Self Care

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, contact:
- Multnomah County Crisis 800-716-9769
- Clackamas County Crisis 503-655-8585
- Washington County Crisis 503-291-9111 (se habla espanol) / TDD 1-800-735-2900
- Crisis Text Line text “HOME” to 741741
- Chat 988lifeline.org
- Call or Text 988 TTY users, use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988
- Call to Safety (Domestic Violence/sexual assault) 1-888-235-5333
- LGBTQ Support 1-866-488-7386
- Suicide Lifeline/Lines for Life 800-273-8255 (1-800 273-TALK)
- – For youth (12-27) experiencing psychosis
We live in a busy world and there are pressures from a lot of different angles. Sometimes we feel guilty or uncomfortable taking time off to regenerate and renew. It is in your best interest to have downtime to restore so you can be your best self at work and play. Steps for helping someone in pain
Musical Pieces with some initial story sharing during COVID-19 from Portland Symphony
The Oregon Symphony also has these short educational videos for children called “Symphony Storytimes.” Favorite children’s novels are read allowed and accompanied by an Oregon Symphony musician. They can be found here: .
PCC Counseling Self-Care Resources
- STOP Practice for Stress
- Deep Breathing
- Hints to Staying Focused When Learning Remotely
- Stress (Spanish version)
- Stress and Parenting (Spanish version)
Off-campus Crisis Resources
- Clackamas County: 503-655-8585
- Columbia County: 800-294-5211
- Multnomah County: 503-988-4888 or 1-800-716-9769
- Washington County: 503-291-9111 (se habla español) / TDD: 1-800-735-2900
- Yamhill County: 800-560-5535
- , 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, text message to 838255
- , 877-565-8860
- Crisis Text Line: text “HOME” to 741741 txt crisis line
- Call to Safety (Domestic Violence/sexual assault): 1-888-235-5333
- Trevor Project LGBTQ Support: 1-866-488-7386
- Suicide Lifeline/Lines for Life: 800-273-8255
- Cedar Hills Hospital (OPEN 24/7)
10300 SW Eastridge St, Portland, OR 97255
503-944-5000 - Cascadia Behavioral Health’s Urgent Walk-in
Open 7 days a week, 7am-10:30pm
4212 SE Division St., Suite 100, Portland
Free online resources
- : a comprehensive, confidential, online resource center for college students regarding mental and emotional health.
- : the National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization.
- : A non-profit organization that serves as an information hub, providing referrals for housing, health care, child care, food, and other resources.
- : COVID-19 support
- Apps that offer free (or some free) emotional support:
Trauma-Specific Information
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- Gratitude Brainstorming List
Self-hypnosis, visualizations, and guided meditations
Give your unconscious mind a moment to decompress –
Motivational Information
- Words from Oprah YouTube –
- (funny and motivational) rejection does not define you!
- Talk Me Up is an app designed to give you on-demand motivation at the tap of a button – for free! Record and listen to encouraging voice messages to help each other succeed in daily life.