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  • Transition Projects Columbia Shelter  + (Transition Projects - Housing)
  • The Clark Center  + (Transition Projects - Housing)
  • Transition Projects – Day Center - Transportation  + (Transition Projects provides up to 10 TRIMET bus tickets every 90 days to be used for medical appointments or first week of full-time employment ONLY. You must provide the phone number of your employer to verify employment.)
  • Transition Projects - Community Service Opportunities  + (Transition Projects requires individuals to attend an orientation before volunteering. They accept volunteers to prepare and serve meals at a shelter, distribute participant mail, and be on-call for special projects and events.)
  • Transition Projects - Housing  + (Transition Projects runs nine programs to 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.</br></br>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.</br></br>'''Doreen’s Place''' ''665 NW Hoyt Street'' ''Portland; Oregon''</br>#'''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.</br></br>'''The Clark Center''' ''1431 SE MKL Boulevard'' ''Portland; Oregon''</br>#'''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.</br></br>'''Jean’s Place''' ''18 NE 11'' ''th'' ''Avenue'' ''Portland; Oregon''</br>#'''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.</br></br>Transition Projects also operates emergency shelters:</br></br>'''The Columbia Shelter''' ''509 SE Grand'' ''Portland; Oregon''</br>#'''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.</br></br>'''The Willamette Center''' ''5120 SE Milwaukie Avenue'' ''Portland; Oregon''</br>#'''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.</br></br>'''The Hansen Shelter''' ''1415 SE 122nd'' ''Portland; Oregon''</br>#'''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.</br></br>'''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.</br></br>Individuals who have transitioned through the program become mentors for those just entering the program. They provide motivation and navigation to services and employment.and navigation to services and employment.)
  • Centro Cultural - Casa Amparo  + (Transitional supportive housing located in Forest Grove, offering private rooms and suites for individuals and families. Programs include life-skills seminars, case management, and housing navigation, supported by Metro’s supportive housing services fund.)
  • Beacon Village PDX (C3PO)  + (Transitional tiny home village (10 units) for adults)
  • Family Village Shelter (Path Home)  + (Trauma-informed family shelter with private rooms, meals, and case management)
  • Treatment Courts (Portland area) - Legal Services  + (Treatment Courts are an alternative to norTreatment 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.</br></br>'''U.S. District Court – District of Oregon''' ''https://ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/207-community/1706-portland-reentry-court-prc''</br></br></br>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</br></br>two alternating judges, an Assistant U.S. Attorney, an Assistant Federal Public Defender, Reentry Court Probation Officer, treatment provider, and courtroom deputy.</br></br>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.</br></br>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.</br></br>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.</br></br>'''Multnomah County Treatment Courts''' ''https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/multnomah/programs-services/pages/treatment-'' ''courts.aspx''</br></br></br>'''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.</br></br></br>'''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,</br></br>Sheriff’s Office, Department of Community Justice, Metropolitan Public Defender (MPD), and Volunteers of America.</br></br>''https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/multnomah/programs-'' ''services/Documents/START%20Court%20Referral%20Packet.pdf''</br></br>'''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''</br></br></br>'''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.</br></br>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''</br></br></br>'''Washington County Treatment Courts''' ''https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/washington/programs-services/pages/specialty.aspx''</br></br></br>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).</br></br>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.</br></br>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''</br></br></br>'''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.</br></br>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''</br></br></br>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.</br></br>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.</br></br>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''</br></br></br>'''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.</br></br>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.</br></br>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</br></br>work or school. Mental Health Court is capable of handling between 20 and 30 defendants and screens potential participants on an on-going basis.</br></br>''https://www.washingtoncountyda.org/mental-health-court'' ''https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/behavioral-health/corrections-services''</br></br>'''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.</br></br>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.</br></br>''https://www.washingtoncountyda.org/domestic-violence-deferred-sentencing-dvds'' ''https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/cc/documents/dvds-faq/download?inline''</br></br>'''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.</br></br>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''</br></br></br>'''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.</br></br>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''</br></br></br>All inquiries and referrals should be directed to the VTC Coordinator, Julie East, at (503) 846-8626 or ''Julianne_East@washingtoncountyor.gov'' .</br></br></br>'''Clackamas County''' ''https://www.clackamas.us/healthcenters/courts.html''</br></br></br>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.</br></br>'''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.</br></br>'''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.</br></br>'''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</br></br>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.</br></br>For further information regarding these programs contact Jennifer Rees, Program Supervisor, ''JRees@clackamas.us'' , at ( ''503) 722-6502'' .@clackamas.us'' , at ( ''503) 722-6502'' .)
  • TriMet Reduced Fare Program - Transportation  + (TriMet offers reduced fare Honored CitizenTriMet 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).</br></br>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.)</br></br>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.earn about our other reduced-fare options.)
  • TriMet LIFT Program - Medical Transport  + (TriMet provides a shared-ride, public tranTriMet 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.</br></br>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.</br> The fee for LIFT is $2.80 for each ride. The fee for LIFT is $2.80 for each ride.)
  • TriMet LIFT Program - Transportation  + (TriMet’s LIFT paratransit service is a shaTriMet’s LIFT paratransit service is a shared-ride public transportation service for people who are unable to use regular buses or trains due to a disability or disabling health condition. Individuals must be a registered customer to use LIFT service. Persons may be eligible for LIFT service if they have a disability or disabling health condition and their disability or health condition prevents them from independently using TriMet buses and/or trains some or all of the time (without assistance, other than from a bus driver). LIFT does not serve locations outside the TriMet District. LIFT service operates during the same hours as bus and MAX services, generally 4:30–2:30 a.m., seven days a week.nerally 4:30–2:30 a.m., seven days a week.)
  • Recovery Mentor Services - Gender Diverse Support Services  + (True Colors Recovery Organization providesTrue 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.</br></br>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.</br></br>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</br></br>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.are free. Mentors can be requested online.)
  • Service and Assistance Animals in Oregon - Animal and Veterinary Care Services  + (Under Oregon’s disability discrimination lUnder 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.</br></br>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.</br></br>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.ounty animal control for more information.)
  • Cook Plaza  + (Under consideration for a new homeless resource center and shelter)
  • Union Gospel Mission Showers  + (Union Gospel Mission - Clothing and Hygiene Services)
  • Union Gospel Mission Food Pantry  + (Union Gospel Mission - Food Boxes, Pantries, and Meals)
  • Union Gospel Mission - Clothing and Hygiene Services  + (Union Gospel Mission offers clothing and work boots on Tuesday through Friday at 4 p.m. until supplies last.)
  • United States Mission Office  + (United States Mission - Housing)
  • Unity Center for Behavioral Health Psychiatric Emergency Services - Mental Health  + (Unity Center for Behavioral Health’s 24-hoUnity Center for Behavioral Health’s 24-hour behavioral and mental health services center provides immediate psychiatric care and treatment for people experiencing a mental health crisis. Emergency treatment is available at Unity’s Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) for adults 18 and older having a mental health crisis. Patients are first seen by a triage nurse, then participate in a psychiatric evaluation. After the evaluation is done, a treatment team prepares a stabilization plan. Once a patient enters the PES triage area, they are not able to leave until a provider has had a chance to evaluate them. The PES is a locked setting for voluntary and involuntary patients. Unity’s PES provides primary emergency hospital care for the greater Portland area. OHSU, Adventist, and Providence no longer have secure emergency mental health treatment facilities and these patients are now referred to Unity Center for Behavioral Health.</br></br>Unity’s mental and behavioral health services include Crisis stabilization, Crisis intervention, Medication management, Crisis counseling, Inpatient care, Social work, Family support, Peer support, Care navigation, Case management.support, Care navigation, Case management.)
  • Volunteer Match - Community Service Opportunities  + (Use this website address when other options aren’t working. This is simply a website that tries to find opportunities for people. There may be a lot of barriers in terms of criminal history, etc. for a lot of the opportunities.)
  • Veteran Services – Portland Office  + (Veteran Services: Employment, Benefits, and Other Assistance - Veterans Programs)
  • Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Portland  + (Veteran Services: Employment, Benefits, and Other Assistance - Veterans Programs)
  • Veteran Services Multnomah County Office  + (Veteran Services: Employment, Benefits, and Other Assistance - Veterans Programs)
  • The Bunker Project  + (Veteran Services: Employment, Benefits, and Other Assistance - Veterans Programs)
  • Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs - Home Loans Office  + (Veterans Affairs Programs for Housing and the Homeless - Housing)
  • Veterans Affairs – Roseberg Office  + (Veterans Affairs – Treatment Programs - Veterans Programs)
  • Veterans Affairs – Portland Office  + (Veterans Affairs – Treatment Programs - Veterans Programs)
  • Transition & Care Management (TCM)  + (Veterans Affairs – Treatment Programs - Veterans Programs)
  • Kenton Women's Village  + (Village (15 units) for women; priority to veterans, seniors (55+), and disabled)
  • St. Johns Village (C3PO)  + (Village (19 units) for men, women, and couples)
  • St Johns Village (C3PO)  + (Village (19 units) for men, women, and couples)
  • Village Resources - Recovery Support Services  + (Village Resources is a non-profit designedVillage Resources is a non-profit designed to mitigate the initial barriers that male and female “Adults in Custody” encounter after release from Oregon correctional facilities. Village Resources was created to address and provide post-release resources during the first 30-60 critical days after release. They offer mentorship and guidance to individuals immediately after leaving the prison environment to assist them in the planning and logistics necessary to access key daily living resources, and to support them in maintaining pro-social behaviors consistent with appropriate community living.</br></br>Village Resources primary focus is to provide support and resources designed to mitigate the barriers to successful transition, as well as supporting pro-social thinking by modeling, and addressing criminal thinking behaviors. To help them on their reentry journey Village Resources provides a variety of daily living essentials.</br></br>Their programs include:</br></br>'''Restored Bike Program''' Village Resources receives used and repairable bikes and restores them in working condition for donation to individuals who have suspended licenses and/or no means of transportation at release, and require alternative transportation to make required visits to programming, parole officer reporting, and employment locations. Bike parts are purchased at wholesale from a local bike store, and the bike repairs are conducted by volunteer engineers from a local software company.</br></br>'''Resource Deliverables''' Village Resources provides:</br>* over the over-the-counter cell-phones with minutes to support employment and community resource connection, based on assessed need.</br>* transportation and mentoring support to mitigate barriers associated with accessing resources necessary for successful daily living.</br>* additional daily living necessities such as work ready clothing, a hygiene kit, work boots and tools designed to encourage and support immediate employment.</br></br>'''Mentoring Support''' Trained mentors are available to be assigned to each release and, will be in contact with the inmate both prior to and after release with the goal of establishing a list of immediate needs at release, including assistance in applying for SSI/SSD, supplying housing and employment contact resources, and encouraging affiliation with community support groups.</br></br>''https://villageresources.org/our-programs/''tps://villageresources.org/our-programs/'')
  • Arbor Lodge Village (pods)  + (Village-style pods (18 beds) for women and non-binary individuals; includes veteran-only pods)
  • Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Centers - Medical  + (Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Centers ofVirginia 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</br></br>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/''ite: ''https://virginiagarcia.org/locations/'')
  • Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery: HOPE Program - Other Addiction Treatment and Support  + (Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery (VPGR)Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery (VPGR) offers peer support groups for those struggling with gambling addiction through its Help Opportunity Perseverance and Education (HOPE) program. Support from Certified Problem Gambling Recovery Mentors is available. The mentors are all recovering gamblers so can relate on a</br></br>personal level. VPGR’s website has links to several free gambling resources in the state and throughout the nation. This is a free program for people living in or receiving gambling treatment in Multnomah County. VPGR’s core belief is that gambling addiction is a psychological and brain chemistry condition that can be changed rather than a bad habit or moral weakness.rather than a bad habit or moral weakness.)
  • Sunshine Division - Community Service Opportunities  + (Volunteer opportunities include: '''Box BVolunteer opportunities include:</br></br>'''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.</br></br>Location: Wilsonville Fulfillment Center, 30299 SW Boones Ferry Road, Wilsonville, Oregon, 97070.</br></br>'''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.</br></br>Locations:</br></br>''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.)''</br></br>''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.)''</br></br>'''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.</br></br>Location: Wilsonville Fulfillment Center, 30299 SW Boones Ferry Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070.</br></br>'''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.</br></br>Location: Wilsonville Fulfillment Center, 30299 SW Boones Ferry Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070.9 SW Boones Ferry Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070.)
  • Sonrise Church - Community Service Opportunities  + (Volunteers are needed to help around the church and assist with church-related events and fundraisers.)
  • Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden - Community Service Opportunities  + (Volunteers are needed to maintain the beauVolunteers are needed to maintain the beauty of Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden on Wednesday mornings, 9:00 a.m., February through mid-November.</br></br>All skill levels are welcome. They provide guidance, tools, gloves, and light refreshments. To let them know you’ll be joining them or to ask any questions, please complete the form by visiting ''https://www.crystalspringsgardenpdx.org/volunteer'' '''.'''alspringsgardenpdx.org/volunteer'' '''.''')
  • Taste and See Local - Community Service Opportunities  + (Volunteers are needed to make and move fooVolunteers are needed to make and move food boxes (Wednesdays) and distribute food boxes (Thursdays).</br></br>Volunteers are welcome to show up every Thursday at 9 am and work usually goes until 2 or 3 pm. They especially need help after the food bank closes to clean up. Donating just an hour or two is still helpful. Call ( ''971) 825-6576'' for more info.l. Call ( ''971) 825-6576'' for more info.)
  • Volunteers of America (VOA) Men’s Residential Treatment  + (Volunteers of America (VOA) Men’s Residential Treatment - Drug and Alcohol Treatment)
  • Volunteers of America (VOA) Oregon Problem Gambling Services - Other Addiction Treatment and Support  + (Volunteers of America Oregon’s culturally 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.</br></br>'''Assessment and evaluation''' We provide professional evaluation of treatment needs for Problem Gambling.</br></br>'''Individual and group counseling''' Our groups include educational and process groups in a supportive environment.</br></br>'''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.</br></br>'''Medication management''' Our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides evaluation and management of medications for mental health treatment.</br></br>'''Case management and referrals''' To resources for housing, employment, and other services that remove barriers to treatment.ervices that remove barriers to treatment.)
  • 13 Salmon Shower Project (by First Unitarian Portland)  + (Volunteer‑run hygiene program offering showers and supplies at First Unitarian.)
  • WakeUp Beaverton! - Immigrant and Refugee Support Services  + (WakeUp Beaverton! provides educational supWakeUp Beaverton! provides educational support services and distributional resources for BIPOC, immigrant and refugee, and underserved families. WakeUp Beaverton! believes that every child needs the tools to succeed in their education. To achieve this goal, WakeUp Beaverton! provides healthy food, physical exercise, school supplies, housing resources, educational tutoring, life experience training, after-school activities, and much more.g, after-school activities, and much more.)
  • Wallace Medical Concern - Medical  + (Wallace offers low-cost primary care to evWallace offers low-cost primary care to everyone regardless of insurance. In addition to primary care, they also provide pediatric care, women’s health, chronic disease management, vision and dental care, and limited behavioral health care.</br></br>'''Rockwood Dental & Medical Clinic''' ''18633 SE Stark St., Suite 401'' ''Portland, Oregon 97233''</br>#''https://mywallace.org/health-and-care-centers/rockwood-medical-clinic/'' ''https://mywallace.org/health-and-care-centers/rockwood-dental-clinic/''</br></br>'''Rosewood Dental Clinic''' ''18139 NE Couch St.'' ''Portland, Oregon 97230''</br>#''https://mywallace.org/health-and-care-centers/rosewood-dental-clinic/''</br></br>'''Mobile Student Health Clinic''' ''Various Locations'' ''Greater Portland Area''</br>#''https://mywallace.org/health-and-care-centers/mobile-medical-clinic/''alth-and-care-centers/mobile-medical-clinic/'')
  • Potluck in the Park (near Portland Art College → 798 NW Glisan St)  + (Weekly free community meal program; volunteer‑run.)
  • Western Psychological & Counseling Services - Mental Health  + (Western provides Outpatient Mental Health Western provides Outpatient Mental Health services (individual, family, and group therapy), as well as programs addressing Substance Use Disorders, Autism, the Latino Community, ADHD, Health Psychology, and services within schools. Western Psychological has locations in Beaverton, Cedar Hills, NE Portland, Hillsboro, Tigard, Tualatin, and Vancouver. They provide mental health treatment for people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, and other mental health conditions that would not be considered “severe and persistent.”not be considered “severe and persistent.”)
  • Buckley’s Detoxification and Sobering Center  + (Willamette Family, Inc. - Drug and Alcohol Treatment)
  • Willamette Valley Transport - Medical Transport  + (Willamette Valley Transport specializes inWillamette Valley Transport specializes in transporting clients within the physically and developmentally disabled community. WVT offers transportation services for almost every mobility type to and from medical appointments, hospital discharges, relocations, and hospices. They offer wheelchair accessible transportation for almost every wheelchair type and their vehicles are equipped with wheelchair lifts and ramps. They offer stretcher accessible transportation and will provide the stretcher. They provide ambulatory service as well for clients who use canes and walkers. Their drivers will assist the client in and out of the vehicle and ensure they get where they need to be.and ensure they get where they need to be.)
  • William Temple House Thrift Store  + (William Temple House - Various Combined Services)