Peer programs

Transitioning to the adult mental health system can be difficult for youth aging out of foster care and the youth mental health system. Compass Rose is a supportive living program that bridges gaps of opportunity for foster young adults aging out of DHS care. Our housing, clinical, and mentor teams collaborate on person-led action plans where the youth can be the main voice in deciding what their independence looks like. Our mentorship arm of Compass Rose focuses on offering forms of self-expression such as hip-hop, rap, art, and multimedia education. This mentorship is built on values of social justice, peace, respect, self-worth, community, and having fun. Through this engagement, we cultivate a level of consciousness and empowerment by healing feelings of shame, insecurity, and low self-esteem. We build the bridge to trusting a new system that wants to support participants in living their best life.

Compass Rose’s peer mentors have lived experience with the foster care system, incarceration, and houselessness. This program is available only through a DHS-Child Welfare central referral. Download Compass Rose Fact Sheet

(503) 597-3918

Going back to work can be tough. At NorthStar Clubhouse — an intentional community of people who have experienced mental health challenges — participating members can practice work skills or learn new skills as part of the team that runs the program. As a Clubhouse member, individuals work alongside staff as they explore their talents and pursue their vocational goals. Multiple work units are available, each with multiple activities to choose from. The Clubhouse also gives members a safe place to practice trigger management and socializing in the workplace. When one is ready, our peer program works alongside to find a job, volunteer, or to go back to school.

(971) 271-7273
www.northstarclubhouse.org