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, Katie Ray, at ray43@gresham.k12.or.us.
Suicide Prevention Program at Barlow High School:
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Suicidio: Como Pueden Los Padres Observar, Escuchar, Ayudar (Spanish Version)
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Suicide Prevention LIFELINE 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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Oregon Youth Line: Text teen2teen to 839863 or call 1-877-968-8491
Emergency Services
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211 Info - Get Help Finding Help or dial 211
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Housing/Shelter/Utility Assistance
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Food Assistance
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Online Food Stamp Application - SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
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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:
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STD Resource/Testing
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Smoking Cessation
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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)
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Family Workshops (Spanish)
Anxiety and Stress Management Tools:
Healthy Families:
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Parenting Support
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Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation
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(Oregon Health Plan) Application Hotline 800-359-9517
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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:
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Arts for All Pay $5 for a pair of tickets to music, theater,and dance events in Portland
LGBTQ Resources:
Other Community Resources:
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.