Community Resources 

This resource page is meant to give students and families visible access to what's available in the community. If you have any questions or need any further assistance please reach out to Barlow’s School Social Worker, Kimberly Louvin, at louvin@gresham.k12.or.us.

Suicide Prevention Program at Barlow High School:

• Warning Signs for Suicide 

• Suicide Prevention (English) 

• Prevención del Suicidio (Spanish)

• Suicidio: Como Pueden Los Padres Observar, Escuchar, Ayudar ​(Spanish Version)

• Suicide Prevention LIFELINE 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

• Oregon Youth Line: Text teen2teen to 839863 or call 1-877-968-8491

Resource Directories

• Community Resource Directory

• Teen Pocket Directory of Services

• Resources for Parents of Teens

Emergency Services

• 211 Info - Get Help Finding Help or dial 211

• Crisis/Emergency

• Housing/Shelter/Utility Assistance

• Food Assistance

• Local Free Food Markets

• Online Food Stamp Application - SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

• Services for Students with Unstable Housing

• Free/Reduced Lunch Application 

• Barlow Monthly Food Boxes - Through the Oregon Children’s Outreach program Barlow High School has been able to provide food to students and families who can use extra fresh food and veggies in their pantries and fridges each month. This donation occurs on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.  It will be delivered to your home after school between 1:30-5pm. If interested please contact Barlow High School’s School Social Worker for further information on eligibility for this program. 

Healthy Teens:

• Healthcare

• STD Resource/Testing

• Teen Pregnancy Resources

• Smoking Cessation​

• Substance Use Resources & Providers

• Mental Health Providers

• Western's School Based Program Self Referral

• Eastside Teen clinic (Now located at Centennial High School)          503-988-5488
  Call for a variety of medical needs. Must be between 12 and 19 yrs old. Services include age appropriate sexual health, immunizations, Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness, physical exams, prescriptions,free pregnancy test, $5 donation requested, birth control, STD testing and HIV/ AIDS testing.  

• Family Workshops (English)
• Family Workshops (Spanish)

Anxiety and Stress Management Tools:

• 5 DIY Stress Relievers

• Calm App

• Headspace App

• Breathe App

• Antistress Relaxation Toys App

• Stress Management Techniques 

• Satisfying Video to Relax

• Calligraphy Video 

• Satisfying Videos Playlist 

• Mindfullness at Home

 Healthy Families:

• Domestic Violence

• Parenting Support

• Legal Services/Advocacy​

• Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation
  800-635-4667          www.orlions.org    

• (Oregon Health Plan) Application Hotline    800-359-9517
  School Social Worker has applications available.​

• Wallace Medical Concern    503-489-1760
  For uninsured people only, $15 donation requested. Monday and Wednesday evenings only beginning at 6:00 PM. Call for an appointment, room for walk ins. Treating medical problems such as infections, rashes, foot problems, fevers and more. Services also available in Spanish. 254 NW Burnside Rd, Gresham, OR 97030

SNAP and Free or Reduced Lunch Recipient Benefits: 

• Comcast Internet Essentials 

• Trimet Reduced Fares

• Arts for All Pay $5 for a pair of tickets to music, theater,and dance events in Portland

• Oregon Zoo $5 Admission

Culturally-Specific Services:

• El Programa Hispano

• Latino Network Recursos Comunitarios 

• Recursos para el aprendizaje del idioma inglés

• Migrant Education Program

• Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)

• Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)

LGBTQ Resources:

• LGBTQ Community Resources

• SMYRC

• The Trevor Project

Other Community Resources:

• Grief and Loss 

• Multnomah County Library Resources and Events 

• Online Tutoring  

• Khan Academy 

• MHCC High School Services

This is the best-known information available at the time of printing. No reference checks or criminal background checks on listed individuals or agencies have been carried out by the Gresham-Barlow School District. Parents and students are advised to make their own investigation of the listed individuals and agencies to determine the appropriateness of that person or agency in assisting the family. There is no representation as the quality or expertise of the listed individuals or agencies.