You Are Not Alone: Additional Resources for "The Color Purple"
Everyone deserves a life free of domestic violence. Our season opening production of The Color Purple has inspired us to provide local resources if you or someone you know is in crisis.
CALL FOR SAFETY
Formerly the Portland Women’s Crisis Line
24-hour crisis line, advocacy, in-person medical advocacy and support groups
1.888.235.5333
calltosafety.org
THE GATEWAY CENTER FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
10305 East Burnside Street
Portland, OR 97216
Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
503.988.6400
portlandoregon.gov/gatewaycenter
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
24-hour crisis line
1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
Deaf callers on video phone:
1.855.812.1001 (Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. PST)
Get help without saying a word: thehotline.org
RAPHAEL HOUSE OF PORTLAND
Emergency shelter in a confidential location, 24-hour housing access line, transitional housing and advocacy programs.
503.222-6222
raphaelhouse.com
LOCAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTERS
Bradley-Angle House: 503-281-2442
Clackamas Women’s Services: 503-654-2288
Columbia Co. Women’s Resource Center: 503-397-6161
Domestic Violence Resource Center: 503-469-8620
Safechoice/Vancouver YWCA: 360-695-0501
Salvation Army West Women’s & Children’s: 503-224-7718
Yolanda House of YWCA: 503.977.7930 or 503-535-3266
LINES FOR LIFE
24-hour Suicide Lifeline
1.800.273.8255
Text 273TALK to 839863
GET HELP NOW.
If you are experiencing an emergency, please call your local emergency phone number. In most communities you should dial 911.
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