Welcome Center

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We Are Here to Help

Many families have times of struggle for a variety of reasons. Our staff know how to help. The LCSD Welcome Center assists students and families with basic, essential needs and connects them to community resources. We treat each person and family as individuals, offering care, compassion, and confidentiality.

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Services We Provide

Clothing, food boxes, school supplies, and holiday support for those who qualify

Support for students and families in transitional housing situations

Bilingual services and connections to cultural resources

Oregon Health Plan and healthcare assistance

Connection to local, county, and state services

Coordinated case management with local agencies

If You Are in Crisis

Contact Us

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians have helped to fund Welcome Center services--such as hygiene and school supplies--for many years. We were proud recipients of their generosity again in 2022-2023 and thank them for their support. Learn more at www.ctsi.nsn.us.

Welcome Center Staff

Stephanie Herb

Community Liaison

541-905-0266

Mindy Hoeckle

Family Support Liaison

541-409-0872

Keely Huddleston

Family Support Liaison

541-974-2058

Julie Miller

Community Liaison

541-401-0854

Yesenia Rodriguez

Community Liaison

541-405-6347

Ella habla español

Julie Campbell

Administrative Secretary

541-259-8935

Community Resources

Child Care

Children's Abuse / Sexual Assault

ABC House 541-926-2203 info@abchouse.org Sarah’s Place with Albany Samaritan Hospital: 541-812-4420 https://www.samhealth.org/find-a-location/s/sarahs-place?utm_source=BrightLocal&utm_medium=LN&utm_campaign=001
Oregon Child Abuse Hotline: 1-855-503-SAFE (7233) https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/children/child-abuse/pages/reporting-numbers.aspx Every Child Foster Family Assistance: 541-570-3200

Clothing / Utilities

The River Center: (Connection to CSC, Utility Assistance, Dental assistance and Holiday assistance)

541-451-1271

https://www.therivercenter.net/

Salvation Army: Rent, Utilities and gas vouchers—Call Carol Hollingsworth at 541-409-5929

FISH of Lebanon:

Food boxes: Tuesdays and Fridays MUST call ahead
Clothing closet: open Wednesdays MUST make an appointment
Utilities and Medicine assistance as funds allow

M-F 9-3 pm at 541-259-3200

https://lebanonfirstpres.org/contact-us/

Lord’s Storehouse: Clothing—541-259-1464 https://www.lebanonfirstassembly.com/the-lords-storehouse

St. Vincent de Paul: Rent / Utility Assistance – Call 541-258-5405

https://stedwardlebanon.org/organizations/st-vincent-de-paul/

Crowfoot Baptist Church: 541-258-3138 (699 Cascade Dr, Lebanon)

Hygiene products distributed Tuesdays 9-12pm; donations accepted

https://crowfootbaptist.org/serve/

St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Outreach:

Laundry Love, limited gas vouchers, bus tickets, food, connections with CSC, legal aid and other resources. Email requests to: stmartinslebanon@gmail.com) (541) 451-1159

https://www.stmartinslebanon.org/outreach/

Casa Latinos Unidos: 541-766-4863 https://www.casalatinosunidos.org/

Cultural Diversity

The Racial Equity Support Line

503-575-3764, Mon. to Fri., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Staffed by people with lived experience of racism and provides emotional support and resource referrals to those experiencing the impacts of racist violence, microaggressions, racial discrimination and cross-cultural issues.

https://www.linesforlife.org/get-help-now/services-and-crisis-lines/racial-equity-support-line/

Safe + Strong: lists multiple resources for communities of color in Oregon.

El Programa Hispano Catolico (EPHC/UNICA): 503-232-4448 (24/7)

https://www.elprograma.org/unica

Slavic Oregon Social Services (Russian/ Ukrainian): 503-381-7757

https://emoregon.org/ross/

Muslimahs United: 503-246-1616 Hidayah Women’s Resource & Advocacy Project (HWRAP) https://www.muslimahsunited.org/

Strong Hearts Native Helpline (24/7) 1-844-762-8483

https://strongheartshelpline.org/

The Healing Circle Hotline (Native American Youth Association): 503-288-8177 ext. 339 https://nayapdx.org/services/critical-services/domestic-violence-healing-circle/

Oregon Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Violence (Cultural Specific)

https://www.ocadsv.org/culturally-specific-and-responsive-services/

Domestic Violence

Drug / Alcohol

Drug and Alcohol Helpline (24/7): 1-800-923-4357 / Text RecoveryNow to 839863 (8-11 pm)

SAMHSA Drug and Alcohol Helpline (24/7): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Alcoholic Anonymous: https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/aa-meetings/oregon/lebanon-oregon/

Al-Anon Support Groups (Nationwide): https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/find-an-al-anon-meeting/

Local Linn County Alcohol and Drug: 541-967-3819 (Albany) / 541-451-5932 (Lebanon)

https://www.linncountyhealth.org/adg

CHANCE Recovery 541-791-3411 (Albany) / 541-248-2750 (Lebanon)

https://www.chancerecovery.org/m

Dual Diagnosis Anonymous: 503-222-6484

https://ddainc.org/online-dda-meetings/

Eating Disorders & Treatment

Food

Caring Team Ministries at The River Center Church—3000 S. Santiam Hwy

Mondays, 3:30-5:00pm

Sign in and a food box will be brought to your vehicle

https://www.therivercenter.net/

Lebanon Soup Kitchen—170 E. Grant Street

Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays 4:30-5:30pm

Hot meal served and take out dinners available

http://www.fcclebanon.org/soup-kitchen.php

Lord's Storehouse at the Assembly of God Church—726 W. Oak Street

Food Bank is open from 10am-1:30pm Mondays and Thursdays. Apply online or call 541-259-1464 at 9am on the day requesting assistance. ODL / ID with a Lebanon address is required.

https://www.lebanonfirstassembly.com/the-lords-storehouse

FISH of Lebanon at the Presbyterian Church—145 W. Ash Street;

Food boxes available on Tuesdays and Fridays—must call in the am for an appointment on the day requesting food at 541-259-3200. https://lebanonfirstpres.org/contact-us/

St. Vincent de Paul—behind St. Edwards Catholic Church—233 2nd St.

Food Distribution on Wednesdays 1:30-4:00pm

Call 541-258-5405

https://stedwardlebanon.org/organizations/st-vincent-de-paul/

Department of Human Resources (SNAP): 44 Industrial Way #D

Call for appointment at 541-259-5860

Food Assistance / Cash Assistance (TANF) / Child Care Assistance / Domestic Violence Victim Services

To apply for SNAP online: https://one.oregon.gov/

Grief

Healthcare

Hospital Emergency Services: Samaritan Regional Hospital 541-768-5111

https://www.samhealth.org/find-a-location/s/samaritan-lebanon-community-hospital

East Linn Health Clinic: 100 Mullins Drive Suite A-1, Lebanon, OR 97355; 541-766-6835

https://www.bentonlinnhealthcenters.org/east-linn-health-center/

East Linn Community Clinic: 1600 S Main St, Lebanon, OR 97355, 541-758-3000 ex. 115

Provides primary and acute medical care for underinsured or not insured patients. Tuesdays and first & third Wednesdays from 5:30-9pm, first come, first served, sign up onsite.

https://www.freeclinics.com/det/or_97355_east-linn-community-clinic

Samaritan Health Services 1-800-863-5241

Need a doctor/ sign up for new services

https://www.samhealth.org/patient-visitors/find-a-doctor/physician-referral-form

Housing / Emergency Shelter

Women’s Shelters:

Room at The Inn, (541) 231-2020/ https://www.unityshelter.org/room-at-the-inn.html
Helping Hands, (541) 926-4036/ https://www.albanyhelpinghands.com/

Men's Shelters:

Corvallis Men’s Shelter, (541) 791-6691/ https://www.unityshelter.org/room-at-the-inn.html
Helping Hands, (541) 926-4036/ https://www.albanyhelpinghands.com/

Family Shelters:

Community Outreach Inc., (541) 758-3000/ https://communityoutreachinc.org/housing/
Second Chance Shelter (Assoc. with CHANCE) (541) 967-8545 https://www.2ndchancehomelessshelter.org/

Housing and Rental Assistance:

Oregon’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program: https://www.oregon.gov/ohcs/housing-assistance/Pages/emergency-rental-assistance.aspx
Albany Partnership for Housing and Community Development: 541-926-5451 http://albanypartnership.org/
Linn-Benton Housing Authority: 541-926-4497/ email: mail@l-bha.org https://l-bha.org/
Community Services Consortium: 250 Broadalbin St. SW, Ste. 2A Albany, OR 97321; 541-928-6335 https://communityservices.us/get-help/
Applegate Landing Veterans’ and Low income Housing: 541-405-1388 https://www.cascade-management.com/property/applegate-landing-apartments/details
Casa Latinos Unidos: 541-766-4863 https://www.casalatinosunidos.org/
Farmworker Housing Development Corporation: 503-981-1618 http://fhdc.org
Crossroads Communities (VA and Low income): 541-405-4210 https://www.crossroadsc.org/
Habitat for Humanity: 566 S Main St., Lebanon, OR 97355; 541-451-1234 https://www.lebanonoregonhabitat.com/
Colonial Depaz Low Income Apartments: (971) 865-0307 http://evolvemanagement.org/avada_portfolio/colonia-paz/
Adult Services Team (sponsor referral required): https://www.linncountyhealth.org/mental-health/page/adult-services-team
Non-crisis Confidential Tenant Landlord Issues: 541-730-3495

Internet Services

LGBTQIA2S+

The Trevor Lifeline (Middle & High Schools) 1-866-488-7386 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
TransLifeline Peer Support Line: (En Espanol) 1-877-565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/
LGBT Hotline: 888-843-4564 https://www.lgbthotline.org/
Trans Student Educational Resources: https://transstudent.org/
Outcare (Connections to medical doctors LGBTQ competent): https://www.outcarehealth.org/outlist/
Safe + Strong lists multiple resources for LGBTQIA2S+ https://www.safestrongoregon.org/mental-and-emotional-health/care-in-your-community/lgbtqia
PFLAG (local groups): https://pflag.org/findachapter/
Proud Foundation: https://pridefoundation.org/region/oregon/
Basic Rights Oregon: https://www.basicrights.org/
Oregon Safe Schools Community Coalition: https://www.oregonsafeschools.org/
Peer Galaxy: (Peer Support) https://www.peergalaxy.com/
New Avenues for Youth (Portland) 971-754-4350 https://newavenues.org/alba/ 24/7 line
Its Youth Opportunity Center in Rockwood is open 24/7 for youth ages 9-17 in crisis, or who need a safe place to stay.
Outside In: https://outsidein.org/young-adult-services/lgbtqiaplus/ (Portland) 503-535-3828 LGBTQIA2S+ safe. Free community resources: counseling, medical services and wraparound support for homeless youth.

Mental Health / Suicide Crisis

Linn County Crisis Services and Mental Health

24 hours a day / 7 days per week: 1-800-304-7468

https://www.linncountyhealth.org/mh

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Mid-valley: 541-745-2064/ https://namimidvalley.org/

Information on local family support groups

Oregon Behavioral Health Support Line: 1-800-923-4357

https://www.linesforlife.org/behavioral-health-support-line/

Provides immediate, no-cost behavioral health screening, counseling services, and referrals to providers nearby for ongoing care, using a statewide directory tool.

Parent WarmLine for Oregon: 1-833-732-2467

https://www.reachoutoregon.org

For parents supporting their children’s mental health wellness.

Linn County Mental Health: 541-967-3866 or 800-304-7468 https://www.linncountyhealth.org/mh

Breaking Free, LLC Counseling Services 541-405-4622 https://breakingfreellc.com/

North Albany Wellness Center: 541-760-2197 https://northalbanywellnesscenter.com/

Creating Pathways Pediatric Therapy (Albany Office OT/PT): 503-926-4299 https://www.creatingpathwaystherapy.com/

Connect the Dots Pediatric Therapy (Eugene Office OT/PT): 541-255-2681 https://ctdpediatrictherapy.com/

Old Mill Center (Corvallis): 541-757-8068 https://www.oldmillcenter.org/

Military / Veterans

Military Helpline: 1-888-457-4838 or text MIL1 to 839863 (daily 8-11 pm)

http://militaryhelpline.org/

Support for service members, veterans and their families that is independent of any branch of the military.

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or 988 Press 1 (Text 838255)

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/military-crisis-line

Vets helping Vets HQ: 541-791-4357 https://vetshelpingvetshq.com/

Linn/ Benton Veterans' Resource Guide: https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/cc9c534a/files/uploaded/LinnBenton-Veterans-Resource-Guide.pdf

Community Services Consortium: 250 Broadalbin St. SW, Ste. 2A Albany, OR 97321; 541-928-6335 https://communityservices.us/get-help/

Applegate Landing Veterans’ and Low income Housing: 541-405-1388

https://www.cascade-management.com/property/applegate-landing-apartments/details

Parent Support & Trainings

LBCC Family Connections:

https://www.linnbenton.edu/educational-options/community-and-continuing-education/family-resources/index.php

Pollywog: 541-917-4884

https://pollywogfamily.org/

One 2 Another Parenting Support Classes

https://one2another.net/groups/

Parenting Success Network

https://parentingsuccessnetwork.org/ (multiple classes culturally diverse)

Oregon Family Support Network: Registration for Family & Natural Supports

https://ofsn.org/

Phone Connection

Affordable Connectivity Program:

Can apply online with this link or search local service providers

https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/

Cricket: Affordable Connectivity Program:

https://www.cricketwireless.com/affordable-connectivity-program.html

Oregon Lifeline (Public Utility Commission:

Can apply online with this link or search local service providers

https://www.oregon.gov/puc/pages/oregon-lifeline.aspx

In This Section

Welcome Center

We Are Here to Help

Make a Donation

Meet With Us

Services We Provide

If You Are in Crisis

You are not alone.

If you are in pain and considering suicide, text or dial 988 at any time.

Contact Us

Welcome Center Staff

Community Resources

Child Care

Children's Abuse / Sexual Assault

Clothing / Utilities

Cultural Diversity

Domestic Violence

Drug / Alcohol

Eating Disorders & Treatment

Food

Grief

Healthcare

Housing / Emergency Shelter

Internet Services

LGBTQIA2S+

Mental Health / Suicide Crisis

Military / Veterans

Parent Support & Trainings

Phone Connection

Pregnancy Support

Rape / Sexual Assault