Click here for more information on how to make a referral to the Amani Center. If you have not yet called to report, please call the Child Abuse Hotline at 855-503-7233.
Child Abuse Investigations are reliant on our relationship with our community partners, click here to learn about how responders interact with the Amani Center.
Click here to learn about Columbia County’s Coordinated response to Child Abuse and Neglect.
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.
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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