Fun in the Park, A Life Made By Hand, Resource Round-Up 5/6

Counselor Corner  /  News & Events Informational signs on trees in Lincoln Park

Have you been for a walk in Lincoln Park recently? Portland Parks and Recreation has put up all these lovely signs about our trees. You can pick up a self-guided tour or scan the QR code to take it with you on your phone. Not only that, but these Pop-Up Arboreta are happening all over town each month! What a fun way to explore our city parks ☺️. You can check out a sneak peak of the installation in Lincoln Park here. Another great way to explore the park is on one of our Friday Ladybug Walks!

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It is transition time of year! Please spread the word to register your 5 year old by June – see our Kindergarten Registration page for more information! It is also time for 5th graders to start thinking (or think even more) about Middle School. By now, students should have talked with their family about what elective they want to take in 6th grade and brought home or picked up a lock to practice with. (If not supplies can be picked up in school entryway any weekday 8:30-3:30). Middle School Family Nights will be the week of 5/17 – see this document for each middle school’s Virtual Family NIght, general information and forecasting forms.

Vaccine Info! The Convention Center site will be accepting walk-ups (as well as by appointment) as of 5/7. For other options, you can search for an appointment in English or Spanish.  There are several other clinics happening around town in the next few weeks, email me for more information.

This week’s story is A Life Made by Hand: the story of Ruth Asawa, by Andrea D’Aquino. Such a lovely story about an artist whose work I recognize, but about whom I knew very little. You can learn more about Ruth Asawa here. (and from the story, of course). The artwork in the book is also a delight. What are your favorite details to notice?

Resource Round-Up 5/6

  • This weekend, 5/8 – 5/9, the airport will not require appointments for drive-up vaccines.
  • LCSNW and Washington County’s Vaccine clinic in Beaverton is this Saturday May 8th! Participants will receive the Moderna vaccine with the 2nd dose clinic on June 5th. Please use the sign up link below.
  • Community vaccine conversation for Muslim communities hosted by Urban League of Portland and the Somali American Council Of Oregon (SACOO) (PDF)
  • Rosewood Initiative Vaccine Clinics – weekly clinics on Saturday at the Rosewood Initiative   16126 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233 from 12-6:30 PM.  The upcoming vaccine clinic is on May 8th. 
  • Oregon Kinship Navigator information (English, Espanol)
  • LCSNW Refugee Education Fund for education/training the mental health field (PDF) 
  • 60-hour Health Interpreter Training (some scholarships available), click here
  • The Immigrant Story Exhibit, click here
  • Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties have joined together to create the Get Trained to Help Collaborative and Website https://www.gettrainedtohelp.com/ where folks 18 years or older who live or work in the metro Tri-Counties can go to learn about and register for free mental health and suicide prevention first aid trainings. https://www.gettrainedtohelp.com/en/find-a-class
  • CSN Resource Fair (PDF)  
  • Get the Facts campaign from NRC-RIM about COVID vaccine, click here
  • Need assistance with scheduling a COVID-19 Vaccine?
    • Individuals requiring language translation, without internet, or otherwise needing phone support should call our call center at 833-OHSU-CCC (833-647-8222), weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Comuníquese con nuestro centro de atención llamando al 833-647-8222, de lunes a viernes, de 8 a. m. a 5 p. m.
    • Hãy liên lạc tổng đài của chúng tôi theo số 833-647-8222 , các ngày trong tuần 8 giờ sáng đến 5 giờ chiều
    • С нашим колл-центром можно связаться по номеру 833-647-8222 в будние дни с 8 a.m. до 5 p.m.
    • تواصل مع مركز الاتصالات الخاص بنا على الرقم 8222-647-833 ، طوال أيام العمل الأسبوعية من الساعة 8 صباحًا إلى الساعة 5 مساءً
  • COVID-19 vaccine information by county
  • Tri-County Risk Status Improves.  Effective May 7 – May 13, Multnomah , Washington and Clackamas Counties will all be at High Risk. View the 5/4 news release from the Governor  HERE . A complete list of counties and their associated risk levels effective 5/7 is available HERE. View the Sector Risk Level Guidance Chart . 
  • Video in Spanish for Migrant/Seasonal Farmworkers. This Spanish video (with Spanish subtitles) provides additional information about vaccines specific to migrant and seasonal farmworkers about their eligibility and other Frequently Asked Questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. 
  • Bilingual and Community Volunteers Needed for Vaccine Events. Two types of volunteers are needed at vaccine sites: 1. BILINGUAL Volunteers who are FLUENT bilingual speakers willing to accompany people throughout their visit and translate information provided by the clinic staff. 2. COMMUNITY Volunteers to support culturally specific needs while covering various tasks including Check-in, Ticket Giver, Number Caller, Cleaner stations, Flow Guide, or Second Dose Scheduler. We invite community members to join this effort by completing the application form: https://forms.gle/vu7CPs3LkTAbKAyA7 . Volunteers may sign up for shifts at 2 permanent sites as well as non-permanent sites using the links below:
    • Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC -Gresham Campus) 
    • Portland Community College – Cascade Campus (North Portland) 
    • Non-Permanent Sites shift sign up link:
  • Oregonians Can Walk in for Vaccinations Beginning March 7 at the Oregon Convention Center. The COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Site at the Oregon Convention Center will begin offering vaccinations to people who walk in without an appointment starting Friday, May 7. The vaccination site began offering open scheduling directly through its website on Monday (see next item). Self-scheduling through the website is easy and convenient and is still the recommended option as it will save time at the convention center when you arrive. Patients are encouraged to bring a health insurance card, if they have one. However, vaccines are free and health insurance is not required.
    • Upcoming hours of operation, 5/7 – 5/9 (revised due to Mother’s Day):
      • Friday, 5/7                         9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
      • Saturday, 5/8                              Closed
      • Sunday, 5/9 (Mother’s Day)    Closed
    • Normal hours of operations:
      • Sunday – Tuesday               12 noon – 7 p.m.
      • Wednesday – Thursday       7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
      • Friday/Saturday                    Closed
  • Now You Can Book Vaccine Appointments Directly through the Convention Center Website. The process for booking vaccinations at the Oregon Convention Center has been streamlined. Anyone can now schedule their own appointment at the Oregon Convention Center through their website for the current week. 
  • Frontline Workers May Register Directly for Vaccine Appointments at PDX Airport Drive-through Site. Use this link: https://www.ohsu.edu/health/vaccine-scheduling-tqre
    • Each week, new appointments will load on Tuesday. Appointments will remain on the schedule until the following Tuesday or until fully booked.
    • Workers may also make appointments for their family and household members.
  • All Oregonians May  Register  Directly for Vaccine Appointments at PDX Airport, Hillsboro Stadium, OHSU Multnomah Pavilion, OHSU Richmond Clinic. Use this link: https://www.ohsu.edu/health/covid-19-vaccines-information-and-appointments
    • Real-time appointment availability at all OHSU vaccination locations.
    • For all Oregonians age 16 and older.
  • You can now schedule your second vaccine dose with OHSU even if you got your first dose elsewhere.
    • Call 833-647-8222, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to schedule.
    • Bring proof of your first dose to your appointment. You cannot get a second dose from OHSU without it.
    • You must call to schedule. These appointments are not available online.
    • Your appointment will be at the PDX Airport Red Economy Lot.
    • If you already have a second appointment elsewhere but decide to come to OHSU, please cancel the other appointment.
  • All Oregonians 16+ can now register for COVID-19 vaccines at the convention center here (or the airport here).  For other options, earch for an appointment in English or Spanish.  There are several other clinics happening in the next few weeks, email hannah_snyder@ddsd40.org for more information.