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The Community Partners Reinvestment Project (CPR) is a collaborative transition program that seeks to meet the developmental and transitional needs of men ages 18 to

25 returning to the community after incarceration. CPR’s programming includes client- motivated behavioral changes, reducing criminal thinking, returning to school, employment, housing, family relations and parenting issues, assistance with resources, and more. CPR’s mentors have first-hand experience with many of the challenges faced by CPR participants and they can relate to and provide insight to clients as well as serve as positive role models.

GIFT (Gang Impacted Family Team) and HEAT (Habilitation, Empowerment, Accountability, Therapy) are programs under CPR that work with the Portland gang community, including affected family members. GIFT/HEAT are culturally-specific and these programs work to educate young men to address how the choices they make impact not just themselves, but their families and their communities.

503-395-3976

info@projectlemonadepdx.org https://www.projectlemonadepdx.org/

Project Lemonade provides services to meet the needs of the foster youth community and teens aging out of care. From kindergarten to college, Project Lemonade provides the resources, opportunities and connections youth in foster care need.

Project Lemonade programs includes:

Project Lemonade Store , located in the Lloyd Center. Open year-round, the Project Lemonade Store is a welcoming retail environment for youth ages 5-24 to shop in person or virtually, free of charge, for new and on-trend clothing, shoes and accessories.

The L+EARN Internship provides youth ages 16-24 with a hands-on 12-week paid internship working at the Project Lemonade Store.

The WISH program provides grants up to $400 to offset the cost of activities associated with educational and enrichment goals.

The Inspire Network is a membership group providing supports for teens and young adults in foster care.

The Fill the Gap Scholarship is here to support youth with foster care experience in reaching their educational goals. While youth in foster care may have their tuition covered, costs outside of tuition like housing, transportation and books can be a financial barrier to success.

Project Lemonade partners with the Oregon Department of Human Services, statewide & local nonprofits, private funders and a vast network of community members.

Project Pooch is a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for youth at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility to develop the personal and vocational skills they need to become responsible, productive members of the community. The program accomplishes this by teaching youth to care for and train shelter dogs for adoption. The youth work with their dogs daily and practice the principles of positive reinforcement and behavior modification. As the trainers manage their dogs, they learn how to manage their own behavior. They also earn school credits, develop good work habits, and acquire valuable occupational skills.

The relationships, emotional support and mutual trust established between the trainers and dogs are pivotal to the success of the program. This bond helps the youth and the dogs develop the self-confidence and hope they need to build future relationships.

Youth develop responsibility, patience, and compassion for all life as they learn to train dogs and manage a kennel, and help dogs find their forever homes.

Project Red is an initiative from the Alano Club of Portland to raise awareness around overdose prevention and to increase the availability and accessibility of overdose prevention supplies and trainings, with a focus on bars, restaurants, strip clubs, entertainment venues, and community based organizations.

Project Red’s website provides links to find pharmacies and community organizations distributing Narcan (naloxone) and conducting trainings by state. https://harmreduction.org/resource-center/harm-reduction-near-you/

Project Red’s website also provides a link to an online harm reduction service designed to reduce opioid overdose death, prevent injection-related disease transmission, and improve the lives of people who use drugs. https://nextdistro.org/

If harm reduction supplies (such as naloxone) are needed and cannot be accessed locally, this website provides information about how to qualify to receive them by mail.

For more than 25 years, Providence Adult Eating Disorders Treatment Program has helped patients recover from anorexia, bulimia, and atypical eating disorders.

Our treatment process begins with a thorough clinical assessment to address current and past eating practices and the physical and emotional consequences of these practices. This includes the evaluation of symptoms, such as depression, anxiety and substance use, as well as lifestyle factors, such as social support from family and friends.

Recommendations are made based on the assessment and may include either partial hospital or intensive outpatient levels of care. Both levels of care consist of ongoing psychiatric evaluation, group, individual, and family therapies, as well as nutrition and meal support.

As patients approach or re-approach treatment, their readiness and the timing of treatment are also considered. Recovery is a process that requires persistence, courage and effective treatment resources.

All services described below are offered in our clinic:

• Diagnostic evaluations - This is generally the first step in accessing our services. Evaluations address the severity of eating disorder symptoms and the impact they have on the individual’s ability to function. The evaluation interview addresses the history of the disorder, consideration of co-existing medical and psychiatric conditions, and motivational factors. It concludes with treatment recommendations and referrals.
• Informational meetings - A free informational meeting about eating disorders is held each Wednesday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:15. Any interested individual or family member may attend. Clinicians answer questions about treatment and recovery, and they discuss levels of care in this and other community settings.
• Ongoing physical assessment - Physicians meet with patients regularly to review symptoms and corresponding vital signs, such as weight, blood pressure, pulse and temperature. Program doctors order and interpret lab tests

and coordinate care with the patients’ primary care providers about the patients’ health status and recovery processes.

• Ongoing psychiatric assessment and medication management - Psychiatrists meet with patients to review their primary and secondary diagnoses and treatment progress. The psychiatrists also work actively with patients and program therapists to support patients in changing their problematic behaviors. Medication effectiveness is reviewed regularly, and recommendations may be made for new medications, changes in medication dosages or stopping medications.
• Eating disorders partial hospital - An intensive, structured full-day program offered five days a week. Patients participate in ongoing physical assessments; meal therapy groups; group and individual therapy; family therapy; nutritional evaluation and counseling; relapse prevention planning; and discharge planning.
• Group therapy and Individual therapy
• Care conferences may be scheduled with the treatment team, patient, and family to discuss the effectiveness of current interventions and next steps in treatment.
• Nutritional evaluation and counseling - Dietitians interview patients, review laboratory data and complete an assessment to determine nutrition risk and establish healthy weight and nutrition goals. Throughout patients’ treatment, the dietitians offer continual feedback and teach patients about healthy nutrition practices. They support patients’ growth toward healthy eating and weight stabilization.
• Therapeutic meal groups - Facilitated by therapists, these groups are opportunities for patients to practice healthy eating and symptom management in the structured, supportive and supervised setting of the treatment environment.
• Supported Living Service (SLS) – Providence Community Benefit Program to help selected adult patients practice skills learned in treatment to a home environment.

Providence’s Eating Disorder Treatment Program provides a thorough clinical assessment to address current and past eating practices and the physical and emotional consequences of these practices. This includes the evaluation of symptoms, such as

depression, anxiety and substance use, as well as lifestyle factors, such as social support from family and friends. Intensive outpatient is provided.

Pueblo Unido PDX helps connect people in the Pacific Northwest who have a vulnerable immigration status to legal, social, and Indigenous language interpretation services. Pueblo Unido PDX is not a law firm and their employees are not attorneys. They do not offer any legal advice and cannot prepare legal forms. Their goal is to help individuals navigate to experienced attorneys who can provide legal advice. Pueblo Unido’s programs include Legal Navigation, Social Service Navigation, and support for the Collective of Indigenous Interpreters of Oregon (CILO).

For referrals to legal and social services, contact their navigation team by calling 503- 360-0324 or by completing the Legal and Social Services Request Form online.

Individuals detained in Tacoma can call toll-free from inside the detention center at. Pueblo Unido PDX does not charge for their support services.

For those seeking interpretation services in an Indigenous language, please complete the form for the Collective of Indigenous Interpreters of Oregon (CILO) online at:

https://www.pueblounidopdx.org/collective-of-indigenous-interpreters-of-oregon

Quest Center’s

three primary service communities are low-income, people living with HIV, and LGBTQIA2S+. They provide a full spectrum of medical services including primary care, addiction, mental health, and HIV /AIDs care. They seek to provide a comfortable and open space for people anywhere on the gender and sexuality spectrum. Most clients coming here are using OHP, but they can also accept other insurance.

Quest Center for Integrative Health provides culturally responsive and integrative mental health therapy for individuals and groups.

Quest offers client-centered, collaborative individual mental health care . Their providers offer a wide variety of evidence-based outpatient mental health services to adults. They tailor their counseling approach to meet clients’ needs based on their individual strengths and goals.

Group Therapy is offered on either an ongoing or quarterly basis. Quest offers an internal referral process to connect to other programs at Quest based on individual needs and goals. Our services are designed with trauma-informed practices. Group facilitators come from varied backgrounds, educational experiences, and have extensive training.

Group Therapy at Quest can include, but is not limited to, the following practices:

• Wellness Movement
• Neuroscience
• Nourishment
• Skills/Process
• Peer Support
• Sexual Wellness

Every attempt will be made to meet therapy preferences and assessed needs; however, practical limitations may occasionally prevent Quest from doing so. Such occurrences may necessitate referral to another provider. 75% of mental health services at Quest are currently offered via telehealth (phone and/or HIPAA-compliant video conference platforms) and in-person therapy is likely not exclusively available.

Quest does not provide medication management as a primary or independent service and although medication may or may not be recommended once therapy begins, it will not continue once therapy concludes. Quest is in-network with most insurance including but not limited to: Kaiser, Pacific Source, OHP, Medicare, and self-pay.

' Employment/Training'

https://www.oregonmetro.gov/tools-living/garbage-and-recycling/report-dumped-garbage/rid- patrol-work-transition-program

Metro’s RID Patrol Work Transition Program provides a structured and supportive opportunity for individuals with barriers to employment centered around gaining experience in the solid waste industry through on-the-job and formal training.

RID Patrol responds to over 10,000 clean up requests annually. RID Patrol crews aim to return public areas back to their natural beauty.

The workforce transition program is a paid, full-time, three-year employment opportunity for individuals entering the workforce after incarceration or who experience other systemic barriers to sustainable employment. The program prioritizes personal development, safety training, soft-skill progression, career advancement and individualized career support, including education attainment and record expungement. Workforce transition participants help build a resilient and effective RID Patrol team.

Employment/Training

1. https://riseservicesincor.org/employment-services/

RISE is a nonprofit agency that specializes in home and community-based services for children with mental health challenges, adults with developmental and other disabilities, and aging adults. RISE’s provides employment services, in-home and community services, residential services, supported living resources, and host home services. RISE believes everyone is employable and can live full productive lives.

RISE’s Employment Services include Job Coaching and Day Support Activities.

Job Coaching RISE’s job coaching services provide support at the job site. They assist the individual in learning and carrying out their job expectations. Their guidance, support and communication helps individuals master their job. They tailor our level of support to the individual's needs and preferences. They work to "fade" their services as individuals gain the skills and knowledge needed for the job. In contrast, they also increase our services should the individual need more support.

Day Support Activities : RISE’s one-on-one and group community Day Support Services provides adults with support in achieving their personalized employment related goals. Whether it's learning to ride the city bus system or a particular vocational task, increasing interactions with the public, or resume building, their support can help an individual prepare for employment. They also provide individuals that might otherwise be at home, with a more meaningful day.

RISE has multiple locations throughout the state of Oregon in Albany, Bend, Eugene, La Grande, Pendleton, Roseburg and Salem. https://riseservicesinc.org/locations/

Rahab’s Sisters serves those marginalized by poverty, houselessness, sex work, violence, and substance in the Montavilla area with food and supply deliveries. In addition to distributing critical survival items, outreach teams share information, connect campers to additional resources and watch for urgent needs, including physical and mental health crises.

When you arrive, ring the doorbell and call the phone number listed on the sign on the door. If you do not see a phone number listed there, call (971) 208-3176.

Monthly calendar of events can be found at https://rahabs-sisters.org/calendar .

Raphael House is a multi-faceted domestic violence prevention/intervention agency dedicated to fighting the causes and effects of intimate partner violence.

They provide they following:

Emergency Shelter Raphael House’s emergency shelter serves individuals and families fleeing intimate partner violence. Their shelter has eleven private rooms: nine for families of up to five people and two rooms that house two single adults. They provide one-on-one advocacy and support accessing community resources, finding jobs and housing, and fulfilling basic needs. In addition to immediate safety and basic needs, survivors have access to ongoing programs and case management designed to help them achieve permanent housing, employment, and self-sufficiency.

Raphael House’s Advocacy Center provides safety and stability, enhanced wellness, and community connections for the whole family through an array of support groups, wellness events, counseling appointments, individualized follow-up services, and workshops including tenant education classes and economic empowerment. They offer culturally-specific programming for Latinx survivors, as well as survivors of human trafficking who have co-occurring experiences of domestic violence. In addition, they provide co-advocacy with other agencies such as UNICA to further support survivors from specific populations.

Raphael House also has a Prevention Education Program and a Youth Program designed to meet the unique needs of children who have experienced domestic violence.

Parents are offered support in maintaining or establishing routines, safety and supervision concerns, and accessing community resources like Head Start or school placement, tutoring, and counseling. Youth Program staff work with parents to identify family strengths and needs, and to enhance parenting skills, build support systems, and increase family attachment.

Raphael House supports access to affordable housing process through the following : Home in Hand/Hogar en Mano Housing Program provides rental assistance and support to approximately 12-16 families each year. Their full-time emergency shelter Housing Specialist helps shelter residents build housing portfolios, remove barriers, and secure housing.

All of Raphael House’s advocacy services and many of their group activities are offered in both English and Spanish. In the case of other language needs, Raphael House accesses interpretation services.

True Colors Recovery Organization provides recovery support to LGBTQIA2s+ individuals, 18 and older, that affirms identity and allows people to stay true to their- self. It is comprised of professionals that have lived experience with addiction and identifying as part of the LGBTQIA2s+ community. They provide free recovery mentor services and have a drop-in center located in North Portland.

True Colors’ recovery drop-in center is open 365 days a year and individuals can access a variety of recovery support services. Their center is a substance free environment where individuals can feel safe and have the opportunity to expand their recovery network. Other services available include mutual-aid groups, LGBTQIA2s+ focused events, access to onsite STD and Hep C testing, resource navigation fairs, and skill- building opportunities. Scheduled meetings include Rock to Recovery (in which participants collaborate on writing, performing, and recording a song); Yoga in Irving Park (weather permitting); Gender Nonconforming Recovery; Overeaters Anonymous; Harm Reduction; Al-Anon, Meth Anonymous; Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families; AA; NA; an All-Fellowship meeting (AA, NA, MA, OA, SLAA, etc.); Marijuana Anonymous; Dual Diagnosis; Queer Open Recovery for pagan community; NA for female identifying non-binary and transgender people; 11 th step meditation; Recovery Dharma for those dealing with all types of addictions; and S.M.A.R.T. Recovery (cognitive behavioral therapy). They also sponsor speakers and have celebrations.

True colors provides free substance use recovery peer services to individuals 18 and older. These services are provided by Certified Recovery Mentors (CRM) that identify as LGBTQIA2S+ or allies. CRMs have at least 1 year of recovery experience and share their knowledge by helping others set goals and create a personalized recovery

pathway. True Colors believes that all pathways to recovery are valid and welcomes individuals using MAT or harm reduction tactics. True Colors does not provide clinical or Mental Health services but will partner and refer to various agencies to help people access resources. True Colors’ certified peer mentor services are free. Mentors can be requested online.

Reentry Resources PDX is a partnership between Liberation Literacy and Reed College that provides education and information to formerly incarcerated individuals. Reentry Resources PDX helps returning community members find the resources and support they need to succeed. They offer individualized education and/or referrals for: jobs/resume building, health insurance. technology, IDs, SNAP, mental health, education, housing and more.

Reentry Resources PDX offers 30-minute Resource Info & Assistance Sessions. They provide the laptops/flyers and participants provide the questions. They help participants signup for programs and learn about resources available to formerly imprisoned people. Drop in or book a session online.

Employment https://therelaunchpad.com/

Relaunch Pad helps justice-involved individuals lead successful lives after their release from incarceration by leveraging the internet and a nationwide network of similarly motivated organizations, to provide helpful employment resources that increase the quality of life, decrease stress, and open pathways for more opportunities for personal growth.

Relaunch Pad maintains an extensive list of potential employers and has also contacted over 1,000 major companies in the US to ask about their hiring policy for justice- involved people. https://therelaunchpad.com/companies/

Relaunch Pad’s database of companies willing to hire justice-involved individuals can be searched online based on skill set, location, industry, etc.: https://therelaunchpad.com/jobs/

Relaunch Pad also offers an online video series on how to prepare an effective resume as a former felon. https://therelaunchpad.com/guide-to-resumes-for-felons/

Relaunch Pad has compiled a directory of thousands of local assistance programs that can also be accessed online: https://therelaunchpad.com/assistance-programs/

Rent Well, a program of Transition Projects, is a 15-hour tenant education program taught by certified instructors in Oregon and Washington. The course is typically taught in 3 to 6 weeks and covers key information and skills for becoming a responsible, successful, and stable tenant.

During this class, participants learn:

• To identify potential screening barriers
• Understand how and why a landlord will screen them
• Review important personal records; such as credit, civil, and criminal reports
• Create an individualized plan for stable housing
• Build a household budget that makes paying rent a priority
• Review rental agreements to understand common terms and expectations
• Understand the landlord’s perspective
• Communicate effectively with neighbors and landlords
• Move-in and move-out of rental units in a professional manner
• Understand the eviction process and how to avoid it

How to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy home.

Ride to Care provides free non-emergent (not for an emergency) medical transportation, or NEMT, a Medicaid benefit for Oregon Health Plan (OHP) recipients that provides transportation services to covered medical services, such as a medical appointment. Transportation services include vehicle-provided shared rides, public transportation passes, and mileage reimbursement.

The Ride to Care program consists of five different partner organizations all working together to assist members with their NEMT transportation needs: CareOregon, Ecolane, ComTrans, Transdev and Ride Connection. Ride to Care works with approximately 60 contracted transportation providers, providing on average more than 1,500 completed trips per day or 46,000 per month, and with local public transit agencies to purchase passes for members to utilize bus and light-rail systems, providing on average more than 500 trips per day or 17,000 per month. Ride to Care also empowers those with their own access to their own vehicles or family or friends and, offers reimbursement for local appointments and for out of CCO (Coordinated Care Organization) service area.

Ride to Care’s Customer Service team is available during regular business hours, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Whenever possible, call two business days ahead of time to request a trip or ride. Transportation requests can be made as far ahead as 90 days. Call toll-free at (855) 321-4899 or (503) 416-3955, select option 3 when prompted.

Rockwood Water’s financial assistance program for qualifying customers is a one-time crisis assistance payment of $132 or a bi-monthly discount of $22 on water bills for one year (six bills). To find out if you meet our Customer Assistance Program income guidelines, contact Human Solutions, Inc. at ( 503) 548-0217 . Their offices are located at:

Rockwood Office: 124 NE 181st Avenue Portland, Oregon 97230

Portland Office: 12350 SE Powell Blvd. Portland, Oregon 97236

(Food/Clothing/Showers/Laundry/Bus Tickets/Baby Supplies/Computer Lab and Device Charging) 627 NW 18th Avenue Portland, Oregon

1. https://rosehaven.org/

Rose Haven is the only day shelter and community center specifically serving women, children, and gender-diverse people in Portland. As night shelters are at capacity, our low-barrier drop-in model bridges the gaps in services. For many women and children, we are the first step in asking for help and starting to heal.

Rose Haven provides the following services:

• Nutritious Meals
• Showers & Restrooms
• Clothing & Outdoor Gear
• Secure Mailboxes
• Bus Tickets
• Laundry
• Computer Lab & Device Charging
• Baby & Kids Supplies

Guest Service Hours: Mondays and Fridays: 9 a.m.–noon Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 a.m.–noon; 1–4 p.m. Wednesdays: 9 a.m.–noon; 1–4 p.m. Family Afternoons (For guests with registered minor children only) See their guest calendar for all services, activities, and events, https://rosehaven.org/guest- calendar/

The Rosewood Initiative is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build a safe, healthy, respectful, vibrant, and inclusive community that brings prosperity to everyone in the Rosewood Neighborhood. The Rosewood Community Hub is a neighborhood space where people can come together to interact with one another, work on projects, and feel safe. It seeks to connect residents and businesses with one another to align resources and achieve shared goals including by creating mentorship and apprenticeship opportunities to empower vulnerable community members, especially youth, people of color, immigrants, New Portlanders, people with disabilities, and people in poverty. Rosewood builds capacity in the neighborhood by helping people learn useful skills and by connecting friends, partners, and resources.

Programs and services include: Weekly Wellness Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. featuring on-site partner organizations; 1-on-1 resource navigation , 1-on-1 employment support , a food pantry , Quarterly Health Fairs , Conversation Circles

within the themes of Health & Wellness & Economic Development, English Classes , Digital Equity & Literacy Program , Community Garden , Rosewood Small Business Enhancement program providing grants of up to $30,000, and Legal Services Day , a collaborative effort between The Rosewood Initiative, Metropolitan Public Defender (MPD), and Multnomah County to assist people getting their fines and fees cleared in Multnomah County in exchange for community service hours. https://www.rosewoodinitiative.org/ourwork

For a complete list of programs and meeting times visit the Rosewood Programs Calendar online: https://www.rosewoodinitiative.org/community-hub

SLO Recovery offers an integrated care approach focusing on substance use disorders, mental health conditions and co-occurring behavioral health conditions. By providing patient-centered care and focusing on the individual needs for treatment, services, and therapeutic interventions we can best serve every individual. We offer an integrated care approach focusing on substance use disorders, mental health conditions and/or co- occurring behavioral health conditions. Treatments include interventions, assessments, counseling sessions, medication management and more. SLO is in network with most

private insurance. OHP -Health Share is accepted for telehealth and OHP- Trillium is accepted for in person.

Partial Hospitalization Programming SLO Recovery Center provides a structured program of outpatient services as an alternative to inpatient care. PHP treatment is provided during the day and doesn’t require an overnight stay. At SLO Recovery Center, PHP is a stabilizing structured day track that includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relapse Prevention, DUI services, and 12 step recovery support. We also utilize yoga, Rock to Recovery, Healing Arts, acupuncture and community-based activities to treat the whole person. PHP at SLO Recovery Center can vary from 5 to 30 days depending on the severity of a patient's symptoms. Sober housing is available. The average length is 90 days. A psychiatric nurse and physician’s assistance are on site.

Intensive Outpatient Programming SLO Recovery Center allows patients to participate in their daily affairs, such as work or school, and then participate in treatment at times which can bring balance to their recovery process. At SLO Recovery, IOP is a flexible day or evening track that consists of 9-15 hours a week and includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relapse Prevention and DUI services. IOP is often the next step down from Partial Hospitalization Programming (PHP). Most IOP services at SLO Recovery Center will range 30-45 days.

Outpatient Programming SLO Recovery Center can be appropriate in many situations as an initial level of care for patients with less severe disorders, or for those who are stepping down from more intensive services. Outpatient services can also be for those who are stable and need ongoing monitoring, support, and disease management. Outpatient at SLO Recovery is a flexible day or evening track that helps patients integrate into the community while promoting self-efficacy. Patients in Outpatient will learn to self-check and use their new skills in the community, as well as self-monitor their symptoms. Outpatient at SLO Recovery Center often lasts approximately 30-45 days.

Detox Ambulatory detox is an outpatient medical treatment program for those suffering from an addiction of any kind. An ambulatory Detox is a cost-effective option for many people since these patients are able to spend the night in the comfort of their own homes while receiving high-quality treatment during the day. At SLO Recovery Center Ambulatory Detox is a structured yet flexible day track that supports a person through a brief period of acute detox. Ambulatory Detox is overseen by a doctor and supported by staff throughout the day. The goal of Ambulatory Detox is to stabilize, reduce

anxiety, and other symptoms of acute detox and help the patient integrate into the daily life of treatment services. Ambulatory Detox at SLO Recovery Center will usually last 2- 5 days.

Structured Sober Living Sober Living Oregon (SLO) is focused on providing safe, well-structured living environments as an effective transition program from active alcoholism and chemical dependency.

Aftercare Aftercare at SLO Recovery Center is a self-directed program designed to help patients with navigating the triggers and obstacles which often show up upon reintegration into normal, daily living. Aftercare is effective in supporting patients in early recovery and can help prevent relapse. SLO Recovery Staff is available for phone support as well as in-person contact as needed for continued support. Aftercare can last anywhere from 30 days to however long it takes to find long term remission and stability.

SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is a national program designed to increase access to the disability income benefit programs administered by

the Social Security Administration (SSA) for eligible adults who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder.

1. Saint Andre Bessette serves their neighborhood only and proof of address is required. One request per month is allowed.

Food boxes available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. You must arrive in the morning (suggested time is 9:30 a.m.) to pick up a form. Completed forms must be turned in by 11 a.m. on the day of food box pickup. Once the form is turned in, food boxes will be handed out between 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Sack lunch and coffee are also available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:30– 10:30 a.m.

The Salvation Army West Women’s and Children’s Shelter has been serving victims of domestic violence in the Portland area for more than 30 years. The shelter operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with professionally trained staff and dozens of dedicated volunteers. They provide food, shelter, clothing; job search assistance; transportation

assistance; tutoring for GED completion; safety planning; domestic violence education, prevention, and support groups; tenant education classes, and financial wellness workshops.

Training 7828 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219

1. https://www.sarahbellumsbakery.org/

Sarah Bellum's Bakery & Workshop (SBBW) empowers adults with acquired brain injury (ABI) to re-engage in the community and to rebuild a sense of meaning, purpose, and identity through return-to-work in their functional rehabilitation bakery program. Adults with ABI learn transferable job skills, gain self-awareness, gain self-confidence, and learn to self-advocate for their needs in their supportive bakery. The program includes peer supports and rehabilitation therapists who provide best practices in ongoing, community-based supports.

Multiple Locations, see website for details

Portland, Oregon

1. https://oregonlawhelp.org/node/290

Currently open to walk-ins and virtual appointments. Open for phone calls Monday– Friday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–4 p.m.

The Senior Law Project (SLP) is a free legal service offered by the Portland Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon in partnership with Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services. SLP clinics are hosted at seven different senior centers around Multnomah County. Clients must be least 60 years old (or have partners who are at least 60) and live in Multnomah County (or have a legal issue in Multnomah County). Seniors can meet with a volunteer attorney for a free 30-minute consultation, on civil legal issues, regardless of their income, for up to six clients per clinic. SLP volunteers may provide continuing pro bono services for those clients who meet LASO’s financial eligibility requirements. For more information contact Shelby Smith at (503) 471-1135 or e-mail shelby.smith@lasoregon.org or probono@lasoregon.org .

Advice and potential representation of seniors who have problems with elder abuse, property and renters’ concerns, tax relief, some debt collection and other consumer issues. See the Senior Law Project page here:

https://oregonlawhelp.org/resource/senior-law- project
for clinic information.

th Avenue Aloha, Oregon 97007

1. http://Sequoiamhs.org/

Sequoia operates a number of housing programs in Washington County to provide a safe, affordable, and health community for individuals with severe and persistent mental disorders. These facilities are subsidized and managed to assure a high quality of life. They have four permanent HUD apartments (which typically have wait lists).

They also have transitional housing with individualized support services. To access these services a person needs to be a Sequoia client. Criteria for acceptance are homelessness, a documented mental illness, client of Sequoia, and a voucher from Washington County Housing.

Sequoia runs three state-licensed residential treatment facilities with 24- hour care where residents learn daily living skills in a safe environment. The facilities offer case management, medication assistance, and coordinate with community organizations.

Under Oregon’s disability discrimination law and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), people with disabilities may bring assistance animals to all “public accommodations,” including businesses, motels, restaurants, stores, theaters, schools, government buildings, and more. Under Oregon law, a service animal is an animal that has been individually trained to perform tasks or do work for the benefit of a person with a disability. Examples of service animals including hearing dogs, guide dogs, psychiatric service animals, seizure alert animals, and allergen alert animals. Under the ADA and Oregon law, a public accommodation may not ask questions about the individual’s disability or demand to see certification, identification, or other proof of the animal’s training or status. If it is not apparent what the service animal does, the establishment may ask only whether it is a service animal, and what tasks it performs.

The ADA and Oregon law prohibit public accommodations from charging a special admission fee or other extra costs for a service animal. The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in rental housing accommodations against those who use service animals. There is no formal certification process or paperwork recognized by the state or federal government. However, air carriers, employers, and housing providers may require specific documentation. Vests, tags, and other “working animal” accessories are not legally required or recognized but may make it easier for other people to identify a service animal.

Some counties allow individuals to register animals as a “service animal” rather than a pet and waive or reduce animal licensure fees. Contact local county animal control for more information.

Services for 2SLGBTQ+ community include:

• Groups and organizations

• Substance use counseling
• Case management and referral
• Mental health counseling
• Houseless outreach

Portland Community Justice Partnership (PCJP) is a program of Lutheran Community Services Northwest that gives people who have been impacted by a crime a safe space to heal from the harm and a voice in determining the best solution for redress. PCJP adopts a victim-centered approach to restorative justice that encourages growth and healing so individuals involved can move forward with their lives.

Restorative justice is an alternative approach to the court-based system. Rather than pursuing punishment, restorative justice seeks to repair the harm through the use of

practices that focus on the 5 R’s of restorative justice: Relationship, Respect, Responsibility, Repair, and Reintegration. Portland Police Bureau is a partner with PCJP.

PCJP works closely with Lutheran Community Services Northwest’s crime victim advocates to ensure that persons harmed have access to victim support services throughout the process. Victims do not have to participate in this project in order to access the agency’s crime victim services.

Program referrals are initiated by the Portland Police Bureau. PCJP accepts most types of crimes and will not disqualify participants based on history. They will accept cases involving felonies or misdemeanors, as well as case types that carry a presumptive prison sentence. When a referral is received, their team reaches out to the parties to confirm their willingness to participate in the restorative justice process. Participation by all participants is voluntary. Staff and volunteer facilitators work with all parties independently to prepare them for a face-to-face meeting. Each case is unique. If the harmed party doesn’t want to engage in a dialogue, the facilitator will explore other ways they can participate to address the harm and seek resolution without contact.

Facilitators play a critical role with PCJP. They represent the community and empower those impacted by and responsible for wrongdoing. PCJP offers training for community members interested in alternative methods to the court-based system.

email: information@saportlandmetro.org (SA Portland Metro Intergroup) http://www.saportlandmetro.org/

This is a free, 12-Step program for men and women who want to become sexually sober. Find out more on their website or contact them via their information email address or phone hotline.

City Team 526 SE Grand Avenue Portland, Oregon 97214 Showers for women Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1–3 p.m.

Cultivate Initiatives Multiple locations Showers Location schedule, see https://www.cultivateinitiatives.org/community-health Daily 11am–2pm

Friendly House 2617 NW Savier Street Portland, Oregon 97210 Showers Friday 5:30–7 p.m.

Harbor of Hope’s Shower Truck Showers Call for locations and times

Hygiene 4 All Under the Morrison Bridge Showers, Clothing, Toiletries Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday 3–9 p.m.; Friday 3–7 p.m.

JOIN Day Center 1435 NE 81st Avenue Portland, Oregon Laundry, Showers, and Clothing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday noon–2pm (closed 2nd Friday of the month)

Parkrose UCC Church 12505 NE Halsey Street Portland, Oregon 97230 Showers: Wednesdays 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Portland Rescue Mission 111 W. Burnside Portland, Oregon 97209 Showers for men (in shelter) 2–4 p.m. daily

Sunnyside Shower Project 3520 SE Yamhill Portland, Oregon 97214 Showers Thursday 1–5 p.m. and Saturday 2–6 p.m.

Transition Project Resource Center 650 NW Irving Street Portland, Oregon 97209 Showers and Laundry Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Union Gospel Mission 15 NW 3rd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97209 Showers Friday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Sisters of the Road is a social justice organization that uplifts the dignity and autonomy of people experiencing poverty through low/no-cost meals, education and training, a barter work program, advocacy, and a welcoming community space for all.

Sisters of the Road’s Café is currently closed while they prepare their new facility. The café has historically worked as a barter restaurant where you can trade some time volunteering in the cafe for a fresh, healthy meal via our Barter Credit system. You could also pay $1.25 for a meal with cash or E.B.T. Sisters of the Road advocated for and got a law passed to allow E.B.T. benefits to be used for hot meals in our cafe back in 1987.

Please check the website for reopening information once it is available.

' https://www.soberhousingoregonllc.com/apply

Sober housing located in Portland, Tillamook, and Milwaukie. 10 men’s houses and one women’s house.

Solve accepts volunteers to clean up the community. To register for an account and complete an application, visit https://www.solveoregon.org/volunteer-sign-up . An events calendar is located on their website at https://www.solveoregon.org/calendar , which lists their current volunteer opportunities.

Opportunities for court-ordered community service hours are available.

Please note that individuals who have been convicted of or charged with any crime involving or relating to invoking fear in another person and any form of harassment or assault (including but not limited to stalking, assault, battery, domestic violence, child abuse, and neglect, child pornography, child abduction, online harassment, or any sexual offense) are NOT permitted to register on this site.

If you’re unsure your offense is appropriate, email us before you create an account at info@solveoregon.org .

Sponsors provides transitional housing and other necessary services to individuals releasing from correctional institutions in Oregon who are paroling to Lane County. People who have served eight years or more and/or are at high-risk to re-offend (as evidenced by a validated risk-assessment tool) are given highest priority.

Transitional housing is provided for program participants to acquire employment, schooling or disability benefits, save money and move into permanent housing. Participants stay for an average of 60-90 days and receive twice weekly drug/alcohol tests and intensive case management. Long-term Honors housing, lasting up to one year, is also available for clients demonstrating both the highest need and ability to succeed.

During the first 30 days at Sponsors, program participants are expected to find a job and begin saving money toward housing deposits and rent. The Reentry Resource Center , located at Roosevelt Crossing, provides job search help, referrals, computer access, resume writing and interview trainings, as well as financial literacy and writing classes and a monthly legal clinic.

Sponsors also offers parenting classes, 12-step meetings, cognitive-based Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) and a Mentorship Program to match program participants with others in the community for an active, healthy social life. For more information about transitional housing through their Women’s Program, contact the Women’s Program Director Joan Quaempts at ( 541) 485-6738 . For more information about their transitional housing programs for men, contact Sponsors Executive Director Paul Solomon at pjsolomon@sponsorsinc.org or

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Sponsors also provides housing for ten men with sex offense backgrounds. Clients are referred by Lane County Parole & Probation

or have completed Sponsors Men’s Transitional Program . Clients can stay for up to two years, rents are $300 a month, and tenants are able to establish rental histories. Clients in this program are required to be working or in school and to remain clean and sober. Many are engaged in sex offender treatment. The building is staffed by a full-time resident manager and many residents maintain connections to Sponsors on-site programs.

Employment/Training 306 NW Broadway Portland, Oregon 97209 - info@stonesouppdx.com - https://www.stonesouppdx.com/

Stone Soup PDX is a non-profit foodservice training enterprise based in Portland. It provides workforce development and hands-on culinary expertise to people at risk of homelessness. As an Employment Social Enterprise, Stone Soup PDX not only trains people for careers in the food hospitality industry, they support that training by selling the food they make. Their three main enterprise lines are Contract Meals, Catering, and Retail Soup.

Stone Soup PDX’s training program includes:

Workforce Development A critical part of Stone Soup PDX’s program and the development of their participants comes from the ability to work together as a team. Their Workforce and Interpersonal Skills Education (WISE) modules help participants learn communication, conflict resolution and teamwork.

As part of the 12-week course, each participant works within the WISE courses to learn:

• Resume & Cover Letter Writing
• Working as a Team
• Conflict Resolution
• SMART Goals
• Elevator Speech
• Interview Skills
• Financial Literacy
• Self Care, Self Confidence & Resilience

Culinary Skills Stone Soup PDX has developed a 12-week basic Culinary Training Program, including a Food Handler Certification, as well as Food Production training. Classes are small and offer individual coaching.

Participants in their culinary program gain a basic understanding of kitchen safety, fundamental cooking methods and techniques, kitchen and restaurant dynamics and their roles in the food preparation process. Their Chef Trainers design projects that trainees can accomplish to build self-confidence while they evaluate participant strengths and guide them in improving on perceived weaknesses. They also partner with other restaurants and catering facilities to offer additional training opportunities.

Customer Service In their Customer Service module program participants are guided through the pillars of customer service in the restaurant and hospitality industry. They learn how to consistently offer quality service in a genuine way. This involves treating both guests and fellow employees with respect and dignity. The end result is fostering customer loyalty in any business which they choose to work.

Job Placement NetWork This is a group of foodservice businesses interested in hiring Stone Soup alumni. This network ensures their program participants will have ample opportunities for job interviews and job placements. Stone Soup PDX staff continues to be in touch with all graduates, providing information about open positions within the Job Placement Network. The goal of the alumni network is to provide participants with mentorship opportunities to help them through any challenges.

Stone Soup PDX also networks with shelter kitchens, local restaurant groups, and catering operations to identify employment opportunities with the potential for more sustainable employment.

Requirements for their program are:

• 18 years of age or older
• Having some form of housing (this can include shelter, transitional housing, etc.)
• Basic reading and writing comprehension in English
• Must not be a registered sex offender (this is due to the fact that their production facility shares common spaces with vulnerable populations)

For further questions, email their Program Manager: Sam Allen– Sam@stonesouppdx.com

Program application is online: https://www.stonesouppdx.com/application

(Food/Clothing) 8900 NE Vancouver Way Portland, Oregon 97211 https://straightwayservices.org/our-programs

Straightway Services helps families in need with programs such as:

Clothing Closet and Work Boot Program Straightway Services helps provide clothing for the houseless, youth, and Dress for Success work programs. They also provide work boots to potential workers in the industry of construction.

Food Pantry In partnership with Birches Community Services, Straightway Services offers a weekly opportunity to the North-Northeast area by providing food boxes and groceries every Wednesday 1–3:30 p.m. For more information on food resources call (503) 260-8370.

Toys Straightway’s Christmas program works with Fox 12 and Les Swab toy drives to provide toys and games to needy families. They also have a birthday program that you can apply to for birthday gifts for your children.

The Street Root’s City Resource Guide is the most comprehensive list of services for people experiencing homelessness and poverty in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. More than 215,000 guides are published and distributed annually. The information is also available digitally and updated throughout the year.

https://rosecityresource.streetroots.org/

In addition to creating income opportunities for people experiencing homelessness and poverty through their weekly newspaper, Street Roots produces Rose City Resource, a guidebook with lists of services for people experiencing homelessness and poverty in Multnomah and Washington counties. More than 160,000 guides are published annually by Street Roots and distributed to more than 400 organizations and entities working with people experiencing homelessness and poverty in the Portland region.

The Rose City Resource guide is published twice a year and is also available online: https://rosecityresource.streetroots.org/

Volunteer opportunities include:

Box Building Work alongside a distanced group of volunteers at our Wilsonville Fulfillment Center to pack stable food into boxes for distribution. Group inquiries preferred.

Location: Wilsonville Fulfillment Center, 30299 SW Boones Ferry Road, Wilsonville, Oregon, 97070.

Client Assistance Work alongside our staff by aiding in serving clients at each of our two pantries. Tasks could include greeting clients and passing out food boxes, adding perishable items to our base food boxes and helping build to-go bags for our clientele.

Locations:

687 N Thompson St. Portland, Oregon 97227 (Possible shifts: Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–11 a.m., 12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. & Saturday, 9 a.m.– 1 p.m.)

12436 SE Stark St. Portland, Oregon 97223 (Possible shifts: Tuesday–Friday 9:30 a.m.–11 a.m., 12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m.– 1 p.m.)

Food Sorting Participate in a crucial step in our operations by sorting our dry food donations for distribution at our spacious Wilsonville Fulfillment Center on Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Location: Wilsonville Fulfillment Center, 30299 SW Boones Ferry Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070.

Warehouse Assistance Looking for a dedicated individuals (or individuals) who are interested in helping at the Wilsonville Fulfillment Center weekly. Participants will help with taping boxes, recycling cardboard and various other tasks. Scheduling is relatively flexible as most of these tasks can be completed with limited supervision.

Location: Wilsonville Fulfillment Center, 30299 SW Boones Ferry Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070.

(Food/Clothing) www.sunshinedivision.org . As of January 2024, clothing rooms are closed at both locations. Please check the website for reopening information.

North Portland Food Pantry – temporarily closed, check website for reopening information

687 N. Thompson Street Portland, Oregon 97227

1. SE Portland Food Pantry 12436 SE Stark Street Portland, Oregon 97233

Tuesday to Friday 9:30–11 a.m. and 12:30–1 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. *Please bring shopping or grocery bags with you to transport your food

Depending on the client’s situation, they can receive services six times within the period of one year.

Free clothing assistance, including Izzy’s Kids “Shop with a Cop,” which pairs nearly 500 low-income children with an officer to provide a unique one-on-one shopping experience at local department stores to outfit them with new school clothes.

Employment

All Star Labor & Staffing Tualitan Headquarters 8100 SW Nyberg Rd., Suite 150 Tualatin, Oregon 97062 Portland/Tigard: (503) 619-0811 multiple locations in Oregon https://allstarlabor.com/

All Star Labor & Staffing specializes in hospitality staffing in Albany, Bend, Eugene, Bend, Portland, Salem, and Tualatin areas.

Express Employment Professionals Portland (East) 10011 Southeast Division, Suite 102 Portland, Oregon 97266

1. North Portland 4790 North Lombard Street Portland, Oregon 97203
2. multiple location in Oregon https://workforce.expresspros.com/locations/state/Oregon

Express Employment Professionals is a national employment staffing company with offices throughout Oregon.

Labor Works Portland Branch 4328 SE 82nd Ave, Ste 2000

Portland, Oregon 97266

1. Tigard Branch 11527 SW Pacific Hwy Portland, Oregon 97223

1. https://laborworks.com/locations/oregon/

LaborWorks is a national industrial staffing specialty company matching workers in part-time, seasonal, and potentially permanent full-time jobs in a number of industries.

NW Staffing Resources 851 SW 6th Ave., Suite 300 Portland, Oregon 97204

1. portland@nwstaffing.com

https://www.nwstaffing.com/
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

NW Staffing Resources provides temporary, temporary-to-hire, direct placement, and recruitment services. They offer assistance to people with certain felony convictions on

a case-by-case basis. NW Staffing Resources has multiple branches across the Pacific Northwest.

PeopleReady multiple locations in Oregon 16009 SE Division St., Ste 204 Portland, Oregon 97236

1. 204 N. Killingsworth St. Portland, Oregon 97217

1. Monday–Friday, 5:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 7–11 a.m. https://www.peopleready.com/

People Ready is a national employment agency that specializes in temporary hourly employment for on-demand labor and skilled workers. People Ready supports a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing and logistics, retail and hospitality.

VOZ Workers’ Rights Education Project & Worker Center 3575 NE Broadway Portland, Oregon 97232

1. https://portlandvoz.org/

Office hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Voz is a worker-led organization that empowers diverse day laborers and immigrants to improve their working conditions and protect their civil rights through leadership development, organizing, education and economic opportunity. Voz was founded by day laborers organizing themselves for better working conditions on the street corners, and they stay true to their roots by continuing to build new community leaders, and by operating a worker-led organization.

Voz provides direct economic empowerment opportunities by connecting day laborers to jobs at their Worker Center . They offer accessible workforce development opportunities that build skills and knowledge so that day laborers can earn higher wages and achieve long-term economic stability.

Voz is not employment agency . They provide an online form for employers to fill out to hire a worker from the Voz Worker Center site: https://portlandvoz.org/hire-a-

worker/request-a-worker They also provide an Employer Agreement regarding the terms of hiring a worker from the Voz Worker Center, workers’ rights, and what employers can expect when hiring Voz workers: https://portlandvoz.org/assets/employer-agreement--- voz---english-final-(1).pdf

Voz offers the following classes and skills training at no cost to day laborers:

Job Skills Training Voz offers basic and advanced trainings to all their workers at no cost. Their trainings are offered in English and in Spanish. Classes include: Basic Training, Landscaping, Carpentry, Cleaning, Kitchen Skills, and other trainings.

Health and Safety Workshops Voz offers basic safety training to all their workers and regular opportunities to get OSHA certified at no cost. Their trainings are offered in English and in Spanish. Health and safety trainings make sure that their workers can use tools safely, can identify toxins on the job, and reduce the risk of injuries.

Workshop topics include: Lifting and ladder safety, Using Personal Protective Equipment, Identifying workplace toxics, and OSHA 10 certification.

English Skills Voz English classes focus on practical vocabulary that is useful on the job. Classes include: Basic conversation, Tool identification, Job-specific vocabulary, Negotiating wages, and Workplace safety vocabulary.

Social Justice Education classes Voz brings community leaders from across Oregon to the Worker Center to talk about immigration, worker exploitation, racism, homelessness, criminalization, colonialism and other issues that affect their community. Classes include: Workers Rights, Immigrant Right, Environmental Justice, Gender Justice, and Houseless rights.

Transition Projects runs nine programs to assist people in transitioning from homelessness to housing. Each year Transition Projects assists over 10,000 people through an array of services, resources, and tools.

To access their programs, contact the Day Center at 665 NW Hoyt for placement on their waiting lists or to reserve space at a shelter. At Day Center clients can also obtain hygiene products, use day lockers, take showers, have TB tests done at the medical clinic, and use computers.

Doreen’s Place 665 NW Hoyt Street Portland; Oregon

1. Doreen’s Place is a 90 bed short-term (5 ½ month) housing program for men which provides case management, life and job skills training, and support services. Half of the beds are dedicated to veterans. Participants must remain alcohol and drug-free.

The Clark Center 1431 SE MKL Boulevard Portland; Oregon

1. The Clark Center is a 90 bed short-term housing-focused program for men. The majority of the beds are dedicated to men involved in the Multnomah County community justice system. Participants must remain free of alcohol and drugs.

Jean’s Place 18 NE 11 th Avenue Portland; Oregon

1. Jean’s Place is a 60 bed short-term residential program for women. It provides case management, life and job-skills training and support services. Certain beds are dedicated to women in the Multnomah County Justice system and for veterans. Participants are to remain drug and alcohol-free.

Transition Projects also operates emergency shelters:

The Columbia Shelter 509 SE Grand Portland; Oregon

1. The Columbia Shelter is a 100- bed shelter for men, women and couples. Call to make a reservation or go to the day Center. Center hours are from 7:00 p.m.-6:30 a.m. No drugs/alcohol/weapons. Residents can remain as long as a bed is needed.

The Willamette Center 5120 SE Milwaukie Avenue Portland; Oregon

1. The Willamette Center is a 120- bed low barrier shelter open 24/7 for women, couples and their pets. Priority is given to women over 55, those with disabilities and veterans. People can call to reserve a bed.

The Hansen Shelter 1415 SE 122nd Portland; Oregon

1. The Hansen Shelter is a 200-bed low barrier shelter for men and their pets open 24/7. They have health connection beds for those with chronic conditions and a clinic on-site to care for wounds, abscesses, and blood work. A psychiatric nurse comes to the center twice a week and can prescribe mental health medications. Two case managers and an employment specialist are on-site along with computers. Dinners are served by staff members.

The Safety off the Streets (SOS) Shelter (NW Portland) is a 70-bed emergency center for women experiencing domestic abuse and homelessness. Open 24/7. Reservations are made at the Day Center.

Individuals who have transitioned through the program become mentors for those just entering the program. They provide motivation and navigation to services and employment.

Treatment Courts are an alternative to normal case processing, aimed to address the recurring cycle of addiction, co-occurring disorders, criminal behavior, and court involvement. The programs are a collaboration of various organizations. Each court program serves a specific set of case types and population of participants. The programs provide intensive supervision, support, and treatment for individuals who are ready to make a major life change. The goals of treatment courts are to reduce costs, decrease criminal recidivism, and enhance public safety.

U.S. District Court – District of Oregon https://ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/207-community/1706-portland-reentry-court-prc

The Portland Reentry Court seeks to reduce recidivism among drug-involved offenders in the federal system. The program population consists of adult offenders who have a history of drug abuse or addiction and were previously convicted before a U.S. District Court and are serving a term of federal supervision. The Reentry Court team consists of

two alternating judges, an Assistant U.S. Attorney, an Assistant Federal Public Defender, Reentry Court Probation Officer, treatment provider, and courtroom deputy.

Participants progress through a phase system, moving through four levels of supervision designed to build the capacity for lawful self-management over time. The focus on Phase 1 is on building relationships within the recovery community, initiating a treatment plan, understanding drug and alcohol addiction and the consequences of failing to change risky behaviors. Phase 2 focuses on developing a vision for the future, understanding that recovery is a way of life, relapse prevention, and building the confidence to sustain recovery. Phase 3 focuses on practicing skills to avoid relapse, building pro-social relationships and a strong support system, and becoming economically self-sufficient. Each phase sets forth requirements that are tailored to the areas of focus described above.

Requirements include periods of sustained abstinence, compliance with drug testing and court-ordered financial obligations, and progress toward individual goals related to employment, housing, pro-social engagement, and recovery planning and maintenance. Participants attend two hearings per month in Phase 1 and monthly hearings in the remaining phases.

The program is designed to take a minimum of 12 months to complete and requires, at minimum, 6 months of sustained sobriety. Successful completion of the program can reduce a participant’s term of federal supervision by up to one year.

Multnomah County Treatment Courts https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/multnomah/programs-services/pages/treatment- courts.aspx

Multnomah County Justice Reinvestment Program (MCJRP) is designed to reduce the use of state prisons for offenders who can be supervised in the community. MCJRP uses an innovative, data-driven approach to evaluate offenders before their cases are resolved. The evaluation not only identifies which offenders can be supervised safely in the community, but also develops a case plan to meet that offender’s specific needs by providing the structure, supervision and services necessary for success in the community.

Success Through Accountability (START) Court is an intensive supervision program for individuals suffering with substance use disorder(s) and associated mental health conditions, who would have otherwise been sentenced to prison. The program works in collaboration with the Multnomah County Circuit Court, District Attorney’s Office,

Sheriff’s Office, Department of Community Justice, Metropolitan Public Defender (MPD), and Volunteers of America.

https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/multnomah/programs- services/Documents/START%20Court%20Referral%20Packet.pdf

DUII Intensive Supervision Program (DISP) is a treatment court probation that works with high risk, repeat DUII defendants. Participants enter the program voluntarily after meeting with the tram and completing an interview and assessment. Participants attend treatment where they address substance use issues and address any other issues that result in repeatedly continuing to drive while impaired. Participants have frequent contact with all team members: Judge, Case Manager, Treatment, Probation, Deputy District Attorney, and Defense Attorney. The goal is for people to return to the community healthy and able to manage their lives without substance use. Participants are required to attend treatment and submit to alcohol and drug monitoring. DISP encourages participation by suspending fines, decreasing jail time where possible, and working with a team to develop agreed upon goals to obtain and maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle. https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/multnomah/Documents/DISP%20Handbook.pdf

Mental Health Court is a specialized treatment court designed to reduce criminal activity committed by persons suffering from a qualifying mental health diagnosis. Once accepted into Mental Health Court, the participant is assigned to a Mental Health Case Manager. The case manager works with the participant on issues such as housing, medication management, health care appointment, and transportation.

Participant are expected to stay free of drugs and alcohol, to meet regularly with their assigned case manager and probation officer, to take all prescribed medication, pay restitution to victims, keep all appointments with service providers, and obey all laws. It takes a minimum of one year to complete Mental Health Court. Successful participants are often able to shorten the length of their probationary term. https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/multnomah/Documents/Mental%20Health%20Court%2 0Information.pdf

Washington County Treatment Courts https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/washington/programs-services/pages/specialty.aspx

Washington County provides three different specialty court options for non-violent offenders who commit drug or drug related property crimes. These courts include Adult Drug Court, Integrative Re-Entry Intensive Supervision Services (IRISS), and Family Sentencing Alternative Pilot Program (FSAP).

Washington County’s Integrative Re-Entry Intensive Supervision Services (IRISS) is funded through Oregon’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI). The IRISS program is designed for select, non-violent drug and property crime offenders. IRISS participants are typically diverted from serving a prison sentence and receive treatment from local providers and enhanced community supervision through Washington County’s community corrections department. This enhanced supervision is designed to hold offenders accountable while also addressing underlying issues related to behavioral health, housing, and employment challenges. Participants must either reside within or agree to move to Washington County and live in approved housing. Participants must stipulate to an enhanced five-year period of probation, with the understanding that most will qualify for an earned discharge reduction at the halfway point. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, the court may terminate probation early, however, there is an 18-month minimum period of supervision.

The JRI team will review the circumstances of each applicant including, but not limited to, a review of the factual circumstances of the current and past cases, criminal history, past participation in treatment programs or specialty courts, community safety considerations, and amenability to supervision and treatment. Eligible charges generally include non-violent C felony and A misdemeanor charges. Other charges may be considered on a case-by-case basis if they do not involve exclusion criteria and inclusion is consistent with the goals of the program. https://www.washingtoncountyda.org/integrative-re-entry-intensive-supervision-services-iriss

Adult Recovery Court (ARC) is a criminal court program designed for individuals who would struggle to fulfill probation obligations because of drug addiction. The ARC program is a cooperative effort between the District Attorney’s Office, Public Defenders Office, Court, Sheriff’s Office, community treatment, and Community Corrections. It is intended for high risk justice involved individuals that have committed non-violent drug related crimes and have not benefitted from previous traditional modes of supervision. Intensive supervision includes weekly reporting to a judge and probation officer, intensive outpatient treatment, home visits, and regular drug testing. Additional resources and supports allow for an alternative to jail and/or prison for those that are serious about making long lasting positive changes in their lives.

To be considered for ARC, individuals must reside in Washington County and be facing new criminal charges or already on probation and currently in violation. Eligible charges include nonviolent class C felony cases, nonviolent class A misdemeanor cases, nonviolent probation/revocation cases, and other cases depending on additional exclusion criteria. https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/probation-parole/washington-county- adult-recovery-court

Washington County’s Integrative Family Sentencing Alternatives Pilot Program (FSAP) is funded through Oregon’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI). FSAP is designed for select, non-violent drug and property crime offenders who are parents of a child under 18 years of age. FSAP is similar to Washington County’s IRISS program with a special focus on diverting parents from entering the prison system in order to promote the unification of families and preventing children from entering foster care.

FSAP participants are typically diverted from serving a prison sentence and receive treatment from local providers and enhanced community supervision through Washington County’s community corrections department. This enhanced supervision is designed to hold offenders accountable while also addressing underlying issues related to behavioral health, housing, and employment challenges.

Participants must either reside within or agree to move to Washington County and live in approved housing. Participants must stipulate to an enhanced five-year period of probation, with the understanding that most will qualify for an earned discharge reduction at the halfway point. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, the court may terminate probation early, however, there is an 18-month minimum period of supervision. Eligible charges generally include non-violent C felony and A misdemeanor charges. Other charges may be considered on a case-by-case basis. https://www.washingtoncountyda.org/family-sentencing-alternative-pilot-fsap

Mental Health Court is a criminal court program designed for individuals who would struggle to fulfill probation obligations because of a mental health condition. The program consists of three phases and lasts a minimum of one year with the conditions of probation tailored to the individual needs of each participant. Upon successful completion of all of the conditions, the participant graduates from the program and probation may be terminated as successful.

The Washington County Mental Health Court is a post-conviction court program targeted toward non-violent offenders with mental health issues. This court is a collaborative effort headed by the court and a staffing team with representatives from the District Attorney’s office, the public defender’s office, community corrections, the sheriff’s office, Washington County Adult and Mental Health Services, and various mental health specialists.

The goal of Mental Health Court is to assist non-violent offenders who have been diagnosed with a mental illness in successfully completing their probation. There is a strong emphasis on connecting participants to mental health treatment, drug and alcohol treatment, and completing the conditions of supervision including paying restitution, performing community service and engaging in positive activities such as

work or school. Mental Health Court is capable of handling between 20 and 30 defendants and screens potential participants on an on-going basis.

https://www.washingtoncountyda.org/mental-health-court https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/behavioral-health/corrections-services

Domestic Violence Deferred Sentencing (DVDS) is a criminal court program designed for first time domestic violence offenders who take responsibility for their crime early in the criminal process. If a defendant meets the eligibility criteria, they are given the option to enter into DVDS and if they successfully complete the program, their charges will be dismissed.

To enter the program, a defendant needs to plead guilty and make a statement to the Court detailing their actions which hold them guilty for the crime. Once in the program, a defendant is required to complete various requirements including complete a qualified domestic violence treatment program, abstain from alcohol and drugs, complete alcohol or drug treatment or parenting classes, if applicable, and have no contact with the victim until allowed by the Court. If the defendant successfully completes all of the requirements, the charges they plead guilty to will be dismissed. If the defendant fails the requirements, they will be revoked from the program and sentenced for the crime.

https://www.washingtoncountyda.org/domestic-violence-deferred-sentencing-dvds https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/cc/documents/dvds-faq/download?inline

Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) Diversion program is designed for first time DUII offender who are willing to take responsibility for their crime early in the criminal process. If a defendant meets eligibility criteria, they are given the option to participate in the DUII Diversion program. The defendant then engages in treatment and attends a Victim Impact Panel. If all conditions are successfully met, the defendant’s charges are dismissed. The program lasts a minimum of one year and there are a number of special conditions of diversion required of each participant.

To enter DUII Diversion, a defendant must take accountability for their conduct by entering a no contest or guilty plea. Once in the program, a defendant is required to complete drug or alcohol treatment, abstain from alcohol and drugs, and complete a class about the impact of drunk driving on the community. If the defendant fails the DUII Diversion requirements, they will be revoked from the program and sentenced for their crime. https://www.washingtoncountyda.org/duii-diversion

Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) program seeks to enhance public safety and reduce recidivism by offering eligible justice-involved veterans a sentencing alternative through a comprehensive, judicially-supervised treatment program to address underlying substance use and/or mental health disorders. VTC’s goal is to return healthy, law-abiding veterans to the community using best practices and evidence- based approaches.

VTC is a treatment court program designed for offenders whose honorable military service is somehow linked to their criminal conduct; for example, a wounded warrior who subsequently developed an addiction to opiates and is now facing criminal drug charges. VTC referrals are screened based upon their criminal charges, their eligibility for VA health care, and the nexus between their military service and criminal charges. https://www.washingtoncountyda.org/vtc

All inquiries and referrals should be directed to the VTC Coordinator, Julie East, at (503) 846-8626 or Julianne_East@washingtoncountyor.gov .

Clackamas County https://www.clackamas.us/healthcenters/courts.html

Clackamas County Behavioral Health provides three types of treatment courts for adult offenders: Mental health Court, Adult Drug Court, and DUII Drug Court. Treatment courts are voluntary. Individuals entering these court programs must be willing to follow the rules of the treatment court program. Each Treatment Court has different criteria for participation. Clackamas County treatment court programs will not work with individuals charged with violent crimes.

Mental Health Court Each individual enrolled in this program will be under the supervision of Clackamas County Community Corrections. A diagnosis of a major mental illness is required. Referrals may come from treatment providers, Community Corrections, attorneys, Jail Mental Health staff and the DA’s office.

Adult Drug Court Each individual enrolled in this program will be under the supervision of Clackamas County Community Corrections. A diagnosis of dependence on one or more substances is required for this program. This program accepts individuals who have not been successful in traditional outpatient programs. Referrals may come from treatment providers, Community Corrections, attorneys, Jail Mental Health staff and the DA’s office.

DUII Drug Court Each individual enrolled in this program will be under the supervision of Clackamas County Community Corrections or the court. A diagnosis of

dependence on one or more substances is required for this program. This program accepts individuals who have multiples DUIIs, and who have not been successful in traditional outpatient programs. Referrals may come from treatment providers, Community Corrections, attorneys, Jail Mental Health staff and the DA’s office.

For further information regarding these programs contact Jennifer Rees, Program Supervisor, JRees@clackamas.us , at ( 503) 722-6502 .

TriMet provides a shared-ride, public transportation service for people who cannot independently use TriMet buses or MAX trains because of a disability or disabling health condition. LIFT service covers all locations that are within three-quarters of a mile of TriMet’s bus, MAX Light Rail, and also within the TriMet service area.

Eligibility is not based on age, income, inability to drive, or the lack of availability or inconvenience of fixed-route services. Service is generally available from 3:30 a.m.–2:30 a.m., seven days a week. Rides must be reserved no later than 5pm the day before a trip. Participants may also place a reservation for recurring trips.

The fee for LIFT is $2.80 for each ride.

TriMet offers reduced fare Honored Citizen Hop cards to individuals that participate in an assistance program or whose household income is less than double the federal poverty level ($1.40 for 2½ hours or $28/month).

To apply, they require proof of eligibility and a valid photo ID. You can upload a scan, photo or PDF of your qualifying document and your photo ID on their website or apply in person at one of our enrollment locations, and they’ll issue you a personalized photo ID Hop card. (Enrollment locations are listed on their website.)

Note: You must also be between 18 and 64 years old, an Oregon resident, and not already using Honored Citizen fares to qualify. If you’re 65 or older or have a disability, learn about our other reduced-fare options.

rd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97209 - https://ugmportland.org/services

Union Gospel Mission offers meals at the following times:

Hot breakfast: Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. Sack Lunch: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 7 a.m.

Light Lunch: Tuesday through Saturday at 2 p.m. Hot dinner: Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m.

Meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas

Men’s Shelter 777 Commercial St NE Salem, OR 97301 - https://www.ugmsalem.org/get-help

Open 24 hours, 365 days a year

Women’s Shelter 5119 River Road N Keizer, OR 97303 - https://www.ugmsalem.org/get-help

Open 24 hours, 365 days a year

Transitions Men’s Reentry Program – Restoration House 650 Locust St NE Salem, OR 97301 - #https://www.ugmsalem.org/transitions

Transitions Men’s Reentry Program – Grear Street Apartments 2360 Grear St NE Salem, OR 97301 - https://www.ugmsalem.org/transitions

The United States Mission is a non-profit, interdenominational organization that operates long-term, transitional facilities in a number of cities including Portland. Residents must be over 18 and willing and able to work. They do not accept sex offenders or those with ongoing medical or mental health issues. Each applicant is approved on a case by case basis. Some of their facilities have space for both men and women, while others are for men only.

Residents receive a shared room, meals, and the amenities of living in a residential setting. They are required to participate in the Mission self-help work program, performing all the tasks necessary to operate their program and facilities. This includes office work, cooking, driving, as well as administration and engagement as Field Emissaries who represent the Mission to the public by means of door-to-door solicitation. The average stay is around three months, but residents may remain longer if needed.

Education

Katie Dwyer Geography 1251 University of Oregon Eugene Oregon 97403 uoprisoned@uoregon.edu
https://prisoned.uoregon.edu/

The University of Oregon (UO)’s Prison Education Program builds on collaboration between the University of Oregon and the Department of Corrections to offer credited classes through their Inside-Out Program. The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program is a national educational model that brings college students together with incarcerated men and women to study as peers in a seminar behind prison walls. The core of the Inside- Out Program is a quarter-long academic course, meeting once a week, in which 12 outside (campus-based) students and the same number of inside (incarcerated) students attend class together inside prison. Classes are offered through a wide variety of disciplines, from criminal justice to literature.

The UO PEP offers between five and nine Inside-Out classes each year at three correctional facilities throughout Oregon. In the next 3-5 years they hope to offer 10 classes each year. UO PEP also offers in-person inside-only student classes, packets or

“reading” classes with no in-person meetings, and hybrid classes where the bulk of the coursework is done remotely but with some in-person class sessions. UO PEP has helped seven inside students complete their Bachelor’s Degrees.

https://prisoned.uoregon.edu/classes/

In addition to for-credit classes, UO PEP also offers a variety of not-for-credit activities inside the prisons. UO PEP workshops and events include book discussions, academic workshops, club events, LEAP (Learning, Engagement, and Activities Packets) with learning and correspondence opportunities for people in segregated housing, and

PEP TV which brings educational content into all of Oregon’s correctional facilities

through two hour video blocks of material. UO also
showcase the talents and vision of artists who are incarcerated. https://prisoned.uoregon.edu/projects/ .

The Urban League of Portland works to empower Black communities through advocacy, services to seniors, family health and wellness, youth and workforce development. Their culturally specific programs help activate civic empowerment, navigate through complicated systems, and support healthy outcomes for the communities they serve. Their programs include Advocacy & Engagement, Community Health, Housing Assistance, Senior Services, Workforce Development, and Youth & Education:

The Advocacy and Civic Engagement (ACE) department works to achieve policy and community change that advances equality, social and economic justice, and civil rights for African Americans and others in Oregon.

Community Health Programs train and employ trusted members of the Black community to help navigate complex healthcare systems; connect folks to health insurance; help manage and prevent chronic disease; and offer peer-delivered services to those in recovery.

Their Senior Services Program works to make sure that seniors are able to live safely in their homes and communities by assisting them through social supports, transportation and daily connection to community through our Multicultural Senior Center.

Workforce Programs help Black youth and adults who experience unemployment at a disproportionately higher rate, connect to jobs. They host job fairs, provide work skills training, and post thousands of jobs from hundreds of quality companies looking for a diverse pool of employees.

Their Youth Programs instill cultural pride and inspire young people to be the best versions of themselves. They provide Black and Brown middle-school students through young adults with academic and social support; career and college readiness; paid internships and workforce development; and tools on how to achieve and manage success.

Employment/Training

10 N Russell Street Portland, Oregon 97227

1. https://ulpdx.org/programs/workforce

The Urban League of Portland provides culturally specific programs and services, combined with advocacy and civic engagement, to empower Black communities to thrive across Oregon and SW Washington. The Urban League of Portland’s Workforce

programs help Black youth and adults who experience unemployment at a disproportionately higher rate, connect to jobs. They host job fairs, provide work skills training, and post thousands of jobs from hundreds of quality companies looking for a diverse pool of employees.

Eyes of Hope supports local communities through an initiative that provides free access to eye care and eyewear. Together with VSP network doctors, VSP Global has provided access to no-cost eye care and eyewear for more than 3.8 million people in need. No-cost eye care and eyewear is provided through their gift certificate program, operating through a network of community providers.

Who’s eligible:

• Individuals of any age
• Family income up to 200% of Federal Poverty Level guidelines

• No coverage through a private insurer or government program for the eye exam or prescription eyewear to be covered by the certificate
• Haven't received care through a VSP program during the last 12 months

Gift certificates provide coverage for a comprehensive eye exam and a complete pair of prescription glasses with single vision or lined multifocal lenses. Once a VSP Eyes of Hope gift certificate is received, participants can find a local VSP network doctor to make an appointment here: https://www.vsp.com/choice?frameBrand=M,LR .

Gift certificates are distributed through their national network of community partners.

Students through 19 years of age: Contact a school nurse.

School nurses and administrators can request a VSP Eyes of Hope gift certificate (formerly Sight for Students) through one of our education partners, including the National Association of School Nurses.

Adults and children of any age: Contact one of their community partners.

Reach out to Prevent Blindness, https://preventblindness.org/contact-us/ , member locations of the National Association of Community Health Centers, or UnidosUS and let them know of the need for vision care.

Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program

Provides grants and per diem payments to fund transitional housing and/or service centers for veterans who are homeless. In the Portland area, these services are provided by:

Transition Projects – Veteran Services https://www.tprojects.org/veteran-services/

Transition Projects serves veterans and their families, who are experiencing homelessness or are in imminent danger of homelessness, with the goal of helping veterans find and keep safe, affordable, and permanent housing in the Portland metro area. Transition Projects offers a variety of wraparound services to veterans including, but not limited to: shelter, short-term residential programs, rapid rehousing, prevention services, access to legal assistance, income development, benefits advocacy, tenant education courses, assistance in accessing mainstream VA services.

Central City Concern (CCC) http://www.centralcityconcern.org/services/housing/supportive-housing/transitional-housing/

CCC provides transitional housing and employment development services to veterans through the Veterans Grant & Per Diem program. The program serves up to 50 men and 22 women at any one time. Any veteran, male or female, can access the veteran program by attending the orientation held every Monday morning at 10 am at the Employment Access Center. Questions regarding eligibility, or if unable to attend on Monday mornings, contact the CCC’s Veterans' Office at ( 503) 688-5098 .

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

SSVF provides case management and supportive services to prevent homelessness. These include outreach services, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, assistance in obtaining and coordinating other available public benefits, and temporary financial assistance.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) (Section VII housing for veterans)

This program combines HUD housing vouchers with VA supportive services to help veterans who are homeless and their families find and sustain permanent housing. Through public housing authorities, HUD provides rental assistance vouchers for privately owned housing to veterans who are eligible for VA health care services and are experiencing homelessness. VA case managers connect these veterans with support services such as health care, mental health treatment, and substance use counseling to help them in their recovery process and with their ability to maintain housing in the community. Accessed through Portland VA.

Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)

CRRC is a community-based resource and referral center that provides access to VA and community services for veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. CRRCs provide veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with CRRCs provide one-stop access to community-based, multiagency services to promote permanent housing, health and mental health care, career development and access to VA and non-VA benefits. The CRRC is part of the VA Portland Health Care System.

• Portland : 308 SW 1st Ave. Portland, Oregon 97204 Hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m.–3 p.m., excluding Federal Holidays.
• Vancouver : CRRC Annex 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Bldg. 18 Vancouver, Washington 98661

Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program

HCHV offers outreach, case management and residential treatment services to help veterans transition from living on the street or in institutions to stable housing situations. HCHV staff engage and serve Veterans who are homeless, including those diagnosed with mental health or substance use issues. Through HCHV, Veterans receive exams, treatment, referrals and case management.

Stand Downs Stand Downs are typically one-to three-day events providing services to homeless veterans such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings, and VA and Social Security benefits counseling. Veterans are also referred to a variety of other services, such as housing, employment, and substance use treatment. Stand Downs are collaborative events, coordinated between local VAs, other government agencies and community agencies that serve the homeless. The next scheduled Stand Down in the Portland is September 11, 2018.

Transitional Housing Program (THP) THP is a joint venture between the Portland VAMC, the Vancouver Housing Authority, and the Clark County Coalition of Homeless Service Providers. The goal of THP is to provide support for homeless veterans transitioning back into the community after completing inpatient or residential care.

Contact Person: Mark L. Adams, Community Reintegration Service VA Medical Center, P.O. Box 1035 Portland, Oregon 97207 Vancouver (360) 696-4061, ext. 33722 Portland (502) 220-8262, ext. 33722

Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs - Home Loans 700 Summer Street. NE Salem, Oregon 97301

Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp

The VJO program assists Veterans who have contact with the criminal justice system through courts, law enforcement, or jails. The VJO initiative seeks to avoid unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and extended incarceration among veterans. VJO works to ensure that eligible justice-involved veterans have timely access to VHA mental health and substance abuse services when clinically indicated and other VA services and benefits as appropriate. VJO specialists provide direct outreach, assessment, and case management for veterans in local courts and jails and help them navigate the justice system. Every VA Medical Center has at least one VJO specialist.

Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist Contacts in Oregon:

• Portland vhapor-VJO@va.gov
• Roseburg Susan Harrison: susan.harrison@va.gov, Linda Shannon: Linda.Shannon@va.gov
• Klamath and Lake Counties WCOVJO@va.gov

For clients with legal issues elsewhere, there is an online list of VJO contacts for other states: https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp.

Health Care for Reentry Veterans (HCRV) Program https://www.va.gov/homeless/reentry.asp

HCRV specialists work with Veterans to ease their transition from prison back into the community. HCRV specialists meet with incarcerated veterans before they’re released and assist them in planning for reintegration into the community by accessing VA and community services as well as housing and employment opportunities. HCRV services include outreach and pre-release assessments services for veterans in prison, referrals and linkages to medical, mental health and social services, including employment services on release and short-term case management assistance on release.

In Oregon the HCRV specialist is Diana Rogers. ( diana.rogers2@va.gov )

The Veterans Recovery House Vancouver Division of VA Portland Health Care System 1601 East Fourth Plain Boulevard Vancouver, WA 98661 Veterans Recovery House intake coordinator (503) 220-8262 ext. 33621 https://www.va.gov/portland-health-care/programs/veterans-recovery-house-residential-rehabilitation-treatment-program-rrtp/

This is a Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP), is an inpatient program providing behavioral healthcare services to Veterans who are homeless and/or want substance abuse treatment. Services in the facility range from clinical groups, individual sessions and recreational activities. Other offered services include mental health treatment, vocational rehabilitation, dentistry, nutrition and chaplain services. The length of stay is 45 to 120 days.

Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (SORCC) 8495 Crater Lake Hwy White City, Oregon 97503 https://www.va.gov/southern-oregon-health-care/locations/white-city-va-medical-center/

SORCC’s residential rehabilitation program provides short-term rehabilitative and long-term health maintenance care for veterans who require minimal medical care. SORCC provides residential treatment in the areas of addictions, vocational rehabilitation, homelessness, physical rehabilitation, psychiatry and medical care

Transition & Care Management (TCM)

• Roseburg: 913 NW Garden Valley Boulevard Roseburg, Oregon 97471
• Portland: 3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Road Portland, Oregon 97239 This program is a special program to meet the needs of Veterans returning from current combat in Iraq, Afghanistan, and many other “hostile fire” areas and also Post 9-11 era Veterans.
• Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Med Center Substance Abuse Residential Rehab Treatment Program 77 Wainwright Drive, Building 140 Walla Walla, Washington 99362 36-bed Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program providing residential substance abuse and mental health treatment.
• Cedar Hills Hospital Military Program 10300 SW Eastridge Street Portland, Oregon 97225 The Military Program at Cedar Hills Hospital is specifically designed for Active Duty, National Guard, and Active Reserve service members, their families and veterans. Their program is designed for those experiencing substance use, abuse or dependence, depression, military sexual trauma, combat induced PTSD/trauma, military related chronic pain or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues.

https://victimrights.org

The Victims Rights Law Center (VRLC) provides free legal assistance for sexual assault survivors with legal needs related to the violence. Direct legal services are provided in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties, Oregon (as well as Massachusetts). VRLC’s legal practice areas are privacy, safety, immigration, housing, education (K-12 and campus), employment, financial stability, and criminal justice advocacy to help rebuild survivors’ lives following sexual violence. Through free legal services, their staff attorneys and volunteer attorneys help ensure that survivors may stay in school; protect their privileged and confidential mental health, medical, and education records; preserve their employment; maintain safe housing; secure their immigration status; and swiftly access survivor compensation and other benefits.

The VRLC maintains an active pro bono program. VRLC staff attorneys recruit, train, and mentor volunteer attorneys to leverage local resources to help represent an ever- increasing number of sexual assault survivors. Private attorneys use their expertise to volunteer in their community through the representation of survivors, legal research, and amicus briefs.

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Centers offer health care at 18 locations across Washington and Yamhill counties, including at their five School-Based Health Centers located on high school campuses. Virginia Garcia offers medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, mental & behavioral health and wellness programs at their clinics. Virginia

Garcia believes in whole health care and in being part of the communities they serve. They engage in advocacy, reaching out to those living around them to offer services, classes and health-related activities. Virginia Garcia engages in advocacy, outreach, and wellness through their innovation and patient-centered care. Virginia Garcia can help patients sign up for the Oregon Health Plan. Locate the nearest clinic and arrange for health care through their website: https://virginiagarcia.org/locations/

Volunteers of America Oregon’s culturally specific Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Program offers free counseling for compulsive gamblers and for the family members of people who gamble - regardless of whether their family member is involved in treatment. Evening and daytime services are available.

Assessment and evaluation We provide professional evaluation of treatment needs for Problem Gambling.

Individual and group counseling Our groups include educational and process groups in a supportive environment.

Naturopathic health evaluation and care Our clients have access to a team of health care providers who use naturopathic treatment modes to maintain good health and treat illness.

Medication management Our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides evaluation and management of medications for mental health treatment.

Case management and referrals To resources for housing, employment, and other services that remove barriers to treatment.

The Women's Residential Center (WRC) is a residential treatment program that provides comprehensive, trauma-informed, integrated chemical dependency and mental health services in a residential setting for women involved in the criminal justice

system. WRC helps women and their families overcome a variety of challenges, rebuild their lives, and re-enter their communities as healthy, productive individuals. WRC is a four to six month residential program. They have 42 beds including at present five federal corrections beds. They also have seven drug free housing beds through Transition Projects. Four WRC beds are designated for mothers with children up to age six (maximum of three children). This includes “birthing rooms” for women who are about to give birth or who have just given birth.

Good Neighbor Center 11130 SW Greenburg Road Tigard, Oregon 97223

Good Neighbor Center is a 36-bed facility serving up to nine families at a time. There is space so that each family has a private room where they can live for up to six weeks. In order to stay here there must be a minor child within the family unit. During their stay, families are provided three daily meals, case management services, access to our robust Children’s Program, Life Skills classes, opportunities to participate in the Rent Well program, and much more.

Community Action Hillsboro Family Shelter Hillsboro, Oregon

Families may live in the Community Action Hillsboro Family Shelter for up to five weeks. During their stay, staff help residents make a plan for housing and other needs that is designed for long-term self-reliance and stability.

Family Promise Washington County Oregon Hillsboro, Oregon

Family Promise is a non-profit homeless shelter program located in Hillsboro, Oregon for families with children.

To be placed a waitlist for any of these Washington County family shelters call: 503-640-3263 .

Quest Center for Integrative Health 3231 SE 50th Ave Portland, Oregon 97206 info@quest-center.org https://quest-center.org/services/women-wisdom-wow

Women of Wisdom (WOW) is a community of sisterhood for HIV positive women. WOW is based on a former support program for HIV+ women in Portland, known as WIAR, or Women’s Inner-city AIDS Resource. When WIAR could no longer keep its doors open, Quest’s Women of Wisdom (WOW) Program opened in 2005 with the help of the Positive Women’s Task Force, representing a consortium of government and non- profit community-based organizations that came together to answer the need for support services for women living with HIV.

The Women of Wisdom program offers psycho-social support services that unite, educate, and empower positive women. The overarching goals of the WOW program are to strengthen the capacity of women living with HIV to self-manage their own disease progression, reduce social isolation, promote community and strengthen social support networks, and employ a holistic health approach that incorporates social, emotional, psychological, spiritual, and physical wellness.

WOW services and programs offered through Quest Center include:

• Weekly support groups
• One-on-one peer support from other positive women
• Empowerment and life-skills workshops
• Community meals
• Fun monthly activity nights
• Free childcare during WOW activities
• Transportation assistance
• Access to Quest services including non-opioid pain management, mental health therapy, trauma counseling, alcohol and drug treatment, yoga, acupuncture, and wellness retreats

The WOW group meets every Wednesday at Quest-Center from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

To learn more about WOW, please contact their facilitator at (503) 849-2704 or complete the interest form on their HIV services page.

Word is Bond 522 NW 23rd Ave. Suite J Portland, Oregon 97210 mywordisbond.org

A non-profit, Black-led organization to mentor young Black men (age 15-20) as they transition from boyhood to adulthood. The objective is to help them realize their full potential through “dynamic programming” in the areas of leadership development. storytelling, public speaking, college prep, outdoor leadership Black history and identity, mental health, mentorship, self-care, and civic engagement.

Education/Training 522 NW 23rd Ave., Suite J, Portland, Oregon 97210 https://www.mywordisbond.org/

Word is Bond is a Portland-based, Black-led nonprofit that mentors and empowers young Black men ages 15 through 20, as they transition into adulthood. Word is Bound seeks to help Black youth realize their full potential through "dynamic programming" in the areas of leadership development, public speaking, storytelling, professional and career development, college prep, mentorship, outdoor leadership, civic engagement,

Black history and Black identity, mental health and self-care, international travel, and service to others . Word is Bound runs the following programs:

Rising Leaders Program is a three-year leadership incubator program that is part internship, part rite-of-passage program. Participants advance through Rising Leaders in leadership cohorts, consisting of young Black men from across Portland, beginning in the summer after their freshman year in high school. In year one, participants learn foundational leadership and professional development skills. In year two, they are placed in a professional internship. In year three, participants engage in the Black Star Homecoming Experience in which ambassadors travel to Ghana, West Africa for a two- week immersive international leadership experience. Rising Leader is free to all participants and features no barriers to entry based on academic performance or extracurricular activities. Ambassadors receive daily meals during the program, haircuts, a business suit, and a professional photoshoot.

The Spring Leadership Forum consists of a seven-day leadership trip to Washington D.C.

Level Up is their school year program and connects participants with mentors, resources, tools, and workshops that help them achieve their goals. Level Up runs from September through May annually. It hosts different events each month for free and is open to young Black men ages 13-19 in the Portland Metro Area. To sign up contact Executive Director Lakayana Drury at lakayana@mywordisbound.org

In My Shoes is an interactive community walking tour project curated and facilitated by community ambassadors of Word is Bound. The project features walking tours in neighborhoods across Portland. In My Shoes also hosts a 5K community tour in September.

The YWCA of Greater Portland’s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Their approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. They provide responsive services that meet the evolving needs of their community. YWCA’s programs and services include:

Survivor Services YWCA advocates assist at a hotline located at Gateway Center for DV Survivors connecting them to the personal support to find safety and security. They advocate for their program participants so they don’t get lost in or mistreated by the system.

Their Communities of Restoration and Healing (CoHR) program supports Survivors and their families with safe and stable shared co-housing. YWCA operates five democratically-run houses with 34 units where Survivors and their families can heal from trauma and rebuild residency in community.

Their therapy team provides Survivors with free therapy from therapists who have extensive experience addressing sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and sensitivity to the effects of violence on children. They offer a trauma-informed clinical training program for counseling interns to gain experience working with Survivors.

Through its In Reach Team , YWCA connects unhoused Survivors in encampments and shelters throughout the County with safe and stable housing. The In Reach Team provides resource connection, financial support, advocacy, and retention services for up to one year after housing placement.

YWCA’s Family Preservation Project (FPP) promotes individual and system level change to reduce the collateral consequences of parental incarceration on children, families and the community. FPP strengthens families and communities by assisting incarcerated women as they become rooted in their identities as mothers, promoting the rights of children of incarcerated parents, and providing trauma-informed services designed specifically for each parent’s unique needs.

FPP provides direct service programs, three of which operate inside Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCC) in Wilsonville, Oregon:

The Family Reunification Program includes therapeutic visitations with children, parenting support and education groups, intensive individual transition planning, caregiver support, wrap-around support for children and families, family meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and biopsychosocial assessments.

The Family Resource Center offers individual and group-based support services, juvenile and family law support, and addresses barriers to connection with children, families, and professional services.

The Re-entry Program sends peer advocates to meet women when they are released from prison. The program assists women by providing them with re-entry necessities, including hygiene supplies, clothing, a backpack or tote, as well as emotional support.

https://www.ywcapdx.org/family-preservation-project

YWCA’s Senior Services include: Respite And Support For Caregivers , Activities and Support Groups , Insurance Counseling , Transportation, and Legal Assistance . The Senior Services team also acts as advocates for their clients by facilitating their access to services provided by the YWCA’s partner agencies. These services include personal care, housekeeping, adult day care, and other services. https://www.ywcapdx.org/senior-services

YWCA’s Social Justice Program provides public and private Social Justice Workshops, both in person and via Zoom. Their two-week anti-racism Anti-Racism Practice Certification program is taught by trainers with diverse lived experiences and intersectional identities relevant to the topics they teach . Topics covered include sexism and domestic violence, racism, poverty, inclusivity, sex and gender, and more. https://www.ywcapdx.org/social-justice-program

YWCA supports 25 emerging community-driven organizations. working at the grassroots level to create a more equitable and just world, through their Fiscal

Sponsorship Project . Fiscal sponsorship project missions can be submitted online: https://www.ywcapdx.org/fiscal-sponsorship

YWCA also runs a Youth Advisory Council , comprised of kids of incarcerated parents, and an Alumni Association , an intentional peer support community centered around shared lived experiences that offers mutual aid and support and celebrates successes big and small.