Oregon Resources

Government

Oregon Department of Justice Non-Emergency Bias Reporting Hotline - Non-Emergency Bias Response Hotline. 1-844-924-BIAS (1-844-924-2427). Trauma-informed operators are standing by 9am to 5pm Pacific time, Monday – Friday or file a report online, https://justice.oregon.gov/CrimeReporting/BiasCrime

Community-Based Organizations

Anti-Defamation League, Pacific Northwest - Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Pacific Northwest Region provides services and resources to the five states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. ADL’s Pacific Northwest Office is dedicated to combating hate, promoting civil rights and securing fair, and just treatment for everyone in our communities.

APANO - APANO unites Asians and Pacific Islanders to build power, develop leaders, and advance equity through organizing, advocacy, community development, and cultural work.

Basic Rights Oregon - Basic Rights Oregon ensures that all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, intersex, and asexual Oregonians experience equality by building a broad and inclusive politically powerful movement, shifting public opinion, and achieving policy victories.

Disability Rights Oregon - Disability Rights Oregon promotes and defends the rights of individuals with disabilities, working toward equality of opportunity, full participation, and the ability of persons with disabilities to exercise meaningful choice.

Immigration and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) - IRCO’s mission is to welcome, serve, and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential.

Muslim Education Trust - Creates an open, empowering, and collaborative atmosphere within the Muslim community in the greater Portland area.

Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) - NAYA is a family of numerous tribes and voices who are rooted in sustaining tradition and building cultural wealth. NAYA provides culturally-specific programs and services that provide guidance in the direction of personal success and balance through cultural empowerment.

Pacific Islander and Asian Family Center - Guided by an advisory board and multilingual multicultural staff, PIAFC ensures that its services reflect local Pacific Islander and Asian (PIA) cultures. PIAFC's vision is to provide and promote culturally relevant services to PIAFC families and to contribute rich cultural values and unique experiences that enhance the overall quality of community life.

Unite Oregon - Unite Oregon is a membership organization led by Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrants and refugees, rural communities, and people experiencing poverty. Unite Oregon works across Oregon to build a unified, intercultural movement for justice.

Legal Services (Victims’ Rights Enforcement)

Oregon Crime Victims Law Center - Oregon Crime Victim Law Center (OCVLC) provides free legal representation to crime victims to help them assert their rights within a criminal case. Their service is provided to all Oregon counties regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, class, ethnicity, age, income, or immigration status.

Legal Services (Civil)

Legal Aid Services of Oregon - Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is an effective, high-quality legal services program with a mission to achieve justice for the low-income communities of Oregon.

Oregon Free Legal Answers - Oregon Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic in which qualifying users post civil legal questions at no cost to be answered by volunteer attorneys licensed in their state.

Oregon Law Center - Oregon Law Center (OLC) provides free legal help to people struggling to make ends meet on matters related to their homes, livelihoods, medical care and physical safety against domestic violence.

Oregon Law Help - Oregon Law Help is brought to you by sources you can trust. This website is a joint project between the Oregon State Bar, Oregon's state court system, legal aid organizations, and other nonprofit legal providers in Oregon.

Mental Health

Community Mental Health Programs - State of Oregon - Programs provide services related to behavioral health, mental health, substance use, and problem gambling. Those interested can contact their closest Community Mental Health Program (CMHP).

Advocacy

ACLU of Oregon - The ACLU of Oregon works in courts, in the legislature, and in communities to protect and advance civil rights and liberties.

Oregon Coalition Against Hate Crime - The Coalition and its members support non-violent solutions to the problem of hate and hate crimes in Oregon.

Schools/Education

Oregon Department of Education - The Oregon Department of Education fosters equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities.