Generally, you sign up on the Washington Health Plan Finder website. If you find it difficult to understand, you can connect with a free health insurance navigator at a community health center to help you apply and understand your options.

Generally, in Oregon you can either sign up online or seek assistance with a navigator. 

2-1-1 Washington is a free statewide database for food, healthcare, housing, transportation and other kinds of support

For resources specific to LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-24 in Clark County see the Queer Youth Resource Center

2-1-1 Oregon is a free statewide database for food, healthcare, housing, transportation and other kinds of support

Rent assistance resources here and housing resources here

SW WA Area Agency on Aging and Disability can help with accessing in home caregiving, case management, and identifying other resources if you have a disability or are elderly. You can also access their resource database online if you prefer to search for resources yourself. If you live outside of SW WA, you can find a local branch in your county.

You can go to your local DSHS office to sign up or apply online

Options for free legal help in the state of Washington include NW Justice Center legal clinics, QLaw Foundation for LGBTQ+ legal issues, and Disability Rights Washington.

Oregon legal aid services are provided by Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon. You can also check out Oregon Community Alliance of Tenants, and Disability Rights Oregon.

Call 988 Lifeline if you are having thoughts of hurting yourself or others. This national number will route you to your local crisis number where you can access mental health emergency resources.

Treatment Options in Vancouver WA:

Rainier Springs- call 24/7 360-356-1890

Lifeline Connections- Admission is available until 5pm, 7 days a week. Call (360) 205-1222 and speak with a nurse who can triage your case over the phone immediately. 

Treatment Options in Portland OR:

Unity Center for Behavioral Health- A freestanding psychiatric emergency room, open 24/7, 1225 NE 2nd Ave, Portland , 503-944-8000 

Cedar Hills Hospital - call 24/7 for assessment 503-974-3600  

Providence Inpatient Psychiatric Care - available 24/7 at Providence Portland Medical Center 5228 NE Hoyt St, Building B, Portland, OR 97213

Mental Health Urgent Care at Cascadia - hours will be Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m.  located at 4212 SE Division, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97206. Call us at 503-963-2575.