# Wellness Check Help - Oregon ## National Wellness Check Resources - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Description:** Offers 24/7 crisis support and wellness checks by connecting individuals with trained counselors. - **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine** - **Phone:** 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) - **Text:** "NAMI" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://nami.org](https://nami.org/) - **Description:** Provides information, resources, and emotional support for mental health crises. - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** Free, confidential 24/7 text support for emotional and mental health crises. ## Statewide Wellness Check Services - **Oregon Health Authority - Mental Health Crisis Services** - **Phone:** 1-800-944-8766 - **Website:** [https://www.oregon.gov/oha](https://www.oregon.gov/oha) - **Description:** Provides statewide support and referrals for mental health crisis intervention, including wellness checks. - **Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) - Adult and Family Services** - **Phone:** (503) 945-5600 - **Website:** [https://www.oregon.gov/dhs](https://www.oregon.gov/dhs) - **Description:** Offers wellness checks and resources for both physical and mental health needs. ## Local Wellness Check Resources by Region/City ### Portland - **Portland Police Bureau - Non-Emergency Wellness Check** - **Phone:** (503) 823-3333 - **Website:** [https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police](https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police) - **Description:** Request a wellness check through the non-emergency line for residents in Portland. ### Eugene - **Eugene Police Department - Wellness Checks** - **Phone:** (541) 682-5111 - **Website:** [https://www.eugene-or.gov](https://www.eugene-or.gov/) - **Description:** Request wellness checks for loved ones or others in Eugene. ### Salem - **Salem Police Department - Non-Emergency Wellness Check** - **Phone:** (503) 588-6123 - **Website:** [https://www.cityofsalem.net](https://www.cityofsalem.net/) - **Description:** Call for a wellness check in the Salem area through the non-emergency line. ## Online and Remote Wellness Check Options - **Telehealth Mental Wellness Services:** - **Website:** [https://www.telehealthoregon.org](https://www.telehealthoregon.org/) - **Description:** Provides remote wellness checks and counseling through video calls and phone services. - **Virtual Mental Health Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.oregonmentalhealth.org](https://www.oregonmentalhealth.org/) - **Description:** Online communities for emotional support and mental health wellness discussions. ## How to Request a Wellness Check 1. **Call your local non-emergency police department line:** - **Phone:** [Insert local non-emergency number] - **Description:** Request a wellness check for a loved one or individual in need. 2. **Contact local social services or health organizations:** - **Phone:** [Insert relevant numbers] - **Description:** Many local social services offer wellness checks as part of their crisis response services. 3. **Reach out to trusted community or religious organizations:** - **Description:** Many community groups, religious organizations, and churches can help connect you with wellness check resources. --- _Updated as of January 2, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact Oregon Health Authority at 1-800-944-8766._