Family Resource Guide

Hello EVA Family!

This guide is full of resources we hope will be useful and beneficial to your family! If you don't find what you are looking for, or have a resource you would like to see added to this page, please reach out to either one of us for further assistance.

Anne Farrell

McKinney-Vento Liaison

541-294-1898

[email protected]

Karina Smyth

School Social Worker

541-294-1068

[email protected]

Click on the links below to find resources by county.

Attention LANE COUNTY students!

FREE Transit Pass for Students Grades K-12.

About the Student Transit Pass (Lane County):

The goal of the Student Transit Pass is to help families by reducing transportation costs and the demands on parents to transport their children activities. An additional goal is to create life-long transit users, which reduces the impact of single-occupant vehicles on the environment.

Free student transit fares are made available through a grant to LTD from the State of Oregon’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) approved through House Bill 2017.

Lane County Bus Pass Instructions

211 Helpline Center- provides information and referrals to health, human, and social service organizations

Oregon Youth Line (Mental Health/Suicide Prevention)- 877-968-8491 or text teen2teen to 839863

Oregon Child Protective Services (Hotline)- 855-503-SAFE (7233)

Oregon Department of Education (MEALS/NUTRITION)

Oregon Food Bank Search



Clackamas County

Lane County

Portland- City of Portland



Visit getInternet.gov today to check your family’s eligibility for $30 off your monthly internet bill and to sign up to save!

High-speed internet is a necessity – especially for students. That’s why the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law created the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to lower internet costs. ACP provides:

* Up to $30/month off your household’s internet bills (or $75/month on Tribal lands), and

* A one-time $100 discount off a laptop, tablet, or computer.

Many internet service providers across the country offer high-speed internet plans that are fully covered by ACP – so millions of families can now get high-speed internet without paying a dime.

Learn more about Project Access Now here .

Our Mission

To improve our communities’ health and well-being by creating access to care, services, and resources for those in need.



Our Vision

Health for all through equitable access and systemic change.

Visit the Project Access Now website to learn more, or fill out this brief form to receive assistance in the following areas:

• Enrolling in health insurance
• Paying for health insurance
• Finding donated/low-cost health services

Open Enrollment is coming!

Open enrollment is coming Nov. 1 to Dec. 15. This is the time when most people shop and enroll in health coverage.  Check out this blog post from the Oregon.gov for what steps you can take to prepare for the open enrollment period.

Find out more about the Open Enrollment period and the health insurance marketplace here.

Did you know?

As of July 1, 2023, people of any age who meet income and other criteria, quality for full OHP benefits and other services and supports, no matter their immigration status. Learn more by visiting Community Partner Outreach Program.

Learn more about the program expansion: Oregon expands free health insurance to all residents regardless of immigration status (The Oregonian, July 08, 2023)

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Tips to beat the Winter Blues

If colder weather and shorter days cause you to feel the winter blues, you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon to experience fatigue, sadness, difficulty concentrating, and a disruption in your sleep schedule during the winter season. The good news? There are things you can do to beat the winter blues. Click here to find out which simple steps make a big difference.

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Want to learn more about S.A.D., diagnosis and treatment options, and alternative medical treatments.? Check out this infographic created by Regis College.

Does your teen seem particularly moody or down this winter? It might be more than just a bad day; check out this brief video about how Seasonal Affective Disorder and changes in the seasons may affect teens.

Featuring: Dr. Sarah Garwood, from St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

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If you're interested in learning more about S.A.D. and methods of treatment, check out this video from Emma McAdam, LMFT (@TherapyinaNutshell).

Want to connect with a mental health professional?

If you have OHP, contact your Coordinated Care Organization (CCO). Not sure who your CCO is? Click here and check out the map below.

Other ways to connect with local providers:

• Call Reach Out Oregon, Parent Warmline:

1-833-REACH-OR / 1-833-732-2467

• Dial 2-1-1: local resource information
• Psychology Today: filter therapist profiles by insurance provider

If you or a loved one are struggling with thoughts of suicide or another mental health crisis, call/text 9-8-8.