Community Resources
Dear Hillsboro School District Families,
We realize that the current situation around COVID-19 is a huge impact for families. However, this is a preventative measure to help slow the rate of spread of coronavirus and, as public health agencies explain, flatten the curve of the virus’s impact on our citizens and health care systems. In the meantime, please refer to helpful resources that our team has put together and feel free to share with others:
Health Resources
- Oregon Health Authority: 503-947-2340, https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pages/index.aspx
- Clinics:
- OHSU Tuality Primary Clinic, South Hillsboro: 503-681-4240 https://tuality.org/tuality-primary-care-south-hillsboro/welcome/
- Tuality Urgent Care: 503-681-4223 https://tuality.org/tuality-urgent-care/welcome/
- OHSU Primary Care Clinic Orenco Station: 503-346-3900 https://www.ohsu.edu/primary-care/ohsu-primary-care-clinic-orenco-station
- Virginia Garcia: 503-601-7400, https://virginiagarcia.org
- Virginia Garcia School-Based Health Center - Century: 503-597-4580, https://virginiagarcia.org/clinics-providers/hillsboro-school-district/
- Neighborhood Health Center: 503-941-3016, https://www.nhcoregon.org/
- Mental health
- Free/No Charge. (Regardless of insurance or lack of insurance)
- Linguistically and culturally specific services are available.
- Brief, short-term counseling with referral to longer term counseling if needed.
- https://www.co.washington.or.us/HHS/CommunicableDiseases/COVID-19/mental-health-matters.cfm
- To request an appointment, please email COVIDCounseling@co.washington.or.us or call Washington County Behavioral Health at 503-846-4528.
- The Mental Health and Addictions Association of Oregon (MHAO) is providing peer support for Peer Support Specialists though daily calls. More information on their website.
- 5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety About the Coronavirus
- Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty
- Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19
- Managing Stress and Anxiety When Navigating a Health Crisis
Food Resources
- School and Community Food Pantry Schedules (as of 12/18/20)
- W.L. Henry Food Pantry (1060 SE 24th Ave., Hillsboro). Open to all HSD families every other Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upcoming dates: 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15.
- Comprehensive local and state food resource list.
- Oregon Food Bank: 503-439-6510, https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/find-help/find-food/
- Community Action: https://caowash.org
- HSD Meals for students: www.hsd.k12.or.us/coronavirus
- Lionheart Coffee in Beaverton is offering free brown bag lunches for anyone who needs them starting Monday, March 16
- 4590 SW Watson Ave., Beaverton
- 11421 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Tigard
- Washington County food resource list in English and Spanish
- SNAP benefits - 155,000 Oregonians work in restaurants and bars. Thousands of others work in stores and businesses that are temporarily closing. Public structures like SNAP are here for these critical moments. SNAP offers nutrition assistance to eligible individuals and families. You can learn more on the Oregon Department of Human Services website about whether you’re eligible for SNAP, and can apply online to help keep food on the table.
Rental, Mortgage, or Housing Assistance
- The Federal government announced on Wednesday, March 18, that HUD has authorized the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to implement an immediate foreclosure and eviction moratorium for single family homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages for the next 60 days.
- 211.org
- Community Action Organization provides utility bill payment and rental assistance, more information can be found on their website (which can be translated into 13 languages). Rent assistance for people who have a lease is accessible Monday through Friday by calling 503-615-0770. Funding is provided on a fist come first served basis.
- Oregon Tenants Rights during COVID-19 from Legal Aid Services of Oregon and Oregon Law Center.
- Reach out to your bank or credit union directly if you are having trouble making a mortgage payment.
- See this statement from Oregon Bankers Association on ways that banks may be able to help the banking community and its customers. They urge that if you are experiencing financial hardship to call your bank or credit union and discuss what options may be available to you.
- Financial resources spreadsheet in English
Utilities Assistance
See below a list of utilities that will not disconnect customers/suspend service for those who can’t make a payment due to impacts caused by the coronavirus. If your utility company is not listed below and you are experiencing a hardship in making a payment, reach out to them. They may also be offering assistance.
Internet
- Comcast Internet Essentials provides two months free and $9.95/month for qualifying households. Learn more here.
Unemployment
- The Governor's office has compiled a resource page that can help employees navigate where to begin. If you qualify, file for unemployment insurance as soon as possible here. Due to high call volume, the best way to file a claim right now is online. Be patient, traffic to the online site is high as well and may have intermittent outages. Click here to visit Oregon's resource page for both Employees and Employers to find answers on specific questions and scenarios.
Resources for children and families
- Help Me Grow Oregon is continuing to operate throughout the COVID crisis, by providing phone-based support for families with young children in the Tri-County Meto area. Reach Help Me Grow Oregon at 833-868-4769 or via email helpmegrow@providence.org to be added to the distribution list.
- HMG Coronavirus Virtual Support Flyer (attached in English)
- HMG Flyer (attached in English and Spanish)
- Notice from Oregon Department of Education regarding emergency child care guidance for school districts
- Harvard Health Literacy Project specific resources to support parents and caregivers in help their children understand COVID-19 – fact sheets available in 33 languages
- Peep and the Big Wide World is an award-winning animated series that supports teaching science and math to preschoolers. Daily shows and activities available on their website in English and Spanish.
Resources for Immigrants and Refugees
- Invitation to Facebook Live Emotional Regulation Educational Session led by Dr. Ruth Zuñiga of Pacific University; will be broadcasted live on the official Oregon Latino Health Coalition Facebook page.
- COVID-19 Testing for CAWEM members (Emergency Medical Care for Non-Citizens) (flyer attached in Spanish).
To report hate crimes and bias incidents:
- Oregon Department of Justice: Hate and Bias Incidents Whether it happened to you or to someone else, we can all help track hate and bias incidents. Call the non-emergency hotline - 1-844-924-BIAS (2427). Trauma-informed operators are standing by 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time, Monday through Friday. After hours? Leave a message and we’ll return your call. Hearing impaired? Dial 711 for Oregon Relay. You can report to us online any time: Report a Hate and Bias Incident
Other Community Resources:
- Hygiene, cleaning products and work boots available through Love INC of Greater Hillsboro call 503-648-0700
- Comprehensive local and state resource list
- Washington County Community Resource Directory in English and Spanish
- HSD Community Resource Guide
- 2-1-1 Information:
- Food, Shelter, Clothes, Child Care, Utilities, and More. Call, text, or email Oregon 211 for resources if you are in need 24/7. Text 211 to get started. Help in English and Spanish available; https://www.211info.org/
How You Can Help
- Meals on Wheels - needs donations of applesauce, fruit cups, pudding, tuna in foil pouches. Donations can be dropped off at the Beaverton Center at 5550 SW Hall Blvd., Beaverton, Monday - Friday between noon and 2pm.
- Homeplate Youth Services - needs filled backpacks for homeless youth. Drop off at their Beaverton office; call or text Amber at 971-238-3055 or e-mail volunteer@homeplateyouth.org to schedule a time.
- 1 backpack
- 5 cans of chili or another hearty canned meal (easy-open tabs preferred)
- 1 roll of toilet paper
- 1 package of crackers
- 1 jar of peanut butter
- 2 packs of beef jerky
- 4 granola bars
- 1 can opener (if you couldn’t find easy-open cans
- 1 bottle of hand sanitizer/hand wipes
- 5 bottles of water
- 2 pairs of socks
- 2 packs of facial tissues
- 1 hat or beanie
- Oregon Food Bank - food and financial donations welcome
- United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
- Tuality Healthcare’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response Fund
- Hillsboro Chamber launches Virtual Tip Jar - help support Hillsboro’s service industry workers
- Contact HSD Volunteer Coordinator Coleen Garrett at garrettc@hsd.k12.or.us to find out about HSD-specific needs and how you can help
Avoid Scams
Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has created a price gouging hotline and has some tips to avoid coronavirus related scams. Here are some additional links from her office:
- Price Gouging
- Coronavirus: Scammers Love Scary News
- Attorney General urges businesses to offer refunds due to coronavirus cancellations
In order to avoid becoming a victim of a coronavirus-related scam, follow these six tips:
- Do Not Click on links from sources you don’t know. They could download a virus onto your computer or device. Make sure the anti-malware and anti-virus software on your computer is up to date. One virus to worry about is enough!
- For the most up-to-date information about the coronavirus, take it upon yourself to visit the websites of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or the World Health Organization (WHO). If you receive an email or text claiming to be from one of these, do not click – it could be an imposter scam.
- Ignore online offers for vaccinations. If you see ads touting prevention, treatment, or cure claims for the coronavirus, ask yourself: if there’s been a medical breakthrough, would you be hearing about it for the first time through an ad or sales pitch?
- Give wisely when it comes to donations, whether through charities or crowdfunding sites. Don’t let anyone rush you into making a donation. If someone wants donations in cash, by gift card, or by wiring money, don’t do it.
- Be alert to scam “investment opportunities.” The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning people about online promotions, including on social media, claiming that the products or services of publicly-traded companies can prevent, detect, or cure coronavirus and that the stock of these companies will dramatically increase in value as a result.
- Excessive prices? Contact the Oregon Department of Justice’s Consumer Hotline if you see merchants charging exorbitant prices for goods and supplies like face masks, toilet paper and hand sanitizers. Oregon law protects consumers from being charged excessive prices for essential consumer goods and services. These include food, shelter, bottled water, fuel and other items necessary for the health, safety and welfare of Oregonians. To reach the Oregon Department of Justice’s Consumer Hotline, call 1-877-877-9392 or visit www.oregonconsumer.gov
City and County Resources
- Hillsboro Police Department Online Crime Reporting (for for certain incidents that do not require an in-person response)
Support for Students and Families Experiencing Disability
Please refer to the following link for the latest updates from the District or visit the school websites: https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/coronavirus