Emergency and Family Resources

Fire and Evacuation Resources for the Mohawk Valley

Oregon Wildfire Resources

Helping After a Wildfire: Tips for Parents and Teachers

Mental Health Resources

Family Support Options

Counseling Resources

Food

  • Eugene Community Service Center ~ Catholic Community Services 

    • www.ccslc.org/ loliver@ccslc.org/ 

    • 1464 West 6th Ave., Eugene      541-345-3628 

    • Assistance with basic needs includes food boxes, hygiene items, prescriptions, clothing, identification, bus tokens, information and referral, computer access, utilities, phone, and mailing address

Vision

Dental

  • White Bird Dental Clinic Dental Clinic 

    • 1415 Pearl St, Eugene, OR 97401   541-344-8342 

    • Emergency and preventative dental care regardless of insurance on a sliding scale

  • Community Health Centers of Lane County 541-682-3550

    • Brookside Clinic   1680 Chambers St #103   Eugene, OR 97402 541-682-3550 

    • Charnelton Community Clinic 151 W 7th Ave Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401 541-682-3550 

    • Delta Oaks Clinic  1022 Green Acres Rd, Eugene, OR 97408 541-682-3550 

    • LCBH Primary Care  2411 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd,  Eugene, OR 97401 541-682-3550 

    • RiverStone Clinic  2073 Olympic St,  Springfield, OR 97477 541-682-3550 Low Cost Dental Care – Free for families on WIC. Help applying for OHP.Services include: Exam, Cleaning, Fluoride, Goodie bag with toothbrush/toothpaste, Referrals

Utilities

Emergency Cold Weather Shelter

Eugene/Springfield Adults and Unaccompanied Youth

  • When temperatures are predicted to be below 30 degrees, Egan Warming Center opens to provide safe shelter from cold weather. There is not a central meeting location this year, so be sure to check warming center locations for each activation. You can sign up to receive notifications about Egan activation online Egan Warming Center 

Rural Lane County

  • Rural communities including Cottage Grove, Veneta, and Florence are utilizing pallet shelters this winter to provide added capacity or fully replace warming center operations. Warm Shelter 

Navigating Being Unhoused

Students who live in temporary housing due to economic or other hardship have additional education rights under the McKinney-Vento Act (MVA). McKinney-Vento – National Center for Homeless Education 

The MVA ensures that children and youth are provided a free, appropriate public education, despite the lack of a fixed place of residence. Youth who are not living with a parent or legal guardian, including runaways, may also qualify for these services. 

If you are currently unhoused or your housing is in jeopardy, contact Stacey Whaley at 541-933-2512 ext 1101 to get support for your student and family.

Examples of Temporary Housing

  • Temporarily staying with friends or family

  • Living in a motel or shelter

  • Living in a camper, RV or car

  • Couch surfing

  • Unhoused

  • Staying in a structure not designed for long-term residency like a tent

What are your rights?

Student Rights under MVA include:

  • Staying in school of origin for duration of homelessness or through the end of the school year during which you move into permanent housing

  • Immediate enrollment in the neighborhood school where they are currently staying, even if lacking proof of residency, guardian signature, immunizations, or other relevant documents

  • Assistance with transportation to school

  • Free breakfast and lunch

  • Full participation in all education programs for which they are otherwise eligible

How can MSD help you?

Services for Students in Temporary Housing include:

  • Enrollment assistance

  • Transportation assistance to school of origin

  • School supplies

  • Help obtaining basic needs such as personal care items, clothing, food and medical care

  • Referrals to local resources and programs

  • A McKinney-Vento Liaison to help coordinate services to families and promote contact between family and school

  • Assistance with a dispute resolution process

What do you need to do?

Responsibilities of Students and Parents?

  • Regular school attendance

  • Maintain contact with school personnel to ensure optimal progress, especially phone numbers and changes to mailing and physical address.

Resources for Teens with Housing Insecurity

  • https://www.15thnight.org/  youth informed community movement to end youth homelessness by connecting existing resources;  phone or text at (541) 246-4046

  •  Hosea Youth Services  food, clothing, toiletries, outdoor supplies, showers, laundry facilities, computer access, charging stations, lockers, pet kennels, a napping room, first aid supplies, a tool box, and a safe place off the streets

  • Station 7 Emergency shelter, family reconciliation, wraparound supports, and 24-hour help hotline are provided for homeless youth, ages 11-17. Project Safe Place offers youth safe locations to go  24/7 Help Line: 1-888-689-3111       Program Phone: 541-689-3111   931 W. 7th Avenue – Eugene, OR 97402

  • https://coreeugene.org/   C.O.R.E , Community Outreach Through Radical Empowerment

    • Trauma informed Services and Resources within the Harm Reduction model for youth 16-24

    • 503-877-5320 info@COREeugene.org