Community Resources & Webinars
General Resources
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Oregon Department of Education (ODE)
- - Resource links to some of the most common pages sought out by students and their parents.
- - Links that connect people to some of the more popular resources for districts and schools.
- - Information about types of learning options available.
- - Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child
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Youth Health Resources
- - Information for parents, kids, and teens on hundreds of physical, emotional, and behavioral topics — from before birth through the teen years
- from the Multnomah County Health Department
- - Resources to help start and keep up conversation about the dangers of drinking alcohol and using other drugs at a young age (, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration)
- - Parent/Caregiver resource on what it means to be an askable adult, and tips on how parents/caregivers can engage in age-appropriate conversations around sexuality with children, youth and teens ()
- Resources from
- - This resource provides parents/caregivers support with being their young person's go-to resource for answers and advice on sexuality(bodies, identity, relationships, personal safety, and more).
- - A Parent Guide on How to Talk to Children about Sexuality
- - Resources that include tips for talking with teens about sex, family activities that encourage communication, and more.
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Food and Nutrition Resources
- For a comprehensive list of resources, please visit
- - Food Hero is your go-to site for quick, tasty, healthy recipes and helpful tips. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll find something new for your family to enjoy.
- - This food finder site is updated regularly with locations for accessing food in a safe and convenient manner
- - Find your local farmers market
- - State allows Oregonians on food stamps to purchase groceries online
- - This link includes Oregon-specific information for WIC, SNAP, Meals on Wheels and college students
- - This site shares culturally-specific resources to support families, children and the organizations that work with them, as well as funding opportunities and upcoming webinars
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Housing Stability
- For a comprehensive list of resources, please visit
- - From supporting basic needs like meals and counseling to providing opportunities for education, job training, employment, and housing, New Avenues meets youth where they are and helps them get where they want to go.
- - Organization focused on preventing homelessness. Services include:
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Violence Prevention and Support Resources
- For a comprehensive list of resources, please visit .
- from 's Community & Adolescent Health Program
- - The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. They operate the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE) and carry out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
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LGBTQ+ Resources
- - Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education & Counseling
- - Their mission is to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression
- - Provides a safe, harassment-free space for queer and trans youth ages 13-23. It is a place to create art, play music, and join in on our open mic nights, drag shows, and support groups. Services include counseling, school support, and much more.
- - Provide safe spaces, community building and empowerment for the positive transformation of LGBTQ2SIA+ communities and allies in the Pacific Northwest.
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Sexual Health Resources
- - resources and information that is reliable, science-based, and stigma-free.
- - OYSHP is a coalition of community organizations and state/local government that collaboratively work toward the vision of healthy youth, families, and communities throughout Oregon, through the promotion of shared, just, equitable, and holistic sexual health and well-being.
- - Organized by , , and
- - A center of excellence for comprehensive, compassionate and culturally affirming healthcare for everyone with the aim of addressing long-standing health disparities in the LGBTQ+ community and promoting equitable access to healthcare.
- – A day-long training for healthcare and social service professionals, aimed at promoting 2SLGBTQ+ cultural competency in health care and social services
- - Promotes well-being and advances equity by providing inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ+ people, people affected by HIV, and all those seeking compassionate care.
Additional Reading
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General Health Education Information
- A crosswalk between the revised and the
- - Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the strengths and benefits of youth feeling connected to their school and important people in their lives.
- - Article in Medium Psychology, written by Shawn Ginwright, PhD.
- - A One-Stop Resource for Information on Mexico's Indigenous People
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Health, Physical Education and Academic Achievement
- (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.)
- (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2010.)
- (Willis, J. Educational Leadership. Summer 2007)
- . Ginsburg, K. R. (2007, January 1).
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Skills-based Health Education, Life Skills, and Student Success
- (Gray, G., Young, I., Barnewkow, V. International Planning Committee of European Network of Health Promoting Schools. 2006.)
- (Wilson, D.P. & Marshall, M.G. Summer 2019. National Association of Independent Schools.)
- - Shape America developed this document to provide guidance and support with implementing best practices in school-based health education.
- - RMC Health and a team of educators have created skill models for seven key health skills aligned with the National Health Education Standards and their indicators.
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Health & Wellness Articles
- - This guide, produced by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), recognizes that each individual’s path to health will be different. Every aspect of wellness can affect a person’s life. This guide offers a broad approach for things we can do - at our own pace, in our own time, and within our own abilities - that can help us feel better and live longer.
- - This all-encompassing guide produced by the Georgetown University Center for Child & Human Development gives feeding and activity recommendations for children ages 0-8, as well as breast-feeding mothers.
- - This web page provided by the US government includes resources and guidelines for public health & safety, everyday health & wellness, nutrition & fitness, and more.
- - This article is a one-stop shop for physical activity guidelines and recommendations for those who are currently active, those who are just starting to get active, and how best to keep your heart healthy.
- - Going to the gym isn’t always the best option when you want to work out. In fact, sometimes it just doesn’t make sense at all. Hitting the gym can be costly; both for your bank account and your precious free-time. These tricks recognize that a lot of us are more active than we realize - and with small changes, we can boost that activity to the next level!
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Book & Video Recommendations
- - Family Equality’s Book Nook is home to all things LGBTQ family and literary! If you’ve been scouring the stacks for books that represent your family, or show diverse family constellations in a loving and respectful way, you know they aren’t always easy to find. That’s why the Book Nook is here – to bring together LGBTQ family-friendly books the whole family can enjoy, from the first picture book your child opens to young adult literature your tween can read on their own. Use the links on this page to select the age range you’re looking for.
- - AMAZE takes the awkward out of sex ed. Real info in fun, animated videos that give you all the answers you actually want to know about sex, your body and relationships. Videos for Parents, Educators and Youth K-12.
- - The AMAZE Parent Playlist, specifically designed to help parents engage young children (ages 4-9) in open, honest conversations about bodies and growing up in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate way.
Our Team
Dr. Jenny Withycombe
pronouns: she/her
Assistant Director for Health & Adapted/Physical Education PK-12