January 5, 2021 – 211info

  • Becky Yaeger (211info) – becky.yaeger@211info.org

    • https://www.211info.org/

    • https://www.211info.org/search-resources – Find available client resources in your area

    • http://www.navigateresources.net/info/Request.aspx – “For Providers” to list your organization

    • https://www.211info.org/reporting – All that great data Becky presented on demographics and inquiry types, by county

  • Community updates

    • From Pam Connelly (Coos County): I’m associated with PAL Parents of Addicted loved ones. palgroup.org. We meet twice a month at Kaffe 101. Details and contact info on the website (https://meetings.palgroup.org/meetings/5973). I’m also available to train and distribute Naloxone to individuals or groups.

    • From Gabi Colton (Coos County, Youth Era): Still trucking along with great virtual programs. Currently we have a student support group, LGBTQ+ empowerment group, Young Parents Group, Adulting group, and a Recovery group. We are also providing peer support on Twitch, Discord, Facebook, and Instagram. All services open to any youth under 25. (https://www.youthera.org/coos-drop-team)

    • From Malissa Trojan (Coquille Valley Hospital): Senior Life Solutions has openings in their group/individual mental health support program in Coquille, anyone who is on Medicare qualifies, and is free for them. Senior Life Solutions – Coquille Valley Hospital (cvhospital.org)

    • From Teri Moore/Clayton Willet/Melissah Hendrickson (Worksource/SWOCC/SCBEC): SNAP Training and Employment Program (STEP) – Oregon Employment Department’s STEP program is designed to assist individuals receiving SNAP benefits to obtain skills, training, work experience, and employment to increase their ability to obtain living-wage employment. Career coaches can help develop a plan to reach training and employment goals. They will also provide access to great employment opportunities that match an individual’s skills and interests. https://www.oregonstep.info/

    • From Melissah Hendrickson (SCBEC): Assistance available for job searches, employment readiness, and other services. mhendrickson@scbec.org