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Call 911, go to the emergency room, or call the local crisis line services if you need them.
24/7 Suicide Prevention & Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Most counties in Oregon have their own local crisis line.
This list is arranged alphabetically by county
- Baker County
(541) 519-7126 - Benton County
1-888-232-7192 - Clackamas County
(971) 244-4635 - Clatsop County
(503) 325-5724 - Columbia County
(503) 397-5211
or 1-866-866-1426 - Coos County
(541) 266-6800 - Crook County
(541) 322-7500, #9 - Curry County
1-877-519-9322 - Deschutes County
(541) 322-7500, #9 - Douglas County
(541) 440-3532
or 1-800-866-9780 - Gilliam County
(541) 676-9161 - Grant County
(541) 676-9161 - Harney County
(541) 573-8376 - Hood River, Wasco, & Sherman Counties
Weekdays:
Hood River
(541) 386-2620
The Dalles
(541) 296-5452
Evenings & Weekends:
(541) 296-6307 (all areas) - Jackson County
(541) 774-8201 - Jefferson County
(541) 322-7500, #9 - Josephine County
(541) 474-5360 - Klamath County
(541) 883-1030 - Lake County
(541) 573-8376 - Lane County
(458) 205-7070 - Lincoln County
Weekdays:
(541) 574-5960
Evenings & Weekends:
1-888-232-7192 - Linn County
Weekdays:
(541) 967-3866
or 1-800-304-7468
Evenings & Weekends:
1-800-560-5535 - Malheur County
(541) 523-5903 - Marion County
(503) 585-4949 - Morrow County
(541) 676-9161 - Multnomah County
(503) 988-4888
or 1-800-716-9769 - Polk County
Weekdays:
(503) 623-9289, #1
Evenings & Weekends:
(503) 581-5535
or 1-800-560-5833 - Tillamook County
(503) 842-8201
or 1-800-962-2851 - Umatilla County
(541) 240-8030 - Union County
(541) 962-8800, #6 - Wallowa County
(541) 398-1175 - Washington County
EASA Participants:
(971) 244-4635
Not enrolled in EASA:
(503) 291-9111 - Wheeler County
(541) 676-9161 - Yamhill County
1-844-842-8200
For a complete list of crisis contacts within Oregon, please visit the Oregon.gov list of crisis services.
Are you or someone you know a young person experiencing psychosis? Please call these numbers to make an appointment with your nearest EASA team to receive information and support:
- Baker County
(541) 519-3239 - Benton County
(541) 223-4666 - Clackamas County
(503) 496-3201, #1244
or (503) 710-8843 - Clatsop County
(971) 704-4071 - Columbia County
(503) 397-5211, #173 - Coos County
(541) 266-6761 - Curry County
(541) 813-2535, #3270 - Deschutes, Crook, & Jefferson Counties
(541) 213-6851 - Douglas County
(541) 440-3532
or (541) 530-2834 - Grant, Gilliam, Morrow, & Wheeler Counties
(541) 625-1623 - Harney & Lake Counties
(541) 589-5148 - Hood River, Wasco, & Sherman Counties
(541) 296-5452, #4330 - Jackson County
(541) 770-7768 - Josephine County
(541) 244-3138 - Klamath County
(541) 883-1030 - Lane County
(458) 205-7070 - Lincoln County
(541) 265-4179 - Linn County
(541) 974-7946 - Malheur County
(541) 889-9167, #350 - Marion County
(503) 576-4690 - Multnomah County
(503) 988-3272 - Polk County
(503) 385-7417 - Tillamook County
(503) 842-8201
or 1-800-962-2851 - Umatilla County
(541) 567-2536, #723 - Union County
(541) 962-8874 - Wallowa County
(541) 426-0811 - Washington County
(503) 705-9999 - Yamhill County
(503) 583-5527
If you or someone you know is a young person experiencing psychosis outside Oregon, you can find a program near you in the Early Psychosis Directory.
Search the Directory Spreadsheet here >> or search the Google Map here >>
To add, remove, or edit information in the Early Psychosis Directory, please use this form >>
If you are between the ages of 15-25 and are experiencing new mental health symptoms or unusual experiences and want to learn if EASA or another mental health program could be helpful to you, take this survey
Questions & Answers
What is EASA?
The Early Assessment and Support Alliance is a network of programs and individuals across Oregon who are focused on providing rapid identification, support, assessment and treatment for teenagers and young adults who are experiencing the early signs of psychosis. EASA is designed as a transitional program, with the goal of providing the education and resources the person needs to be successful in the long-term. Most individuals participate in EASA for about two years, although that time frame varies.
What is the EASA Center for Excellence
The EASA Center for Excellence provides training and support for program development and quality improvement for EASA programs statewide as well as for national programs. The EASA Center for Excellence is a collaboration between Portland State University and Oregon Health & Science University.
Who sponsors EASA?
Oregon Health Authority sponsors the Early Assessment and Support Alliance through funding and other forms of program support.
Who does EASA serve?
EASA serves young people ages 12 to 25 who have had a first episode of psychosis within the last 12 months or who are experiencing early at-risk symptoms for psychosis, and their families. The goal of EASA is to identify individuals with a new psychosis as soon as possible in order to minimize the negative impact on their lives.
Are programs like EASA available elsewhere in the United States?
The good news is that Congress has made Mental Health Block Grant dollars available to create programs similar to EASA nationwide. As a result, there are now programs in most states and the number of programs is growing steadily.
Until recently, early treatment of psychosis in the U.S. is a great example of a group of people "falling through the cracks." Private health insurers and providers in the U.S. have had a tendency to view treatment for psychosis as the purview of the publicly-funded mental health system. Young adults who are most susceptible to onset of psychosis also have a higher likelihood of being uninsured. In addition to the financial barriers, evidence-based treatment for psychosis is not easily available in many locations. Many of the evidence-based practices have only recently been widely disseminated, and most of the medicines currently in use were developed within the last decade. It takes time for the system to catch up to current science.
Until recently, early treatment of psychosis in the U.S. is a great example of a group of people "falling through the cracks." Private health insurers and providers in the U.S. have had a tendency to view treatment for psychosis as the purview of the publicly-funded mental health system. Young adults who are most susceptible to onset of psychosis also have a higher likelihood of being uninsured. In addition to the financial barriers, evidence-based treatment for psychosis is not easily available in many locations. Many of the evidence-based practices have only recently been widely disseminated, and most of the medicines currently in use were developed within the last decade. It takes time for the system to catch up to current science.
Who started EASA?
Mid-Valley Behavioral Care Network (MVBCN) started EASA in 2001. MVBCN is an intergovernmental managed mental health care program started after the Oregon Health Plan. When EASA began, it consisted of Marion, Polk, Linn, Yamhill and Tillamook Counties. Oregon Health Authority began to take responsibility in 2008 after the legislature funded the beginning of statewide expansion. EASA was originally based on the work of the Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Center (EPPIC) in Melbourne, Australia (now Orygen), and evolved to integrate additional evidence-based practices. Watch an interview with the founders of EASA >>
What insurance programs does EASA take?
EASA takes all funding sources, and tries to make services accessible regardless of ability to pay.
Do you take referrals outside of EASA counties?
No, although EASA staff will sometimes provide consultation and technical assistance to people outside the region.
How can I help EASA?
EASA offers many opportunities to make a difference, large or small. Donations to EASA are greatly appreciated and may be tax deductible.