{"id":72,"date":"2025-11-25T22:27:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T22:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/immigrant-resources\/?page_id=72"},"modified":"2026-02-13T18:36:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T18:36:28","slug":"community-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/immigrant-resources\/community-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#db0a29 0%|#a3080f 100%&#8221; background_enable_pattern_style=&#8221;on&#8221; background_pattern_style=&#8221;diagonal-stripes&#8221; background_pattern_size=&#8221;custom&#8221; background_pattern_width=&#8221;2000px&#8221; background_pattern_height=&#8221;1000px&#8221; background_pattern_horizontal_offset=&#8221;0%&#8221; background_pattern_vertical_offset=&#8221;0%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px||true|&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|-12px|auto|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;48px&#8221; header_letter_spacing=&#8221;2px&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Community Resources<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em class=\"small\"><strong>Please Note:<\/strong> The resources listed here do not constitute legal advice and are provided for informational purposes only. Should a concern arise, individuals are strongly recommended to promptly seek the advice of an attorney to discuss their unique circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; header_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Community Organizations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doj.state.or.us\/oregon-department-of-justice\/civil-rights\/sanctuary-promise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) Sanctuary Promise Guidance<\/a> provides a free, online community toolkit for those seeking to better understand Oregon sanctuary laws and explains the essential information needed to understand and report violations of Oregon\u2019s Sanctuary Promise Laws.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu-or.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) or Oregon<\/a> is dedicated to the preservation and enhancements of civil liberties and rights. It describes itself as a national organization that works daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the U.S. guarantee in this country.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latnet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Latino Network<\/a> describes themselves as a Latine-led organization deeply rooted in culturally specific practices, dedicated to uplifting our youth, their families, and our community.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/soarlegal.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees<\/a> (SOAR) provides culturally competent, immigration-related legal representation and education to refugees and immigrants with limited income throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pircoregon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portland Immigration Rights Coalition<\/a> (PIRC) is a non-profit immigrant advocacy group that is dedicated to empowering immigrants, uniting families, and building a just community in Portland and beyond.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/equitycorps.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Equity Corps of Oregon<\/a> (ECO) is a statewide network of organizations created under Senate Bill 1543 (SB 1543), that provide free immigration legal services to Oregon\u2019s immigrant and refugee communities.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/boli\/pages\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bureau of Labor &amp; Industries<\/a> (BOLI) is a state agency that enforces laws, promotes fair employment practices, and ensures access to housing and public accommodations free from discrimination.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nwjp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northwest Workers Justice Project<\/a> (NWJP) empowers low-wage, immigrant, and contingent workers through legal support, education, and advocacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#cccccc&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; header_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Community Mental Health Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline:<\/b> Call or text 988 for 24\/7 confidential help<\/li>\n<li><b>National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Oregon HelpLine:<\/b> 800-343-6264<\/li>\n<li><b>Crisis lines in local counties: <\/b>Non-WOU local crisis lines are staffed 24\/7 unless otherwise stated.<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>Benton County: 888-232-7192<\/li>\n<li>Deschutes County: 541-322-7500<\/li>\n<li>Marion County: 503-576-4673<\/li>\n<li>Multnomah County: 503-988-4888<\/li>\n<li>Polk County: 503-988-4888<\/li>\n<li>Washington County: 503-291-9111<\/li>\n<li>Find additional\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/namior.org\/county-mental-health-departments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crisis lines<\/a> for other Oregon counties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#cccccc&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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You can find a full list of consulates and representatives <a href=\"https:\/\/orconsularcorps.org\/members\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consulmex.sre.gob.mx\/portland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consulate of Mexico in Portland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portland.us.emb-japan.go.jp\/itprtop_en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consular office of Japan in Portland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thai-or.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Royal Thai Honorary Consulate General<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#cccccc&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; header_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Other Relevant Organizations and Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/irco.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization<\/a> (IRCO) works to meet the needs of Oregon&#8217;s immigrants, refugees, and mainstream community members by providing culturally and linguistically specific social services.<\/li>\n<li>Lutheran Community Services NW (LCSNW) is a nonprofit providing a range of social services to vulnerable communities. They have offices in <a href=\"https:\/\/lcsnw.org\/office\/portland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portland<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/lcsnw.org\/office\/beaverton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Beaverton<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/lcsnw.org\/office\/yamhill-county\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Yamhill County<\/a>, and elsewhere in Oregon.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imirj.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice<\/a> (IMIrJ) is a grassroots nonprofit primarily serving the immigrant and refugee community in the Portland metro area. They offer an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imirj.org\/accompaniment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accompaniment program<\/a>, in which volunteers provide support to individuals navigating various immigration proceedings.<\/li>\n<li>The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project has compiled a comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/help.asylumadvocacy.org\/find-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">list of resources<\/a> for asylees seeking assistance with any number of issues (immigration, employment, benefits, and more).<\/li>\n<li>Oregon Worker Relief offers grant funding for immigrant Oregonians experiencing economic hardship. Visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/workerrelief.org\/our-programs-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">page<\/a> for information on specific program availability.<\/li>\n<li>Innovation Law Lab has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/%40innovationlawlab3485\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>playlists on YouTube<\/span><\/a><span> for individuals navigating a removal proceeding. These videos are available in English, Spanish, as well as several indigenous Mayan languages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>The Oregon Justice Resource Center&#8217;s goal is to promote civil rights and improve legal representation for communities that have been underserved in the past. They have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ojrc.info\/kyr\">Know Your Rights<\/a> section on their website.\u00a0<span><\/span><\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationadvocates.org\/legaldirectory\/\">National Immigration Legal Services Directory<\/a> allows website visitors to search for immigration legal services providers by state, county, or detention facility.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The Presidents&#8217; Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration established a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.presidentsalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Final-Campus-Preparedness-Toolkit.pdf\">Campus Preparedness Toolkit<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonforall.us\/\">Oregon for All<\/a> advances immigrant justice to build a more welcoming and prosperous state through education, research, organizing, and policy advocacy.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Community Resources Please Note: The resources listed&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"splash-page.php","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>This is an example page. 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