Traumatic childhood events such as abuse, neglect, or witnessing crime, parental conflict, mental illness and substance abuse can create dangerous levels of stress and derail healthy brain development—resulting in long-term effects on learning, behavior and health.
Source: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Helpful Resources
Therapeutic & Counseling Resources
Encuentro Family Service Center
Counseling for children/adolescents & adults. Services in Spanish & English.
120 E Lincoln St.
Woodburn, Oregon 97071
Marion County Children’s Behavioral Health
Full range of out-patient services including mental health assessments, individual/family/group counseling, case management/consultation, skills training, psychiatric assessment and medication management and crisis intervention. Services available to Medicaid eligible clients ages 0-18 and their families.Marion County Mental Health Wrap Around Teams
The Children’s System Change Initiative was implemented across the state of Oregon in October 2005. This broad reorganization of the intensive mental health services for children places responsibility of all levels of care under the Managed Health Organizations. The Managed Health Organization (MHO) in our region, the Mid-Valley Behavioral Care Network (MVBCN) has developed a range […]
3876 Beverly Ave NE Bldg G
Salem, Oregon 97305 USA
Mid-Valley Behavioral Care Network
Directory of behavioral health care providers for individuals with Oregon Health Plan insurance enrolled with Willamette Valley Community Health. Not all providers service children. Also provides a comprehensive list of medication used as part of children’s treatment strategy. Click on the medication for information on what conditions each medication is used for, potential side effects, […]Northwest Human Services (NWHS) Crisis Line
24-hr crisis counseling and information. Help with rent, utility, prescription payment, food boxes and trauma debriefing.
Salem, Oregon
Options Counseling
Options Counseling and Family provides preservation, behavioral health services, and other family supports to families and individuals. Providers use a family centered approach, in which the family’s knowledge of their own strengths and needs is the primary resource.2645 Portland Rd. NE Suite 120
Salem, Oregon 97301
Polk County Children’s Behavioral Health
The Youth and Family team provides behavioral health treatment and support services to children and families, including transitional age youth (18-21). Our approach matches best practices developed by research and national experts.182 SW Academy St Suite 333
Dallas, Oregon 97338 USA
Willamette Education Service District (WESD)
Provide special education services for children from newborn to five years of age who meet Oregon’s eligibility guidelines related to significant developmental delay and disability in the following areas: speech/language, motor skills, social emotional, vision, and hearing.
Salem, Oregon 97302
(503) 385-4714 (Main)
Willamette Valley Hospice
Provides grief support for children 3-18 years.
1015 3rd St. NW
Salem, Oregon 97304
Family Crisis