Support Services & Classes
These organizations offer classes and services to the Silverton area.
CARTS
(Chemeketa Area Regional Transportation System)
503-585-5187
Weekday pubic transit services connection for Silverton, Woodburn, Mt. Angel, Hubbard, Gervais, and Salem. Connections provided by the Silver Trolley. Call for route schedule.
Canyonview Camp
503-873-8296
Horsemanship & nondenominational Christian Bible study.
Ages 8-adult.
CPR Class (Level A)
503-873-5328
Silverton Fire District,
Third Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Free classes at the Fire Hall, 819 Railway NE
Community Connector Program
503-873-0405
Silverton Together program provides individual and family crisis support and assistance in connecting with community resources. Bilingual. Services are free.
Domestic Violence Response Committee
503-873-0405
Sponsored by Silverton Together
24-hour crisis line: 503-399-7722
Silverton Police: 503-873-5326
55-Alive
503-873-3132
Russ Gilmore
Adult driver safety training.
Indoor Park
503-873-4125
Andrea Leao
Sponsored by Silverton Together.
Silverton United Methodist Church
203 W. Main St.
Literacy Project of Silverton-Mt. Angel
503-316-3244, Vivian Ang
Learn English, study for the GED, driver's license, and learn other basic skills. Quarterly training for volunteers. Free. Sponsored by Chemeketa Community College.
Marion County Extension Service
503-588-5301
Master Gardeners, Master Food Preservers, 4-H and Las Comidas Latinas program.
Oregon Head Start
Silverton Center
503-874-9095
Pre-school age children, 3-5.
Parent Aid
503-873-5326, Officer Terry Murphy
Voluntary, simple and confidential urinalysis drug-testing program designed to help parents identify drug abuse problems in their kids. Free to parent of any child under 18. Sponsored by Oregon State Police, Oregon State Sheriffs' Association and Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police.
Parenting Classes & Support Groups
503-873-0405, Silverton Together
Programs sponsored by Silverton Together. Full range of parenting programs available.
Senior Meals – Meals on Wheels
503-873-6906, Ruth Cock
Hot meals and companionship for ages 60 and older. Delivered for those unable to get to site, frozen for evenings and weekends.
Silver Falls Library
503-589-7740, Phone Renewal
503-873-5173, Circulation
503-873-8796, Reference
503-873-7633, Youth
Reference materials, books, periodicals, books on tape, large print, videos, music CDs, computer software for checkout. Public internet access; meeting room for rent. Children's programs for all ages.
Silver Falls YMCA After School On-site Childcare Program
503-873-0205, Chelle or Debbie
After school childcare for children grades K-6. Cost varies depending on number of days.
Silver Trolley
503-873-4546
Public transportation in and around the Silverton area. Call to set up a ride.
Silverton Area Community Aid (SACA)
503-873-3446, Jen
Food bank/emergency financial assistance for those in dire need, information-referral services. Weekdays 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays 5-8 p.m.
Silverton Community Outreach Clinic
503-873-0816, Yutonah
Free clinic for residents of Silverton, Mt. Angel, and Scotts Mills area who do not have medical insurance. Call for appointment.
Silverton Family Resource Center
503-873-8330, Jason
Provides assistance-referral for housing or utilities, low-income energy assistance program, weatherization, tax assistance, free clothing, furniture and household items.
204 N. Water St.
Silverton Hospital Seniors Plus Transportation
503-873-1784
Medical transportation to Silverton Hospital and Silverton Hospital medical staff offices. Donations accepted.
Young Parents Program
503-873-0405, Silverton Together
Parenting education and support network for parents up to age 21. Meets every Tuesday, 6 -8 p.m. Sept. through May.
Dinner and child care provided. Transportation available if needed. Free.