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'''Education/Training''' ''4816 SE 92nd Avenue'' ''Portland, Oregon 97266'' - ''https://pybpdx.org/''
Portland YouthBuilders (PYB) offers programs of high school completion, vocational training, counseling, and support.
'''YouthBuild''' is PYB’s flagship program of academics, vocational training courses, counseling, career development, and long term support. The program runs year-round and students attend full-time, five days a week.
The YouthBuild program is for those ages 17-24 who want to finish high school and learn a trade. As a fully accredited high school, PYB is able to offer students in their YouthBuild program a choice between finishing high school with a GED or a high school diploma. Professionally trained tutors help provide additional one-on-one support as needed.
YouthBuild students spend half of their time each month in the classroom. Case management, counseling, and their relationship-based model of teaching help to ensure that students receive individualized programming that meets their specific needs and goals. On average, over 75% of YouthBuild students finish high school each year and advance to college, an apprenticeship, or start their career. Through PYB’s long term support program students who continue their studies at college or in a certificate program can receive ongoing support from their PYB teachers and counselor to help them reach their educational goals.
PYB’s Youthbuild program offers two separate vocational training programs, one in construction and one in technology:
:Youthbuild’s construction students learn all aspects of residential construction and give back to the community by building affordable homes for local low-income families. The students receive hands-on training on real constructions jobsites as they prepare to enter the construction industry. Construction training courses that take place in the classroom and on the jobsite.
:Youthbuild’s technology students learn how to code and the learn the ins and outs of computer hardware and software. Tech students donate their time in the community by teaching adults how to safely use technology. Technology program teaches relevant software and hardware skills and students spend half their month at tech worksites, guided by expert staff.
:PYB’s Bridge program is for High School grads ages 18-26 who want to work in construction. It provides a direct path to employment in the construction industry. Over the course of nine weeks, Bridge students receive the training and support they need to enter an apprenticeship program and start their construction careers.
''For PYB’s YouthBuild program, call the admissions department at (503) 286-9350 or email'' ''apply@pybpdx.org''
''For PYB’s Bridge program, call their construction department at (503) 286-9350 ext 214 or'' ''email'' ''elle.goldstein@pybpdx.org''
PYB works with youth ages 17-24 with experiences with poverty, violence, drugs, hunger, and loss. They offer a program of high school completion, vocational training, counseling, and support. +
Weekly free community meal program; volunteer‑run. +
This is between 8th Ave. and Park Ave on NW Glisan. The location has changed several times over the years – best to confirm on the website.
Over the years, this has been an easy, barrier free way to do community service. Volunteers gather to feed Portland Homeless – rain or shine every Sunday. +
A non-profit café and training program that provides culinary arts and job readiness training to at-risk youth and adults. +
'''Training'''
''8139 N Denver Ave.'' ''Portland, Oregon 97217''
#''https://poshinespdx.com/''
Po’Shines Café de la Soul is a Black-owned contemporary soul food restaurant with Cajun, Creole and low country flair. Po’Shines provides dining, concession sales, and catering services in the Portland metro area and Southwest Washington. It provides career development opportunities through its on-profit work force training program, Teach Me to Fish (TMTF).
The TMTF program is a comprehensive culinary education initiative designed specifically for the community. TMTF provides a well-structured environment that teaches not only culinary job skills, but also life skills that help individuals flourish. +
A provider of structured and supportive sober living homes +
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''Clackamas, OR, 97015''
#''https://premieresoberliving.com/''
Three recovery houses in Portland area. Required support meeting attendance, with live-in staff. More info on site. +
BestCare offers a range of treatment programs designed to address the many levels of addiction and mental health. This facility is the only Latino residential program in the state. Services include treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, outpatient care, domestic violence care, and treatment for pathological gambling. +
A health center that provides primary care and mental health services, with a focus on serving the LGBTQIA2S+ community. +
Prism Health offers a safe, affirming space for all members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community to obtain medical and behavioral health care. Services include primary care, gender affirming care, HIV care, behavioral health and substance support, pharmacy, sexual health and PrEP. They accept most insurance including OHP. +
'''Education'''
''https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/library/dear-colleague-letters/2023-03-29/eligibility-confined-or-incarcerated-individuals-receive-pell-grants''
''https://www.bop.gov/resources/news/20230712_pell_grant.jsp''
''https://www.oregon.gov/doc/aic-programs/pages/education.aspx''
Pell Grants provide federal funding for students to pursue higher education. As of July 1, 2023, Pell Grants are once again available to adults in corrections, for the first time since 1994. Students incarcerated in Federal or State correctional facilities (and students who are subject to involuntary civil commitments) may now receive Pell Grants is they otherwise meet Pell Grant eligibility. Students must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible PEP (Prison Education Program).
In Oregon, Chemeketa and Treasure Valley Community Colleges, Oregon State Correctional Institution, Oregon State Penitentiary and Santiam Correctional Institution, are Second Chance Pell sites under a federal pilot program. They currently offer associate transfer degrees for those incarcerated locally. Opportunities for bachelor’s degrees and technical training are now being considered for federal funding by Oregon community colleges and universities as well.
Oregon Senate Bill 270, which was signed into law in June 2023, allows prisoners to more easily access academic programs at any community college in Oregon, any distance learning program or any other higher education program that’s eligible.
Adults in Corrections who are eligible to take college-level courses may also do so at their own expense when the opportunity is available. Community partners include:
* Blue Mountain Community College
* Central Oregon Community College
* Chemeketa Community College
* Portland Community College
* Southwestern Oregon Community College
* Treasure Valley Community College
''https://www.oregon.gov/highered/research/Documents/Reports/SB-234-Report-Final-2021.pdf'' +
Prison Pipeline is a radio program dedicated to educating the public about the Oregon criminal justice system. Their goal is to present a unique understanding of the criminal justice system, address the root causes of crime, and challenge the status quo. Prison Pipeline seeks to promote awareness and activism in order to foster a safe, healthy, and just society. Tune in every Monday at 6:30 P.M. to hear their hosts Karen James, Adam Carpinelli, Emma Lugo, & Doug McVay explore the Oregon justice system with a variety of guests. Hosts rotate weekly. +
Prison Pipeline is a radio program dedicated to educating the public about the Oregon criminal justice system. Their goal is to present a unique understanding of the criminal justice system, address the root causes of crime, and challenge the status quo. Prison Pipeline seeks to promote awareness and activism in order to foster a safe, healthy, and just society. Tune in every Monday at 6:30 P.M. to hear their hosts Karen James, Adam Carpinelli, Emma Lugo, & Doug McVay explore the Oregon justice system with a variety of guests. Hosts rotate weekly. +
A non-profit that provides scholarships, laptops, and mentorship to people who are incarcerated or formerly incarcerated, to help them pursue higher education. +
'''Education''' ''1752 NW Market Street, #953'' ''Seattle, Washington 98107'' ''https://www.prisonscholars.org/'' ''outreach@prisonscholars.org''
The Prison Scholar Fund is committed to providing educational opportunities, professional development, transitional support, and advocacy for those impacted by incarceration. The Prison Scholar Fund believes that incarcerated individuals deserve a second chance at a better life. That’s why they help incarcerated individuals get access to the education they need to transform their lives.
Distance Education The Prison Scholar Fund’s core program provides access to postsecondary distance education. These courses are generally paper-based, which students can complete independently without any type of institutional support. For a list of schools that provide paper-based courses ''https://www.prisonscholars.org/what-we-do/for-prospective-scholars/''
Students apply for funding by submitting an application for scholarship support. The Prison Scholar Fund only accepts requests for applications that are received directly from potential student themselves. Incarcerated student interested in receiving an application can send a request to their mailing address with a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE):
'''Application Requests''' ''Prison Scholar Fund'' ''1752 NW Market St. #953'' ''Seattle, WA 98107''
Or by downloading and completing the form and submitting on their own: ''https://www.prisonscholars.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSF-App-Request-Form-191214.pdf''
The Prison Scholar Fund also provides transition support through their Digital Navigation and Workforce Development Reentry Support Program which offers in- person digital literacy courses in the Seattle area that can also be accessed full remotely. as well as with fully remote access. ''https://www.prisonscholars.org/what-we-do/transition/'' ''outreach@prisonscholars.org'' ''Phone: (206) 734-5425'' +
Prison & Beyond is a seminar presented by U.S. Pretrial Services that provides important information about federal prison life and how to prepare for success, in and after prison. This panel seminar addresses the following topics: sentencing, designation, Bureau of Prisons, types of facilities, programs for inmates, prison survival tips, panel questions and more. The seminar is presented multiple times per year to help individuals prepare for serving their federal sentences. Family members are welcome to attend. To learn more about upcoming dates and to register email ''Joanna_GarciaAvalos@orpt.uscourts.gov'' . +
Locations in Morrow County, Grant County, Gilliam County, Wheeler County and Umatilla County.
Free treatment and counseling services are available to any Oregon resident who either has a gambling problem or knows someone who does. Treatment is free, confidential, and it works. You can make an appointment with our Problem Gambling Counselor, Chris Olwine, who serves Gilliam, Grant, Morrow and Umatilla counties by calling ''541-'' ''676-9161 ext. 1716'' during normal business hours.
''After hours, please call 1-877-MY-LIMIT (1-877-695-4648)'' 24-hour line toll-free or you can live chat, text or email at Oregon Problem Gambling Resource, ''https://www.opgr.org/'' ''.'' +
The OHSU Intercultural Psychiatric Program provides culturally sensitive mental health services to immigrant and refugee communities. They offer individual and group therapy as well as psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and case management in collaboration with primary care providers, and various community
services. The team of counselors who speak many different languages work alongside psychiatrists to provide interpretation, cultural insight, and basic skills training. +
'''Education'''
''https://www.pdx.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/higher-education-prison''
''1721 SW Broadway, Cramer Hall 117'' ''Portland, Oregon 97207''
''Nahlee Suvanvej, Director'' ''Email:'' ''nahlee@pdx.edu'' ''or'' ''psuhep@pdx.edu''
''Phone: (503) 725-6640'' ''Location: University Studies, Cramer Hall 117V''
''Sam Wilson, Rebound Coordinator'' ''Email:'' ''PSURebound@pdx.edu''
''Phone: (503) 725-6127'' ''Location: Rebound Hub, Cramer Hall 169''
Portland State University (PSU)’s '''Higher Education in Prison (HEP)''' program seeks to expand rigorous, quality higher education at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility and to support justice-impacted students’ post-release.
The HEP program allows students to work towards a degree while experiencing incarceration and to be able to matriculate to the PSU campus upon release, while receiving the supports needed to be successful. Through its HEP program, PSU seeks to provide a degree pathway for women, trans- identified and gender non-conforming adults in custody (AICs) as the first higher education degree pathway for incarcerated women in Oregon.
'''PSU Rebound Peer Support Specialists''' PSU Rebound recognizes that students returning to higher education after incarceration need dedicated resources on campus to help them transition to and successfully navigate college. PSU Rebound Peer Support Specialists are available to connect with prospective and current students returning to education after experiencing incarceration. They help students and prospective students
with admission to PSU, accessing legal services, counseling, tutoring, computer literacy, mentorship, employment, housing, transportation and food security. +