Oregon Mental Health Crisis Resources

Written by Erik Lee, PMHNP-BC | Last reviewed: September 4, 2026

Finding immediate support during a mental health emergency should not require searching through confusing government websites. This directory provides direct contact information and official web links for national support lines, local walk-in clinics, mobile crisis teams, and emergency services across major Oregon counties.

The basics of Oregon crisis care options

  • National hotlines offer immediate phone or text support. Dialing or texting 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects you to confidential care 24 hours a day without requiring local county paperwork.
  • County crisis lines dispatch local community teams. Every Oregon county operates a dedicated crisis line that can send local mobile crisis team clinicians directly to your location.
  • Drop-in crisis clinics provide same-day urgent care. These walk-in centers offer short-term stabilization, peer support, and clinical assessment without needing an advance appointment.
  • Emergency rooms handle acute medical and physical safety needs. Hospital emergency departments provide around-the-clock evaluation when there is immediate danger or physical injury.

Oregon county crisis lines and urgent care directory

National and statewide crisis lines

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988. Free, confidential support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor by text message.
  • Oregon Warmline: Call 1-800-698-2392. Free peer support for Oregon adults aged 18 and older who need someone to talk to when not in an emergency.
  • Oregon YouthLine: Call 1-877-968-8491 or text teen2teen to 839863 for peer support.

Multnomah County crisis resources

Washington County crisis resources

  • Washington County 24/7 Crisis Line: Call 503-291-9111 for immediate phone support and mobile crisis response dispatch.
  • Hawthorn Walk-In Center: Located at 5250 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Suite 100, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Offers walk-in mental health and addiction crisis care daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Clackamas County crisis resources

Marion County crisis resources

Lane County crisis resources

  • White Bird Clinic Crisis Line: Call 541-687-4000 for 24/7 crisis response and counseling.
  • CAHOOTS Mobile Crisis Response: Request via police non-emergency dispatch in Eugene (541-682-5111) or Springfield (541-726-3714). CAHOOTS dispatches a medic and crisis worker for non-violent crisis calls.

Deschutes County crisis resources

How to choose between drop-in clinics and emergency rooms

  • Choose a drop-in clinic for urgent emotional distress. Walk-in centers work best when you feel overwhelmed, need medication stabilization, or require a safe space to de-escalate without medical emergency intervention.
  • Choose an emergency room for physical injury or acute danger. Head to the nearest hospital emergency room or call 911 if there is immediate risk of self-harm, physical overdose, or medical complications.

Common pitfalls when seeking immediate help

  • Calling general law enforcement during a mental health crisis. Action: Ask dispatch specifically for a mobile crisis team responder or a Crisis Intervention Team trained officer.
  • Waiting until office hours open on Monday morning. Action: Save your county crisis line phone number directly into your mobile phone contacts today so you can call 24/7.
  • Assuming walk-in centers require medical insurance. Action: Go directly to county drop-in clinics. County crisis services assist residents regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Practical tips to prepare crisis information

  • Program your local county crisis line into your mobile phone. Label the contact clearly with your county name for fast dialing.
  • Keep a written list of current medications in your wallet. Having dosages and prescriber contacts ready speeds up intake at walk-in clinics.
  • Identify two trusted contacts who know your safety plan. Share your local drop-in clinic address with family or close friends in advance.
  • Store local urgent care addresses in your navigation app. Pinning the nearest county walk-in center saves time during stressful moments.

The bottom line

Accessing local mental health support in Oregon is straightforward when you know which resource matches your immediate needs. Saving county crisis numbers and knowing your nearest walk-in center ensures you get prompt care without delay.