About
Who We Are
Tillamook Office of Mediation, affectionately known as TOM, is a nonprofit mediation center, open to all community members.
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TOM helps educate people in conflict resolution, trains mediators, and offers free mediation services to those who live and work in Tillamook County.
We envision a community where every individual has the opportunity to resolve conflicts peacefully and
constructively.
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We do not handle cases involving divorce, domestic violence, child or elder abuse, restraining orders, or victim/offender mediation.
Educating for Resolution
Our focus is on educating individuals and groups in effective conflict resolution techniques as a way of promoting understanding and fostering peace.
TOM's Beloved Logo:
The Dialog Bridge
Building Community Harmony
We are dedicated to cultivating understanding and harmony in our diverse coastal community by offering accessible mediation services and education.
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TOM promises to provide accessible, compassionate
support that empowers our neighbors to navigate
challenging conversations with confidence and clarity.
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As a trusted, community-focused resource, TOM strives to create a safe, unbiased space where all voices are heard and respected, contributing to a more connected and resilient Tillamook County.
"Mediation," well defined by the National Association For Community Mediation, "is a process of dispute resolution in which one or more impartial third parties intervenes in a conflict with the consent of the disputants and assists them in negotiating a consensual and informed agreement.
In mediation, the decision-making authority rests with the parties themselves. Recognizing variations in styles and cultural differences, the role of the mediator(s) involves assisting the disputants in defining and clarifying issues, reducing obstacles to communication, exploring possible solutions, and reaching a mutually satisfactory agreement.
Mediation presents the opportunity to peacefully express conflict and to 'hear each other out' even when an agreement is not reached."
2012 NAFCM Community Mediation Center Start-Up Guide, 2nd Edition