Clackamas County Safe and Strong

Safe& Strong Program is there for all of us and those we serve who may be dealing with any mental health impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is all the information you need to access this program

Clackamas Safe+Strong is a free service for people in Clackamas County who might be struggling with the mental health impacts of the COVID 19 epidemic. Stress and worry are at an all-time high, whether because of loss of employment, closure of businesses, loss of social contact, uncertainty, loss of routine, or just trying to stay as safe as possible.

Clackamas County Safe and Strong supports short-term interventions that involve several goals:

• Helping people understand their current situation and reactions to the pandemic
• Reducing stress and providing emotional support
• Assisting people in reviewing their recovery options
• Promoting the use or development of coping strategies
• Connecting people with other individuals and agencies who can help them in their recovery process

We provide free community outreach and support services to people of all ages. Our services include brief counseling via remote services, outreach into the community, and educational material, and online support for overall mental health and wellness.

 

Our services and outreach are different from traditional mental health recovery programs

• Our outreach workers do not classify, label, or diagnose people. No records or case files are kept.
• Our services are completely free of charge. They are also completely confidential.
• Outreach workers deliver services in the communities rather than wait for people to seek assistance.
• We are using technology like video and telephone to reach people. If we provide in-person contacts, we follow all COVID 19 physical distancing and safety guidelines.
• Our workers are trained to listen and help someone get where they need to go.
• We are here to promote resilience, empowerment, and recovery.

 

You can send individual referrals to the email below.  Remember we are a free and confidential service, we will only need the individual’s name and contact information. Then it’s our role to reach out and offer support. We will address cultural needs with each individual. 

 

For additional information on how we can help, email SafeStrong@clackamas.us or call 503-655-8585

 

We have materials for distribution, brochures, and conversation cards (see the card below) we can send you or you can request them through our email. We will have materials available in English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese.