state of Oregon and Clark County, Washington.  We maintain a database of approximately 190 programs throughout the area that meet our quality assurance standards and are recruiting mentors.  Our goal is continually increasing the number of volunteers available to mentor children who could profit from a positive adult role model.

 

 

Founded:                      February 14, 2001

 

Accreditations:            N/A

 

Oregon Mentors offers the following programs:

 

·          We offer assistance to existing and developing mentoring programs in Oregon and Clark County, Washington.

·          Our clients are existing and developing mentor programs.  We also serve individuals interested in volunteering as mentors.

·          We provide technical assistance and development assistance.  Through our online database, individuals interested in becoming mentors can refer themselves to our programs.

 

 

CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS

         Abused Child

         Adjudicated Delinquent

         Acting-Out Adolescent

         Alcohol & Drug Abuse

         Assaultive/Destructive

         Chronic Medical Problems

         Dependent Child

         Depression/Suicidal Ideation

         Developmentally Delayed

         Developmentally Disabled (moderate to severe)

         Emotionally Disturbed

         Firesetters

         Foster Child

         Juvenile Parolee

         Physically Handicapped

         Poor Interpersonal Relationships

         Poor School Functioning

         Pregnant Teen

                Parented a child (both genders)

         Runaway Child

         Homeless

         Seizure Disorders

         Sexually Abused Child

         Sex Offender

         Sibling Group

         Withdrawn

         Other

 

PROGRAM SERVICES

 

         24-Hour Residential Care

         Adoption (Registry only)

         Alcohol and Drug Assessments

         Alcohol and Drug Counseling

         Alcohol and Drug Education

         Alcohol and Drug Treatment (CIRT Approved)

         Basic Self Help Training

         Behavioral Evaluations

         Career Guidance/Education

         Career Training/Work Experience

         Crisis Counseling

         Day Treatment

         Diagnostic Evaluation and Treatment

         Supervised By Mental Health Specialist

         Emancipation Skills/Independent Living

         Preparation

         Emergency Placement Services

         Family Counseling

         Foster Care

         Gang Intervention/Prevention

         GED Preparation

         Group Counseling

         Independent Living Opportunities

         Individual Counseling

         Infant Mother Program

  ü    Mentoring

         On-Campus School

         Other Alternative Education Opportunities

         Parent Support Group

         Parent Training/Education

         Play Therapy

         Positive Peer Culture Group Treatment

         Prenatal Services

         Proctor Care

         Psychiatric/Psychological Evaluations

         Psychotherapy

         Restitution Payment Program

         Sex Education

         Sex Offender Assessments

         Sexual Abuse Treatment for Offenders

         Sexual Abuse Treatment for Victims

         Shelter Care

         Social Services

         Teen Parent Services

         Therapeutic Foster Care

         Therapeutic Recreation

         Transitional Services

         Vocational Services

         Work Program

         Other

Nursing Services, Physical Therapy, Speech & Language Assessment, Art Therapy, Group Homes