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Trillium Family Services

Trillium Family Services

Trillium Family Services is the largest provider of mental health services and programs to Oregon’s youth. We are guided by the simple yet crucial mission of building brighter futures with children and families. Our vision is to create safe communities where children are healthy, and every family has the opportunity for success.

Health and MedicineAdvocacy and Human RightsChildren and Youth

What We Do

We offer hope to families when they don't know where else to turn. Whether we are addressing a one-time mental health crisis or an ongoing condition, we equip children and their families with the right tools to understand their challenges, treat their conditions, and gain new skills in order to effectively manage their mental and behavioral health challenges. With increased knowledge and resources, young people can realize their full potential.

Join a passionate and committed community where compassion meets purpose. By lending your skills, time, and commitment, you can help us build brighter futures for the young people of Oregon!

What We Need

  • Administrative Support/Clerical
  • Building/Construction
  • Caring for People
  • Cleaning
  • Collecting/Sorting/Packaging
  • Gardening/Planting
  • Painting

Opportunities

  • In person: One-time
  • In person: Ongoing

In a world that is becoming increasingly complex – where polarization, division, and outrage are dominating the social landscape – is it possible that love really is the answer? Is love the key to bringing us together, to unifying our spirits, to building a collective effort to achieve new heights, strengths, possibility and discovery? At Trillium Family Services, we believe the answer is YES! – and we know in our hearts that this simple notion of love as an answer to the turbulence being experienced by society is truer today than ever before. Philanthropy can be broadly defined as the love for humankind. It is derived from the Greek words "Philos" which means loving and "Anthropos" which means humankind. The love of humankind is foundational to the work of Trillium Family Services. First and foremost, as individuals – board members, leaders, mental health practitioners, direct service staff, support staff, volunteers and investors – we have answered the call to making a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities who are impacted by trauma and related mental health and wellness challenges. Our mission of "Building Brighter Futures with Children and Families and our vision of "changing the national narrative around health and wellness to include mental health and the social determinants of health" have galvanized and unified a collective approach that not only addresses our programs and services, but compels us to focus on our social impact, and on being relevant to the communities we serve – always with a focus on working within community and not upon community. Where does this come from? A spirit of love. At Trillium, we embrace the knowledge that "the love of humankind" must include being an organization that is anti-racist, and trauma informed. On our journey we are heeding the words of Ibram X. Kendi, who reminds us "One either allows racial inequities to persevere, as a racist, or confronts racial inequities, as an anti-racist." Being an anti-racist organization calls us to work with others in removing barriers that stand in conflict with the love of humankind. We believe that a core aspect of being anti-racist is simply committing to being a better human being (or organization) so that we can care better for others. At a practice level we aspire to stay in difficult and uncomfortable conversations; to partner courageously in ways that fully support people and communities of color; to support organizations whose work directly engages culturally specific communities; to be strong collaborative partners and advocates for policy and system change; and to acknowledge that Trillium's vision is only possible if it is truly embraced and viewed as relevant by communities. While we focus on mental health and "putting the mind and body together again" through a more holistic perspective, we understand that the context of people's experience in community is a critical part of overall health and wellness. We envision a world where there is equity and one's zip code is not the best indicator of one's health. We at Trillium also have long embraced the notion that "the love of humankind" must include the understanding of trauma, acknowledging and honoring people's lived experience and deep need for safety. We know that our ability as individuals "to love humankind" is greatly enhanced when ALL of us are experiencing physical, emotional, social, moral and cultural safety.

Kim Scott
CEO

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Trillium Family Services
3415 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
United States

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Please note that depending on role, volunteers may work at other locations and/or at other times. Contact our volunteer coordinator to find the best fit for you.

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