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NAMI PROGRAMS

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE AND COMMUNITY  SERVICES (PACS) PROGRAM

PEER DELIVERED SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES

• HELP FINDING and APPLYING FOR NO or LOW COST PRESCRIPTIONS
• HELP LOCATING COMMUNITY RESOURCES
• HELP LOCATING PEER SUPPORT GROUPS
• HELP TALKING TO YOUR DOCTOR
• HELP WITH SOCIAL SECURITY ISSUES
• OTHER HELP AND RESOURCES AS NEEDED FOR ATTAINING AND SUSTAINING RECOVERY

ALL AT NO COST TO YOU

CONTACT DAVE MOWRY, PACS COORDINATOR FOR NAMI CLACKAMAS COUNTY

               503-344-5050

 NAMI.CLACKAMAS@GMAIL.COM

SOCIAL SECURITY
Administration: 197 Beverly Dr., Oregon City 503-655-2790
Advocate/Liaison: 503–794-5700 (help with forms, hearings, etc.)

Social Security on-line
www.socialsecurity.gov

CLACKAMAS COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES
Info &  referral: P O Box 2950, 2051 Kaen Road, Oregon City

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (formerly Adult & Family Services)
        Oregon City: 315 S. Beavercreek Rd. - 503-657-2043
        Milwaukie: 4952 International Way, Suite A - 503-657-2006

VETERAN’S OFFICE - benefit info 503-794-3892

MEDICAL INSURANCE
Oregon Health Plan 1-800-359-9517
OMIP Office of Medical Insurance Pool 1-800-848-7280
(Insurance access to persons previously denied coverage)

PHYSICIAN REFERRAL
Clackamas County Medical Society 503-659-4744
Oregon Psychological Association 503-253-9155

HOUSING
Clackamas Housing Authority 503-655-8267
Contact your CCMH Care Coordinator for supported housing (those being
served by Clackamas County Mental Health only)
Independent Living Resources 503-988-4880
Advocacy & assistance to persons with physical & mental disabilities
www.HousingConnections.org or call 503-802-8562 - Listings for
affordable, accessible and special needs housing

EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS: Working for Independence
146 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, Oregon.  503-723-4977

LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Oregon Legal Service 503-655-2518 (Indigent defense fund)
Oregon Advocacy Center 503-243-2081 (services in matters directly related
to physical or mental disability)
Oregon State Bar 503-620-0222 (lawyer referral service)

INFORMATION ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS
NAMI-National www.nami.org
NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) www.nimh.nih.gov

SOCIALIZATION
Safe Haven Drop-in-Center, 142 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City. Thursday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Wednesday: Bowling, Lori Johnson- Program Director (503)238-6428
SafeHavenFriends2005@hotmail.com

ASSISTANCE WITH DRUG -
Partnership for Prescription Assistance, clearinghouse for 275 public and private patient assistance program.
www.pparxor.org   Or 1-888-477-2669

CLACKAMAS COUNTY SERVICES
www.co.clackamas.or.us/socialservices, Community Resource Guide

CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH
        24-hr Crisis Line and intake services (8:30-5:00 M-F)
        503-655-8401 or 1-888-651-2134

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OREGON ACCESS HEALTH PROJECT
1-800-789-1599
    503-581-6830

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Web Site Address for On-Line Patient Assistance Program Applications and Information.www.healthyoregon.org

PhRMA's "Healthy Oregon" web site is a single on-line point of access for patient precription assistance program applications and information.

Medicare Modnernization Act info: 1-800-MEDICARE or www.medicare.gov

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SSI DISABILITY CLAIMS, can help you file your claim. http://www.disability-claims.net/

 THE NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION(NMHA) is the country's oldest and largest non-profit organization addresssing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million individuals with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, and research. www.nmha.org

The Father’s Heart Street Ministry (TFH) began to fill a gap in 2000. It is a faith-based local social service agency which helps those in need. It has expanded to also help single mothers with children, low-income families and anyone who enters their doors needing help.
TFH offers hope by providing:

· Day Center—lunch, warm shower & clean clothes, laundry and safe haven
· Help with attaining ID
· Feeds 1200 per month (800 homeless)
· Emergency winter shelter on cold nights
· Take addicted persons to Hooper detox
· Give info on other shelters & resources
· Food pantry—gives out 1,000 lbs of food

Driections. 8899 SE Jannsen Rd., Clackamas, or call for more information: (503)650-5631

Clackamas County Network of Care.
www.clackamas.or.networkofcare.org/mh

This web site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health (mental health and addictions)

Dual Diagnosis Anonymous of Oregon
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
www.ddaoregon.com

DDA is a program based on the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous with an additional 5 steps that focus on Dual Diagnosis. Meetings are subject to change without notice. Please contact DDA at (503)737-4126 for more information.

24 HOur Suicide Prevention Hotline-
1-800-784-2433
www.oregonhelps.org

Oregon helps- This site asks a few questions about your income and expenses. The side then estimates your potential eligibility for 33 federal, state and local services.

OREGON PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN
www.opdp.org

Free Enrollment. All Oregonians can now join! Save up to 60% on prescriptions! Highest discount is on generics! There is no paperwork required and no age or income limit!

DIAL 2-1-1
211 provides comprehensive information and referral for human services by telephone and on the website. Callers are referred to social service agencies providing programs in Multnomah and Clackamas Counties.

www.healthcare.gov
The innovative new website developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, helps you understand all the health insurance options available in your local area for you and your family. After answering just a few basic questions, the website's insurance finder will identify public and private coverage options that might be right for you.

From Healthcare.gov you can receive updates on the implementation of the new law and, as the website grows, you will be able to research health plan quality ratings, learn about disease prevention, and compare health plan prices all in one place.

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