mental health services

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, the Clackamas County Support and Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 503-655-8585. 

At Clackamas Health Centers, we offer a range of therapy and counseling programs and services for children, youth and adults who are experiencing mental health or addictions problems through our integrated health centers. To make an appointment with our Behavioral Health Clinic, call 503-655-8401.

For information about our mental health and addiction counseling services for children, teens and families, please visit our Child and Family Mental Health Therapy page.  

Our comprehensive and holistic approach includes therapy, case management, care coordination, medication management and peer services. Our aim is to work with everyone to help them be as healthy as they can. We believe participation in mental health and addiction treatment provides positive outcomes in the lives of each person, their family and support network, and the community in which they reside.

Si está teniendo una emergencia de salud mental, llame a nuestra línea de crisis al 503-655-8585.

What is Peer Support?

Peer Support is all about connection, understanding, and hope. Peers are people who have lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use. By sharing their stories and experiences, peers inspire others, show that recovery is possible, and help create a sense of belonging in the community.

Peer support helps prevent relapse, promotes long-term recovery, and builds stronger, healthier communities.

How Peer Support Helps

Peers provide support in many different settings — including hospitals, jails, treatment centers, courts, schools, and crisis centers. Research shows that peer support can:

• Reduce symptoms and hospitalizations
• Improve wellbeing and self-esteem
• Increase community involvement
• Shorten hospital stays and reduce costs
• Encourage lasting recovery

There are no medical or psychiatric requirements to receive peer support services. You don’t need to be enrolled in a mental health or addiction program. All peer-delivered services in Clackamas County are peer-run and free for anyone seeking support and recovery.

Peer Support Programs in Clackamas County

Starting a conversation about mental health does not need to be uncomfortable, and it can make all the difference. Check out these resources to learn how to support a friend — or get help for yourself. You have the power to help people going through a mental health crisis.

You don't need to be an expert to be a part of this work — just a good listener. If you notice someone who might be struggling — start a conversation. And if all is well, that person will know you're someone who cares enough to ask. Asking, "Are you okay?" can change lives.

Create a Safer Home

As a gun owner, you can choose from multiple options for securely storing and protecting from unauthorized use of your firearms when they are not in use. Clackamas County is offering gun storage options at no cost and as inventory allows to our community members.

Complete the form to indicate the type and quantity of item(s) you are requesting and arrange for pickup at our Oregon City office. If you are unable to pick up, please let us know and we may be able to arrange for delivery.

Learn how to install a firearm cable lock here.

Learn about other ways to create a safer home for your family here. 

Request storage items

Ask the Question Project

The Ask the Question Project shines a light on the lived experience of suicide attempt survivors, through a lens of hope and connection.

Watch their stories at Ask the Question.

Oregon law allows a person to be treated for a mental illness against their will if they are experiencing an emotional disturbance and are imminently dangerous to themselves or others or are unable to care for their basic needs. To be committed, a person must meet the above standards in a court hearing where critical information is presented in the form of testimony in front of a judge and the person considered for commitment. If an individual is committed, he or she may receive involuntary treatment for up to 180 days. Our Commitment Monitoring staff assess whether persons who are committed continue to meet commitment criteria and work with hospitals and community agencies to determine a plan for a safe transition to the community and to voluntary treatment as appropriate.

Hours

Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. We are closed on federal holidays and court furlough days.

Contact

Call 503-655-8585 and ask to speak with a mental health investigator.