Children’s Mental and Behavioral Health

Assisting families and professionals with children's mental and behavioral health

Families who are raising a child with mental health or behavioral challenges deserve access to support and education. Our goal is to assist families and professionals in the referral process and to provide tools in time of need.

Therapeutic & Counseling Resources Support & Advocacy Mental & Behavioral Health Education

Therapeutic & Counseling Resources

Therapy and Counseling Organizations

Local agencies that provide individual, family, or group counseling for children and families. Programs may offer behavioral health services, assessment, treatment, case management, skills training, and medication management. Also support for significant developmental delay and disability in the following areas: speech/language, motor skills, social-emotional, vision and hearing.

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.

(503) 588-5352 (Main)

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 […]

Marion County Health Department

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

Support & Advocacy

Support & Advocacy Groups

Local organizations that provide support and companionship for families who have developmental delays, behavioral and/or mental health challenges.

LGBTQIA+ Resources

Visit the Google Sheet here for current list of resources PRIDE ERG creates a safe inclusive environment for clients and employees alike. We help Oregonians receiving services from DHS who are LGBTQIA+ to be proud and feel safe so they can live up to their potential and we work toward ensuring they have accepting […]

Liberty House

What is Liberty House? Liberty House is a child abuse assessment center serving Marion and Polk counties. Liberty House offers a safe, comfortable, child-friendly environment for children and their families facing concerns of abuse, neglect, trauma, or grief. Our experienced staff members know how to help children and teens, and can provide support so children […]

2685 4th Street NE

Salem, Oregon 97301

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 […]

Marion County Health Department

3876 Beverly Ave NE Bldg G
Salem, Oregon 97305 USA

Oregon Family Support Network

Oregon Family Support Network Marion County Wellness Support Groups. Meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30pm. Get to know other families! Learn how to enhance your wellbeing with topics like: stress management, behavioral strategies, and self-care. Dinner and supervised activities for children provided to those who RSVP. Oregon Family Support Network (OFSN), founded […]

Salem Alliance Church

1490 5th St NE
Salem, Oregon 97301 USA

Salem DevelopMental Disabilities Action Group

Second Monday at 10:30am Community Health Education Center Salem Hospital Building D Cori Mielke- CoriMielkeMentalHealthAdvocacy@gmail.com

Community Health Education Center Salem Health

939 Oak St SE
Salem, Oregon 97302

Salem Empowering Families

For English & Spanish speaking families. Fourth Thursday at 6:00pm Centro de Adoracion 117 Lewis St NE English: JR Valdiva- 503-409-9560 Spanish: Erendira- 971-701-8663

117 Lewis St NE
Salem, Oregon 97305

Salem Familias Unidas / Families United

First Thursday La Placita 1880 45th Ave NE Esmeralda Rios- 503-989-1015

La Placita

1880 45th Ave
Salem, Oregon 97305

Salem Flourishing Together

Third Thursday at 6:00pm Broadway Commons Rebecca Hill: FFTconnect@gmail.com

Broadway Commons

1300 Broadway St NE
Salem, Oregon 97301

Salem Parent Connections

First Tuesday at 10:00am Broadway Commons Jenny Carpenter- JenC1015@gmail.com

Broadway Commons

1300 Broadway St NE
Salem, Oregon 97301

Shangri-La

Youth and Family Services

1661 Edgewater St. NW, Suite 200

Salem, Oregon 97304

503-967-6318 (Office)

Stayton Special Parents Special Needs

Second Thursday at 6:00pm Foothill Church Room 210 Heidi Peterson – heidipeterson2011@gmail.com

Foothills Church

975 Fern Ridge Rd
Stayton, Oregon 97383

Woodburn Families Unidas / Families United

Second Thursday at 12:30pm Washington Elementary School (Library) 777 East Lincoln St Janet Lujano – 971-208-2629

Washington Elementary School

777 E. Lincoln St.
Woodburn, Oregon 97071

Mental & Behavioral Health Education

Information & Resources

National and local websites and resources to provide reliable information on developmental delays, behavioral and/or mental health challenges.

31 Children’s books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance

Act Early

Act Early From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves. Track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern.

Act Early Oregon

Act Early Oregon From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves. Track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern.

Centers for Disease Control

Creating Opportunities

A community organization developed for the primary purpose of supporting families of children with developmental disabilities who live in Polk, Yamhill and Marion Counties.

124 SW Walnut Ave.
Dallas , Oregon 97338

FACT (Family and Community Together) Oregon

A family leadership organization for individuals and their families experiencing disabilities, working collaboratively to facilitate positive change in policies, systems, and attitudes, through family support, advocacy, and partnerships. They offer webinar parent education classes, parent empowerment series and information on EI/ECSE.

Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties

Salem Family YMCA

685 Court St
Salem, Oregon 97301

503-581-YMCA (9622)

Santiam Family YMCA

1155 N. 3rd Avenue
Stayton, Oregon 97383

Monmouth/Independence Family YMCA

870 Main St
Independence, Oregon 97351

Silver Falls Family YMCA

601 Miller Street
Silverton, Oregon 97381

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.

(503) 588-5352 (Main)

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 […]

Marion County Health Department

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, […]

National Institutes of Mental Health

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

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Understood for Learning & Attention Issues

Parents want the best for their children. We do, too. For the first time ever, 15 nonprofit organizations have joined forces to support parents of the one in five children with learning and attention issues throughout their journey. With the right support, parents can help children unlock their strengths and reach their full potential. With […]

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)

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