OHSU

Patient & Visitor Resources

OHSU provides a variety of diversity-related services to its patients & visitors including:

  • The Avel Gordly Center for Healing - established to meet the mental health needs of the African American community and to take away the shame associated with mental illness. Developed by the African American Mental Health Commission in partnership with OHSU the center is designed based on the express recommendations and suggestions of the African American community through mental health needs assessment and study.
  • OHSU & Your County- providing support to build partnerships that enhance community-based care, serving Oregon's most vulnerable citizens and provide access to health care education. Through participation in outreach programs and partnerships that extend from urban neighborhoods to rural communities, OHSU's faculty, residents and students realize a richly diverse education while serving Oregon citizens.
  • Chaplaincy Services- provides spiritual support to patients, their families and OHSU staff. Chaplains are available to provide spiritual guidance, prayer, emotional support and comfort. A prayer/meditation room is available in Doernbecher Children's Hospital, room 10301.
  • Patient Rights & Responsibilities- provides information on patient rights including respect and consideration for your cultural, social, spiritual and personal values, beliefs and preferences.
  • Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity (AAEO)- a resource for patients, staff, faculty, students and employment applicants in their effort to support diversity and prohibit discrimination in all facets of the University's activities.

Additional Patient & Visitor Resources