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Outside Agencies

Community and Legal Help

This page lists local and state agencies that can help you with legal questions, safety concerns, and other important needs.  These groups offer support for families, crime victims, people going to court, and anyone who needs help finding services. 

You can find contact information, phone numbers, and links to helpful programs below.  If you aren't sure where to start, these resources could be good place to begin. 

If you need help from law enforcement or have questions about public safety in your area, the following local and state agencies can answer your questions. Whether it's an emergency, a concern in your neighborhood, or you need information - these departments are here to support your safety and well-being.

Local Police Departments

​ ​County & State Agencies

​If​ you or someone you know has been hurt by abuse, violence, or a crime, there are people w​​​ho can help.  The organizations below offer support, safety, and resources to help you through difficult times.  ​

 ​Child Abuse Support​

  • ​​Amani Center - Columbia County Child Abuse Assessment Center​
    •  503-366-4005​
     https://www.amanicenter.org/about-us​​​

    Provides forensic interviews, medical evaluations, and support for children and families impacted by abuse or neglect.​​​

 ​​​Crime Victim Services

​ ​Domestic Violence Resources​

  • Oregon Department of Human Services​
    •  503-945-5600
     https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/Pages/default.aspx

    Assists with safety planning, shelter referrals, and benefits for survivors of domestic violence.​
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  • ​​​​​​​SAFE of Coumbia County
    •  503-397-6161
     Toll Free: 1-866-397-6161
     https://safeofcolumbiacounty.org/​ ​

    ​Provides emergency shelter, advocacy, and 24/7 crisis supprot for survivors of domestic and sexual violence​.​​

These organizations below offer a wide range of support for individuals and families in Columbia County. Whether you're looking for help with mental health, pregnancy support, emergency needs, or public services, the resources below are available for help.

​ Health & Wellness

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​​ Emergency & Safety Services

  • Community Action Team
    •  503-397-3511
     https://cat-team.org/

    Assistance with urgent needs such as housing, food, and crisis support.

  • ​ Columbia River Fire & Rescue​
     503-397-2990
     https://www.crfr.com/home​

    Fire protection, emergency medical response, and safety education​.​

​​ Community & Advocacy

  • Community Action Team
    •  503-397-3511
     https://cat-team.org/

    Programs for housing, energy assistance, family support, and more.​

  • ​National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)​
     410-580-5777
     https://naacp.org/​​

    Advocacy for civil rights, equity, and community empowerment​.

 ​​State Services

If you need to contact a local court for information about a citation, hearing or other legal matter, the following courts serve Columbia County.  Be sure to check with the specific court for hours, procedures, or case-related questions. 

 ​​Columbia County Justice Court

​ ​​​ Clatskanie Municipal Court

  •  ​ 95 S Nehalem Street
  •  PO Box 249, Clatskanie, OR 97016
  •  503-728-3011​​

 ​​Columbia City Municipal Court

 ​​​​Rainier Municipal Court

 ​​​Scappoose Municipal Court

​ ​​St. Helens Municipal Court

Whether you're looking for legal information, need help understanding your rights, or trying to find a lawyer, the following resources can help.  These tools and organizations offer guidance on Oregon laws, court rules, and legal services. 

 ​Legal Information & State Laws

 ​​Legal Help & Services

 ​​​Self-Help Tools

If you're invovled in a family case - such as divorce, custody, or child support - these resources can help you understand the process, complete required forms, and prepare for mediation or court.​​

 Forms & Worksheets

​​ Parenting & Mediation Support

 ​Military Status Information

  • Military Status Information
    •  https://scra.dmdc.osd.mil/scra/#/home

    Information about leave rights and legal considerations for miliatry families in Oregon.​

  • ​National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)​
     410-580-5777
     https://naacp.org/​​

    Advocacy for civil rights, equity, and community empowerment.​​