Healing Circle Domestic Violence Program at Native American Youth and Family Center
Provides services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including safety planning, crisis intervention, advocacy, and educational services. Works with local programs to facilitate safety planning, provide transportation when needed, and assure the practice of culturally relevant services in local shelters. Weekly domestic violence support groups that are closed groups held off-site for confidentiality reasons. Free childcare is available.
Physical Address
5135 Northeast Columbia Boulevard, Portland, OR 97218
Hours
M-F 9am-6pm. Weekly support groups on Thursdays.
Voice
Application process
Call for information
Fee
None
Required documents
None
Eligibility
Primarily serves self-identified Native Americans, but all are welcome.
Agency info
Native American Youth and Family Center
Provides a variety of educational and financial assistance programs, primarily serving Native American youth and families. Provides direct advocacy, case management, and support groups for survivors of domestic violence. Offers community education, including prevention of domestic violence, drug and alcohol use, and gang involvement. Youth services include information and referral, advocacy, case management, Head Start, after-school tutoring, a college and career center, mentorship, sports and recreational activities, cultural arts and preservation, youth development, and leadership. Provides advocacy and case management for homeless youth, foster care youth, and youth transitioning to independent living. Also provides a clothing closet, food pantry, and lunch for Native American elders. Rent and energy assistance are sometimes available. A homeownership program and Matched Savings Program (IDAs) are also offered.