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Zombies’ Day Out
Ever wanted to hang with a zombie? Well, now’s your chance! This Friday the 13th, zombies take to the streets of Eugene for a good cause, and they promise to be nice. Zombies’ Day Out is a day-long community fundraiser for zombies and humans to invade local businesses and support your neighbors in need.
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5 Low-Cost Bike Maintenance Tips for Frequent Riders
More often than not, those living without shelter or recovering from homelessness also experience issues with transportation. Due to the costs of buses and taxis, and the inconvenience of walking long distances in harsh weather, bicycles tend to be the most feasible form of transportation for many people.
With that being, it’s important to note that bikes used frequently, and which spend a lot of time outdoors, tend to age faster due to weather and debris. Regularly maintaining your bike will help prolong it’s life, and will save you from spending as much money on parts and tools. To keep your bike in good shape for a longer period of time, consider some of these suggestions.
Keep Your Bike Clean
A bike that is stored outdoors is more prone to rusting, and riding it often can cause debris and grime to build up quickly. To prevent debris and grime from damaging your bike, it’s important to clean your bike as frequently as possible.
The most affordable way to keep your bike clean is with a bucket or bowl of water (warm water works best if you can access it), degreasing dish soap (can be found at Dollar Store locations), rags and/or an old toothbrush.
Begin by flipping your bike upside down for an easier cleaning process. Next, mix some soap and water in the bucket or bowl. Then, drench the rag in the soap and water mixture and begin wiping away the grime and debris on your bike’s rear derailleur, chainring, and chain. The easiest way to clean a bike’s chain is by wrapping the rag around the chain, holding the rag in your hand, and spinning the pedals backward so the chain can move through the rag. You’ll know it’s working by all the black grime that wipes off onto the rag!
After giving your rag another good soak, feel free to start wiping down the bike frame, handlebars and spokes. If you have an old toothbrush on hand, try using it to reach smaller, harder-to-reach areas.
Keep Your Bike Chain Lubricated
Similarly to the Tin Man from Wizard of Oz, a bike is a large piece of metal with parts that need oil to work properly. If you find yourself having to frequently replace your bike chain, experiencing difficulty switching gears, and/or dealing with a squeaky bike, chances are your bike chain could use some oil lubrication!
After cleaning and drying your bike off, the next step is to properly lubricate your bike’s chain. A good bottle of bike lubricant can go a long way, and is a great investment if biking is your main source of transportation. For more information on bike lubricants, and which type might be best for your bike, click here.
If you currently don’t have the funds to afford bike lubricant, a great alternative is sewing machine oil, which can be found for a few dollars at discount stores like Walmart. For a short term fix to lubricate your chain and cables, try a tad of cooking oil! Bottles of cooking oil can be found pretty inexpensively at dollar stores and grocery stores. Cooking oils should only be used for a short period of time because they do not have the same durability, moisture-resistance, and rust-prevention capability that bike lubricant has.
To lubricate your bike chain, deposit a small drop on the top of each chain link as you slowly backpedal for a few revolutions. Next, grab a dry towel and wipe off any excess lubricant on the chain; avoiding to wipe off the excess lubricant can attract more dirt to your chain. Now, enjoy your smooth ride!
Bike Fenders for Rainy Weather
Biking in Eugene-Springfield’s rainy weather can be frustrating, especially when it’s your only way of getting around. For smoother cycling commutes during the long, rainy season, we suggest investing in some affordable bike fenders. Fenders on your front and rear wheels will help keep water from splashing up at you, and longer fenders can prevent dirt from getting into your chain and gears.
Affordable bike fenders can often be found at BRING, located at 4446 Franklin Boulevard. BRING is a nonprofit organization that sells an array of recyclable objects for builders, artists, mechanics and more. Contact BRING with your questions at (541) 746-3023.
Another great place to find inexpensive bike parts is Eugene Bicycle Works, located at 455 W. First Ave. Eugene Bicycle Works is part of a non-profit called the Center for Appropriate Transport, and is great for those who aren’t against digging through a pile of bike parts to find the perfect fit. Also, if you’d like to work on your bike but don’t have the tools, Eugene Bicycle Works also has options available for borrowing tools and renting work space for a small price. Have questions? Contact Eugene Bicycle Works at 541-683-3397.
Make Your Own Tube Patch Kits
If you ride your bike a lot, you know that a flat tire can happen in an instant, which is why it’s important to carry a patch kit as often as possible. Frequent riders tend to use patch kits often,
so they can sometimes be inconvenient to keep on hand. With a few simple items, you can make your own supply of patch kits and worry less when the next flat tire comes along.
Click here for a step-by-step tutorial on how to make affordable tube patch kits in bulk using old inner tubes, a small container of contact cement, sandwich bags, and sand paper. Please be sure to read all safety precautions before starting this project.
Know How to Fix a Bike Flat Without a Patch Kit
There’s nothing worse than having your tire go flat miles away from your destination! If you ever find yourself in a situation where you don’t have a patch kit on hand, you can always try this trick of using leaves, grass, and string (or an eyeglasses strap) to fix your flat tire. Check out the video below!
Protect Yourself
While maintaining your bike is important for your transportation needs, what’s most important is your safety. Below are a few things to keep in mind before hitting the road:
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Always wear a helmet. Every year, 900 people die in bicycle accidents and 75 percent of those deaths are due to brain injuries. Eighty-eight percent of all brain injuries caused by bicycle accidents could have been prevented by wearing a helmet.
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Keep your body, hands and feet protected, especially when bicycling in cold weather. Hands and feet get the coldest if they are not properly protected. To avoid frozen hands and feet, you’ll want to make sure to wear warm, waterproof gloves and shoes. If you don’t have appropriate clothing, free clothing services are offered by First Christian Church, the Eugene Mission, White Bird Clinic, Adventist Community Center, St. Vincent de Paul and Eastside Faith Center. For a complete list of phone numbers and locations visit whitebirdclinic.org/resources.
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If you tend to do a lot of nighttime bike riding, it’s important to make sure you have bike lights. Bike lights make it easier for others to see you, and for you to see what’s around you. Not only is it safer for yourself and others, but it’s a law in Lane County. Good quality bicycle lights can be pretty expensive, so before shopping for new bike lights, we suggest checking some of Lane County’s many St. Vincent de Paul stores or Goodwill stores beforehand.
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Consumer Council Corner: Fall 2017
Hello. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Cindy, and I am the newly elected president of the ShelterCare Consumer Council.
I have been a ShelterCare consumer for approximately five years. I am excited to be a part of the team. I am finally in a stable place thanks to ShelterCare, where I can use my life experiences to help other consumers empower themselves to overcome issues such as being abused as children, domestic violence, addiction, mental health, and brain injury. It's not an easy path, but it is possible. I know this because I went from being a victim to a survivor.
As president I am all about getting individuals to step outside their comfort zones. To get more people involved, not just in Consumer Council but in life around them. To empower consumers to work through negative self-talk to reach their goals and feel safe in our community.
I have heard consumers' thoughts and concerns regarding the council meetings. Consumer voices do matter. Two main concerns I plan on addressing are:
1. Consumers feel they are not being heard;
2. Consumers feel that council meetings are too boring.
I want consumers to know that I hear you! Every consumer is an important part of the council. I value everyone's input.
ShelterCare Consumer Council meetings will be changing to help encourage individuals to come and enjoy participating in discussions that affect their experience as ShelterCare consumers. Going forward, the first half of each meeting will be Consumer Council business, and the second half will alternate monthly between guest speakers and fun social events.
Thanks for allowing me to have a voice for the consumers!
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Partners in Housing: Property Managers
Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do at ShelterCare. It takes many people working together to help our neighbors in need of safe, stable housing. It takes caring donors and funders. It takes a dedicated staff. It takes a variety of community collaborations with other social service agencies and health care providers. Another group that might not be top of mind, yet plays a pivotal role in housing vulnerable community members, is property managers.
ShelterCare has a variety of housing solutions to help our clients stabilize their lives, including apartments that we own or manage as well as privately managed apartments in the community. Providing a mix of housing options allows us to best fit the individual needs of our clients. Some clients might thrive in a ShelterCare-owned facility surrounded by people going through a similar experience, while others want to be more independent.
Apartments in the community, known as “scattered site” housing, are another option that can help clients re-engage with the community. ShelterCare has nearly 70 clients in scattered site apartments.
Our housing team and case managers work to build positive relationships with property managers in order to better assist clients who want to live in apartments in the community. We currently work with nine property management companies in the Eugene-Springfield area. Partnering with property managers creates a win-win for both sides. Property Manager Tim Danforth explains. “I get the satisfaction of helping an otherwise disenfranchised person get into safe housing, and I know that I will get rent on time, with regular inspections from ShelterCare to help me keep the units in good shape.”
Many of our clients are working on rebuilding or establishing a rental history and might not be the most desirable rental candidates on paper. Our team has many tools to make the process positive for both parties. For example, ShelterCare can co-sign leases or sign master lease agreements, which can help clients with poor or no rental history.
Clients in ShelterCare’s Supported Housing program may receive financial assistance for deposits and other move-in costs, and then we work with clients to ensure their rent is paid on time. In addition, every client has a case manager who provides guidance and coaching on how to be a good tenant. ShelterCare conducts regular inspections of rental units and has an experienced team of maintenance professionals to help with household repairs.
Our community is facing a shortage of affordable housing. In February, KMTR reported that for every 100 families with low income, there are only 16 affordable units available. We are so grateful that caring property managers have stepped up to the plate by partnering together to find housing solutions for our community’s most vulnerable populations. Local landlord Margaret Lara with Sunshine Property Group shares, “The problems facing the homeless population in our area can feel overwhelming, and it can be hard to imagine what a single person or business can do to make an impact. Partnering with ShelterCare and providing a unit of housing for their participants allows us to be part of the solution, while knowing that our tenant has a support system in place to help ensure their success.”
If you would like to learn more about partnering with ShelterCare please contact Teresa Sanchez, director of property management.
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A ‘Housing First’ Pioneer
Shankle House has sheltered vulnerable homeless people for 20 years
This editorial was originally published on August 13, 2017. Reprinted with the permission of The Register-Guard.
Salt Lake City is often credited with showing how to put the “housing first” model to work. The idea is to provide homeless people with shelter, which then makes it possible to address problems such as mental illness or substance abuse that can lead to a life on the streets. But Lane County has been quietly putting the “housing first” model into practice for 20 years, and is planning a significant expansion.
In 1997, Steve Manela, director of the county’s Human Services Division, obtained a grant from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development for what became Shankle House.
Former County Commissioner Bobby Green helped find the site: Bethel Temple Faith Ministry’s former church in Glenwood, built in 1965 by the Rev. Art Shankle, said to be the first African-American member of the local carpenter’s union. The ministry had moved to another location in west Eugene, leaving the Glenwood building empty.
ShelterCare won the contract to operate the program, and today Shankle House provides housing and support for 16 chronically homeless people. Another 12 people participate in the program but are housed in individual apartments in Eugene and Springfield.
Residents are drawn from a list of homeless people maintained by Lane County. Those at the top of the list meet HUD’s definition of chronic homelessness — they’ve been homeless for a year, or during four or more periods totaling 12 months during the past three years. People on the list are ranked in order of their vulnerability, which means that single people who are high on the list are often diagnosed with a mental illness and may have some additional disability or medical or behavioral problem.
Related: What is Housing First?
Those are the people — identified by the county and contacted by ShelterCare’s outreach workers in parks, at the Eugene Mission or elsewhere — who live at Shankle House. They are men and women in roughly equal numbers. On average they are in their early 50s, but ages range from 24 to nearly 70. The 50 percent to 60 percent of residents who have income pay 30 percent of it in rent. Income often takes the form of Social Security disability benefits, but Josh Knotts, assistant program manager at Shankle House, says one current resident found a housekeeping job on her own.
People tend to stay at Shankle House for a year or two — sometimes less, sometimes much longer. Susan Ban, executive director of ShelterCare, expects that turnover will allow the program, which has a capacity of 28, to serve about 45 people this year. Last year’s count was 34. While at Shankle House, residents receive treatment for mental health or substance abuse problems, medical care and help with such details as acquiring the valid identification needed for employment and some public benefits.
Equally important, residents are given a sense of security, three meals a day and an experience of social integration. Residents sign up for chores and participate in a community council.
Shankle House is not a jail. Every resident is there voluntarily and is free to leave. A resident can be kicked out for breaking the rules, though Knotts says “you have to do something pretty severe, like punch someone” to be expelled.
Residents are expected to be drug-free and sober, but there’s no testing, and Knotts says violations are “not a barrier to housing” — a person who returns to Shankle House inebriated can sleep it off, as long as there’s no threat to others’ safety.
It costs $583,000 a year to run Shankle House, with its six counselor/advocates, two cooks, three office workers and two overnight staff members. That’s about $20,000 per full-year resident. According to ShelterCare’s figures, that’s a savings: A homeless person runs up close to $30,000 a year in costs. Providing housing, along with the constellation of other services needed to keep that person off the streets, isn’t cheap — but it causes other costs, particularly for emergency medical care and incarceration, to decline steeply.
That’s one promise of the “housing first” model. But there’s a larger promise: Shankle House’s goal is to get its residents into independent housing arrangements. Most will continue to need various types of support, but the gains — financially and in terms of human dignity — can be substantial.
Manela says it would be difficult to obtain a HUD grant to start a second version of Shankle House today. But the Lane County Poverty and Homelessness Board intends to open a 50-unit “housing first” complex next to the Lane County Behavioral Health building on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Eugene. The project is a partnership among Lane County, the Housing Authority and Community Services Agency of Lane County and a half-dozen non-profit agencies, including ShelterCare and St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County.
Manela hopes the new program can be open in a few years — and provided it’s done right, with adequate supportive services, it could have a significant effect on the number of homeless people in Lane County and their costs to society. Shankle House has shown how to make “housing first” work. Now it’s time to do it on a larger scale.
Editor’s note: This editorial is part of a Register-Guard project examining productive responses to homelessness.
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Extra Helping Program Helps Residents Stretch Food Budget and Build Daily Living Skills
The Afiya Apartments community room buzzes with activity on the first Monday of every month, also known as Extra Helping day. Extra Helping is a Food For Lane County Program that provides residents of affordable housing sites a few extra groceries to help stretch limited resources. The Afiya Apartments are part of ShelterCare’s Supported Housing program.
James Bartik, ShelterCare peer support specialist, helps coordinate the Extra Helping excursions for Afiya. “Everyone is invited,” he says. “We meet outside the building at a set time, and I drive us all to Food for Lane County in the ShelterCare van.” James goes on to explain that the outings are about much more than food: “It’s an opportunity for residents to socialize, to get involved in the community, and to learn self-advocacy skills.”
When James and the Afiya residents arrive at Food For Lane County on Extra Helping Day, up to three residents can go in at a time. They sign in, indicate how many are in their household, and then select an assortment of food, which will be distributed among all Afiya residents. The Extra Helping program includes Food For Lane County’s “overstock” of perishable food that needs to be used fairly quickly — items like yogurt, juice, fresh fruit and vegetables, and baked goods.
James helps the residents load up the van with the food and drives everyone back to Afiya, where everything is laid out in the community room. Then, residents draw names and take turns “shopping” for groceries. Nancy’s brand yogurt is especially prized, as is orange juice.
Soon, James says, the residents will be confident enough in the process to organize the monthly trips on their own.
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Staying Cool While Homeless: 6 Ways to Protect Your Family From Heat Exhaustion
Finding permanent housing can be a lengthy process for many individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Lane County, and we know hot weather doesn’t make the wait any easier. When you spend lots of time in the summer heat, it’s important to take precaution so you can prevent heat-related illnesses from happening to you and your family.
During your transition from homelessness to housing, be sure to keep the following tips in mind so you can keep your body healthy for the journey ahead.
Drink Lots of Water
Drinking water is the most important way to take care of yourself in the summer. Without water, you become dehydrated and your body can suffer from thirst pains, fatigue, irritability, poor immunity, dry mouth and more.
Whenever you get the opportunity to drink water, drink lots of it, and then fill up your water bottle for later! You can never have enough water in the summer, so never say no to it — even if you’re not thirsty. Whether you’re at a fast-food joint, shelter, park, or friend’s house, always be on the lookout for places to fill up.
Stay Cool with Light Clothing
Keep your body cool by wearing light-colored clothing that doesn’t feel too heavy. On a hot day, too much heavy, dark clothing can prevent sweat evaporation, which is bad because sweat evaporation is what keeps your body cool! Try wearing T-shirts and shorts if you have them, but if you don’t have any good summer clothing, try some of the free clothing resources below.
Free clothing services are offered by First Christian Church, the Eugene Mission, White Bird Clinic, Adventist Community Center, St. Vincent dePaul and Eastside Faith Center. For a complete list of phone numbers and locations visit whitebirdclinic.org/resources.
Keep Your Skin Protected
Your skin is the next most important thing to focus on. The sun can be extremely dangerous to the skin, and can cause very severe health problems, which is why you want to make it a priority to protect yourself with sunscreen, clothing, umbrellas and/or hats that protect your face and neck. Hats are also great for blocking sun rays from your eyes, and can be efficient against mosquitoes as well.
Cheap sunscreen and bug spray can be found at Dollar Store locations and other convenient stores, and umbrellas and hats are usually easy to find at secondhand stores, especially in the summer.
If you have trouble accessing these items, you can contact White Bird Clinic, which is an organization that offers a wide range of information, resources and free healthcare to those experiencing homelessness. Walk-ins are also welcome Monday through Thursday, 12 – 2 p.m.
White Bird Clinic, 323 E 12th Ave., 541-342-1295
Get A Library Card
What’s a better way to beat the heat than by sitting in a cool library with a good book? If you have a current form of photo ID, and proof of address from an agency that is helping you transition into housing, you can register for a library card at Eugene Public Library! Click here for more information on ways to qualify for a library card, and other resources you can access with your library card.
If you are located in Springfield, you can get a Springfield Public Library card if you are vetted by Catholic Community Services (CCS). Vetted individuals can apply for a library card if they give the Springfield Public Library a letter from CCS which confirms they live inside of the city limits. Once you receive a Springfield Public Library card, it can be renewed every three months as long as you continues residing within city limits. For more information, call Springfield Public Library at (541) 726-3766.
Stay in Cool, Shady Areas
When you spend a lot of time in the summer heat, you have a higher chance of dehydration, sunburn and sickness; which is why it’s important to find cool, shady areas for your family to recuperate from the heat.
Click here for a list of local parks for you and your family to enjoy, and be sure to fill up your water bottles at a nearby fountains while you’re there!
Cool Off in a Local Swimming Hole
Another great way to cool off this summer is by going for a swim! There are numerous local swimming holes in Lane County that families can enjoy for free, so be sure to take advantage of them this summer!
Click here for a list of swimming holes in Lane County.
Services for Your Pets
Your pets can experience heat-related illnesses, too! If you have a dog or cat that might be feeling burned out from the summer heat, look into some of the following low-cost veterinary services offered in Lane County.
Pro-Bone-O is a non-profit in Eugene that provides free veterinary services, food, and supplies for the pets of people experiencing homelessness. Their services are offered twice a month at the Eugene Mission, located at 1542 West 1st Ave. For more information on services and clinic dates, visit proboneo.org.
Community Veterinary Service, located at 470 Highway 99N, is another veterinary service that provides low-cost veterinary services to dogs and cats in Lane County. Costs vary depending on your income. To find out more about services and how to qualify, visit www.communityvet.org.
Seek Medical Help
If you or someone you know might be suffering from a heat-related illness, dial 9-1-1 immediately. Also, be sure to keep the White Bird Clinic in mind for your medical needs. White Bird offers affordable health care for those living below the poverty line, and free healthcare to those experiencing homelessness.
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Community Outreach through Radical Empowerment (CORE)
Case management and street outreach. Street feed once a month. Check Facebook or Instagram for when and where.Center for Family Development
541-342-8437
261 E 12th Ave, Eugene OR 97401
1234 High Street, Eugene OR 97401
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PMAdult programs and services include: outpatient mental health clinic, substance use recovery, peer support, health integration, sex offender recovery, and psychiatry
Child and adolescent program and services include: outpatient mental health clinic, substance use recovery, behavioral health, health integration, behavioral support specialists, peer support, and psychiatry
Accepts OHP/Trillium insurance
Center for Family Development Pearl Street Health Home
541-342-8437
1501 Pearl Street, Eugene OR 97401
Women’s and men’s health, pediatric care, blood work, and head to toe care
Behavioral health services specifically geared toward children, adolescents, and family adjustmentCentro Latino Americano
541-687-2667
944 W 5th Ave, Eugene OR 97402
Monday – Thursday 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM; Friday 8:30 AM – 12:00 PMServing Latino clients in Lane County
Alcohol & Addictions Program for youth and adults, youth mentoring programs, mental health for families and individuals, wrap around services for children and families, employment advocacy, translation and interpreting servicesHosea Youth Services
541-344-5583
834 Monroe Street, Eugene OR 97402Drop-In Center for youth on the streets
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Dinner, laundry, computers, showers, phone use, clothing
Welcoming environment, living room with games, talk about spirituality, form relationshipsAppointments available 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Referrals to resources, counseling and guidance, computers, assistance with job search, assistance with housing search, tutoring, OHP applications, college enrollmentMentor supported life skills classes Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Education prep and support, cooking class, job readiness, budgeting, bike repair, outdoor survival, auto repair skillsLife Discovery Program
Support and opportunities for youth enrolledLooking Glass 24/7 Help Line
1-888-689-3111Looking Glass Counseling Programs
541-484-4428
260 East 11th Ave, Eugene OR 97401
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Call and speak with a referral coordinator to schedule an appointment for one of the programsCounseling Program
Outpatient mental health services for children, youth, and adults
OHP and private insurance plus grant funding for those who qualifyAdolescent Recovery Program (ARP)
Outpatient substance abuse treatment for youth (ages 11-21)Looking Glass Crisis Response Team
1-888-989-9990
For Children up to 18 in crisisLooking Glass New Roads
541-686-4310
941 w 7th, Eugene OR 97402
Monday 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM, Tuesday 8:30 AM – 6:45 PM, Wednesday 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM – 6:45 PM, Friday 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
Homeless youth up to 21 years old
Drop in center with food, clothing, showers
Case management, alternative education options, behavioral health including mental health or substance abuse treatment, employment assistanceLooking Glass Pathways Girls Program
541-246-1149
2485 Roosevelt Blvd, Eugene OR 97402
Female juvenile offenders ages 12-18
Residential treatment, mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, corrections issues, academic instruction, and family counselingLooking Glass Residential Boys Programs
541-743-2611
550 River Road, Eugene OR 97404
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMParole Revocation Diversion Program
Males age 12-25
Counseling, supervised group living, peer support, school & vocational services, substance abuse treatment, medication managementPathways Boys Program
Male juvenile offenders ages 12-18
Residential treatment, substance abuse treatment, group skill building, academic instruction, and family counselingLooking Glass Station 7
541-689-3111
931 w 7th Ave, Eugene OR 97402
Runaway and homeless youth ages 11-17
Emergency shelter and safe spot for youth who feel like they need to run away from homeLooking Glass Stepping Stone Program
541-342-4293
2517 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Eugene OR 97401
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Residential treatment for boys ages 12-18 who demonstrate a pattern of criminal behavior
Supervised group living, peer support, counseling, medication management, substance abuse treatment, sex offender treatment -
Veterans
Eugene Vet Center
541-465-6918 or 1-877-927-8387
190 E 11th Ave, Eugene OR 97401
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Friday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Serves veterans in Lane County
Employment assistance, counseling, support groupsLane Community College Education Benefits Office
541-463-5663 or 541-463-5683
Monday – Friday 7:30 – 11:00 AM, 12:30 – 5:00 PM
4000 East 30th Ave, Eugene OR 97405 – Building 19, room 233
Educational benefits for veterans who qualifySt. Vincent de Paul
541-743-7166
2890 Chad Drive, Eugene OR 974048Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
541-743-7107
Case management, eviction prevention assistance, utility & security deposit assistanceAffordable housing waitlist, connections transitional housing for families
VA Eugene Outpatient Clinic
541-607-0897
3355 Chad Drive, Eugene OR 97408
Primary care, specialists, mental health
No emergency or urgent careVeterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 (press 1)Access the Law
245 W 13th, Eugene
541-686-4890
Open Monday – Fridya 8 AM – 5 PM
Provides quality legal services for working and low income families and individuals.
Lane County Veteran Service Office
151 W 7th Ave, Suite 460, Eugene
541-682-4191
Open Monday – Friday 8 AM – 3 PM
Case management for vets, including filing for disability claims, obtaining military records, applying for VA Health Care, education benefits, and surviving spouse benefits.
Hope is Here
499 W 4th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
541-686-1262
scadmin@sheltercare.org
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM