If you suspect abuse, please call 855-503-7233. For emergencies, dial 911.

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About the Amani Center

Our mission is to provide Forensic Child Abuse Assessments and support for children and their families who may have been impacted by abuse or neglect. Our primary purpose is to ensure ALL children in Columbia County have access to quality, equitable, developmentally appropriate medical exams and forensic interviews in a trauma informed, child friendly environment to help them towards healing and recovery.

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*Note – some services depicted in this video, such as mental health therapy, are currently provided in partnership with local, Amani Center partners.

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EIN: 93-1295272

Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm

PO Box 1001
1621 Columbia Blvd
St. Helens, OR 97051

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Civil Rights and Non-Discrimination Statement

The Amani Center operates its program, services and activities in compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws. No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of our programs. The Amani Center is dedicated to an organizational culture of inclusivity. Civil rights, equality and justice are central to the efforts of our organization.

TO FILE A COMPLAINT:

Office of Civil Rights: To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:

Office for Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice (OCR) ~ 810 7th Street, NW ~ Washington, DC 20531 ~ or call 202‑307‑0690 (Voice) or 202‑307‑2027 (TDD/TTY).

Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may also contact OCR through the Federal Relay Service at 800‑877‑8339 (TTY), 877‑877‑8982 (Speech) or 800‑845‑6136 (Spanish)

Amani Center: To file a complaint of discrimination with this organization, write to:

Amani Center ~ P.O. Box 1001 ~ St. Helens, OR 97051 ~ or call 503‑366‑4005.

For complaints against employees, you may email Amelia Kercher, Executive Director at akercher@amanicenter.org

Oregon DOJ CVSSD: To file a complaint of discrimination with Oregon Department of Justice, Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division, write to:

Oregon Department of Justice, Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division ~ Attn: Shannon Sivell, Complaint Coordinator ~ 1162 Court Street NE ~ Salem, OR 97301 ~ or call 503‑378‑5348.

You may also email shannon.l.sivell@doj.state.or.us

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