Community Resources/Recursos Comunitarios
District Meal Information
All meal sites and bus meal routes in FGSD will begin distributing weekend meals to families on Fridays. These meals are at no charge to all children 18 and under. Please visit the district website for information on pickup/delivery times and locations.
The FGHS food pantry distributes food boxes each Monday from 2pm-4pm behind the high school.
The Oregon Food Bank offers a food pantry out of the NAMS gym. Every Friday from 3:30pm-5:00pm.
Youth and Family Mental Health Resources/Recursos para Salud Mental para Jóvenes y Familias
Bloom Integrative Care
Services available: Mental health therapy for youth, adults, and families
Insurance information: Private insurance only, accepts most private insurance
Current accessibility: (As of 3/23/20) Still accepting new clients and providing ongoing services. All in person services are suspended. Currently facilitating sessions via telephone and Zoom. Intake must be done via Zoom. There is a new youth therapist starting the beginning of April and another starting April 20th.
Contact information: (503) 560-5822
Location: Hillsboro
Website: https://bloomcarenw.com/
Domestic Violence Resource Center/ Family Justice Center
Services available: Housing services, crisis shelter, community advocacy, counseling services.
Insurance information: None required
Current accessibility: Crisis line available at any time
Contact information: *crisis line* (503) 469-8620 or (866) 469-8600
Location: Serving all of Washington Country
Website: http://www.dvrc-or.org/
LifeWorks NorthWest
Services available: Mental health therapy for youth, adults, and families
Insurance information: OHP only
Current accessibility: (As of 3/23/20) Still accepting new clients and providing ongoing services. On going therapy services and intakes will be via telephone. All in person services are suspended unless it’s to pick up medications, to be seen for a crisis, or to receive psychiatric services. All Hillsboro offices are currently closed but the Beaverton office is open but services are limited with very little staff.
Contact information: 503 645 9010
Location: Hillsboro and Beaverton
Website: https://www.lifeworksnw.org/
Firefly Institute
Services available: Mental health therapy for youth, adults, and families
Insurance information: Private insurance only, accepts most private insurance.
Current accessibility: (As of 3/23/20) Still accepting new clients and providing ongoing services. All services are being offered via telehealth. For more info visit: https://www.fireflyinstitute.org/telehealth-at-firefly
Contact information: (503) 560-5822
Location: Hillsboro
Website: https://www.fireflyinstitute.org/
Forest Grove School Based Health Center
Services available: Mental health therapy and medical services for youth.
Insurance information: OHP and some private insurance
Current accessibility: (As of 3/23/20) Still accepting new clients and providing ongoing services. Therapy services being offered by phone. Call and provider will determine if medical appointment will be via phone or in person.
Contact information: (503) 359-4057
Location: Next to Forest Grove High School
Website: https://virginiagarcia.org/clinics-providers/forest-grove-school-district/
Hawthorn Walk-In Clinic
Services available: Crisis support for youth, families, and adults
Insurance information: Any insurance accepted
Current accessibility: (As of 3/23/20) Physical location is closed until further notice. Phone and video crisis supports are available. Please call the crisis line at 503-291-9111 to access services. The crisis line will work to determine the best option for response. This may include phone support to address concerns. Updates can be found here- https://www.co.washington.or.us/CAO/status-of-county-services.cfm
Contact information: 503-291-9111
Location: Hillsboro
Website: https://www.co.washington.or.us/hawthorn
Kaiser
Services available: Mental health therapy for youth, adults, and families
Insurance information: Kaiser only
Current accessibility: (As of 3/23/20) Still accepting new clients and providing ongoing services. All services are being offered via telephone and Zoom unless client does not have access. Depends on provider. Contact Kaiser mental health line for more info.
Contact information: 855-632-8280
Location: Varies depending on provider
Mind Matters
Services available: Mental health therapy for youth, adults, and families
Insurance information: Private insurance only
Current accessibility: (As of 3/23/20) Still accepting new clients and providing ongoing services. The waitlist is currently 3-4 months long. All counselors are at capacity- only booking clients who need to see a psychiatrist.
Contact information: (503) 352-0468
Location: Hillsboro
Website: http://www.mindmatterspc.com/
Morrison Child and Family Services
Services available: Mental health therapy for youth and families
Insurance information: OHP and private insurance accepted
Current accessibility: (As of 3/23/20) Still accepting new clients and providing ongoing services. Intakes and ongoing sessions offered via telehealth and video.
Contact information: (503) 258-4381
Location: Beaverton
Website: https://morrisonkids.org/
Northwest Counseling Associates
Services available: Mental health therapy for youth, adults, and families
Insurance information: Private insurance only, accepts most private insurance.
Current accessibility: (As of 3/23/20) Still accepting new clients and providing ongoing services. Intakes and ongoing sessions offered via telehealth. There is a waitlist for new clients.
Contact information: (503) 444-8230
Location: Hillsboro
Website: https://nwcounselingassociates.com/
Ride to Care
Services available: Free transportation support for all OHP Health Share recipients to medical appointments (including mental health) via mileage reimbursement, trimet passes, and med cabs.
Insurance information: For OHP Health Share only
Current accessibility: (As of 3/23/20) Still offering normal services.
Contact information: (503) 416-3955
Location: Provides transportation support anywhere in Oregon
Website: http://ridetocare.com/
Sequoia
Services available: Mental health therapy for youth, adults, and families
Insurance information: OHP only
Current accessibility: (As of 3/23/20) Hillsboro location is temporarily closed. All groups at both Hillsboro and Aloha locations are cancelled. Still accepting new clients and providing ongoing services. Intakes and ongoing sessions offered via telehealth. There is a waitlist for new clients of about four weeks. In person intakes are not preferred but are still an option at the Aloha location.
Contact information: (503) 619-1560 (intake line)
Location: Hillsboro and Aloha
Website: http://sequoiamhs.org/
Western Psychological
Services available: Mental health therapy for youth, adults, and families
Insurance information: Mostly private insurance, some therapist take OHP
Current accessibility: (As of 3/23/20) Still accepting new clients and providing ongoing services. Starting on 3/26 only virtual/telephone therapy is being offered.
Contact information: (503) 439-9531
Location: Hillsboro and Beaverton
Website: https://www.westernpsych.com/
Wolfpack Counseling
Services available: Mental health therapy for youth, adults, and families
Insurance information: OHP and private insurance accepted.
Current accessibility: Still accepting new clients and providing ongoing services. Emailed intake coordinator. Waiting to hear back.
Contact information: (503) 828-3402
Location: All over Washington County
Website: http://wolfpacktherapeuticservices.org/
Youth Contact
Services available: Mental health therapy for youth and families
Insurance information: OHP only
Current accessibility: (As of 3/23/20) Still accepting new clients and providing ongoing services. Ongoing sessions are being offered via telephone. Still accepting new clients for waitlist but they are working on how to conduct intake methods during this time. Current waitlist is about six weeks long.
Contact information: (503) 640-4222
Location: Hillsboro and Beaverton
Website: https://youthcontact.org/
Other Community Resources/Otros Recursos Comunitarios
NAMS Food Pantry
Current accessibility: Still open and operating. Please follow the “social distancing” recommendations of six feet between each person.
Hours of operation: Emailed Osvaldo to confirm
FGHS Food Pantry
Current accessibility: (they are still determining how and when it’s going to run- they will get back to me with a plan by 3/31.)
HomePlate Youth Services- Left VM for outreach coordinator. Website says not currently offering drop in services at Hillsboro location.
Old Town Church
Services available: Clothing closet “Closet Green” and emergency shelter
Current accessibility: Forest Shelter and Cornelius emergency shelters are currently closed. The Beaverton emergency shelter is open. Clothing closet will be available via appointment only. Call to schedule an appointment.
Contact information: (503) 536-6755
Location: 2224 15th Ave Forest Grove, OR 97116
Website: oldtownfg.com
Community Action
Services available: Energy assistance, early childhood development, family development, housing stability.
Current accessibility: All in person services are suspended until further notice. The Main Telephone Line will remain open Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm.
Contact information: (503) 648-6646
If you are at risk of becoming homeless, call 211.
Website: caowash.org
Virginia Garcia
Services available: Medical and wellness services
Insurance information: OHP and private insurance accepted
Current accessibility: Must call if you want be seen and provider will determine if you can go in for an appointment at this time. COVIA 19 testing available per doctor approval depending on symptoms.
Contact information: 503) 359-5564
Website: virginiagarcia.org
FGSD Free Meals for Kids
Meal Distribution: In partnership with Sodexo and Mid Columbia Bus Company, FGSD will continue serving meals during the extended closure. Grab-and-Go meals will be made available for pick up Monday-Friday at the following locations March 30 through April 28 to all children ages 1-18. Children must be present at all sites to receive their meals. Breakfast and lunch will be served together.
Bus Stop Delivery Meal Locations
- Visitation Church: 11:30am
- Forest Gale Drive & Highway 8: 10 am
- Thatcher City Park: 10 am
- Talisman City Park: 10:45 am
- Hawthorne St. &26th Ave: 10:45 am
- FGSD District Office: 11:30 am
- Bard Park: 10 am
- Fir Rd. & 19th Ave: 10:45 am
- Karen’s Korner Apartments: 10 am
- Garden Manor Apartments: 11:30 am
- Cornelius Elementary School: 10:45am
- S 20th Ave & Dogwood St.: 10 am
- Dilley Elementary School: 10 am
- Lake Stop Store: 10:45 am
- Glenwood Store: 11:30 am
- Oak Grove Academy Gales Creek: 10:45 am
Current Walk‐Up Meal Sites (10 am—12 pm, available during spring break)
- Harvey Clarke Elementary School
- Joseph Gale Elementary School
- Rose Grove Park
- Echo Shaw Elementary School
2020-21 Family Support Plan/Calendar
The Forest Grove School District is committed to support our students and their families. Throughout the 2020-21 school year there will be opportunities to participate in Family Support Sessions that are focused on needs communicated by families and community members.
Below you will find a calendar of events currently scheduled to support your needs. More sessions will be as needed.
Family Support Calendar and Details
Please note:
- Sessions will focus on topics outlined and not be meant as individual support or counseling opportunities.
- Sessions will not be recorded
- District and Community Support information will be provided at the conclusion of each session.
- All sessions will be held virtually during the 2020-21 school year
- Zoom webinars will be used for each session.
- All sessions will be available in English and Spanish
- Any materials needed will be provided free of charge
- Families will be encouraged but not required to register for each session.
Plan / Calendario de apoyo familiar 2020-21
El Distrito Escolar de Forest Grove está comprometido a apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y sus familias. A lo largo del año escolar 2020-21, habrá oportunidades para participar en sesiones de apoyo familiar que se centran en las necesidades comunicadas por las familias y los miembros de la comunidad.
A continuación, encontrará un calendario de eventos programados actualmente para satisfacer sus necesidades. Más sesiones serán según sea necesario.
Calendario y detalles de apoyo familiar
Tenga en cuenta:
- Las sesiones se centrarán en los temas descritos y no se considerarán oportunidades de asesoramiento o apoyo individual.
- Las sesiones no se grabarán
- Se proporcionará información de apoyo comunitario y del distrito al final de cada sesión.
- Todas las sesiones se llevarán a cabo virtualmente durante el año escolar 2020-21.
- Se utilizarán seminarios web de Zoom para cada sesión.
- Todas las sesiones estarán disponibles en inglés y español.
- Cualquier material necesario se proporcionará de forma gratuita.
- Se alentará a las familias, pero no se les pedirá que se registren en cada sesión.