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(SAMHSA)’s National Helpline	SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. SAMSHA also maintains an online treatment locator: https://findtreatment.gov/ Persons seeking treatment can also send their zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near them. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline/help4u .
Acadia Northwest	Acadia NW is independently and family-owned and has successfully treated individuals and their families for since 2003. We approach our jobs with passion and commitment. ASAMS are conducted onsite and then either outpatient or intensive outpatient treatment is recommended. DUI I outpatient and intensive outpatient also available. Outpatient treatment for gambling as well. OHP is accepted.
Addictions Recovery Center	https://www.addictionsrecovery.org/ Addictions Recovery Center (ARC) provides residential treatment, day treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, and mental health treatment for men and women, as well as transition low-cost housing for men and women in the early stages of sobriety. ARC accepts out of county referrals with an ASAM assessment; local referrals get priority. They do ASAM’s and medical screenings when signing up. The detox/withdrawal program is five to eleven days. There are 8 to 10 beds. Wait times are generally one to two weeks. The men’s and women’s inpatient programs are 45 to 90 days. There are 20 beds for men and 14 beds for women. The wait time is two to six weeks.
Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facilities	Inpatient Treatment Program Locations Redmond Residential Treatment: Redmond Residential Treatment center offers short-term, high-intensity drug and alcohol treatment, detox, and intensive outpatient treatment for those who require a lower level of care, including those facing legal issues from their substance addiction such as DUI. Klamath Falls Residential Treatment: Klamath Falls residential facility offers detox and short-term, high-intensity drug and alcohol treatment designed to help you get clean as quickly as possible. During treatment you’ll have access to their full medical staff and caring counselors. Madras Latino Residential Treatment Outpatient Treatment Program Locations Bend Outpatient Treatment: Bend outpatient treatment center offers intensive treatment, outpatient treatment, and non-pharmacological approaches to pain management. Redmond Outpatient Treatment: Redmond Outpatient Treatment center offers the first level of treatment for those who require a lower level of care, including those facing legal issues from their substance addiction such as DUI. The time commitment for this level of treatment is usually five hours or less a week. Madras Outpatient Treatment: The outpatient program in Madras provides assessment, individual and group counseling, and drug-testing for adults and adolescents. The outpatient alcohol/drug clinical team includes certified clinicians, recovery mentors, and Native American Outreach Specialists. They are a state certified DUII treatment provider in Jefferson County and the contracted Oregon Health Plan provider. They offer many different types of treatment groups, including education, relapse prevention, and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) groups. Our team also closely coordinates with our mental health team when participants have co-occurring disorders. Prineville Mental Health Services: The Prineville facility offers services for intellectual and developmental disabilities, general case management, alcohol and drug assessments, individual and group counseling, and drug testing.
Another Chance Recovery	Another Chance Recovery has various programs using different treatment methods such as behavioral therapy, fitness and nutrition, individual counseling, group therapy and support groups. Another Chance Recovery has worked with a multitude of insurance networks, if you don’t have insurance, they also offer scholarships and OHP spots if available. Partial Hospitalization Program https://anotherchancerehab.com/our-programs/partial-hospitalization-program/ PHP is a comprehensive outpatient program providing the structure and support you need to begin the stabilization process, when you enter treatment. PHP consists of group and individual sessions, 4-6 hours a day, 5 days a week and can last from a week to a month depending on your needs. Intensive Outpatient Program https://anotherchancerehab.com/our-programs/intensive-outpatient-program/ IOP is a comprehensive outpatient program providing the structure and support you need once you have some stability. IOP consists of groups and individual sessions, 3 hours a day, 3-5 days a week and can last from a month to 45 days depending on your needs. Outpatient Program https://anotherchancerehab.com/our-programs/outpatient-program/ OP is a comprehensive outpatient program with minimal structure and support, once you already have some stability and have developed a transition plan. OP consists of groups and individual sessions, 1-3 hours a week, and lasts about 30 days depending on your needs.
Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center	Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center offers medication assisted treatment (MAT) to individuals who are struggling with opioid addiction. This treatment center offers a variety of MAT and ensures that each patient gets the proper dosage to meet their recovery needs. Patients have access to individual and group therapy sessions to work along with MAT. Through personalized treatment plans of MAT and therapy sessions, Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center works to assist you through recovery. Offers same day admission, accepts most major insurances and payments accepted are commercial insurance, Medicaid (OHP) and self-pay. Medicaid pays 100% of costs.
Bridges to Change	Bridges to Change Bridges to Change (BTC) is one of the largest peer-led organizations in the State of Oregon with a vision of “Health and housing for all.” Their mission is to provide housing to those who need it most, to support recovery through the lens of lived experience, to promote well-being through behavioral health services and to advocate for those who systems have ignored. BTC supports participants on their recovery journeys though a combination of community-based housing, peer delivered services and behavioral health treatment. Bridges to Change has about 500 beds in four counties (Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, and Wasco), which includes a variety of program specific housing models: substance use disorder, mental health, corrections, stabilization and shelter. Substance Use Treatment – Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient BTC offers substance use disorder services are available in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties, offering outpatient and intensive outpatient options. Peer mentors are a part of treatment services. Shared room housing is available to provide a secure living space for individuals who are engaged in intensive outpatient substance use disorder treatment with Bridges to Change. (Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington). The average length of stay is three to nine months. BTC accepts Oregon Health Plan for substance abuse treatment as well as uninsured individuals. BTC has OHP assisters to help facilitate acquiring Medicaid coverage. Federal probation does not have a contract with BTC. Their certified and experienced drug and alcohol counselors offer high quality care and a variety of groups to help client’s build coping skills and find a recovery path that works for them. Mental Health Treatment – Outpatient Mental health services are available via telehealth in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. Co-Occurring treatment for client’s experience substance abuse and mental health conditions are available in person and on an outpatient basis at BTC’s Foster location in Multnomah County. To receive mental health care services from BTC, clients must have Oregon Health Plan. Starting Treatment For enrollment into substance abuse and mental health services, go to https://bridgestochange.com/treatment/ and scroll down to the New Client Form, fill it out and submit your request for screening, or you can call the client care coordinator at 503-560-7800. The intake meeting must be done in person. It is not possible to conduct the intake meeting virtually. With their rapid intake process, participants can expect an intake appointment with a BTC staff member within 72 hours. Mobile Treatment – Peer Mentors, Counseling, Basic Needs BTC has an Acute Care Team offering mobile treatment for substance abuse, mental health, and co-occurring disorders in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. The Acute Care Team helps to get people off the street and offers peer mentors, counseling, and basic needs. Mentors help clients to obtain hygiene items, get on food stamps, get ID’s and obtain birth certificates. To receive care from the Acute Care Team, a client must have Oregon Health Plan. OHP assisters at BTC can help individuals apply for OHP. To get started, fill out the ACT referral team form at https://bridgestochange.com/immediate-care/. Club Hope and Recovery Access Center 100 SE Cleveland Street Gresham, OR 97030 Club Hope - Open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., with showers and laundry available until 3 p.m. Basic needs, peer mentors and support groups are available. To access the Club Hope calendar: https://bridgestochange.com/immediate-care/#calendar-527 . Recovery Access Center – This overnight shelter has 26 beds, prioritizing Gresham residents. Currently, we are only accepting referrals through the City of Gresham. Will update as these transitions.
Bridgeway Recovery Services	Bridgeway is a healthcare organization providing detox, addiction recovery, mental health therapy, primary treatment and more. To enroll call (503) 363-2021 or fill out a form online. Bridgeway accepts OHP. An ASAM assessment is required prior admission into residential and outpatient programs. Medical Detox Bridgeway offers medically monitored detox services for alcohol, fentanyl, heroin, opiate prescription medication, and methamphetamine. Screening and admissions for medically monitored detox can be conducted at any hour of the day or night. (503)-399- 5597. Residential Treatment Bridgeway’s residential treatment program is designed to provide rehabilitation for people whose symptoms have reached a point to where daily life has become unmanageable. During the 35 hours of active therapies each week residents learn to self‐manage their addiction and make positive changes. Whether the goal is to end drug or alcohol dependence or to stop gambling, Bridgeway starts by assessing the client’s condition, personal history, and motivational challenges, addressing both immediate and ongoing concerns. Bridgeway offers mental health and medical services to clients in treatment. Outpatient Treatment Bridgeway offers outpatient treatment for substance use disorder, gambling, adolescents, a DUII program, mental health, and medical services. Services for recovery include individual counseling and educational skills groups that encourage and nurture rehabilitation. They also offer mental health and medical services for treating trauma, depression, anxiety, and physical conditions with therapy for the whole self. Many of their outpatient services last 90 days, with up to five hours per week devoted to active treatment. Upon completion, Bridgeway connects clients with outlying community supports for continued recovery. Call (503) 379-2167 for information about apartments available to individuals in outpatient treatment.
CODA, Inc	CODA, Inc. was founded in 1969, and is one of Oregon’s largest not-for-profit substances use treatment programs. CODA operates 14 programs at ten different sites. CODA’s mission is to treat people whose health and quality of life are compromised by alcohol, drugs, and mental health challenges. They CODA provides compassionate, evidence-based care for women and men with substance use disorders. CODA helps clients get the healthcare, treatment, housing, and employment they needed to reach recovery and sustain healthier lives. Residential Treatment https://codainc.org/services/residential-treatment/ CODA provides residential treatment for adult men in Gresham and Tigard. Populations served are general adult, including those men who are involved with the criminal justice system. Primary goals include recovery, self-management, reducing recidivism, building support network, obtaining employment and housing. CODA provides residential treatment for women in Gresham, including those who are pregnant and parenting, and women involved with child welfare or criminal justice systems. Children may reside with their mothers on site. Treatment supports women as they work on parenting in recovery and building and supporting safe and stable families and homes. Outpatient Services https://codainc.org/services/outpatient-treatment/ CODA offers outpatient treatment programs in Clackamas, Hillsboro, and Tigard. Clinical services are designed to provide evaluation, counseling, patient and family education, and continuing care for individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. Populations served are general adult and may include patients with child welfare or criminal justice systems. Addiction Medicine Division/Opioid Treatment Program https://codainc.org/services/opioid-treatment-program/ CODA matches patient need with the most appropriate FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorders through medication- assisted treatment. CODA is licensed to prescribed methadone, oral naltrexone, extended-release naltrexone (Vivitrol ®), and buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone ®.) Treatment services include assessment, group and individual therapy, with family involvement as appropriate; DUII, supported employment, case management, care coordination, medication administration.
Cascadia Health	Outpatient Alcohol and Drug Treatment Cascadia offers alcohol and drug outpatient services for adults and youth, including individual therapy with professional counselors helping to cope with past trauma, education on the effects of substances, relapse prevention, and building effective relationships. Cascadia will conduct an ASAM and recommend treatment. Cascadia takes OHP-Health Share insurance. Clackamas 17070 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Portland, OR 97267 Garlington Health Center 3036 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97212 Plaza Health Center 4212 SE Division St., Portland, OR 97206 Woodland Park Health Center 10373 NE Hancock St, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97220 Medication Supported Recovery Cascadia offers Medication Supported Recovery (MSR) — commonly referred to as Medication Assisted Treatment, or MAT— as part of our substance use disorder treatment options. We currently provide MSR (MAT) for persons using opioids or methamphetamine. Cascadia can offer clients support through their SUD treatment with counseling and medication-assisted treatment. Individuals can call directly, and Cascadia also welcomes referrals from other organizations to our MSR services. For individuals who would be better supported in a higher level of care, Cascadia will refer to a community partner. Individuals receiving services through Cascadia’s residential and supportive housing programs can access MSR through our health centers.
Central City Concern (CCC) Treatment Programs	Since 1979, the Portland community has trusted Central City Concern to help people create meaningful, long-term change. Every year, we serve more than 13,000 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with affordable and supportive housing, person-centered health care, addiction recovery and employment assistance. Blackburn Center 12121 E. Burnside Street Portland, Oregon 97216 https://centralcityconcern.org/recovery-location/recovery-at-blackburn-center/ Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Blackburn Center’s east side recovery program offers compassionate care for substance use disorder; with everything you need all under one roof. Wherever you are on the path to recovery, you’ll have the support of a team of mental health professionals, health care providers and substance-use counselors to support you at each step. Service options include addiction/substance use treatment; medication-supported recovery with Suboxone (buprenorphine); individual and group therapy, peer support/counseling; DUII treatment, medication management, on-site prescription refills, and acupuncture to reduce substance cravings, relieve chronic pain, regulate emotions, lower stress, anxiety, and support overall wellbeing. CCC Recovery Center 726 W. Burnside Street Portland, Oregon 97209 https://centralcityconcern.org/recovery-location/ccc-recovery-center/ Intensive outpatient treatment, meaning clients see our team about four times a week, for up to nine hours total. Treatment includes medication-supported recovery with Suboxone (buprenorphine), individual counseling, relapse prevention, acupuncture, and peer mentoring. Central City Concern - Hooper Detox & Stabilization Center 1535 N Williams Avenue Portland, Oregon 97227 https://centralcityconcern.org/recovery-location/hooper-detoxification-stabilization-center/ Hooper Detoxification Stabilization Center offers compassionate treatment for people coming off drugs, alcohol or other substances. Hooper Detoxification Stabilization Center serves 2,000 to 3,000 people a year in a safe, inclusive space. Many of our staff are in recovery themselves and have experienced the challenges of withdrawal and early stabilization. Hooper Center provides a medically monitored subacute detoxification and stabilization program for those withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. Inpatient detox patients receive 5-9 days of medical treatment for early withdrawal symptoms. Treatment includes medication-supported recovery with Suboxone (buprenorphine). Potential clients must show up in person at detox. Doors open at 6:45 a.m. Monday- Friday and admission triage begins at 7:45 a.m. Hooper is open for admission on most holidays, except for Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Outpatient detox services are available Mondays–Fridays, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. No one will be turned away for inability to pay. Karibu Stabilization Program Central City Concern 2020 SE Powell Blvd. Portland, OR 97202 https://centralcityconcern.org/health-care-location/karibu-stabilization-program/ Karibu provides individualized, culturally specific stabilization and treatment preparation (STP) services for Black/African American adults (18+) who are involved or at-risk of involvement with the criminal justice system and have behavioral health needs. The program has an outreach team and a supportive housing team supporting 14-20 participants living on-site. Clients are referred by either parole or probation. This culturally specific outreach team serves approximately 30-35 clients at any given time. This case load currently consists of clients residing in the community (pre- and post- enrollment) and will soon also include clients living in the Karibu Stabilization for Treatment Preparation program (STP). Community outreach is provided from a large passenger vehicle to allow program staff to work within the community. Once enrolled, Karibu participants have access to seamlessly integrated services delivered by the KCCT if living in the community (for up to 6 months), or in the Karibu STP if living on- site once opened. There is an online enrollment form. Imani Center Central City Concern 2040 SE Powell Blvd. Portland, Oregon 97202 https://centralcityconcern.org/recovery-location/imani-center/ Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., closed 12-1 pm daily. Closed holidays. Since 2015, Imani Center has provided mental health and addiction treatment for the Black and African American community. The Imani Center offers individual and group counseling, peer support and limited case management in a culturally safe environment where participants can be themselves. At the Imani Center, you’ll have the opportunity to build community with folks who look like you, with the support of staff members who have lived knowledge of Black culture and the African American experience. Self- referral. Letty Owings Center Central City Concern 2545 NE Flanders St, Portland, OR 97232 https://centralcityconcern.org/recovery-location/letty-owings-center The Letty Owings residential drug and alcohol treatment center serves pregnant women or women with children five and under. Treatment includes medication- supported recovery with Suboxone (buprenorphine). Since 1989, Letty Owings Center has helped young mothers to become sober, healthy and hopeful about the future. Because recovery is more complex during pregnancy and while raising young children, we offer a safe, inclusive environment for women to live with their children while in treatment for substance use disorders. Letty Owings has helped more than 400 women regain stability. Our residents often can stay with their children, who might otherwise be placed in foster care. To apply, potential clients need to complete the online screening form. Central City Concern - Puentes 1949 SE 122nd Ave Portland, OR 97233 https://centralcityconcern.org/recovery-location/puentes/ Hours: Monday-Friday,9 a.m–5 p.m. Closed holidays. Central City Concern (CCC) developed the culturally specific Puentes program to support Latinos in recovery. Puentes uses a multidisciplinary approach to provide outpatient alcohol and drug treatment and mental health care to individuals and to the entire family in a way that mitigates stigma and fear. Puentes staff are bilingual and bicultural; they understand Latino values, family roles, and community structures helping Latino clients gain insight into cultural influences on behavior. Puentes clients receive primary health care, a recovery mentor, a mentor for the entire family and a case manager to help with housing and follow up care. With treatment, support and shelter, the family or individual can move from crisis to stability and reunification. River Haven Central City Concern 5019 NE 102nd Ave. Portland, Oregon 97220 https://centralcityconcern.org/recovery-location/river-haven River Haven is a unique recovery community that integrates housing, enhanced intensive outpatient behavioral health treatment and peer support services into a supportive recovery environment. With 65 rooms, clients receive compassionate addiction treatment and mental health services while living at River Haven for six to nine months. Estate Hotel Central City Concern 225 NW Couch Portland, Oregon 97209 Participants in the Recovery Mentor Program live in alcohol and drug free housing. They are matched with individual mentors who introduce them to drug‐free housing and accompany them to their first support group meetings. Mentors check in with clients daily, making sure they maintain their commitment to a regimen of intensive outpatient medical, chemical dependency and mental health treatment. The longer a person continues with outpatient treatment, the greater the chance of long‐term sobriety. The Recovery Mentor Program provides encouragement and a strong social network. It is a program in which individuals are held accountable for their successes, as well as for their digressions. Central City Concern - Downtown Recovery Center 727 W Burnside St. Portland, Oregon 97209 https://centralcityconcern.org/recovery-location/old-town-clinic-recovery-services/ Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Old Town Clinic offers compassionate, judgement-free outpatient treatment for substance use disorder and addiction. Treatment options include Medication-supported recovery with Suboxone (buprenorphine), recovery group therapy, acupuncture to reduce substance cravings, relieve chronic pain, regulate emotions, lower stress and anxiety, and support overall wellbeing, Consultation with a pharmacist to manage your medication, and on-site prescription refills. Old Town Recovery Center 33 NW Broadway Portland, Oregon 97209 https://centralcityconcern.org/recovery-location/old-town-recovery-center/ Phone hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Walk-in hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Comprehensive, compassionate mental health services and outpatient treatment for substance use disorders. Treatment includes medication-supported recovery with Suboxone (buprenorphine). Services include one-on-one counseling, medication management, case management, money management, wraparound care, in-home visits and outreach and on-site pharmacy.
Cielo Treatment Center	Cielo Treatment Center specializes in addiction treatment for young adults and teens struggling with drug and alcohol abuse. Cielo offers support to individuals at different stages of their recovery, with their wide variety of treatment options. They provide different levels of care such as: Partial Hospitalization Treatment Program (PHP Outpatient); Intensive Outpatient (IOP); Outpatient Treatment; High Quality Sober Living; State Certified DUII Treatment; Substance Abuse Counseling; Mentoring Services; Mental Health & Dual Diagnosis Counseling; and Culturally Specific Programing. Cielo offers three unique treatment tracks: LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy, A Young Adult/Teen Program, and a Professional Treatment Track. https://www.cielotreatmentcenter.com/lgbgtq-program https://www.cielotreatmentcenter.com/young-adults-program https://www.cielotreatmentcenter.com/professional-track Cielo accepts OHP, but the acceptance is not immediate because they do not have a contract with OHP.
CityTeam Ministries	Men’s Residential Treatment Program CityTeam Ministries’ Men’s Residential Treatment Program is a residential, Christ- centered, holistic program that seeks to empower men to transform their broken lives. Open to residents of Multnomah, Lane, Washington, and Clackamas counties. The addiction treatment program is six months long, but an additional six months of “work phase” is an option for housing. Women’s Residental Treatment Program CityTeam will be opening a women’s residential treatment for substance abuse and a housing program for women and children in February 2024. Call (503) 231-9334 for details.
Columbia County Mental Health	Pathways Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment 185 North 4th Street St. Helens, Oregon 97051 Columbia Community Mental Health is a drug or alcohol rehabilitation center with a primary focus on substance abuse treatment. The treatment center provides outpatient and residential treatment. OHP. Potential clients must have an ASAM done within the last 30 days and fax it to Desiree at (503) 366-4526 to apply for admission. The average length of the problem is 90 days. OHP is accepted. Pathways provides residents with intensive substance use disorder treatment in a 24/7 staffing environment. Residents follow a highly structured treatment regimen that includes groups, individual treatment and staffed community activities that promote sober living skills. Outpatient/Intensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Outpatient rehab programs allow participants to continue to live at home during drug or alcohol rehabilitation. Outpatient rehab tends to cost less than residential or inpatient treatment, and it may be more suitable for those unable to take extended absences from work or personal obligations. CCMH utilizes evidenced based practices such as MI, CBT, MRT, peer-delivered services, and Contingency Management to promote positive patient outcomes. In this level of care we offer group and individual therapy, with urine analysis testing available for legal/court mandates. People usually find housing for outpatient treatment through Iron Tribe Columbia County.
Community Counseling Solutions	Locations in Morrow County, Grant County, Gilliam County, Wheeler County and Umatilla County. Outpatient drug and alcohol treatment. This program involves complete alcohol and drug assessment, individual counseling, and classes for substance education and relapse prevention.
Crestview Recovery	Crestview Recovery offers a wide and diverse array of treatment for drug or alcohol addiction through 24/7 support and monitoring. Addiction care and programming varies through the intensity/level of the service ranging from early intervention to medically managed intensive inpatient services. Crestview Recovery’s comprehensive range of services includes residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, mental health treatment, and dual diagnosis treatment. For more information on these programs, see https://www.crestviewrecovery.com/treatment/. Accept various insurance companies, go online to verify insurance coverage for treatment. Crestview does not accept Medicaid/OHP.
Fora Health Treatment and Recovery	FORA Health runs a detox center, an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment program, men’s and women’s inpatient drug and alcohol treatment programs, mental health treatment, dual diagnosis programs, and provides medications for substance use disorders. FORA health utilizes peer recovery mentors and has family therapy sessions. FOR A accepts most insurance, including Oregon Health Plan CCOs. Some private insurance plans require a referral to FORA. Withdrawal Management (Detox) https://forahealth.org/withdrawal-management/ Admission for Fora Health’s Detox is an in person, walk-in process. Individuals arrive by 7:30 a.m. and line up under the tent to the left of the main entrance at 10230 SE Cherry Blossom Drive on Mondays-Saturdays. Withdrawal Management patients are assessed and admitted based on the results of their screening interview combined with their place in line. It is possible to submit a detox referral form for a client to schedule a date for detox. They do not detox for inhalants. Ambulances are sometimes called to the site to transport patients, in distress, to Portland Adventist Medical Center, which is nearby. The medical staff in the detox is composed of nurse practitioners and psychiatric fellows. When individuals leave detox, they are encouraged to enter the outpatient treatment and are offered two weeks of medical intervention, which is Suboxone. They do not use methadone. Their capacity is 24 people. Detoxing from alcohol typically takes 5-7 days and from opiates 3-4 days. Outpatient Treatment 205 SE 3rd Avenue Hillsboro, Oregon https://forahealth.org/outpatient/ Outpatient drug and alcohol treatment is available at FORA’s SE Portland (Cherry Blossom Drive) and Hillsboro locations. Treatment patients receive between 1 and 8 hours of counseling per week, and telehealth is available. An applicant can access FORA’s outpatient treatment program by walking in for an assessment Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. or Thursdays from 10:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. An assessment, done by one of their four counselors on a first come, first served basis, will take two hours They have a second location office at 205 SE 3rd Ave. Suite 100, Hillsboro, Oregon. Outpatient treatment can last up to a year. Meetings are in person with individual sessions once every two weeks and group sessions weekly. The group sessions can occur, depending on a person’s schedule, any time between 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Participants are expected to submit UAs. FORA also has an outpatient DUII diversion program. https://forahealth.org/dui/ . Residential Treatment https://forahealth.org/residential-treatment/ Fora Health’s Adult Residential Program accommodates up to 70 adults for the treatment of moderate-to-severe substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders in a structured setting with caring, skilled, 24-hour staff. Our comprehensive services ensure everyone has the tools they need to find hope and healing in recovery. In addition to a full array of medical and psychosocial treatments for substance use disorder, Fora Health provides the following specialty services onsite: Peer Mentors, Family Therapy, Dual Diagnosis Mental Health Therapy, Medication to treat substance use disorder, acupuncture, chiropractic services, and dietary and national services. The inpatient program lasts 60-90 days. The men’s and women’s sections are separate, and they do not eat together. Parents cannot bring their children to the program. The first month is a blackout stage during which patients can only talk with family members by phone. After that, they can have family visitation every-other- weekend from 1:00- 2:00 p.m. Meeting with family members occur in FORA’s impressive lobby or out on the patio between the two buildings of the program. They accept OHP and other types of medical insurance.
Hazelden Betty Ford Clinic	With a legacy that began in 1949 and includes the 1982 founding of the Betty Ford Center, the Foundation now has treatment centers and telehealth services nationwide, as well as a network of collaborators throughout health care. Charitable support and a commitment to innovation drive ongoing advances in care, research, programs and services to impact more lives. The goal of residential treatment is to stabilize your health and equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to find lasting freedom from drug addiction. Your pace through our inpatient treatment program, run by an interdisciplinary licensed care team of licensed professionals, will not be identical to those around you. While there are common milestones in healing from addiction, the most effective treatment path for you is your own—based on your specific challenges, circumstances and needs. Day Treatment Our day treatment, also known as partial hospitalization, offers the most intensive level of outpatient addiction treatment. This programming is an effective outpatient drug rehab option if you: Have experienced chronic relapse Attempted treatment multiple times Struggle with co-occurring mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression Need a next-step following inpatient addiction treatment Patients in our day treatment program have the option of living on campus in Newberg, Oregon. With 24/7 supervision and gender-informed living arrangements, this option offers structure, connection and convenience. PHP Day Treatment Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment 6600 SW 105th Avenue Suite 120 Beaverton, Oregon 97008 https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/locations/beaverton The Hazelden Betty Ford’s treatment center in Beaverton has both outpatient rehab, intensive outpatient treatment and low-intensity outpatient programming to meet patient’s specific needs and challenged. Virtual programs are available. Family services are provided for free and available for anyone to help families navigate through the hardships of addiction with support groups and family counseling. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation accepts many different insurance networks.
Holistic Healing Behavioral Healthcare	Jamaica Imani-Nelson founded Holistic Healing Behavioral Healthcare (HHBH) to focus on helping brown and black people get treatment that works for them. All the counselors are BIPOC, so the clinicians look like the clients. HHBH provides integrated care for overall mental wellness. HHBH Master-level clinicians render mental health services through a trauma- informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered approach. Their theoretical orientation is rooted in family systems with an emphasis on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Crisis Intervention Therapy (CIT). HHBH provides level 2.1 intensive outpatient treatment for addiction, DUI services, mental health counseling, peer support, housing, gambling, and corrections reentry support. HHBH has experience working with the NWRRC and federal probation officers and has seen amazing outcomes for the men in their corrections reentry programs. HHBH helps clients reenter society after a long period of incarceration by addressing the challenges they face, including how to operate modern technology. HHBH owns a house to provide supportive housing to the BIPOC recovery community. The house is located at 6515 NE Cleveland Avenue, sleeps nine, and costs $500 per month per residence. Requirements include 90 days of sobriety and employment. Addiction https://holistichealingbh.org/addiction/ DUI https://holistichealingbh.org/duii/ Gambling https://holistichealingbh.org/gambling/ Mental Health https://holistichealingbh.org/mental-health/ Peer Support https://holistichealingbh.org/peer-support/ Corrections Reentry https://holistichealingbh.org/corrections-reentry/
Hope Center Recovery	Hope Center Recovery and Premiere Sober Living provide high levels of accountability and supervision to clients in achieving and maintaining sobriety. Throughout the program, patients meet weekly with their primary counselor for one-on-one sessions and with their Psychiatric NP, Dr. Morales, for medication management and mental health assessments. Regular urine analysis (UAs) are conducted on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the treatment center. The Hope Center Recovery Program treatment program spans 3-4 months and includes the following phases: Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): 6 weeks of intensive treatment from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with five daily group sessions covering CBT, DBT, Hero's Journey, Seeking Safety, Life Skills, Emotional Regulation, and Nonviolent Communication. Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP5): 4 weeks of treatment from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., allowing time for goal planning and pursuing employment or education in the afternoons. Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP3 ): 2-4 weeks of treatment on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Outpatient Program (OP): 2 weeks of treatment, one day a week, for a single group session, leading to graduation. Premiere Sober Living Patients reside in one of our four men's or two women's sober living houses, each with an on-site live-in house manager (Certified Recovery Mentor) to maintain a therapeutic and safe environment. Their sober living requirements include: Meeting Attendance: Residents must attend three evening meetings per week (AA, NA, Refuge Recovery, etc.). Chores: Scheduled chore days on Sunday and Thursday with assigned tasks. House Meetings: Weekly house meetings on Sunday at 7 p.m. to set goals, address challenges, and discuss house grievances. Curfew: 11 p.m. on weekdays and 1 a.m. on weekends. Regular Testing: UAs and breathalyzer tests conducted by house managers.
Iron Tribe Network	Iron Tribe Network (ITN) is a non-profit organization founded on a community urban- tribe model for recovery and wellness. ITN seeks to provide an effective transitional housing solution for persons with co-occurring disorders who are re-entering the community after involvement with the criminal justice system. ITN provides peer support, housing, and family reunification services to individuals and families to help them overcome pressures and barriers while in transition. ITN focuses on building community through its programs and services including those focused on peer support, housing, and family reunification for individuals and families. ITN operates ten long-term Recovery & Wellness Homes in Multnomah and Clackamas County as well as four Homes in Washington and Columbia County. Through-out the year, ITN engages with the community in various activities, meetings, and events, both for adults and youth, including Prison In-Reach events, Re- entry/Community Reintegration support plus special Recovery Celebration and Campout events.
Lifeworks NW	Multiple locations https://www.lifeworksnw.org/ LifeWorks NW’s addiction program offers a full continuum of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug treatment services, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential treatment for pregnant and parenting women with young children. Through assessment, consultation, and therapy, Lifeworks NW seeks to provide a focus on treating more than just the symptoms with tailored treatment to address the whole situation. To enroll in treatment, make an appointment at Lifeworks, please call 503- 645-9010 or 888-645-1666, or e-mail intake@lifeworksnw.org . Women’s Adult Residential Treatment https://www.lifeworksnw.org/adult-residential-treatment/ Outpatient Chemical Dependency Treatment Lifework currently offers three chemical dependency outpatient programs: Drug and Alcohol Relapse Prevention, Parole and Probation Groups; and DUII treatment.
Medicine Wheel Recovery Services	Medicine Wheel Recovery Services, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to meet the growing need for substance abuse treatment focused on the specific cultural needs of Native American and other indigenous people, as well as others in the community. Their goal is to promote wellness and recovery for individuals suffering from addictions and unaddressed mental health needs, and to assist people in reconnecting to their communities. Medicine Wheel focuses on sustainable recovery from addictions and unaddressed mental health issues by empowering individuals to “rise and thrive.” They provide services that are evidenced based, culturally competent and client centered. Medicine Wheel approaches healing by addressing the delicate balance of physical health, mental and emotional health, social and cultural connection, community involvement, environmental responsibility, and spirituality. Their treatment includes education, counseling, activities, and support to the recovering individual and the family. Medicine Wheel provides outpatient substance abuse services, mental health/co- occurring services, a culturally focused women’s program (Inipi) and a Modern Warrior Men’s Program. Participants in the Modern Warrior Men’s Program and the Inipi Women’s Program stay in our clean and sober lodging for the duration of the treatment episode.
Milestones Family Recovery	Milestones Family Recovery’s mission is to provide comprehensive, effective chemical dependency treatment in a family-oriented environment. At Milestones, their primary goal is to provide chemically dependent persons with the tools to achieve a lifestyle free from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Within their caring family setting, they stress communication and honest confrontation, and emphasize the individuals’ ability to make changes in his or her behavior. Administration offices, Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Services, Men’s OP and IOP Services are all located at 442 NW 4th Street. Milestones provides five treatment programs to help people with different levels of chemical dependency problems, including women’s outpatient and residential, ad men’s outpatient and residential treatment. Milestones accepts most insurance plans, including the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). Adult Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, and DUII Services Milestones Family Recovery Out Patient Program offers a flexible schedule to meet individual needs. In addition to group therapy, Milestones offers individual and family therapy, gender specific services and life skills Women’s Residential Treatment Milestones is purposely geared to small-group therapy and individual confidentiality. Residents receive treatment in a 12-bed, 2-story building that becomes "Home" for the duration of the treatment. Recovery Wellness Center - Men’s Residential Recovery Wellness Center is a 12-bed day treatment program with supportive housing near downtown Corvallis, Oregon. The progression toward a sober lifestyle includes addiction treatment, life skills, education enhancement and job preparation as clients move toward independent living. Women’s Transitional Housing and Outpatient Transitional Housing: We have several transitional housing facilities for women who have completed residential treatment and are working toward a long-term housing solution.
Native American Rehabilitation Association (NARA) NW	NARA NW Administration Oyate Building 1776 SW Madison Portland, Oregon 97205 https://www.naranorthwest.org/ The Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) is an Indian- owned, Indian-operated, non-profit agency. Originally an outpatient substance abuse treatment center, NARA now operates a residential family treatment center, an outpatient and outpatient youth substance abuse treatment. All services are centered on the family as it is NARA’s philosophy that, without the family circle there will be no future. All individuals seeking treatment must submit an assessment by a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (ASAM) to NARA NW. Supplemental mental health assessments and gambling assessments are provided as needed. NARA has 11 locations throughout the Portland area. https://www.naranorthwest.org/home-2/locations/. NARA NW Outpatient Treatment Center 1631 S.W. Columbia St. Portland, Oregon 97201 Phone: 503-231-2641 Fax: 503-231-1654 https://www.naranorthwest.org/projects/adult-outpatient-addiction-services/ NARA’s Outpatient Addiction Treatment provides a range of integrated services and offers recovering persons hope and support. Call and speak with to an admission coordinator regarding the current Intake and Assessment process. Walk-in assessments are not available. NARA NW Residential Treatment Center 17645 NW St. Helens Highway Scappose, Oregon 97213 Phone: 503-621-1069 Fax: 503-621-0200 Intake Fax: 503-621-0116 https://www.naranorthwest.org/projects/adult-residential-addictions-treatment/ NARA’s Residential Addiction Treatment offers assessment and evaluations, counseling, parenting support and services, and childcare for on-site treatment. Access to recovery support services, physical and mental health services and transitional housing as needed. Residential drug and alcohol treatment for men and women and mothers with children 5 years and younger. No sex offenders accepted into residential treatment. Send ASAM to residentialadmissions@NaraNorthwest.org . NARA NW Child & Family Services Youth Residential and Outpatient Addictions Treatment 620 NE 2nd Street Gresham, Oregon 97030 Phone: 971-274-3757 Youth Fax: 503-912-5740 C&F Fax: 503-912-5741 https://www.naranorthwest.org/projects/youth-outpatient-addictions-treatment The NARA NW Youth Addictions Treatment Program takes a holistic, culturally specific approach to reestablishing balance that has been interrupted by the use of drugs and alcohol. Youth participate in the development of their individualized service plan. Counselors encourage the strengthening of family and cultural relationships as an integral part of recovery. Counselors will also provide advocacy and collaboration with other systems, as needed; this includes, but is not limited to: DHS, DCJ, schools, and other service providers. Cecilia Brandenburg, CADC II, QMHA-R Admissions Specialist 503-621-1069 Ext. 7007 971-364-8963- Direct Line 971-284-6432- Cell 503-621-0116 - Admissions Fax Line residentialadmissions@NaraNorthwest.org
New Seasons Portland Metro Treatment Center	– Friday , 4:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m. – 11 a.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. https://www.newseason.com/treatment-center-locations/oregon/portland-metro-treatment- center/ New Seasons provides opioid addiction treatment and recovery service. Professionals work directly with the individual and doctors to create a customized treatment plan. Some services for opioid addiction treatment include medication-assisted treatment, counseling, supervised withdrawal, medical exams, outpatient services and more. Call the number above to schedule an appointment. Accepted insurance: Beacon Health Options, CareOregon, Humana, Magellan, Medicare, Multiplan, Optum, PacificSource, Providence Health Plan, Regence, TRICARE, Trillium Community Health Plan, TriWest.
OnTrack Rogue Valley	Various locations and numbers listed below. https://ontrackroguevalley.org Residential Treatment To apply for residential treatment, call (541) 200-2401 Ontrack Residential Treatment provides substance use treatment for individuals assess at a 3.5 ASAM level of care. Our residential programs provide services and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include a wide range of evidence-based groups, skills training, and wellness-oriented activities designed to support individuals on their path to recovery. Ontrack offers care coordination, collaboration with medical and mental health professionals, and coordination with MAT clinics and pharmacies to ensure access to medication to support recover. Outpatient Services Ontrack Rogue Valley Outpatient Treatment provides substance abuse, mental health, and integrated co-occurring treatment for clients., Their outpatient treatment services are individualized and based on the unique goals, strengths and needs of each person. There are three services location – Medford, Grants Pass, and Eugene. All locations are accessible, trauma informed and respectful. OnTrack accepts all major insurance, and they have Oregon Health Plan (OHP assistors available to help. Locations: 300 W. Main Street Medford, Oregon 97501 Office: (541) 772-1777 720 NW 6th Street Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 Office: (541) 955-9227 Residential (541) 200-2403 Outpatient Services 219 S. Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction, Oregon 97523 Office: (541) 592-5350
Oregon Change Clinic (OCC)	Oregon Change Clinic (OCC) is a culturally specific, outpatient treatment facility for substance use recovery and mental health disorders. OCC specializes in working with the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities in Portland, Oregon. OCC offers outpatient drug, alcohol, and mental health outpatient services. OCC also offers Neurostar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), an innovative, non-invasive treatment for major depressive disorder. OCC also provides temporary, highly supported housing for clients in their intensive outpatient treatment program.
Oregon Trail Recovery	Oregon Trail Recovery is an intensive outpatient drug and alcohol treatment center with an additional transitional living component for both men and women. Oregon Trail Recovery offers a very wide range of programs with some gender specific transition programs. Services provided include case management, group/individual therapy, employment/educational assistance, transportation, and more. Oregon Trail Recovery does not take OHP. Oregon Trail Recovery offers medical detox, PHP, IOP, transitional living, and gender- specific sober living homes for those suffering from substance use disorder. The program utilizes a step-down approach and is driven by 12-Step facilitation. The average treatment length is 90 days. Clients will engage in weekly individual therapy as well as at least 10 hours of group therapy per week. Treatment includes an individualized goal plan, relapse prevention, learning how to identify triggers, coping and life skills, and attending 6 AA meetings per week. Oregon Trail Recovery provides comfortable sober living housing in a quiet residential area of Milwaukie, Oregon. The cozy homes are gender-specific and in locations that are close to local shopping and work opportunities. The one-story house offers double occupancy bedrooms that are fully furnished, a living room with flat screen cable TV, Wifi throughout, a computer room, and an on-site washer and dryer. Oregon Trail Recovery is accredited by the Joint Commission and accepts most insurance.
Outside In	Since 1968, Outside In has supported youth experiencing homelessness and other marginalized people as they move toward improved health and self-sufficiency. Driven to meet the changing needs of those it helps, the agency has created an all-inclusive and integrated system of cutting edge and sometimes controversial wraparound services that has transformed and saved thousands of lives over the years. Individuals who are screened into the Multnomah County Homeless Youth Continuum and meet diagnostic criteria are eligible for services. The ROSE Program (Recovery Oriented Supports and Engagement) Substance use specialists and peer mentors help you on your path to recovery without judgement or intimidation. We provide support through harm reduction, goal setting, and treatment referrals. We are focused on creating genuine connections, identifying your options, and respecting your choices. For more information, email us at ROSEInfo@outsidein.org or call (503) 593-7389 . Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Combined care for mental health and any substance use concerns with two program options. Outpatient Treatment – Individual and group therapy focused on DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy teaches mindfulness and skill building to manage emotions, distress, and interpersonal relationships. Participants are eligible to receive psychiatric medication management. ACT Treatment (RISE) – Our team includes substance use and mental health counseling, peer support, housing case management, employment and education support, nurse case management, and psychiatric medication management. Our providers work together using an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model to support you in taking the next steps in building the life that you want. For more information, email riseinfo@outsidein.org or call (503) 354-9695 .
Phoenix Counseling Center	Specializing in substance use, mental health, and co-occurring. Phoenix Counseling Center offers outpatient substance use counseling services. Their clinicians provide therapy from a number of evidence based and trauma informed therapeutic models. Individual counseling and group support. They welcome mandated clients as well as volunteers. The process of accessing counseling is guided by their clinicians from the time of assessment to completion of counseling services. Their services are individualized to meet the needs of the clients that they serve. Groups They Offer: Substance Use Level 2 (Adults) The Level II substance use treatment groups meet 3 times a week for 3 hours each. They are combination education/process groups based on the evidence-based Living in Balance curriculum. Group curriculum includes relapse prevention, codependency, family dynamics, healthy ways to deal with stress, and self-esteem. Substance Use Level 1 (Adults) The Level I substance use treatment group meets once a week for 2 hours. It is an ongoing group offered to individuals who have successfully completed a higher level of care and to those who, at assessment, meet criteria for Level I services. This group is based on the evidence-based Living in Balance curriculum. Relapse Prevention Group (Adults) This group provides tools to prevent and deal with relapse as well as an opportunity to process experiences with triggers. Although it is part of the Level II program, most individuals will be encouraged to attend this ongoing group, regardless of their level of care. It is a great place to get support in handling the daily challenges encountered in early recovery. Achieving Balance (Adults) Achieving Balance: Exploring the Intersection between Substance Use and Mental Health is a group integrating the needs of individuals experiencing co-occurring substance use and mental health issues. It uses psychoeducation and process focusing on psychiatric and substance use disorder education; coping skills to manage substance use and mental health symptoms, relapse prevention plans; and the creation of healthy relationships to promote an increased support system of individuals experiencing similar struggles and symptoms. Adolescent Groups The adolescent groups function as a safe place for teenagers to be themselves, be heard, and connect with peers who are also facing the challenge of substance use and the transition toward adulthood. Groups compassionately address drug and alcohol education, relapse prevention, identification of triggers, drug education, and healthy coping skills. Another group, for adolescents meeting criteria for Level 2.1 treatment, helps members identify adaptive strategies to cope with a mental health diagnosis, symptoms, or other related experiences to minimize the potential for relapse. These groups satisfy Minor in Possession charge treatment requirements. Moving On Group This evidence-based group, offered in conjunction with Jackson County Criminal Justice, is designed especially for women on probation. The four content areas of this combination education/process group are: encouraging personal responsibility and enhancing motivation for change; expanding connections and building healthy relationships; skill enhancement, development, and maintenance; and relaxation and stress management skills. Group members attend a Seeking Safety Group concurrently. Family Connections Program This program provides substance use treatment and experiential mom-baby bonding groups as well as a dad’s support group and parenting classes for pregnant and new moms. Beyond Trauma This evidence-based group is designed for individuals with both a trauma history and substance abuse issues. It provides tools for stabilization, emotional management, healthy boundaries, grief and loss, and reconnection with self/community. Members gain support in meeting their hierarchy of needs, preparing them to lead more productive lives. DUII Education This group meets Oregon requirements for Drug and Alcohol Information Programs. Members in this group learn about Oregon law and receive information regarding substance use disorders. The Gathering (Paused until in-person) The Gathering is a purely experiential group for folks who don’t typically like group settings. Through a wide variety of activities, such as painting, drawing, music, and writing, this group explores members are impacted by substance use. This is a great group for anyone struggling with the emotions, thoughts, and situations that may arise on the path to recovery. Mindfulness This experiential group provides the opportunity for individuals to learn how to use mindfulness techniques to support their recovery. Parenting Classes This basic Parenting Enhancement group deals with self-esteem, anger management, emotional literacy, child development, gender differences, parenting styles, and parenting techniques. The goal of this class is the enhancement of solid parent-child interactions.
Project Red Initiative	Project Red was conceived by Ellen Wirshup in partnership with the Alano Club of Portland as an initiative to remove barriers to overdose prevention supplies and trainings, with a focus on restaurants, bars, strip clubs, entertainment venues, Community based organizations, workers and artists in Portland, Oregon. Project red also collaborates nationally with service industry and entertainment venues and workers, and touring artists, connecting them with local harm reduction organizations and resources and, if requested, supports and services for those in or seeking recovery from substance use or mental health disorders. Narcan can be obtained from: https://nextdistro.org/naloxone .
Quest Center for Integrative Health	The Quest program is a fully integrated behavioral health program serving individuals 18 years and older. We offer programs such as comprehensive pain management, addiction counseling, HIV services, mental health therapy and medical care which integrate health and wellness. We offer providers who are specialized in health integration. This includes substance abuse counselors, pain management consultants, mental health therapy professionals and more. We offer most Quest integrative health services remotely. Group therapy, addiction counseling, mental health therapy, pain management consultants are available via computer, tablet, or phone, without needing to make a trip to our integrated health clinic. Quest has two campuses in Portland and one in Clackamas County. Participants can participate in programming for up to 12 hours per week. The Oregon Health Plan is a funding source along with county funds, for those unable to qualify for OHP. To enroll, fill out forms online or call (503) 238-5203. WISH (Living with Chronic Pain) https://quest-center.org/wish-pain-management The WISH program assists individuals living with chronic pain. Participants must not be on opiates. The duration of the program is six months. Participants learn meditation, Yoga, nutrition, attend support groups, and have mentors. LINK (Living with Intention and Knowledge) https://quest-center.org/link LINK is Quest’s harm reduction-based outpatient substance use treatment program. This program acknowledges the spectrum of substance use and has witnessed how health and wellness goals are achievable within that spectrum. LINK participation is wellness-focused with the intention of decreasing negatively experienced risks or consequences (as it pertains to single or poly-substance use). The goal is to increase positively experienced aspects of life within this framework. FSR (Finding & Sustaining Recovery) https://quest-center.org/fsr-addiction-services FSR (Finding & Sustaining Recovery) is an outpatient drug and alcohol program. Treatment methods include group and one‐on‐one counseling and acupuncture. Quest owns twenty‐two drug‐free housing units. Quest serves dual diagnosis patients, LGBQ individuals, and people who are HIV positive. They do not take sex offenders or actively homicidal individuals. For FSR referrals, please email: FSRreferral@quest- center.org . The Resilience Initiative (TRI) https://quest-center.org/tri The Resilience Initiative (TRI) was born from the need for African American holistic services in an environment that promotes culturally specific wellness and healing. TRI is a unique addictions treatment and pain management program specifically focused on serving the African American community. TRI has been developed through a partnership between Quest Center and Miracles Club. The Resilience Initiative is designed to help heal in an environment that is free from stereotyping, bias, discrimination, racism, and micro-aggressions. When choosing a treatment program, you shouldn’t have to defend your basic human right to receive care. At TRI, you will receive excellent services and treatment because you deserve it.
ReConnections Alcohol and Drug Treatment	Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient ReConnections Counseling is available at all four of locations - Florence, Newport, Toledo, and Lincoln City. To enroll, clients must first attend an orientation so they can meet with staff, mentors, and counselors to help the identify client needs and goals. After the orientation, clients will undergo a personalized assessment to explore a deeper understanding of your goals, identify any barriers to recovery, and develop strategies to reach your goals and enhance your ability to succeed. Milestones offers individual therapy sessions, specialized group therapy options, (such as seeking safety, nurturing parenting, medication-assisted treatment, (MAT), cognitive behavioral intervention, DUI, and more), as well as peer support and case management services.
Recovery Blvd Treatment Center	Recovery Blvd offers a wide range of programs, therapies and treatments in order to be able to meet the unique needs of each client through individualized treatment. Programs include outpatient treatment, DUII treatment, substance abuse counseling and more. Therapy treatments include advanced relapse prevention, meditation groups, dialectal behavior therapy, art therapy and more. Accepts most PPO insurance, offer financial assistance program to help cover expenses.
Recovery Works Northwest	Recovery Works Northwest provides detox, medically assisted outpatient and intensive outpatient drug and alcohol treatment. They also provide DUII diversion programming for individuals who need to be certified. Call the number above or fill out a form online for more information and an assessment. https://recoveryworksnw.com/referrals. Recovery Works NW accepts most insurance plans accepted including OHP. Foster Road House Detox https://recoveryworksnw.com/detox/ Foster Road House Detox Facility is an all gender inpatient facility is open to adults who require medical supervision to interrupt fentanyl/opioid dependency and begin medications to support recovery. Once admitted clients will stay an average of 3-5 days under the care of doctors and nurses with three home cooked meals per day plus snacks provided. Recovery Works NW offers ongoing management of recovery medications. It is our intention that every client at the Foster Road House is provided with pathways to treatment and/or housing directly upon discharge from the facility. To get started, potential clients should call and complete a quick phone assessment. Intensive Outpatient https://recoveryworksnw.com/services/outpatient-treatment-iop/ Intensive Outpatient Treatment (also known as IOP for "Intensive Outpatient Program") is a primary treatment program recommended by our clinical team and typically during your assessment. IOP may be recommended for those who do not need or want to do detox and is on a part-time yet intensive schedule of 9 hrs. per week and generally last 6 weeks based on individual plan, designed to accommodate work and family life, so we have most of our groups in the evening time. Medication Assisted Therapy for Opioid Addiction https://recoveryworksnw.com/services/medical-management/ Our first treatment goal is to establish a tapering strategy to lessen withdrawal symptoms, while providing immediate resources necessary to support your recovery. Medications include Suboxone® (buprenorphine/naloxone), Subutex® (buprenorphine), Sublocade® (30 day buprenorphine injection), Naloxone, Vivitrol® (30 day Naloxone injection).
SLO Recovery Center	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.
Sequoia Mental Health Services	Sequoia offers services specifically tailored to the needs of clients who are struggling with addiction or substance abuse. They also provide integrated services, for clients with dual diagnoses of mental illness and addiction. Outpatient Adult Treatment DUII Diversion Individual & Group Therapy Adolescent Services Family Group Therapy Integrated Addiction and Mental Health Services Sequoia operates three residential treatment programs. Each program is licensed by Oregon Addictions and Mental Health Division and has 24-hour care staff. Residential treatment is often a necessary step in an individual’s return to independent community living. Residents benefit from a safe and structured environment while establishing the skills needed for daily living and community navigation. 24-hour Supervision, Support & Treatment 24 Professional, Trained Staff Skills Training Case Management Services Community Integration Coordination with Community Services
Veterans Affairs – Treatment Programs	Veterans Recovery House Vancouver Division of VA Portland Health Care System 1601 East Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver WA, 98661 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 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. Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Med Center Substance Abuse Residential Rehab Treatment Program (JMWMVAMC) 77 Wainwright Drive, Building 140 Walla Walla, WA 99362 A 36-bed Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program providing residential substance abuse and mental health treatment. Length of stay 28 days. VA Release of Information Office: requests for information from medical records including assessments must go through Robert Genschorck, 503-220-8262 Fax: 503-721-1054. 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. Programming can require a stay of seven to 45 days.
Volunteers of America (VOA) Men’s Residential Treatment	Entrance into this six-month residential drug and alcohol treatment program is exclusively by referral from a Multnomah County parole or probation officer. The program is for men on high and very-high risk supervision.
Volunteers of America (VOA) Women’s Residential Center	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.
Willamette Family, Inc.	Rapid Access Center 149 W. 12th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 - https://wfts.org/ Willamette Family has proudly served Lane County for over 50 years, providing detox and treatment for substance use disorders. Willamette Family’s mission is to provide readily accessible, quality mental health and substance abuse/addiction care for men, women, youth, and families in an atmosphere that promotes compassion, healing, respect, and well‐being for all. Willamette Family accepts a wide variety of private insurances and the Oregon Health Plan. Buckley’s Detoxification and Sobering Services 605 West 4th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97402 - https://wfts.org/sobering.htm Detoxification and Sobering Services are a community response for intoxicated individuals or as a first step into treatment. We provide services for substance users who need to withdraw safely from alcohol and/or substances and achieve an acceptable level of sobriety in a safe, caring environment. Residential Treatment https://wfts.org/men-residential.htm https://wfts.org/women-residential.htm Willamette Family offers residential treatment programs for men and women in Eugene, Oregon. The average length of program is 90 days. Federal Probation has a service contract with Willamette Family. Referrals do not have to come through federal probation. All potential clients must have an ASAM done prior to being considered for admission. Outpatient Treatment https://wfts.org/women-outpatient.htm https://wfts.org/men-outpatient.htm Willamette Family offers outpatient treatment programs for men and women in Eugene, Oregon. The average length of program is 90 days. Federal Probation has a service contract with Willamette Family. Referrals do not have to come through federal probation. All potential clients must have an ASAM done prior to being considered for admission.

Peer Support Groups

Addiction Hotlines	Addiction Hotlines - Peer Support Groups
Al-Anon	Meetings are held throughout the greater Portland metro area. A convenient meeting schedule is listed on the website. Participation at one meeting does not obligate the person to attend future meetings. All meetings are confidential and anonymous and are open to people affected by the alcoholism of a loved one or friend, regardless of if the alcoholic is still drinking. The website has information about meetings as well. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Alano Club	The Alano Club, which is housed in a donated NW Portland mansion, is described as “a recovery-oriented community center that provides a welcoming, compassionate, and accessible support environment for individuals and families recovering from alcoholism, drug abuse, and other addictive disorders.” Everything at the Alano Club is free of charge, including the peer mentors. The Alano Club’s Peer-Connect program, employs six certified recovery mentors, all of whom have lived experience. The mentors offer one-on-one support, encouragement, and goal-setting to their mentees. To obtain a mentor, go to the Alano Club website, fill out the form, and expect a response in three days. Sobriety is not a requirement for obtaining a mentor. Together the mentor and mentee will form a plan. Mentors are flexible in what they can do. They might provide transportation to meetings, attend meetings with mentees, provide bus passes, locate housing, take new-comers out to dinner, or assist with residential treatment placements. The Alano Club sponsors a free Recovery Yoga class twice weekly. They also sponsor a Sounds of Recovery group in which participants express their recovery journeys through sound, music, and the spoken word. The Sounds of Recovery groups take place in their basement meeting space. They have also hosted talent shows in the same space. Meeting rooms are rented by self-run groups such as Smart Recovery, AA, NA, Psychedelics in Recovery, Al-Anon, and Peak Recovery. Peak Recovery groups offer mountaineering, split-boarding, and rock-climbing experiences. There are also meditation groups and a monthly expungement clinic.
Alcoholics Anonymous	Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for membership. They are self- supporting through their own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution. Their primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
Ben’s Friends	Ben’s Friends is a community of chefs, bartenders, line cooks, servers, sommeliers, host and hostesses, GMs and owners who have found or are seeking sobriety. Their mission is to offer community, hope and a path forward for those struggling with substance abuse and addiction. At their core, they are hospitality workers who have found connection, and the tools to seek and maintain sobriety while managing their careers and lives in a sane and purposeful way. Ben’s Friends meetings are open to anyone interested in sobriety and support, whether they are currently sober or just beginning their journey. Their one-hour meetings are currently taking place on Zoom or in person depending on COVID-19 restrictions in each city. See their online links The goal during their meetings, both over Zoom and in person, is to provide a safe space for members to connect and support one another with compassion and acceptance. They value and respect members’ anonymity and welcome listening or participation, whatever feels right for participants.
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous of Oregon (DDA of Oregon)	DDA offers peer-support, group-based meetings employing an authorized version of the 12 steps of Alcohol Anonymous combined with an additional 5 steps geared toward individuals who have a dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse).
Miracles Club	The Miracles Club is a Black, peer-led recovery center committed to providing safe spaces for marginalized, historically oppressed racial and ethnic groups. We serve all individuals looking to find freedom and/or reduce harm from alcohol and drug abuse. Our mission is to maintain a recovery focused environment where all people feel safe to heal.” The main floor of the building has offices and a large meeting room for use by clients and their peer mentors and for acupuncture sessions. The conference room is regularly rented by groups for AA, NA, and other meetings. Miracles has stabilization houses for women, men, and LGBTQ individuals. Each of the houses has 9-10 residents. Entrance to one of the houses requires that an individual has been clean and sober for two weeks or longer and has a desire to remain clean. Residents can live rent-free in these transitional homes for six months to a year while working on their substance abuse or mental health issues. They do not have staff in the house other than house managers who receive a $350/month stipend for doing UAs on clients and making sure they adhere to the 10:00 p.m. curfew. While living in the transition homes, participants are expected to meet with their mentors and attend out- patient drug and alcohol or mental health services. Mentors assist participants in becoming self-sufficient. They may help participants sign up for SNAP benefits, teach them to ride TriMet, help them locate furniture, assist them in filling out the FASA, get ID, or sign up for health care. According to Ms. Cochran-Dumas, everyone qualifies for a peer mentor. On the upper floors of the Miracles Club are apartments which are rented to people in recovery. Residents can take part in the classes held in the conference room below. In the basement, they have rows of new clothing that is given out to residents when they enter the program. The Miracles Club has three vehicles which are used for out-reach activities. They hand out new backpacks containing Narcan, clean needles, snacks, hand sanitizer, socks, sweatpants, and hoodies. They use incentive cards worth from $25-$500 for participants to use for gas or food.
Narcotics Anonymous	Narcotics Anonymous meetings occur each day of the week in the Portland metropolitan area. Meeting times and locations can be found online. NA uses the same 12-step program as AA and utilizes sponsors. H&I is the subcommittee of NA that brings meetings into hospitals, jails, prisons, treatment centers and other places where they might not be able to get to an outside meeting. For many addicts this can be their first introduction to NA. NA desperately needs people who can get clearance into state/county run facilities. Requirements for these vary but start at 2 years clean & 2 years off paper. We meet the last Friday before area at 4033 SE Woodstock Portland, Oregon 97202 Orientation begins at 6:00pm and general meeting begins at 7 p.m.
Oregon District of Marijuana Anonymous (Mar-Anon)	Oregon MA is for people who have the desire to stop using marijuana. Meetings for newcomers take place in Portland, Tigard, Salem, Bend and Ashland. Oregon MA uses the basic 12 steps of recovery founded by Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings are held in the evenings, and some are gender-specific while others are open to everyone. Check out their website for meetings and locations.
Overeaters Anonymous	Overeaters Anonymous helps people overcome compulsive overeating, under-eating, food addiction, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or over-exercising. OA addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being but it is not associated with any religion or religious organization.
Painted Horse Recovery Center	Painted Horse Recovery is a clean and sober Native American community center. Although their focus is on Native American culture, everyone is welcome. The center is open seven days a week from 2–10 p.m. The center has pool and foosball tables, a play station, a TV, a kitchen (from which snacks, coffee and other food items are provided throughout the day), a clothing closet, books, lockers, a crafts room (where beading, drum-making, and native dress-making classes occur), meeting rooms for a wide range of drug and alcohol treatment groups, a medicine closet, a children’s room, and a storage room ( which contains indigenous foods, barbecues that can be checked out, tents, sleeping bags, diapers, socks, and toiletry items). Painted Horse has a peer mentor program. To obtain a mentor, an intake is done to assess one’s past and current addiction issues. Mentors assist mentees in making positive connections to the native community and make referrals for them to treatment and public assistance programs.
Refuge Recovery PDX	Refuge Recovery offers a Buddhist inspired path to recovery from addiction. Meetings are held in Northeast Portland, Cedar Hills, and Vancouver. They also hold online sharing and meditation meetings via the In The Rooms app, which is accessible on their website. For Oregon locations, please visit https://refugerecoverymeetings.org/meetings?tsml-day=any&tsml-region=oregon .
SMART Recovery (non-Twelve Step Sobriety Support Group)	multiple locations https://www.smartrecoverytest.org/local/ SMART Recovery is a nationwide, nonprofit organization that offers free support groups to individuals who desire to gain independence from any type of addictive behavior. “SMART” Recovery is an acronym that stands for “Self-Management and Recovery Training.” SMART Recovery teaches how to: Enhance and maintain motivation to abstain Cope with urges Manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviors Balance momentary and enduring satisfactions SMART Recovery has a scientific foundation, rather than a spiritual one. SMART Recovery teaches increasing self-reliance, rather than powerlessness. SMART Recovery meetings are discussion meetings in which individuals talk with one another, rather than to one another. SMART Recover encourages attendance for months to years, but probably not a lifetime. There are no sponsors in SMART Recovery. SMART Recovery discourages use of labels such as “alcoholic” or “addict”. SMART Recovery Meetings are open to the Public (with the exception of those that state Private or Specialized). There is no cost to attend, however a hat is passed for donations. Participants do not need to contact the facilitator or register prior to attending (unless there is a note requesting attendees call first).
Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA)	(to find a meeting) SAA is open to everyone, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ethnic background, marital status, or occupation.
Sexaholics Anonymous	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.
True Colors Recovery Organization	The mission statement for True Colors is “to provide recovery support services to LGBTQIAsa+ individuals, 18 and older, that affirms their identity and allows people to stay true to themselves.” The True Colors community center is open 365 days a year, from 2:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. They have a schedule of meetings which includes 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; 11th step meditation; Recovery Dharma for those dealing with all types of addictions; S.M.A.R.T. Recovery (cognitive behavioral therapy). They also sponsor speakers and have celebrations. The community center is inviting with colorful banners and murals on the walls. It has pool and ping pong tables, TV, free WiFi, couches, and soft drinks. The objective of True Colors, per Mr. Goldman, is to “meet people where they are.” They have certified peer mentors whose services are “free to anyone who wants it.” To request a mentor, go to their website: truecolorsrecovery.org and request a mentor. The response will come 72 hours later. Many of their clients are involved with the criminal justice system. Mentors work their own hours, which means they may be available evenings and weekends.
URS Club	Its purpose is to demonstrate by example a life of abstinence from intoxicants and to encourage mutual support and cooperation of groups and individuals in the rehabilitation of all who are seeking recovery. There are on-line and in person groups.

Other Addiction Treatment and Support

Bridgeway Problem Gambling	Bridgeway’s Santiam house offers in-patient service for gambling addiction. The average stay is 6-8 weeks. It is the only program of its kind in the Northwest. Staff and peer support mentors focus on establishing a sustainable recovery plan. Individual, family and group counseling is available at Santiam house.
Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare Gambling Treatment	Cascadia offers free customized treatment, tailored for each client and their loved ones. Individual, as well as couples and group counseling is available. Cascadia connects clients with Gam Anon support groups. Problem gambling services are also available through Cascadia in Clackamas County. Cascadia’s Gambling Evaluation and Reduction (GEAR) program provides outreach within the prison walls. The GEAR program is available to women at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville and to men at the Columbia River Correctional Facility in Portland.
Gambling Addiction Hotline	Free Gambling Hotline for the State of Oregon 1 (877) 695-4648 (MY-LIMIT) – English & Spanish
Gambling Addiction Treatment	They offer free outpatient gambling addiction treatment.
Lewis & Clark Problem Gambling Services	Lewis and Clark Problem Gambling offers free and confidential individual, couples, family, and group therapy to Oregon residents. They offer culturally specific services to members of the Latino community at their Latino Problem Gambling Services Clinic, with counseling available in both English and Spanish. Their facility is ADA accessible, and they provide interpretive services during counseling for members of the community who are deaf or who speak languages other than English. This service is also open to Washington residences who gamble in Oregon. Hours: Monday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Tuesday & Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday & Sunda,y 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Lifeworks NW	https://www.lifeworksnw.org/locations/ for a list of multiple location To schedule an appointment at one of their clinics, call 503-645-9010 or 888-645-1666, or e-mail intake@lifeworksnw.org . LifeWorks NW offers wide range of customized individual and group programs to help youth and families, adults and older adults deal with addictions from alcohol and gambling to medications and beyond, working to regain a balance. Through assessment, consultation and therapy, they seek to provide a focus on treating more than just the symptoms with tailored treatment to address the whole situation. LifeWorks NW provides counseling to address: Alcohol abuse Methamphetamine and other drug use Problem gambling Dependence on prescription or over-the counter medications And other addictions
Methadone Treatment	Portland Comprehensive Treatment Centers There are several treatment centers in the Portland-Vancouver area that offer help to people 18 and older who are battling addictions to morphine, heroin, or prescription painkillers. Medications used in most treatment include Suboxone, Subutex, Vivitrol and Methadone. Individual and group therapy sessions are available to those recovering from opioid addiction at the following locations. All patients are required to pay up front with cash, money orders or credit cards issued in their names, even if they intend to use their medical insurance. Allied Health Services of Portland 324 NW Davis St. Portland, Oregon 97209 Allied Health Services of Tigard 10763 SW Greenburg Rd., Suite 100 Tigard, Oregon 97223 Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center 2600 SE Belmont St. Portland, Oregon 97214 East Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center 6601 NE 78th Ave., Suite A-3 Portland, Oregon 97218 Vancouver Comprehensive Treatment Center 2009 NE 117 St, Suite 101 Vancouver, WA 98686
Multnomah County Problem Gambling Treatment and Prevention	Multnomah County offers a host of both youth and adult mental health services, including treatment for compulsive gamblers. The Multnomah County approach pertaining to gambling focuses on biological, behavioral, economic, and cultural and policy factors that influence gambling and health. The holistic approach encompasses prevention, harm reduction, and various levels of treatment with an outcome emphasis on quality-of-life issues for gamblers, their families and community.
Oregon Problem Gambling Resources (OPGR)	This organization’s mission is to educate Oregonians about the risks associated with gambling and to connect the public to free treatment and recovery services that are available throughout the state. OPGR offers live support counselors to chat with online. The phone helpline staff are available 24 hours, 7 days a week, and provide free services in English and Spanish.
Phoenix Counseling Center	Substance Use Counseling 149 S Main St., Phoenix, Oregon 97535 541-535-4133 info@phoenenixcounseling.org Specializing in substance use, mental health, and co-occurring. Gambling Services 149 S Main St., Phoenix, Oregon 97535 info@phoenenixcounseling.org 541-535-4133 Specializing in substance use, mental health, co-occurring and gambling. Phoenix Counseling Center offers outpatient substance use counseling services. Their clinicians provide therapy from a number of evidence based and trauma informed therapeutic models. Individual counseling and group support. They welcome mandated clients as well as volunteers. The process of accessing counseling is guided by their clinicians from the time of assessment to completion of counseling services. Their services are individualized to meet the needs of the clients that they serve. Groups They Offer Substance Use Level 2 (Adults) The Level II substance use treatment groups meet 3 times a week for 3 hours each. They are combination education/process groups based on the evidence-based Living in Balance curriculum. Group curriculum includes relapse prevention, codependency, family dynamics, healthy ways to deal with stress, and self-esteem. Substance Use Level 1 (Adults) The Level I substance use treatment group meets once a week for 2 hours. It is an ongoing group offered to individuals who have successfully completed a higher level of care and to those who, at assessment, meet criteria for Level I services. This group is based on the evidence-based Living in Balance curriculum. Relapse Prevention Group (Adults) This group provides tools to prevent and deal with relapse as well as an opportunity to process experiences with triggers. Although it is part of the Level II program, most individuals will be encouraged to attend this ongoing group, regardless of their level of care. It is a great place to get support in handling the daily challenges encountered in early recovery. Achieving Balance (Adults) Achieving Balance: Exploring the Intersection between Substance Use and Mental Health is a group integrating the needs of individuals experiencing co-occurring substance use and mental health issues. It uses psychoeducation and process focusing on psychiatric and substance use disorder education; coping skills to manage substance use and mental health symptoms, relapse prevention plans; and the creation of healthy relationships to promote an increased support system of individuals experiencing similar struggles and symptoms. Adolescent Groups The adolescent groups function as a safe place for teenagers to be themselves, be heard, and connect with peers who are also facing the challenge of substance use and the transition toward adulthood. Groups compassionately address drug and alcohol education, relapse prevention, identification of triggers, drug education, and healthy coping skills. Another group, for adolescents meeting criteria for Level 2.1 treatment, helps members identify adaptive strategies to cope with a mental health diagnosis, symptoms, or other related experiences to minimize the potential for relapse. These groups satisfy Minor in Possession charge treatment requirements. Moving On Group This evidence-based group, offered in conjunction with Jackson County Criminal Justice, is designed especially for women on probation. The four content areas of this combination education/process group are: encouraging personal responsibility and enhancing motivation for change; expanding connections and building healthy relationships; skill enhancement, development, and maintenance; and relaxation and stress management skills. Group members attend a Seeking Safety Group concurrently. Family Connections Program This program provides substance use treatment and experiential mom-baby bonding groups as well as a dad’s support group and parenting classes for pregnant and new moms. Beyond Trauma This evidence-based group is designed for individuals with both a trauma history and substance abuse issues. It provides tools for stabilization, emotional management, healthy boundaries, grief and loss, and reconnection with self/community. Members gain support in meeting their hierarchy of needs, preparing them to lead more productive lives. DUII Education This group meets Oregon requirements for Drug and Alcohol Information Programs. Members in this group learn about Oregon law and receive information regarding substance use disorders. The Gathering (paused until in-person) The Gathering is a purely experiential group for folks who don’t typically like group settings. Through a wide variety of activities, such as painting, drawing, music, and writing, this group explores members are impacted by substance use. This is a great group for anyone struggling with the emotions, thoughts, and situations that may arise on the path to recovery. Mindfulness This experiential group provides the opportunity for individuals to learn how to use mindfulness techniques to support their recovery. Parenting Classes This basic Parenting Enhancement group deals with self-esteem, anger management, emotional literacy, child development, gender differences, parenting styles, and parenting techniques. The goal of this class is the enhancement of solid parent-child interactions.
Problem Gambling Services	Locations in Morrow County, Grant County, Gilliam County, Wheeler County and Umatilla County. Free treatment and counseling services are available to any Oregon resident who either has a gambling problem or knows someone who does. Treatment is free, confidential, and it works. You can make an appointment with our Problem Gambling Counselor, Chris Olwine, who serves Gilliam, Grant, Morrow and Umatilla counties by calling 541- 676-9161 ext. 1716 during normal business hours. After hours, please call 1-877-MY-LIMIT (1-877-695-4648) 24-hour line toll-free or you can live chat, text or email at Oregon Problem Gambling Resource, https://www.opgr.org/ .
Providence Adult Eating Disorders Program	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.
Substance Use, DUI Treatment and Mental Health	Eugene Centennial Loop 78 Centennial Loop, Unit A, Eugene, Oregon 97401 Centennial Plaza 2149 Centennial Plaza #4, Eugene, Oregon 97401
Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery: HOPE Program	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 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.
Volunteers of America (VOA) Oregon Problem Gambling Services	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.

Basic Services

Utilities

211 Info	listing of utility assistance resources (see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)
Bureau	The City of Portland offers sewer, stormwater, and water bill discount program for all eligible households receiving water and/or sanitary sewer service as a direct customer of the Portland Water Bureau or Bureau of Environmental Services. Their services include: Bill discount: You may be able to get a discount on every sewer, stormwater, and water bill. Crisis voucher: If you’ve had a personal crisis and are enrolled in the bill discount program, you may be able to receive a voucher (a credit) of up to $500. Water Leak Repair Assistance: Do you have a leaky toilet, faucet, or pipe? If you own your home and are enrolled in our bill discount program, we may be able to fix the leak for free. Eligibility Requirements are as follows: Property must be a single-family home that receives sewer or water services from the City of Portland. Applicant must live at the property and be directly responsible for the payment of the sewer/stormwater/water bill. Applicants that have an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) on their property with one water meter that serves both the primary home and the ADU, are not eligible to participate in the discount program. Applicant must meet the established income guidelines by submitting proof of total gross income for all adult members of the household. Gross monthly household income for those 18 and older determines eligibility. Gross income means the amount of money before taxes or deductions. If approved for the bill discount, you will receive the discount for up to 2 years and will begin with your next sewer, stormwater, and water bill. This discount does not automatically renew. To continue, you will need to reapply after 2 years. It is your responsibility to notify us immediately if your income changes and you no longer qualify. To apply, complete the application online at https://portlandwaterbureau.seamlessdocs.com/f/LINCWebform_2023_2024 . (To complete the application, you’ll need to provide income documentation for your gross household income (all sources of income, before deductions, for all household members) for the last 30 days. Remember to click Submit & Sign after filling out the required fields.)
Comcast	Comcast Internet Essentials is an affordable, high-speed internet option made available by Comcast at $9.95/month + tax. Program highlights: No credit check No installation fee No equipment rental fee No term contract 50Mbps/5Mbps download/upload speeds In-home WiFi included 40, 1-hour sessions of free access to Xfinity WiFi hotspots every 30 days Eligible households can purchase a refurbished desktop or laptop computer for $149.99 + tax ( see Technology Section of this guide for additional details) There are two ways you can apply for Internet Essentials. Submit your application online at https://apply.internetessentials.com/UploadOnReturn . It takes about ten minutes if you do not have to submit documents. Call their call center at 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) during business hours and one of their agents will walk you through the easy application process. The whole process takes about 10 minutes if you do not have to submit documents.
Impact NW Energy Assistance	Impact NW’s Energy Assistance program provides nearly 6,000 households a year with help for electric, gas, oil, water, and sewer utility bills. For customers of Pacific Power and Northwest Natural Gas, or oil and propane, walk– in energy assistance is available at their Dancing Tree Family Center Monday– Thursday, 9 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m. (or until appointments are filled). Appointments are scheduled for the day on a first come, first served basis (walk-ins or call (971) 308-7356). To obtain assistance clients must bring: ID’s for everyone in the household 18 years and older; Social Security cards for everyone that has one; Household income verification for the last 30 days (2018 Award Letter needed for proof of Social Security Benefits); Current Pacific Power/NW Natural bill/OIL&PROPANE receipt if available (not required).
NW Natural	NW Natural offers and income-qualified bill discount program. The program can save you money every month on your gas bill. Depending on whether you live in Oregon or Washington and your income level, you may be eligible for bill discounts of 15% to 80%. There is one application to fill out. No proof of income is required to apply and the application takes only minutes to complete online at https://www.nwnatural.com/account/bill-discount-program , by email to csst@nwnatural.com , or over the phone.
Oregon Energy Fund	The Oregon Energy Fund (OEF) is a nonprofit organization that provides energy bill assistance to low-income Oregonians in support of household stability. OEF partners with a statewide network of community agencies and local utility companies to distribute funds to Oregonians in need in all 36 counties.
Oregon LID Program	Save on your monthly Pacific Power bills with their Low-Income Discount (LID) program. Enrollment is available to income-qualified residential customers in Oregon. Eligibility and discount level are based on your annual household income (gross income) at or below 60% of Oregon state median income adjusted for household size (see chart on their website). If you qualify, you’ll join more than 43,000 customers who are enrolled and getting help with their bills. Guidelines to Apply for LID: To qualify, the Pacific Power bill must be in your name. You must meet the current income guidelines, adjusted for household size. Qualifying income refers to total gross income from all sources, both taxable and nontaxable. Household size reflects all permanent residents in the home, including adults and children. Oregon LID Discount applies only to bills associated with the Customer’s permanent primary residence. If you enroll, you will see discount savings on future electric bills. Don’t include income documents with your completed application. Re-enrollment will be required every two years. Customers receiving LIHEAP or OEAP within 12 months of recertification will automatically be re-enrolled for two years. You can apply online at https://csapps.pacificpower.net/public/or-low-income or by calling the number listed above.
Portland General Electric (PGE)	PGE’s Income-Qualified Bill Discount program provides ongoing, monthly help with your PGE bill that’s in addition to any other assistance you may be getting from them or other agencies. Depending on your annual household income and household size, your monthly discount could be between 15 and 60%. They won’t require any financial documents from you to apply. They only need to know your household size and average gross annual household income. To apply visit https://portlandgeneral.com/income-qualified-bill-discount-form .
Rockwood Water PUD	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
Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI)	Self Enhancement, Inc. offers energy assistance. You must schedule an appointment to apply for benefits. You can book an appointment on their web portal at https://sei- portal.communityappointments.com/ or by calling their hotline at (503) 713-5590. Income verification is required, and you must provide a social security card for all household members, picture identification for all household members aged 18 and over, your current utility bill, and gross income verification for all household members aged 18 and over for the past 30 days from the date of your appointment (bank statements will not be accepted.)

Clothing and Hygiene Services

Access Community Care	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)
All Saints Episcopal Church	The Woodstock Clothing Closet offers Free clothing for anyone who has a need. Available upon request, Monday–Friday, when someone is in the office. Ring the front doorbell to see if someone is available. Available from Cultivate Initiatives or Woodstock Pantry every Saturday, noon–2 p.m. Woodstock Pantry: From SE Woodstock Ave., turn onto SE 40th Street and enter the All Saints’ parking lot on SE Knight Street. Cars - line up and stay in your car. Walkups - line up on the sidewalk.
Blanchet House	Blanchet House gives out clothing and sleeping essentials during meal services on an as-needed basis. (see Blanchet House listing under “Food Boxes, Pantries, and Meals” for schedule)
City Team	CityTeam provides clothing and hygiene services, including hygiene kits, clothing, shoes, and food, to those in need. In Portland, they offer assistance at their location at 526 SE Grand Ave on the fourth Saturday of the month. They aim to meet immediate needs with resources and a supportive community.
CityTeam Ministries	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)
Clackamas Service Center	Showers and clothing available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. It is recommended that you arrive before noon in order to secure a spot. Everyone who showers at CSC is provided with a clean towel, washcloth, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Razors, combs, and a change of clothes, including new socks and underwear, are also available to anyone who wants them.
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)
Find Help Multiple Services	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)
Francis Center	The Francis Center is a non-profit food and clothing pantry. Food boxes are available Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and are limited to once per month or once per week if you are homeless. Clothing is available Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Friendly House	Clothing and Hygiene Services
Hygiene4All Hub	H4A’s team of sheltered and unsheltered staff has designed a place of community safety that offers an effective, healing response to the public health and sanitation crises brought by growing housing, wealth, and infrastructure gaps.” Hygiene for all offers 20-minute hot showers, hygiene supplies, medical supplies and first aid, clothing and bedding exchange, device charging, waste management, and “space for loving community.” The program hires unsheltered people to provide peers with hot showers and clean bathrooms, first aid supplies, and personal care products.
JOIN Day Center	JOIN Day Center (The House), located at 1435 NE 81st Ave #100 in Portland, offers clothing and hygiene services for individuals experiencing homelessness. The Day Center is open seven days a week with varying hours. Clothing services The Day Center provides clothing resources to people in need. The availability of specific items may vary, but clothing is generally available. Some past reviews suggest that clothing donations might be limited or restricted to certain items. Hygiene services Showers: Showers are available on a first-come, first-serve basis during Day Center hours. Hygiene items: The center provides hygiene kits and other essential personal care items. Laundry: The center offers laundromat vouchers for services. Hours and location Location: 1435 NE 81st Ave, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97213. Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional Day Center services Mail: A mailing address service is available. Internet and phone: Guests have access to internet and telephone services. Family area: A dedicated family area is available, which includes a family shower. Meals: Nutritional support, such as sack lunches, snacks, coffee, and water, is offered. Other services: Staff provide referral information for other essential services, including housing and employment assistance.
Mainspring (formerly FISH)	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)
Multnomah Education Service Division	The Multnomah Education Service Division’s website provides a list of free clothing closets that serve the Portland (up to 181 st ) and Gresham (East of 181 st ) areas.
Portland Rescue Mission	At 2 p.m. each day, Portland Rescue Mission offers up 36 showers to interested male guests during the two-hour block of time at the Guest Care Center. The demand for showers is often greater – especially during these hot summer months. Consequently, the increased need for showers has also caused our supply of towels to dwindle along with other hygiene products (razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.).
Shower and Laundry Services	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.
Straightway Services	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)
Sunnyside Shower Project	Through free showers, hygiene supplies, clean clothing, laundry access, and connections to supportive resources, we meet immediate needs while honoring each person’s dignity and humanity. Our space is low-barrier, welcoming, and judgment-free—a place where everyone can be seen, heard, and valued. By building trust and meaningful connections, we nurture a stronger, more compassionate neighborhood for all.
Sunshine Division	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)
Transition Project Resource Center	Shower and Laundry Services
Union Gospel Mission	Union Gospel Mission offers clothing and work boots on Tuesday through Friday at 4 p.m. until supplies last.
William Temple House	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)

Food Boxes, Pantries, and Meals

Access Community Care	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)
All Saints Episcopal Church	All Saints Episcopal Church provided hot meals every Saturday, between 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Indoor dining in the Parish Hall - 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Takeout meals - noon–12:30 p.m. All are welcome. Groceries provided weekly on Fridays and Saturdays, between noon–2 p.m. to anyone who needs them. Drive-through or walk-up pantry. From SE Woodstock Ave., turn onto SE 40th Street and enter the All Saints’ parking lot on SE Knight Street. Cars - line up and stay in your car. Walkups - line up on the sidewalk.
Blanchet House	Meals are served indoors by volunteer servers at 310 NW Glisan, Monday to Saturday. Closed Sunday. Guests are welcome to multiple servings. Dogs are welcomed if they are well-behaved and on a leash. On-street pay to park. Breakfast: 6–7:25 a.m. Lunch served: 11:30 a.m.–12:25 p.m. Dinner served: 5–5:55 p.m. Guests usually line up a few minutes prior to doors opening but do not need to. Come toward the end of the hour if you prefer not to wait in line. Everyone will receive a meal. They never run out of food.
C3 Food Pantry	C3 Food Pantry provides food boxes with a variety of food items. Each box provides food for approximately three to four days per household. C3Food Pantry distributes food boxes weekly on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 6120 NE 57th (corner of 57th/Lombard).
CityTeam Ministries	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)
Clackamas Service Center	CSC offers well rounded meals four days a week. For an updated current services schedule, go to https://www.cscoregon.org/services-calendar . Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 1–2:30 p.m. Sunday 3–4 p.m. During their lunch service Tuesday–Thursday from 1–2:30 p.m., they offer a variety of grocery items that are catered to folks who live outside, however, this service is open to anyone. Usually, grocery items available during lunch include pre-made salads and sandwiches, breads, shelf stable milk, canned soups, fruit, granola bars, and other portable, prepared, or easy-to-cook items. You can pick up a bag of groceries each of the three days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in which they are offered.
Crossroads Cupboard	Food bank is open Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.–noon and Saturday 10 a.m.–noon.
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)
Find Help Multiple Services	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)
First Baptist Church	Hot meals, food boxes, clothing and hygiene products are available on Monday & Thursday from 2–4 p.m.
Food Not Bombs	Free vegan grocery items available Wednesday and Saturday from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at 320 SE 16th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97214. Free produce every Tuesday at 1 p.m. and Friday at 11 a.m. at 1616 SE 32nd Place, just south of Hawthorne. Schedules may change. Please check website for updates.
Impact NW Housing and Safety Net Programs	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details) Impact NW Housing and Safety Net Programs offers SNAP application assistance.
Lift Urban Portland Preston’s Pantry	First Immanuel Lutheran Church 1838 SW Jefferson Street Portland, Oregon 97201 https://www.lifturbanportland.org/prestons-pantry-and-free-food-market Preston’s Pantry provides services to those living in NW Portland (zip codes 97201, 97204, 97205, 97209, 97210, 97239) and who meet eligible income guidelines. This is a shopping-style pantry that offers once a month service. Proof of residency is required (rent receipt, utility bill, ID card, mail, etc.). Visitors leave with about three grocery bags of food. Located on Trimet bus lines #6, 24, 58, and 68, and the Red and Blue MAX lines. Tuesday*, Thursday & Friday 3–6 p.m. Tuesdays are by appointment only for people experiencing mobility challenges or health conditions that require assistance while standing, waiting, or shopping. Appointments are available from 3–5:30 p.m.
Loaves and Fishes Central Office	Loaves and Fishes serves only seniors 60 and over. All locations offer group meals and Meals on Wheels. Please visit their website for current location and meal information.
Mainspring (formerly FISH)	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)
Meals On Us PDX	Meal On Us PDX’s mission is to provide Chef-curated nutritious meals at no cost to those experiencing hunger and food insecurity within the community. Their current programs include Trans Meal Train, creating meals for individuals recovering from gender-affirming surgery and Community Distro Day, a monthly supply distribution day in the park across the street from their commissary kitchen.
Neighborhood House	Neighborhood House provides emergency food boxes. Food boxes are available twice monthly and can supply a family with food for 3 to 5 days. There are income and zip code eligibility requirements posted on their website. Limited deliveries in the nearby SW area are also offered. To order a food box to be delivered please use the online order form or email TheMarket@nhpdx.org .
Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS)	Check the website at www.oregon.gov/DHS/pages/index.aspx to find the closest office. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) The TANF program provides cash assistance to low-income families with children while they strive to become self- sufficient. Cash assistance is intended to meet a family’s basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and utilities. Most cash benefits in Oregon are issued via an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. This is also known as an Oregon Trail Card. Oregon Trail Card Individuals or families who qualify for food or cash benefits obtain an Oregon Trail. Benefits are deposited into accounts monthly. The Oregon Trail Card, along with a private Personal Identification Number (PIN), is used to access benefits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) SNAP offers food benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families.
Oregon Food Bank	Oregon Food Bank collects food from farmers, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, individuals, and government sources. They distribute food through a Statewide Network of 21 Regional Food Banks and approximately 1,200 food assistance sites, serving all of Oregon and Clark County, Washington. In 2019, they expect to distribute 15 million pounds of produce each year. In the Portland Metro area, Oregon Food Bank partners with over 200 organizations to provide food and services to nearly 350 hunger relief programs. Their Partner Agencies support food access in their communities through a variety of programs, including food pantries, hot meals, and after-school snacks. Partner Agencies also offer provide clothing, gardens, education, and skill- building programs, assistance with SNAP and WIC, and more. Partner agencies can be found on the Oregon Food Bank website at https://foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org/ .
Our Streets’ Feed the Streets Program	Our Streets’ Feed the Streets program seeks to uplift Portland residents experiencing housing insecurity through daily meal distribution. They prepare and deliver 1,000 meals every day of the week to shelters and other community partners in the Portland metro area. Our Streets has also started a Community Garden at Ockley Green Middle School in North Portland.
PDX Free Fridge	PDX Free Fridge is a community-based mutual aid effort to increase access to free food and vital supplies by creating a network of independent fridges and pantries in Portland, Oregon. Their mission is to redistribute existing resources by providing access to free food and supplies through community fridges and pantries. An interactive and printable map of the locations of fridges and pantries is provided on their website.
Portland Adventist Community Services Food Pantry	Portland Adventist Community Services provides food boxes once every 30 days. Picture ID and proof of address is needed. Walk-ins welcome Monday through Friday from 9–11 a.m.
Portland Rescue Mission	The Burnside Shelter provides FREE, 24/7, drop-in emergency services for any individuals experiencing homelessness, supporting them towards growth away from the street environment. Hot Meals – Breakfast (7 a.m.) & Dinner (6 p.m.) Daily Shelter & programs for men Restrooms & basic hygiene products 24/7 Mail service Chapel services Guest care staff available 24/7
Rahab’s Sisters at Montavilla United Methodist Church	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 .
Saint Andre Bessette Church	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.
Salvation Army – Portland Tabernacle Family Services	The Salvation Army provides emergency food boxes on the first and third Friday of the month from noon to 1 p.m., or when boxes are gone (excludes federal holiday). Participants are asked to call in advance and provide their zip code.
Sisters of the Road	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.
Snowcap at Rockwood	Snowcap at Rockwood offers emergency food, mobile food pantry, clothing for the entire family, back to school items, community baskets, and has a community garden. They are located behind the Rockwood Center (formerly the Rockwood Methodist Church). They serve people who live east of 82nd Ave. and within Multnomah County. Visitors must bring proof of address (utility bill, mail, etc.) that is dated within the last 30 days, and their own bags or boxes. The food pantry is open Monday–Thursday from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
St. Francis Dining Hall	St. Francis Dining Hall serves meals served Monday–Friday, noon–2 p.m.
St. Vincent de Paul Social Services Dept.	Food is available for those who have identification and proof of a current mailing address. Visit the SVdP find a pantry website for locations and times at https://www.svdppdx.org/pantries-list .
Sunshine Division	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)
Union Gospel Mission	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
William Temple House	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for detail

Animal and Veterinary Care Services

Animal Aid	Animal Aid provides a collection of resources for low-cost and emergency veterinary services in Portland, Oregon and national financial assistance programs. It is not a comprehensive list of all services available, but a guide to some of the options available. Contact each organization directly for the most up to date information. https://www.animalaidpdx.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Veterinary-Financial-Services_last-updated-7-2019.pdf
Fido	Food Bank : Fido is a monthly dog and cat food bank. In 2023, Fido provide 833,408 meals by providing 12,614 pet companions overall with 131,986 pounds of dry food and 29,319 cans. Anyone in need of pet food assistance or currently on a state-assisted program is welcome to the food bank. The following is a partial list of acceptable award documentations: Back Pack Buddies Food Stamps Program Head Start Medicaid Social Security Social Security Disability Or other Public Assistance Program Unemployment Letter stating available benefits Letter of sponsorship from a church Fido is open on Wednesday from 9 a.m.–noon and the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. AniMeals: In addition to Fido’s food bank program, they have also partnered up with Meals-on-Wheels to deliver pet food once a month to the Senior Center for recipients who often are at risk of sacrificing their own nutrition to feed their pet companions. This also reduces the necessity of relinquishing their pet(s), which is akin to losing a family member and is especially depressing to our senior population.
Good Neighbor Vet	Good Neighbor Vet is a mobile veterinary clinic that travels to different grocery stores and retailers throughout the Portland-metro area. Good Neighbor Vet can provide routine care such as vaccinations, deworming, flea treatment, and micro-chipping at a very minimal cost, and with no exam fee. Good neighbor Vet does not provide treatment or examinations for ill or injured pets. For a list of participating locations, please visit https://good-neighbor-vet-2.webflow.io/locator?radius=30&locate=97204
Pixie Project	The Pixie Project is a non-profit urban animal adoption center and low cost spay, neuter and surgery clinic. The Scott Wainner Pixie Care Clinic can provide a variety of veterinary services for low income and homeless pet owners and requires that all animals seen get spayed and neutered if they are not already. The clinic operates 1–2 times each week and is by appointment only. Much of The Pixie Care Clinic screening is done through a partnership with PAW Team. For more information email info@pixieproject.org info@pixieproject.org or call (503) 542-3432.
Pongo Fund	The Pongo Fund is Oregon’s only full-time charity focused on fighting animal hunger. They work to reduce shelter populations and keep families together by providing emergency pet food assistance to anyone in honest need. An appointment is required for first visits. Please call 7 days in advance of scheduled pet food bank to complete paperwork and schedule your arrival time. In addition to Pongo’s pet food bank, they offer the following services: Emergency Kibble Response Team Veterinary Car SNaP Spay and Neuter Animeals for Meals on Wheel The Pongo Fund offers a two-week supply of dog or cat food per owner, as available. Financial restrictions apply.
Portland Animal Welfare (PAW) Team	The PAW Team provides veterinary care to the pets of people with income at or below the federal poverty line, or with no income at all. Additionally, all pets they serve must be spayed or neutered; PAW will spay and neuter pets for free. Services provided are vaccinations, flea and worm medications, prescriptions, food, pet licensing fees, microchipping, medical grooming, and major surgeries. Weekday clinic appointments are available by calling, and there are drop-in weekend clinics several times per year. PAW asks for a $5 co-pay but will not turn anyone away for inability to pay. There are two ways to qualify or re-qualify as a PAW Team client: Clients must bring a photo ID and proof of any income, including public assistance such as Social Security or TANF. If a client has no income, but a recent bank statement, bring that. If no income and no bank statement, bring only a photo ID. The PAW team will ask the client additional questions about their financial situation. Referral system for social service organizations. If you have questions or are seeking assistance on a client’s behalf, please email them directly at info@pawteam.org . In your email, be sure to include the organization you are working for, your client’s name, and information about the service(s) your client is seeking. Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. - Open for qualification interviews & pet supplies p.m. Veterinary visits are offered by appointment only. To schedule call Email address: info@pawteam.org
Service and Assistance Animals in Oregon	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.

Transportation

Bikes for Humanity PDX	Bikes for Humanity PDX is a non-profit bike shop and school. Their mission is to increase public access to affordable and safe bicycles while empowering self-sufficiency in bicycle maintenance and commute. They work towards this mission with several programs: Bike Shop & School - joins donors, volunteers, and adopters, to transition under- utilized bicycles back into service. Financial Aid Process - allows bicyclists of any economic status to gain access to refurbished bicycles. Volunteer Mechanics Classes - train volunteers via professional instruction, curriculum, tools, and workspace to refurbish donated bicycles. Volunteers teach and learn bicycle repair procedures while refurbishing donated bikes for sale or giveaway. Bikes for Humanity PDX offers use of shop tools, resources, and other incentives for dedicated volunteers. Volunteer orientation is the third Thursday of each month. In their free series of Volunteer Mechanics Workshops, they focus on demonstrating a skill and then performing it with volunteers, while fixing donated bikes in the process, every Thursday from 5–7 p.m.
Find Help Multiple Services	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)
Mainspring (formerly FISH)	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)
Metropolitan Family Services – Project Linkage	plink@mfs.email https://www.metfamily.org/what-we-do/older-adult-support/project-linkage/ Project Linkage provides transportation for individuals with disabilities, or those over 60 years old, to doctor appointments or for their pets to visit the vet. Income is not a program consideration. Project Linkage also runs 22 shopping shuttles, some of which have wheelchair accessible lifts. In 2017 Project Linkage provided 34,000 community rides. Individuals must request the ride four days in advance. No last-minute rides are available. The program also offers minor home repair services to low-income seniors living in their own homes.
Ride to Care	Ride to Care is a service for Health Share of Oregon, run by a local company, GridWorks. Ride to Care transports people to any appointment or service that is covered by Health Share such as doctor, dentist, clinic, and hospital visits. Members also get a trip back home and can stop at a pharmacy on the way if needed. Ride to Care can also provide assistance with bus or Max tickets, rides in taxis and wheelchair accessible vans, and help paying gas if a family member or friend can drive to an appointment. Ride to Care’s support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They ask that rides be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance if possible.
Transition Projects – Day Center	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.
TriMet Honored Citizen Program	“Honored Citizens” receive reduced fares and priority seating on buses and trains. Seniors 65 and older, medicare beneficiaries, and persons with a mental or physical disability, are eligible for Honored Citizen fares. Honored citizens living in Downtown Portland may also be eligible for the Downtown Portland Pass valid for travel on buses, MAX and Portland Streetcar in Downtown Portland. The pass is valid up to two years and costs just $10.
TriMet LIFT Program	TriMet’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.
TriMet Reduced Fare Program	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.

Technology

Comcast Xfinity	With Comcast Xfinity eligible households can purchase a refurbished desktop or laptop computer for $149.99 + tax. For eligibility qualification, you must meet the following requirement: Live in an area where Xfinity Internet service is available Qualify for programs like the National School Lunch Program, housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, and others, or are enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) with Xfinity Qualify for programs like the National School Lunch Program, housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, and others, or are enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) with Xfinity Have no outstanding debt to Comcast that is less than one year old To apply, please visit https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/internet-essentials/apply
Free Geek	info@freegeek.org https://www.freegeek.org/ Free Geek’s mission is to sustainably reuse technology, enable digital access, and provide education to create a community that empowers people to realize their potential. Many individuals lack the resources necessary to purchase a computer or get the training required to use digital technology. At the same time, the rapid pace of technology consumption and turnover means that over two million tons of hazardous e-waste is created each year in the United States. Free Geek’s goal is to divert technology that would otherwise be recycled or thrown away, refurbish it, and give it back to the community at no or low cost. Free Geek aims to provide the following community programs to those living in the Portland metro area: Free computers in exchange for community service Computers for K-12 students Community classes on digital skills like graphic design, online safety, hardware, and computer troubleshooting Hardware grants to nonprofits and community change organizations Low-cost computers and accessories offered through their store Internships providing valuable hands-on experience Community members who have volunteered at least 24 hours at Free Geek can receive a free desktop computer. No computer experience is required to volunteer. Free Geek’s facility is mostly ADA-accessible, and they can work with people with different abilities. Volunteers under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult who can work alongside them. Individuals who are not legally able to be around children cannot volunteer at Free Geek. Court-ordered community service not related to theft or violent crime can be done in Free Geek’s recycling center. Bring all relevant paperwork and court documents with for the 30-minute volunteer orientation tour, offered at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday.
Lifeline Assistance Program	, online application Assurance Wireless offers free cell phones through the federal Lifeline Assistance program. Eligibility requirements for an Assurance phone and minutes vary slightly from state to state, but individuals may qualify for a phone from the company if they participate in any of the following government aid programs: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps or SNAP) Medicaid Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8) Veterans Pension and Survivor’s Benefit. Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA) Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF) Tribal Head Start (only those households meeting its income qualifying standard) Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) If not on a government assistance program that is Lifeline-approved, individuals may still qualify if their household income meets government guidelines, under 135% of the federal poverty level for Oregon. Applications can be submitted online or via mail, or the applicant can call the Assurance Wireless phone number to see if they qualify. Assurance Wireless phones are modern mobile phones with a wide range of standard features such as voicemail, call waiting and caller ID. The basic plan is a free phone and 250 free minutes plus unlimited domestic text messages each month (unused minutes do not rollover into the next month), but there are specials, differences in some states, and additional plans that can be purchased. Assurance Wireless P.O. Box 686 Parsippany, NJ 07054 Assurance Wireless Customer Service 1-888-898-4888 https://www.facebook.com/AssuranceWireless Email: ourteam@assurancewireless.com or awsocialcare@sprint.com Online Application https://www.assurancewireless.com/lifeline-services/what-lifeline Free cell phones are also available in Oregon as part of the Lifeline Assistance Program through www.entouchwireless.com .
Multnomah County Libraries	Multiple locations https://multcolib.org/ All Multnomah County Library locations allow all visitors the use of library computers for four hours per day. Each location has the following equipment: Public computers with headphones Microsoft Office 19 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher) Accessibility software (JAWS and ZoomText) Some locations offer Chromebooks to check out and use while in the library Other services available are: Wi-fi - All library locations offer wi-fi access 24/7. Read more about our wifi service. Print - Free printing is available at all libraries. Send documents for printing from your device and pick up at a library using our mobile printing service. No library card required. Printing is only in black and white, up to 100 pages per document. Copy - Free copying is available at all libraries. Scan - Free scanning is available at all libraries. You can print your scans, email them, or save them to a USB device. Fax - Send faxes for free at all libraries For location information, please visit https://multcolib.org/hours-and-locations .
PCs for People	PCs for People distributes low-cost refurbished computers and internet to income- eligible individuals through an easy-to-apply online application system. Every desktop includes a mouse, keyboard, power cords and monitor cords at no additional cost. The Oregon Public Library District has partnered with Pcs for People to be a distribution site. All requests and program eligibility are run through PCs for People. For eligibility requirement, please visit https://www.pcsforpeople.org/eligibility/ . To register to be connect with PCs and receive further information, please visit https://oregonlibrary.pcsrefurbished.com/event/registration .

Household Items

Community Warehouse	Portland 3961 Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard Portland, Oregon 97212 Tualatin 8380 SW Nyberg St. Tualatin, Oregon 97062 Gresham 819 SE 202nd Avenue Gresham, Oregon 97233 Community Warehouse connects donated household goods and furnishings to community members in need, creating stronger home foundations and brighter futures. They offer furniture to Multnomah County residents on referral from a case manager.
Find Help Multiple Services	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)
Freecycle (Portland)	Freecyle Portland is a website designed to allow individuals to offer or receive items to the community. They have 7,760 members and counting and have other groups in other areas of Oregon. Please visit their website for listings and other groups.
William Temple House	(see “Various Multiple Services” section for details)

Various Combined Services

211 Info	https://www.211info.org/ 211 Info is a private, community-based nonprofit organization funded by state and municipal contracts, foundations, donations, and community partners in Oregon and Southwest Washington. 211 Info serves Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties in Washington and the entire of State of Oregon. 211 Info empowers Oregon and Southwest Washington communities by helping people identify, navigate, and connect with local resources.
Access Community Care	(Clothing/Food) https://www.accesscommunitycare.com/client-resources/clothing-food/ Please visit the Access Community Care website for a list of clothing and food resources in Oregon and SW Washington.
Bridges to Change – Mobile Treatment	(Basic Needs and Application Help) https://bridgestochange.com/immediate-care/ Peer Mentors, Counseling, Basic Needs BTC also offers an Acute Care Team offering mobile treatment for substance abuse, mental health, and co-occurring disorders in in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. The Acute Care Team helps to get people off the street and offers peer mentors, counseling, and basic needs. Mentors help clients to obtain household items, get on food stamps, get ID’s and obtain birth certificates. To receive care from the Acute Care Team, a client must have a documented mental health history and have Oregon Health Plan. To get started, fill out the ACT referral team form on their website.
CityTeam Ministries	(Clothing/Showers/Food/Hygiene) 526 E. Grand Avenue Portland, Oregon 97214 - https://www.cityteam.org/programs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1–3 p.m. (Women’s Services: clothing and showers) Thursdays 6:30 p.m. (Men’s Clothing Closet) 4th Saturday of the Month noon–2 p.m. (Love Your Neighbor Event: food, clothing, shoes, hygiene kits, etc.) Dinner is served at CityTeam Ministries from Monday through Saturday at 5:45 p.m. Free clothing, see website for information on neighborhood pop-up closets.
Club Hope	(Shower/Laundry/Basic Needs) 100 SE Cleveland Street Gresham, Oregon 97030 Club Hope is operated by Bridges to Change. It is open Monday–Friday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., with showers and laundry available until 3 p.m. Basic needs, peer mentors and support groups are available at the club. To access the Club Hope calendar: https://bridgestochange.com/immediate-care/#calendar-527 . There is a shelter there, it is a day center, regulars at Club Hope have priority to get into this program – must have substance abuse issue and average 30–60, self-referral or community partner.
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Northeast Emergency Food Program	(Food, Clothing, and Job Skills Training) https://emo-nefp.org/ Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO)’s Northeast Emergency Food Program (NEFP) meets the urgent food and clothing needs of the Portland metro area, primarily people living in east Portland, many of whom live east of 82nd Ave., as well as those who are experiencing houselessness and those who are undocumented. They are open on Saturdays and can serve families who work during the week. Through their Service Learners Initiative, EMO also provides job training, skill building, and exposure to nonprofit services to 15 to 20 people every year. They work with everyone from graduate school interns to developmentally disabled adults. Graduates of the program have gone on to find employment in food services, social work, and retail management. Emergency and urgent care provided through NEFP includes: Three-to five-day (or more) supply of nutritious groceries (up to three times in a six-month period); an overflowing shopping cart full of groceries, frequently valued at $200 or more; Fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, bread and meat; Gently used clothing for the whole family; Weekly distribution of food—primarily fresh produce, grains and proteins—to the Sacajawea Head Start with our mobile pantry. NEFP location: Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 4800 NE 72nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97218 (503) 284-5470. They are open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 1–4 p.m. To use their services, participants need to bring something with their name on it, such as an ID or a piece of mail.
Find Help Multiple Services	(Food/Housing/Goods/Transit/Health/Money/Care/Education/Work/Legal Services) https://www.findhelp.org/goods/clothing--portland-or The FindHelp website provides a list of programs that assist with food, housing, goods, transit, health, money, care, education, work, and legal services.
Impact NW Housing and Safety Net Programs	(Benefit Application Assistance) 1785 NE Sandy Boulevard Portland, Oregon 97232 - https://impactnw.org/ Impact NW’s Housing and Safety Net programs connect families with resources that empower them to achieve self-sufficiency. Their staff assesses each family’s needs and helps them apply for benefit programs such as “SNAP” (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), “TANF” (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), and “LIHEAP” (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program). Impact NW takes a comprehensive view of poverty. Unless a family has their basic needs met, securing employment and permanent housing can be daunting. Impact NW works with each family to develop individualized action plans for obtaining financial independence and to provide the tools needed to implement this. Impact NW connects families and individuals they serve to a wide range of resources and services throughout the state.
Mainspring (formerly FISH)	(Food/Clothing/Hygiene/Transit/Senior programs/Referrals) 3500 NE 82nd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97220 https://mainspringpdx.org/ Food Program Mainspring operates a food pantry for qualifying children, families, and seniors. The grocery store model pantry is open to anyone with a stated need Mondays through Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. No referral is necessary. Participants can access the food program one time per month. The first Thursday of the month is senior food day for pre-registered seniors 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Case Managers or seniors can contact Kyle at (503) 233-5533 ext. 101 for more information about their Senior Commodities Supplemental Food (CSFP) federal food program and for applications. Special arrangements by appointment (503) 233-5533. Senior Program Mainspring provides USDA senior food boxes and 2lbs of cheese through the federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) one time per month. To qualify for this program participants must be at least 60 years of age or older and have a total monthly income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level. Currently Mainspring delivers 800 senior food boxes per month. There is an active waiting list. To sign up for this program call (503) 233-5533 ext. 100 or ext. 101. Clothing Program Mainspring operates a clothing pantry for children, families, and seniors in need. The clothing pantry is open Mondays through Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. No referral is necessary. Participants can access the clothing pantry one time per month. Clothing and shoes are donated, and available sizes and types vary in availability. Transit Assistance Program Some programs at Mainspring are based on available funding. Currently, Mainspring offers transit assistance through TriMet bus tickets and monthly bus passes for individuals currently employed or actively seeking employment. Funding is limited and not all in need will be able to access this program. Referrals can be provided to other programs or agencies.
Metropolitan Family Services – Benefits Outreach Center	(Benefit Application Assistance) 2200 NE 24th Ave. Portland, Oregon 97212 The Benefits Outreach Center is a new service. The program screens older adults (60+) and people 18 and older with disabilities for services and benefits and then provides assistance with the application process. Volunteers help low-income Multnomah County residents sign up for food stamps, the Oregon Health Plan, SSI, Medicare, the Medical Savings Plan, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). People can walk in for services. Volunteers are available to transport seniors and disabled individuals to the office or sign them up for services at their homes.
Offices	(Benefit Application Assistance) http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/offices/pages/self-sufficiency.aspx Oregon Department of Human Services ( DHS) Self-Sufficiency Offices offer help with food benefits (SNAP), cash for families (TANF), childcare assistance, refugee services. These benefits can be applied for at any self-sufficiency office in the state. Most offices also have someone on staff to assist clients in applying for the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). Applying with the help of one of these employees makes the process of getting OHP much easier than applying individually online. SNAP benefits are granted immediately, and applicants are given a card to use like a debit card. To find a self- sufficiency office, visit the website above and enter a city or county. People who receive social security disability (SSD) benefits will need to go to their Aging and Disability case manager to obtain their SNAP and OHP benefits rather than a self-sufficiency office.
Our House of Portland	(Food/Hygiene/HIV Healthcare) http://www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/ Programs include: Esther’s Pantry Provides food and personal care items to low-income people living with HIV. The pantry allows clients to select the food they want, from well-stocked shelves, rather than being handed a pre-packed box of food. Location: 10202 SE 32nd Avenue, Suite 601 Milwaukie, Oregon 97222 Hours of operation: Monday 1–4 p.m. Tuesday 2–5 p.m. Thursday 2–5 p.m. Tod’s Corner is a free thrift store that is available to low-income individuals living with HIV. Clients must get a referral from their case manager to gain access. Each client may visit once a month. Location: 10202 SE 32nd Avenue, Suite 502 Milwaukie, Oregon 97222 Hours of operation: Monday 1–4 p.m. Tuesday 2–5 p.m. Thursday 2–5 p.m.
Portland Rescue Mission Shelter	(Food/Shelter/Blankets/Showers/Referrals) 111 W Burnside Street, Portland, Oregon 97209 The Mission serves hot, nutritious meals — up to 900 a day, 365 days a year. Breakfast is served daily at 7 a.m. Dinner is served daily at 6 p.m. Lunch is served Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Overnight shelter is available to men through a nightly lottery held at 6 p.m. TB card required. Extended shelter (1–6 weeks) available for men and women in transition toward housing. Winter Shelter is available November through March with comfortable sleeping mats in our chapel area (lottery held at 8 p.m. — TB card required). Daily blanket exchange provides clean blankets to people who must sleep outside. Safe 24-hour restrooms for available for men, women, and children restore dignity and allow us to reach people we may not otherwise meet. Showers and clothing are available to shelter guests. Additional shower times available through their Guest Care Center’s daily schedule. They connect people in need to area resources and provide fun activities through our Guest Care Center. They are open daily.
Rose Haven	(Food/Clothing/Showers/Laundry/Bus Tickets/Baby Supplies/Computer Lab and Device Charging) 627 NW 18th Avenue Portland, Oregon 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/
Straightway Services	(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.
Sunshine Division	(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 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.
William Temple House	(Food/Clothing/Household Items/Resource Assistance) http://www.williamtemple.org/social_services/ Food Pantry 2023 NW Hoyt Portland, Oregon 97209 - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (drop-in) William Temple House provides a self-service food pantry so that individuals and families can choose their own food. This allows people to take ownership of their meals and nutrition while also respecting cultural diversity in diet. Thrift Store 2230 NW Glisan Street Portland, Oregon 97210 - Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m. The William Temple House Thrift Store features a great selection of clothing, furniture, housewares, and more. Resource Navigation esunderman@williamtemple.org The William temple House navigator on staff is available to help you connect with resources within and beyond William Temple House. They currently partner with Impact NW to offer utility assistance by appointment to eligible Multnomah County residents, as funding is available. They also assist individuals and families with signing up for SNAP and other government programs. Income eligibility requirements apply.

Community And Other Support Services

Incarcerated Adult and Youth Support Services and Programs

ALL RISE	ALL RISE is a social justice publication based in Portland, Oregon, developed, written, and curated by currently and formerly imprisoned people. Their mission is to help transform how those with lived experience of imprisonment are perceived and treated by providing a platform for creative expression, political advocacy, and connection- building between imprisoned people and the broader community. Issue One of ALL RISE was published in Winter 2020. Through their digital platform and the publication of an annual print magazine, ALL RISE hopes to support imprisoned people to keep writing, creating, and raising their voice to an outside world that is ready to listen and take action. ALL RISE started off as a physical magazine, the result of two years of collaborative work between prisoners and members of Portland’s creative community. ALL RISE began as a program inside the Columbia River Correctional Institution, with the formation of an editorial committee made up of men imprisoned there. The aim of the program was to build a magazine from the ground up, from the mission statement, content, tone of voice, visual design, layout, typeface, color scheme and editorial principles. Every other Thursday for 18 months, the editorial committee met inside Columbia River Correctional Institution, inviting local writers, editors, graphic designers, illustrators and photographers to run workshops that focused on creating all the elements required for a professional publication.
Bridgeworks Oregon	Bridgeworks Oregon partners with individuals and groups to run programs that focus on well-being and education by using art, music, and cultural awareness to bridge societal divisions in Oregon. Bridgeworks strives to create greater equity to marginalized populations. and runs a number of programs in Oregon prisons. Bridgeworks Oregon produced the anthology Prisons Have A Long Memory. Their current programs and projects include: ponyXpress, 2023-ongoing Bridgeworks runs on-site workshops to mentor adults in custody as they organize writing communities across the state; to that end, they publish the PonyXpress — an online journal created for these Oregon writers. An editorial board at Oregon State Penitentiary works with two mentors to solicit writing, select, and edit it. PonyXpress writers present their writing within their prison communities. Bridgeworks produces on-site workshops at prisons around Oregon to encourage submissions, along with a monthly newsletter for interested writers. Subscribe for free: theponyXpress . The Ground Beneath Us, 2019-ongoing Located at Oregon State Penitentiary, the Ground Beneath Us met monthly until Covid required that they pivot to a correspondence course, during which the group developed writing for the anthology Prisons Have a Long Memory: Life Inside Oregon’s Oldest Prison . These men have formed an editorial board tasked to select, edit, and provide feedback on submissions for the ponyXpress. Hecate’s Lantern, 2022-ongoing A sister writing project, Hecate’s Lantern was designed to mentor women at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility. The Regional Arts & Culture Council provided support for the pilot program and publication of a chapbook. This group will continue to meet regularly as part of the ponyXpress writing workshops. Bridgeworks Presents Film Fest, 2020-2022 As a Covid response, Bridgeworks created a film series that explored themes (such as feminist icons or director Hayao Miyazaki.) A workbook accompanied each series and provided background reading, discussion questions, and writing prompts. Oregon Humanities funding made it possible to extend the program to additional prisons across Oregon. Folsom50 Oregon Prison Tour, 2017-ongoing Live concerts produced in prisons statewide, led by Danny Wilson with the band Luther’s Boots. Contact online: https://www.bridgeworksoregon.org/contact-1
Girl Scouts Beyond Bars	Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington’s Girl Scouts Beyond Bars (GSBB) program uses Girl Scout experiences to strengthen the bond between girls and their mothers, grandmothers, aunts or sisters during the adult’s incarceration at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) located in Wilsonville, Oregon. Girls in GSBB earn badges, sell cookies, and go to overnight camp. In addition to enjoying the Girl Scout troop experience, girls also have a safe space to talk about their situation with other girls in similar circumstances. Participating adults serve as troop leaders, and benefit from the program as well. With the support of GSBB staff, troop leaders co-facilitate troop meetings together with their Girl Scouts at the correctional facility. Alongside their girls, troop leaders develop positive decision-making and leadership skills, while also learning how to let the girls lead. Youth are encouraged to continue participating in the program even after their loved one is released. Additionally, GSBB welcomes any girl who has a justice-impacted loved one (whether or not they have a connection to Coffee Creek) to join their girl-only troop meetings in the community. If interested in being part of Girls Scouts Beyond Bars contact: answers@girlscoutsosw.org
Liberation Literacy	Liberation Literacy’s mission is to build social justice literacy in prisons in order to reimagine and rearticulate the relationship between incarceration, the community, and ourselves. Liberation Literacy aims to be directly led and structurally driven by individuals who were formerly or are currently imprisoned, and people impacted by incarceration. To do so, their core goal is maintaining a connection and uplifting the needs of their members at Columbia Rive Correctional Institution (CRCI). The initiatives organized by Liberation Literacy reflect the current needs of those at CRCI such as supporting their families, roles as parents, food for their communities, housing, financial support, mental health, and trauma-informed healing. The effects of COVID-19 have magnified the already inherent isolation of imprisonment for incarcerated members and their families. Liberation Literacy’s outside groups meet regularly online to discuss how they can best support their incarcerated and formerly incarcerated members, and empower each other to fight against the prison industrial complex and build community care. Their community committees are how they organize and focus on initiatives. Liberation Literacy’s current committees include: Imprisoned Member Contact + Transitions, Career + Housing Resources, Restorative Care, and Family Support.
Open Heart Open Minds	Open Hearts Open Minds (OHOM) is a non-profit organization whose programs in prison promote healing and transformation through the process of making and sharing art, with each other and beyond prison walls. Their mission is to serve current and former incarcerated Oregonians by cultivating positive change through mentorship, dialogue, and the arts. They offer productions that are open to the public and invite visitors to witness the innate creativity and complexity that lies with their program participants. Their hope is that through these productions they make visible the value that these individuals have, that they are more than their crime, and that returned citizens can be valuable member of their communities. OSOM (Outta Sight Outta Mind) Music Program for men meets two hours per week at Columbia River Correctional Institution (CRCI) to write and record music. They have guest musicians come in and lead focused workshops. They host concerts inside featuring the guys in the program with outside performers. Theatre at Coffee Creek Program for women at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF), meets twice weekly and produces one to two shows annually, each a collage of songs, theatrical scenes, hip-hop poetry, spoken word, performance art, and movement—all written and performed by women at Coffee Creek. The program’s facilitators won the 2019 Department of Corrections Volunteer of the Year award. Two Rivers Theatre Program for men at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI). Once a year, this group puts on a production (usually Shakespeare) for other incarcerated adults as well as outside guests. Dialogue Group for men at TRCI. This group meets weekly to discuss the stories we tell ourselves and how our thinking shapes our lives. Storytelling for the Screen The curriculum covers all aspects of scriptwriting, including storytelling, story arc, character development, dialogue, and script conventions, such as formatting, jargon, transitions, shots, intercuts, and more. The program goal is to craft scripted stories for short films (10 – 15 minutes), tap into our collective wealth of insight and experience about life—both in general and on the inside, harness the healing potential of story creation, for creators and for viewers alike, raise awareness about prison life with the wider community and cultivate space for change, and include Adults in Corrections and Returned Citizens in all phases of film creation .
Oregon CURE (Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants)	CURE assists prisoners and their families in navigating the prison system and helps incarcerated individuals transition back to the community. CURE advocates for prison reform and supports programs and treatment that enable prisoners to lead lives free of crime once they are released. Oregon CURE provides support and publications to help families/friends navigate the Oregon prison system: Quarterly Intake Orientations Monthly Support Groups Quarterly Release Orientations CURE hosts monthly support group meetings for Adult Family Members & Friends of the Incarcerated: Beaverton Support Group/Statewide Support Group , 1st Wednesday of the month, 7– 8:30 p.m. On zoom for now Salem Support Group : 1st Saturday of the month, 9–11:30 a.m. Keizer Senior Center, 930 Plymouth Drive, NE, Keizer, Oregon 97303 Eugene Support Group : 1st Thursday of the month, 7–9 p.m. Call for location NE Portland Support Group : third Wednesday evening of the month. Check their website for further current details and contact information: https://oregoncure.org/support-groups/
Oregon Department of Corrections Dog Training Programs	Many of Oregon Department of Corrections’ (DOC) 14 institutions have dog training programs. DOC partners with local organizations to house, raise, and train puppies and dogs–sometime to give them a better chance at adoption, and sometimes to prepare the dogs for work as assistance animals. At Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF), the prison partners with Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) to train puppies who will then provide independence to a person with a disability. These dog programs not only benefit the puppies, but the adults in custody (AICs) who work with the animals. In the case of CCCF, AICs train the puppies onsite for approximately 18 months before they move on to more expanded training. Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) Joys of Living Assistance Dogs (JLAD) Service Dog Program started in 2016. Approximately 70 percent of the dogs graduate from the program. Only 16 dogs are trained at any given time, as the dogs are rotated in and out every week. At the start of the program, 36 commands were being used to teach the dogs. Today, there are over 90 commands used. In addition, some dogs are trained in advanced tasks specific to a recipient’s disabilities – for example, dogs are trained to assist with anxiety, PTSD, and Parkinson’s Disease just to name a few. The average time it takes to train a dog as a service animal is two years. At EOCI, a dog can be trained in just over a year, cutting the time in half. EOCI hosts Passing of the Leash and JLAD graduation ceremonies where the adult in custody (AIC) presents the dog they worked hard to train to the new recipient. During the ceremony, AICs receive a certificate for the training they have completed.
PEN America Prison and Justice Writing Program	PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression in the United States and worldwide. They champion the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world. Their mission is to unite writers and their allies to celebrate creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible. PEN America’s Prison and Justice Writing Program has amplified the work of thousands of writers who are creating while incarcerated in the United States. By providing resources, mentorship, and audiences outside the walls, PEN helps these writers to join and enrich the broader literary community. Committed to the freedom to write in U.S. prisons as a critical free expression issue of our time, PEN leverages the transformative possibilities of writing to raise public consciousness about the societal implications of mass incarceration and support the development of justice-involved literary talent. PEN America’s Prison and Justice Writing program initiatives include: Prison Banned Books Week To commemorate the first Prison Banned Book Week, PEN America released a new report showing the staggering extent of restrictions on reading materials for people in carceral settings. The Sentences That Create Us PEN America’s new book, The Sentences That Create Us: Crafting A Writer’s Life in Prison (Haymarket Books) provides a road map for incarcerated people and their allies to have a thriving writing life behind bars—and shared beyond the walls—that draws on the unique insights of more than fifty contributors, most themselves justice-involved, to offer advice, inspiration and resources. PEN Prison Writing Contest For over 30 years, hundreds of imprisoned writers from around the country submit poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and dramatic works to the yearly PEN Prison Writing Contest, one of the longest-running outlets of free expression for the country’s incarcerated population. Prison Writing Mentor Program PEN America’s Prison Writing Mentor Program consists of more than 300 working writers in relationship with close to 300 incarcerated writers working together toward individualized literary goals and cultivating an engaged literary community through and behind the walls. Writing for Justice Fellowship PEN America’s Writing for Justice Fellowship commissions writers—emerging or established—to create written works of lasting merit that illuminate critical issues related to mass incarceration and catalyze public debate. Works of Justice Publications and Podcast Works of Justice is a PEN America Prison and Justice Writing online literary series and podcast that explores the relationship between writing and incarceration, and challenges current conversations about criminal justice in the United States.
Prison Pipeline	Prison Pipeline is a radio program dedicated to educating the public about the Oregon criminal justice system. Their goal is to present a unique understanding of the criminal justice system, address the root causes of crime, and challenge the status quo. Prison Pipeline seeks to promote awareness and activism in order to foster a safe, healthy, and just society. Tune in every Monday at 6:30 P.M. to hear their hosts Karen James, Adam Carpinelli, Emma Lugo, & Doug McVay explore the Oregon justice system with a variety of guests. Hosts rotate weekly.
Prison and Beyond	Prison & Beyond is a seminar presented by U.S. Pretrial Services that provides important information about federal prison life and how to prepare for success, in and after prison. This panel seminar addresses the following topics: sentencing, designation, Bureau of Prisons, types of facilities, programs for inmates, prison survival tips, panel questions and more. The seminar is presented multiple times per year to help individuals prepare for serving their federal sentences. Family members are welcome to attend. To learn more about upcoming dates and to register email Joanna_GarciaAvalos@orpt.uscourts.gov .
Programs	Pathfinders has been delivering programs in the Oregon prison system since 1993 under a contract with the Oregon Department of Corrections. The goal of Pathfinders programs is to prepare criminal justice-involved individuals to re-enter society and avoid recidivism. Their cognitive programs focus on psychological skills development that provides offenders with the tools for changing negative behaviors through restructuring thought processes. Pathfinders’ Corrections Programs include: Parenting Inside Out. Parenting Inside Out (PIO) is an evidence-based, cognitive- behavioral parent management skills program created for incarcerated parents. Cognitive-behavioral restructuring Moving On – A gender responsive curriculum for women who are at risk. Prevention and Intervention programming for the segregation population Free Your Mind – CORE Free Your Mind in Prison – prevention program Free Your Mind in Segregation – intervention program People who are currently incarcerated can contact Pathfinders at 833-269-8633. Pathfinders’ Community Corrections Programs Pathfinders delivers programs and services for justice system-impacted individuals in partnership with community corrections agencies in Marion County and Jackson County. Marion County As part of the transition from Jail to Community (TJC) Program at the Marion County Transition Center, Pathfinders offers evidence-based cognitive- behavioral programs focused on building cognitive and trauma coping skills. They provide both individual and group services to help participants prepare for release and success in the community. Program goals include reducing criminal activity, increasing positive behavior and employability, enhancing prosocial motivation, support and self- esteem, and motivating clients to embrace a crime free lifestyle. The Pathfinder Network is a service provider for the Marion County Reentry Initiative, a program of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Community Corrections Division. Jackson County In collaboration with Jackson County Community Justice, The Resilience & Recovery Project is a peer support program for justice involved individuals. The R&R project provides an opportunity to build individual, social and community resources for long term resilience, recovery, and successful completion of supervision and reintegration into the community. Participants in the R&R project are offered ongoing and drop-in support and service navigation, peer support groups, classes and workshops, resilience and recovery action planning and more. Email jcpeers@thepathfindernetwork.org or call 541-231-0765.
Project Pooch	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.

Recovery Support Services

Alano Club of Portland	Alano Club of Portland is a recovery-oriented community center that provides mutual- aid support meetings and recovery services in Oregon. They offer an accessible and supportive environment for individuals and families recovering from alcoholism, drug addictions, and other addictive disorders. Alano Club offers more than 100 weekly recovery support meetings, recovery seminars and workshops, yoga and meditation classes, sobriety-based social events, information and referral services for treatment resources, and holiday celebrations for the recovery community. All Alano Club services and programs are free of charge. Alano Club’s in-person meeting schedule is extensive and can be found online: https://www.portlandalano.org/meeting-schedule They also connect members with daily online recovery meetings. https://www.weconnecthealth.io/free-online-support-meetings Alano Club’s Peer-Connect program provides certified recovery mentors, all of whom have lived experience. The mentors offer one-on-one support, encouragement, and goal-setting to their mentees. To obtain a mentor fill out a request form online. https://www.portlandalano.org/peerconnect Sobriety is not a requirement for obtaining a mentor. Together the mentor and mentee will form a plan. Mentors are flexible in what they can do. They might provide transportation to meetings, attend meetings with mentees, provide bus passes, locate housing, take new-comers out to dinner, or assist with residential treatment placements. Alano Club sponsors a free Recovery Yoga class twice weekly and mindful meditation classes. https://www.portlandalano.org/recovery-yoga Alano Club sponsors a Sounds of Recovery group in which participants express their recovery journeys through sound, music, and the spoken word. The Sounds of Recovery groups take place in their basement meeting space. https://www.portlandalano.org/sounds-of-recover Alano Club partners with Ben’s Friends to provide free monthly cooking classes through their Plates for People program. https://www.portlandalano.org/plates-for-the- people Alano Club meeting rooms are rented by self-run groups such as Smart Recovery , AA , NA , Psychedelics in Recovery , Al-Anon , and Peak Recovery . Peak Recovery groups offer mountaineering, split-boarding, and rock-climbing experiences. A free monthly expungement clinic is held the first Monday of the month from 5–7 p.m. https://www.portlandalano.org/expungement-clinic
Artists in Recovery	Artists in Recovery, a project of Alano Club of Portland, is a program designed highlight the intersection between recovery and creative practices through free workshops, classes, and public events featuring nationally renowned artists in recovery, or connected to the recovery community. Through free classes like The Break, a series of free workshops and conversations led by award-winning poet, teacher and poetry editor for The Nation Kayeh Akbar, presented in partnership with All Rise, Artists in Recovery brings unique, innovative programming to people in or seeking recovery.
Ben’s Friends	Ben’s Friends is a community of chefs, bartenders, line cooks, servers, sommeliers, host and hostesses, GMs and owners who have found or are seeking sobriety. Their mission is to offer community, hope and a path forward for those struggling with substance abuse and addiction. At their core, they are hospitality workers who have found connection, and the tools to seek and maintain sobriety while managing their careers and lives in a sane and purposeful way. Ben’s Friends meetings are open to anyone interested in sobriety and support, whether they are currently sober or just beginning their journey. Their one-hour meetings are currently taking place on Zoom or in person depending on COVID-19 restrictions in each city. See their online links. The goal during their meetings, both over Zoom and in person, is to provide a safe space for members to connect and support one another with compassion and acceptance. They value and respect members’ anonymity and welcome listening or participation, whatever feels right for participants.
Bridges to Change Club Hope	Bridges to Change Club Hope is a drop-in recovery community center open to anyone wanting recovery from addictions and a bridge between professional services and the recovery community. They offer a comfortable space with couches and tables as well as a computer room. They have full laundry facilities and showers. Club Hope provides free lunches and flex spaces for recovering people to hang out, or meet with a friend, sponsor, or mentor. Club Hope has a full schedule of a variety of recovery meetings throughout the week that are listed on their up-to-date online calendar: https://www.bridgestochange.com/immediate-care/#calendar-527 Bridges to Change Peer Mentors are on-site during Club Hope’s hours and available to help individuals get the support they need for recovery. No appointment or referral is needed. Peer mentors are integral to the wrap-around services that Bridges to Change provides and their peers adopt a harm reduction approach. Club Hope Peer Mentors can help with basic needs, such as help with treatment, bus transportation, food stamps, ID/birth certificates, job search, housing resources and medical care, as well as recovery needs, such as finding recovery communities, dealing with everyday stresses, positive connections, and understanding from having similar experiences. Peer mentors can help with bus passes and other resources as well such as detox, treatment, or homeless centers. Club Hope will soon be opening a 26-bed community access center in the same building with meals, bunk beds, and lockers available for belongings. The access center will provide temporary safe housing for individuals coming out of detox who are awaiting treatment beds. Contact: Club Hope supervisor, Antonia Byars at by email at antonia@bridgestochange.com
Criminals Anonymous Fellowship (Crim-Anon)	Criminal Anonymous is a recovery fellowship comprised of men, women, youth, survivors, and their families that are committed to supporting and living a crime-free lifestyle. They hold recovery in-person and Zoom meetings at various locations in the Portland area as well as elsewhere in Oregon and southern Washington. Crim-Anon applies the original 12 Steps and 12 Precepts of Criminal Anonymous (The CA Way). https://crimanon.org/meetings Crim-Anon also offers legal assistance with expungements . https://crimanon.org/legal-services
Folk Time	FolkTime is a peer-to-peer socialization and relapse prevention program that focuses on wellness and recovery. Their social programs are created by and for members. All of the sites are operated by members who are in recovery and have stabilized their condition to the point of accepting a leadership role within FolkTime. FolkTime Peer Connection Centers are free and open to anyone over 18, regardless of health care affiliation. Their Peer Connection Center in the Portland metro area is, Free To Be Me , located in Community of Christ Church (unaffiliated), 4837 NE Couch Street, Portland Oregon 97213. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (503) 709-2450 . Their in-person and virtual schedule can be accessed online: https://www.folktime.org/socialprograms Folk Time offers a number of Peer Support groups. https://www.folktime.org/supportgroups FolkTime Peer Support Specialists are able to assist individuals as advocates and supports in the community. They also provide Peer Support trainings at their Training and Technical Assistance Center. https://www.folktime.org/training
Miracles Club	Miracles Club is a Black, peer-led recovery center committed to providing safe spaces for marginalized, historically oppressed racial and ethnic groups. They serve all individuals looking to find freedom and/or reduce harm from alcohol and drug abuse. Their mission is to maintain a recovery focused environment where all people feel safe to heal. They provide Certified Recovery Mentors.
NW Instituto Latino	NW Instituto Latino’s mission is to support the Latina/o/x and Spanish-speaking community on their path to recovery. They believe that through the power of our culture and a strong community, those struggling with alcohol and drug disorders can improve and find their own path to recovery. NW Instituto Latino’s Support Center offers long-term barrier-free no-cost culturally specific bilingual addiction recovery support services in Spanish/English to the Latina/o/x and Spanish-speaking community in the Portland area. Because they are not a treatment provider, they do not charge for their services and do not require health insurance. They work with anyone who is seeking support for alcohol and drug recovery. Everyone is welcome, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, ethnic identity, immigration status, or family status. The Center employs exclusively bilingual staff members (Spanish and English) and the main language used at the Center is Spanish. The Center has a stabilization room, a computer room for job searches, Wi-Fi, a conference room, a kitchen, and a supply closet. There are mentors on site who run “processing groups” for elders, men, and women. AA, NA, self-help, and LGBTQ support groups are held in Spanish. Food is provided during meetings. In additional to mentors, the Center employs two case managers and a harm reduction manager. Center staff also provide outreach on the street. The Center stocks and distributes syringes, Narcan, condoms, sharp containers, socks, tents, sleeping bags, coats, and hygiene items.
Northstar Clubhouse	NorthStar is a mental health recovery program for adults in the Portland metro area who live with mental health challenges. NorthStar’s structure strengthens social and vocational skills and, provides access to employment and educational services. NorthStar follows the psychiatric rehabilitation model of Clubhouse International, a non-profit that creates sustainable mental illness solutions by nurturing new and existing clubhouses. Clubhouses are community-based centers that offer member opportunities for friendship, employment, housing, education, and access to medical and psychiatric services. The goal is for members to return to productivity and achieve a sense of belonging in a comprehensive, caring, and safe environment. Members, in partnership with staff, operate employment, education, and nutrition/wellness programs. Membership is free and open to all adults with a mental illness diagnosis who reside in the Portland Metro area.
Painted Horse Recovery Center & Recovery Mentoring	Painted Horse Recovery Center offers drop-in support for Native Americans and others who are looking for culturally specific services. Their services are open to anyone wanting recovery support and they include 12 step meetings, such as wellberiety, Native based AA, NA, recovery events, skill building groups, and culture nights for Native American families. The Recovery Center is alcohol and drug free. It provides a safe space to engage in cultural activities by embracing Native American traditional ways, such as drumming, drum making, and native-based sobriety meetings, as well as a place to connect with other Native Americans on a similar journey. The Recovery Center has pool and foosball tables, a play station, a TV, a kitchen, a clothing closet, books, lockers, a crafts room, meeting rooms for a wide range of drug and alcohol treatment groups, a medicine closet, a children’s room, and a storage room. Painted Horse Recovery provides free Native-based substance use recovery peer services to adults. All peer services are delivered by Certified Recovery Mentors with at least two-years of abstinence. To obtain a mentor, an intake is done to assess past and current addiction issues. Mentors assist mentees in making positive connections to the native community and in making referrals for treatment and other assistance programs.
Plates for the People	Plates for the People is a project of the Alano Club of Portland and Ben’s Friends. It is a series of free, monthly cooking classes for people in or seeking recovery, taught by award winning local chefs in recovery. Classes met the third Tuesday of each month. Class signup is online: https://www.platesforthepeople.org/sign-up Plates for the People brings the recovery community free, accessible classes where students learn about budgeting, meal planning, and how to cook delicious, healthy dinners that they can repurpose for multiple meals to feed themselves and others. Each class begins with the visiting chef sharing about their own journey with cooking and recovery and, concludes with the chef and students sharing a meal, and their stories, with each other. Free follow-up classes are offered by Feed the Mass, the only non- profit cooking school in Portland. The Alano Club of Portland and Ben’s Friends, along with Cookshop and Feed the Mass, partner with some of Portland’s best, award-winning chefs to give people in or seeking recovery an opportunity to learn more about nutrition, meal planning, and meal preparation using fresh, healthy ingredients.
Recovery Gym	The Recovery Gym (TRG) is the Pacific Northwest’s first fitness center dedicated to helping people on the path to recovery for substance use and mental health disorders. The Recovery Gym is open to people in recovery as well as family members and supporters of people in recovery. It is a project of the Alano Club of Portland. TRG aims to be a place where both people in recovery and the allies of people in recovery feel welcomed, comfortable and supported, strengthening recovery one rep at a time. The Recovery Gym offers Physical Activities (functional fitness, rock climbing, weight training, running club, and hiking club), Wellness Activities (mindfulness, meditation, nutrition education, essential oils classes, smoking cessation, stress reduction), and Recovery Activity (recovery mentoring, resource referral, and pro-social events). For those in or seeking recovery, their services are free for the first year of membership. After the first year, sliding-scale membership fees apply. The Recovery Gym offers cross-fit classes daily, beginning at 6:00 a.m. and their last is at 6:30 p.m. Classes are led by trained instructors. The Recovery Gym works with people of varying skill, strength, and coordination levels, including homeless people and individuals with disabilities. Each class can have up to 15 participants. Online class schedule: https://recoverygym.sites.zenplanner.com/calendar.cfm Request information at https://www.therecoverygym.org/join-trg/ To make an appointment, go to their website to fill out an application and sign the necessary waivers, including an agreement not to come to the gym after using. https://www.therecoverygym.org/join-trg/ The Recovery Gym also has peer mentors to support participants and assist them with matters like housing (often after graduation from treatment) and with locating transportation. Their peer mentors have been trained in harm reduction. Twice a month the Recovery Gym holds an expungement clinic. They have also been involved with other Alano Club of Portland projects, like Artists in Recovery and Plates for the People.
Village Resources	Village 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. 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. Their programs include: 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. Resource Deliverables Village Resources provides: over the over-the-counter cell-phones with minutes to support employment and community resource connection, based on assessed need. transportation and mentoring support to mitigate barriers associated with accessing resources necessary for successful daily living. additional daily living necessities such as work ready clothing, a hygiene kit, work boots and tools designed to encourage and support immediate employment. 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. https://villageresources.org/our-programs/

Disability Support Services

Albertina Kerr	Albertina Kerr provides programs and services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges, empowering them to live richer lives. In partnership with the Portland Bureau of Transportation and Nike, Kerr Bikes & Boats supports/runs Adaptive BIKETOWN. With a goal of increasing biking access for people with disabilities, they provide stable trikes with calf straps, hand-powered bikes, and electric-assist trikes at significantly reduced rates for individuals with disabilities. Kerr Bikes & Boats Rentals, located on Portland’s waterfront, rents surreys, adaptive cycles, tandems, kid’s bikes, road bikes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and more. Proceeds benefit Albertina Kerr. Locations: Kerr Bikes Tom McCall Waterpark Park 1020 SW Naito Parkway Portland, Oregon 97201 Kerr Bikes & Boat/ Adaptive BIKETOWN 1945 SE Water Ave,. Bldg B Portland, Oregon 97214 https://www.albertinakerr.org/support-our-work/kerr-bikes/
Arc Portland Metro	T he Arc Portland Metro provides culturally, and individually responsive services designed to improve all aspects of life for people experiencing intellectual / developmental disabilities. They currently offer a variety of initiatives to benefit their community members, including lifestyle enrichment programming, direct support services, connection to resources, integrated workforce development, and advocacy. Club Impact and Club Connect , the online version of Club Impact, runs a weekly two-hour event where participants can spend time with others, make friends, share interests, and participate in fun activities, on Fridays from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. https://thearcpdx.org/programs/ Club Wellness is a complete, activity-rich program of fitness, nutrition and wellness designed specifically for people experiencing intellectual / developmental disabilities. Seated options are available for all exercises, activities are safe, effective, and easy to learn and easy to perform independently. Designed by and for people with disabilities ages 15+, this program is committed to providing people with the tools and skills needed to live a healthy lifestyle. Programming builds a culture of inclusion, support and encouragement, where club members work together to change habits. Goal setting and in-home wellness activities are included to encourage lifestyle changes. https://thearcpdx.org/club-wellness/
Brain Injury Connections Northwest	Brain Injury Connections Northwest (BIC-NW) is an umbrella non-profit organization that supports several programs and services for the brain injury community in the Portland metropolitan area. Their mission is to connect those touched by brain injury to the people, resources, and services that best serve their needs. BIC-NW sponsors BIRRDsong Peer and Family & Friend support groups, Brainstormers II, and Puertas de Esperanza. BIC-NW maintains an online calendar of all local brain support group and community events, regardless of the organization or sponsor. http://braininjuryconnectionsnw.org/calendar/
Easterseals Oregon Summer Camp	Easterseals Oregon’s vision is to create and deliver disability services, that result in 100% included and empowered participants in their communities. Camp Easterseals creates an environment that emphasizes the campers’ abilities and independence, as well as the development of their leisure skills and appreciation for the outdoors. Various outdoor activities include swimming, horseback riding, nature hikes, talent shows, and arts & crafts. In Summer 2023 Easterseals held two separate summer camp sessions: a youth camp session (ages 10 to 26) and an adult camp session (ages 21 and up). Both sessions were held at Evan’s Creek Retreat.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Multnomah	NAMI Multnomah is the Multnomah County affiliate for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for people with mental health conditions and their families through support, education, and advocacy. NAMI has chapters across the country and throughout Oregon that provide a support network for those suffering from mental illness and their family members. NAMI Multnomah programs include: NAMI Bridges is a short-term support service to support individuals navigating the mental health system, accessing basic needs, and connecting to community resources. This program is open to individuals in Multnomah County who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or Veterans/Military Service Member. NAMI Multnomah offers free one-on-one support for Veterans, regardless of discharge status. NAMI Connects is a peer-based mental health support and navigation program designed for those who enter hospital emergency departments. In this program, Peer Mentors support adult peers admitted to one of the metro area’s Providence Emergency Departments for urgent psychiatric care. NAMI weekly connection peer support groups allow people living with mental illness to learn from each other’s experiences, share coping strategies, and offer encouragement and understanding. NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Participants gain insight from the challenges and successes of others who have faced similar circumstances. NAMI’s Support Groups follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need. Free of cost to participants Designed for adult loved ones (18+) of individuals living with mental illness Led by family members of individuals living with mental illness Meets every Monday 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. online via Zoom No specific medical therapy or medication is endorsed or recommended Confidential NAMI Peer-To-Peer consists of eight two-hours sessions over eight weeks of free educational programming for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. The program is taught by a trained team of people who have direct experience with mental illness. The program includes presentations, discussion, and interactive exercises. Everything is confidential. NAMI never recommends a specific medical therapy or treatment approach. NAMI Family-to-Family is a freed education program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidence-based program.
On-The-Move	On-The-Move is a nonprofit organization supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in accessing community through healthful, meaningful, and environmentally responsible activities. Community Inclusion Program Participants develop independent living, social, and community navigation skills while engaging in the community. On-The-Move provides support within small group settings designed to achieve personal discovery and growth, and community integration and engagement. Participant to staff ratios never exceed 3 to 1. Activities include things like hikes in city parks, free concerts, CrossFit boxing, and volunteer work at community organizations such as Oregon Food Bank. Monday–Friday,9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Personal Enrichment Short-term, one-on-one appointments are available for participants to complement their involvement in the small-group community inclusion program. Participants often use these 2.5 hour-long appointments to identify strengths and needs they may not be ready to explore among peers. On-The-Move’s grant-funded Community Engagement program works to educate and prepare community partners to offer integrated activities for people with and without disabilities.
RISE	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 uses a network of Director Support Professionals to serve and support their clients. They also utilize behavioral counselors, therapists, and medical professionals throughout Oregon to create and sustain healthy homes, families, and communities. RISE’s services include assisting people with daily living activities, teaching life skills, meeting companionship needs, providing assistance in the community, supportive or customized employment, day treatment programs, and providing a stable family setting, and respite opportunities. RISE’s programs encompass the following categories: employment services, in-home and community services, residential services, supported living resources, and host home services. https://riseservicesinc.org/oregon-services/ RISE has multiple locations throughout the state of Oregon in Albany, Bend, Eugene, La Grande, Pendleton, Roseburg and Salem. https://riseservicesinc.org/locations/

Youth Support Services

Antfarm Youth Services	Antfarm Youth Services helps build healthy communities, supports young people and their families, and teaches sustainability through education and practice. Their programs and services include: Addiction Prevention & Support AntFarm has been working with the communities of Estacada and Sandy in establishing an Alcohol and Drug Prevention Coalition for each community. Axis Learning provides educational activities to NE Clackamas County in Estacada, Molalla, and Sandy. Students, with the help of adult mentors & tutors, accomplish: credit recovery, GED testing preparation, literacy assessment for example. Café and Bakery The center and hub of activity for AntFarm in Sandy, this large community space has supported youth development, healthy eating, and sustainable living since the cafe opened in 2012. CommunityConnect helps NE Clackamas County elders maintain independent living by assisting with home management tasks that they can no longer do. Estacada Youth & Family Resource Center Located in downtown Estacada on Zobrist Street, this small and intimate community space is being developed for cultural arts events, lectures, classes, and community meetings. Estacada Youth Hub A primary initiative in Estacada and Sandy is empowering youth through youth participation in AntFarm workgroup and leadership meetings. Nuevo Futuro is a grassroots program for Latinx and Hispanic people addressing barriers of language, resource access, and lack of opportunity, while supporting cultural integration throughout Clackamas County. Plant365 AntFarm’s “can and bottle program” provides youth with work skills experience and gives youth and the community the opportunity to learn sustainable living practices 365 days a year. YouthCore is a hands-on training program teaching basic employment skills while becoming an employee of AntFarm. The Sandy Youth Garden and Estacada Youth Garden strengthens community through service learning, recognition of food instability, active work and movement, and skills development. Antfarm’s other programs and services include: Cultural Arts, Outdoor Adventure, Emergency Support Services, and Housing Services.
BTown Kids	BTown Kids’ goal is to strengthen existing communities in local apartment complexes by gathering children and families together. Every Saturday throughout the summer, from late morning until 3:00 p.m., BTown Kids arrives on site at multiple locations throughout the Portland metro area. Each site is equipped with a trailer, sound equipment, snow cone maker, BBQ, field games, and other items to create a fun, interactive space for families and their children to spend time together. The program also includes a free lunch for kids, and group and individual games.
Looking Glass Community Services’ New Roads Program	New Roads assists homeless youth 16 to 24 years of age who are interested in creating long-term solutions that improve the quality of their lives. These programs are made possible thanks to Looking Glass’ partnership with the Human Services Commission, City of Eugene, City of Springfield, and Lane County. Services provided include: Basic needs: The Drop-In Center offers homeless youth food, clothing, showers, and other vital resources. Street Outreach: Staff provide youth on the streets of Eugene, Springfield and rural communities with gateway services, information, referrals, advocacy, and support. Case Management: Case management services include a transitional living plan and assistance in finding stable housing. Youth are taught essential skills needed to acquire and maintain housing. Education: The New Roads School is an alternative educational program for middle and high school students who are runaways, homeless, or at-risk of becoming homeless. Students are able to work toward credit recovery or preparation for their GED. Behavioral Health: Behavioral health outreach workers and therapists are available to support youth with ‘in the moment’ behavior interventions. Components of this service include mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and dual diagnosis treatment. Employment: Youth are provided with employment guidance including resume preparation, skills training opportunities, interview preparation and job search and connectivity to employment.
Project Lemonade	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.

Parenting and Family Services

Baby Blues Connection	Baby Blues Connection supports parents and their families coping with pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders, with information, resources, and community. They serve the greater metro area of Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. Baby Blues Connection provides free and confidential one-on-one support for as long as needed, support for partners and family members, and information and resources. Baby Blues Connection builds community and connection through facilitated peer-to-peer groups and activities for parents, babies and small children. All of their groups are free of charge, they are LGBTQAI+ friendly, and participants do not need to pre-register to attend. Their parent groups meet multiple days per week at different in-person locations as well as online. https://www.babybluesconnection.org/get-help/support-groups/ Baby Blues Connection’s Therapy Fund provides funding for counseling for people with financial hardship who are parenting a baby or child who is under the age of two, have a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD) diagnosis and live within the Portland, Oregon metro area. Recipients will receive eight solution-focused, short-term therapy sessions with mental health professionals who are specially trained for working with PMADs.
Family SkillBuilders	Family SkillBuilders seeks to build strong families through relationally-based parent training. Their services include: In-Home Safety and Reunification Services (Specialized Parenting Services, Parent Training and Nurturing Parenting Curriculum, Foster Care and Adoption Support & Training), Parenting Groups, Family Visitation, and Bilingual and Bicutural Services in Spanish. They partner with various organizations throughout the greater Portland Metro area. https://familyskillbuilders.org/services/
Healthy Families Oregon	Healthy Families Oregon (HFO) is a free, voluntary home visiting program that offers support and education to families who are expecting or parenting newborns. Healthy Families Oregon is a multi-site state program. In 2019, HFO programs provided screening and referral services to 4,666 families of newborns (11% of all Oregon births) and evidence-based, intensive home visiting services to 1,961 of Oregon’s most vulnerable families. HFO is shown to increase children’s readiness for school by helping families to raise securely attached, curious children who continue to learn and grow when they reach kindergarten.
Lullaby Project	The Lullaby Project – conceived by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute – uses the creative process of songwriting to improve well-being and child bonds with parents experiencing housing insecurity and other challenging life situations. Together with musicians from the Oregon Symphony and local singer-songwriters, parents and parents-to-be create personal lullabies for their children, expressing their hopes and dreams for the future. The Lullaby Project began as part of Oregon Symphony’s Sounds of Home community initiative, and is in close partnership with Path Home (formerly Portland Homeless Family Solutions), a nonprofit organization that empowers homeless families with children to get back into stable, long-term housing.
Northwest Family Services (NWFS)	Northwest Family Services (NWFS) supports family stability, children, and victims of crime by addressing social determinants of health. They are a culturally-responsive organization with a wide array of programs that address basic needs, housing stability, youth engagement, family support, and behavioral health in the Portland- and Salem- metro areas. Their programs encompass a broad spectrum of support, including health and social service navigation, youth prevention and intervention programs, and outpatient alcohol and drug treatment. Recognizing the power of unity, they provide coalition support for drug-free communities and lend their aid to youth and families impacted by incarceration. NWFS is also a proponent of restorative justice, offering mental health services and job readiness and placement programs. NWFS offers a culturally specific shelter for Latina women and children who have endured violence. NWFS’s approach to family stability is holistic, incorporating couple’s classes, parenting, and healthy relationship education. Their services, available in both English and Spanish, extend throughout the greater Portland-Salem metro area. Their efforts also extend to housing stability, helping families and individuals secure the foundation they need to rebuild and flourish. NWFS programs and services are available to everyone regardless of ethnicity, nationality, disabilities, religion, gender, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
Pathfinders of Oregon Community Programs	Pathfinders of Oregon offers holistic community-based services at their Center for Family Success , in east Multnomah County, for justice-impacted adults and their children. Programs they offer at the Center include: Parenting Classes, Early Childhood Home Visiting, Parent Advocacy, Peer Mentoring, Reentry Support, Family Engagement Activities, and Youth Mentoring. Center for Family Success’ mission is to improve outcomes for children of justice involved parents by providing parenting programs and family stabilization services. With a focus on family reunification and family strengthening, the Center works to break the cycle of family involvement in the justice system. Programs include: Parenting Inside Out . Parenting Inside Out (PIO) is a parent management skills program for justice involved parents. PIO gives parents the skills to successfully reintegrate with their families and to parent their children in healthy, prosocial ways. The class is available in English and in Spanish. They offer 12-week and 6-week programs. Caring Dads. Caring Dads is a research informed program to help fathers improve their relationships with their children and end controlling, abusive, and neglectful behavior. The curriculum focuses on teaching fathers to develop skills to deal with frustrating situations, increase behavioral awareness and learn strategies to strengthen the father-child relationship. The group meets twice a week for 8.5 weeks. Home visiting program. Parenting Inside Out 1:1 Home Visiting is an individualize intervention program that focuses on 1:1 parenting skills tailored to fit family goals that include bi-weekly home visits for a minimum of 6 months. Parent Advocacy. Parent advocates provide individualized support to parents to assist them in achieving stability as they participate in services at the Center for Family Success. Advocates provide resource navigation, engage in collaborative communication with community partners, allocate resources to reduce barriers to program attendance, provide life-skills coaching, assist with parenting plans and goal setting, and help clients increase self-sufficiency. Peer Mentoring. Parent Partners help participants navigate systems while providing emotional support and skill building. Mentors have lived experiences with justice systems and/or I the recovery community. Gender-Responsive Trauma Coping Skills Groups . Healing Trauma for women and Building Resilience for men are gender specific skill-based support groups to help parents who have experienced trauma, adversity and stress. The groups are designed to help build insight and skills to cope with trauma and its effects. These groups meet twice a week for 3 weeks. Family Engagement Events. The Center provides free family engagement events at least once a month, which allow parents and children to have fun in a pro-social environment. Events include recreational activities such as picnics, hiking, and swimming, holiday parties, visits to local museums, and educational workshops. Reentry Support. Center advocates provide individual and family support to parents as they transition out of jail or prison.

Gender Diverse Support Services

Basic Rights Oregon – Catalyst Transgender Leadership Program	Basic Rights Oregon’s Catalyst Transgender Leadership Program aims to increase leadership capacity and champion transgender social justice equity across the state. The program puts together a cohort of transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming Oregonians to gain skills and build community together. Catalyst is a 9-month program for a selected cohort of 15-20 transgender Oregonians. Participants will attend monthly virtual and in-person retreats where they will work to refine their leadership skills while building community with each other. Workshops are facilitated by transgender leaders who work with the cohort to create an affirming and connected space for all. The Catalyst program is 100% free of charge and includes funding to cover materials including technology (as needed), travel, and room and board for in-person events.
Recovery Mentor 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 Support Services

Beyond These Walls	Beyond These Walls is a non-profit based in the Pacific Northwest that works to achieve justice and liberation for LGBTQIA2S+ people incarcerated in the Pacific Northwest and the world through advocacy, service, and organizing. Beyond These Walls was founded in 2011 as a project of the National LGBTQ Task Force. It started as a project to send cards to LGBTQ prisoners during the holidays, but they decided to try to extend community to LGBTQ family living behind bars. Over the years they have evolved into a robust community of people offering a number of programs to support LGBTQ prisoners. Beyond These Walls is a Trans led organization with an exclusively LGBTQ staff and advisory committee. They believe in an LGBTQ community without conditions, where they welcome and embrace people trying to be a part of their community, even if they’ve made mistakes. They believe the criminal justice system is inherently flawed and if people who are locked up are asking us for help right now, they have to answer their calls. In addition to supporting members of the LGBTQ community while incarcerated, Beyond These Walls also provides Reentry Support: $14,000 reentry assistance and support to individuals in prison 32 care packages that include an outfit to wear on release 45 direct cash support to both currently and formerly incarcerated Provided LGBTQIA+ related training to Washington State DOC Reentry teams
Fresh Out Community Based Re-Entry Program	Fresh Out Community-Based Reentry Program helps underserved, overrepresented men and women transition from prison to the community. Their focus is on helping Black and African American populations transition from prison, back into society. The Fresh Out Community-Based Reentry Program was formed in 2007 by a group of formerly incarcerated African-American individuals. They saw a need to help other formerly incarcerated individuals successfully reenter into the community, focusing on the African American population. They felt that ex-offenders would more readily engage in services when encouraged by former incarcerated persons who have successfully been down the same path. The Program assists formerly incarcerated individuals with bus fare, food, clothing and mentoring in hopes to end the cycle of recidivism. Services and support provided includes: employment referrals, housing referrals, drug/alcohol referral, behavioral health referral, peer-to-peer counseling, family support services, access to public transportation, food boxes, clothing, and volunteer opportunities.
Going Home II	Going Home II works primarily with gang members looking to extract themselves from gang activity. Their target population is people of color. Staff members lead meetings in the prisons and help people transition from prison into clean and sober housing upon release that Going Home II maintains, both for men and women. Going Home II believes the only successful approach to reintegration is holistic, and they are committed to providing material and professional resources, as well as socio-emotional support. Before release from custody, Going Home II helps individuals gain skills that improve their decision making, planning, and job or career prospects. After release they provide safe housing and personal and professional support, as needed. Going Home II partners with Columbia River Correctional Institution (CRCI) on several community-based events held at their facility to create a bridge between adults in custody and the community they will return to. Going Home II goes into CRCI twice a week, once to host group mentoring sessions and once to host behavioral therapy classes. Going Home II’s Transition and Reentry programs work with incarcerated and recently released individuals to support their transition back into the community. They provide behavioral therapy courses, mentorship once released, transitional housing, and re-entry planning. Peer supports assist clients with employment, housing, obtaining IDs, HOP passes, Social Security, and cell phones (with two months of free calls). They maintain a clothing closet with job-search appropriate clothing and they have bikes people can use if there is no public transportation to their job. A men’s group is held on Saturday mornings. Their Behavioral Health and Social Wellness programs are delivered through a culturally specific lens to support those in the Black community suffering from addictions. Their services are free of charge and can be accessed by anyone in need. The services they provide include peer support services, housing support, employment support, and transitional housing for both men and women. Going Home II’s Violence Prevention and Community Safety programs provide interventions with the goal of making the community safer and providing a new path for individuals that are at high risk of committing violence through behavioral therapy courses, intensive case management for those at high risk of committing gun violence or becoming a victim of gun violence, through street level outreach workers that work to deter potential gun violence as well as retaliations, funerals and relocation assistance, transitional housing for both men and women, assistance to incarcerated individuals with re-entry supports, and support for victims of gun violence. To obtain services or for more information call Going Home II or email shlomax@goinghome2.org Going Home II also provides opportunities for individuals they serve and their families to engage in prosocial activities, like family weekend camps and community meals, and they provide assistance in navigating systems and locating needed supports.
Insight Alliance	The Insight Alliance works in prisons and in the community to transform the lives of adults and youths impacted by the carceral system by pointing them to their innate resilience and wellbeing. The Insight Alliance does so through/offers the following programs and resources: Insight To Wellbeing Program Insight to Wellbeing is the Insight Alliance’s signature 10-week, evidence-based program that’s offered in a group setting for 1.5 - 2 hours per week. The program is led by a cohort of trained teachers who utilize a strengths-based curriculum designed to teach an understanding of the mind and human experience for the purpose of reducing risk factors, uncovering resiliency, and promoting emotional and psychological well- being for adults and youth in the criminal justice system. This is taught through a compilation of sessions that speak to the potential, ability and resilience inside every human. Currently, Insight to Wellbeing is offered at: Columbia River Correctional Institution (CRCI), Portland, Oregon Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF), Wilsonville, Oregon MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility, Woodburn, Oregon Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility, Albany, Oregon NW Regional Re-entry Center, Portland, Oregon They also offer Insight to Wellbeing through community-based partners such as Morrison Child & Family Services, the Federal DSTART (Deferred Sentencing To Advance Rehabilitation & Treatment) program, and Parrott Creek Child & Family Services. https://www.theinsightalliance.org/insight-to-wellbeing Peer Mentorship Program The Insight Alliance’s peer mentors offer support to their mentees as they navigate life after being released from prison, typically alongside a Case Manager. Peer mentors provide educational, career, and recreational supports and opportunities to their mentees. Participants who share similar life experiences are paired, enabling mentors to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges their mentees are encountering. Mentee-mentor meetings take place in person or virtually, at least once a month, with the frequency determined by both the mentor and mentee. Mentees and mentors also have opportunities for more informal check-ins, through phone calls, texts, emails, etc. Becoming a Mentor: The Insight Alliance welcomes mentors who have had lived experience with the prison system and have participated in their Insight to Wellbeing program. Most of all, The Insight Alliance seeks individuals who are genuinely interested in intentionally supporting individuals as they reenter their communities from prison. All peer mentors are paid a monthly stipend. Becoming a Mentee: Mentees are individuals who have recently been released from prison and have gone through The Insight Alliance’s 10-week Insight to Wellbeing program. All referrals for this program come from Insight to Wellbeing teaching team. https://www.theinsightalliance.org/peer-mentorship Moments of Insight The Insight Alliance also distributes an interactive newsletter in Oregon’s prisons, Moments of Insight, that was launched in the spring of 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Moments of Insight features stories, poems and artwork from folks in prison, and aspects of The Insight Alliance’s educational model. Newsletters are issued year round. Past issues can be accessed online. https://www.theinsightalliance.org/moments-of-insight Good Neighbor Clothing Closet The Insight Alliance provides free clothing to community members in need who have been impacted by the carceral system, addiction, and homelessness. they partner with other nonprofits in the area to provide clothing to their clients. Partner organizations pay a monthly fee and then receive a designated, weekly time slot to bring clients. Additionally, clients accessing other services from The Insight Alliance can receive free clothing. https://www.theinsightalliance.org/clothing-closet
Multnomah County Health Assessment and Treatment (HAT) Team	The Health Assessment and Treatment (HAT) team is a coordinated effort between the Multnomah County Department of Community Justice and the Multnomah County Health Department aimed at improving access to healthcare by connecting adults involved in the criminal justice system with community-based support services and providers. Each position plays an integral role in targeting formerly incarcerated individuals with a chronic disease or mental health issues and assisting them with successfully transitioning back into the community. Assistance is given to those paroling from state institutions to enroll in OHP and getting them set up with the support services they need. The HAT team consists of: Community Health Nurse Community Health Worker Corrections Counselors Parole/Probation Officers Dual Diagnosis Evaluators The nurse, health worker, corrections counselor, and parole/probation officer (PPO) establish a care plan with the client. This care plan includes enrolling with a primary care provider (PCP), finding a pharmacist and getting prescriptions filled, educating the client about chronic disease management, assisting in obtaining vital records, and connecting to safety nets like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Additionally, the team engages in advocacy for other needed supports, such as housing and transportation, to increase client engagement, stabilization, and successful transition into the community. The care plan is intended to set the client up for long- term success by teaching them how to navigate the system and advocate for themselves, while creating a shared understanding between the healthcare and community corrections communities.
NewStart Reentry Resource Center	The NewStart Reentry Resource Center is a program dedicated to helping people successfully re-enter the community after incarceration from State or Local Jails in Multnomah County within the last two years. It is run by Worksource Oregon and SE Works. Their Navigators/Case Managers assist with: Support services funding Securing ID Navigating community resources for housing, health, treatment, family reunification, disability services Housing Referrals and emergency vouchers Access to phone, email, fax, internet, mailbox Employment assistance includes: Case management, resume development, master application assistance, subsidized on the job training, work related training certifications and transitional and career track placement services. Drop-in any time to briefly speak with their navigators. No appointment or calls are required.
Northwest Regional Re-entry Center (NWRRC)	The Northwest Regional Re-entry Center (NWRRC) helps offenders make a safe and successful transition from prison to their communities. Working together with the Bureau of Prisons, United States Probation and Pretrial Services, and other community agencies, they serve up to 125 men and women in a transitional supervised environment. While in their program, individuals work to gain suitable employment, secure housing, and reunite with family. NWRRC is committed to assisting individuals releasing from prison with securing meaningful employment in the communities in which they will reside, obtaining an appropriate residence, and adequate mentoring support. Partnerships with employers in the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area communities are essential to re-entry success. NWRRC offers a Resource Room that consists of eight computers with internet access, reference material for job searching and preparation, and staff Resource Specialists who work with each resident. Phones are available to make and receive calls from potential employers. The Resource Specialists who staff this room provide a comprehensive employment orientation for every individual including an employment assessment, resume and cover letter preparation, development of a criminal history statement, job searching skills practice, and mock interviews. Residents are also provided with referrals to partner agencies for job matching, computer classes, vocational rehabilitation, trade programming, and cognitive and soft skill building classes. https://nw-rrc.org/resident-resources/ Support Programs Current support program services available to NWRRC residents include: Individual counseling appointments on a weekly or as needed basis with their onsite Mental Health Counselor Referrals for additional mental health services to partner agencies such as Lifeworks NW Referrals to outside programming for substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, anger management, and life skills Rent Well Tenant Education classes with a Home Forward landlord guarantee upon successful completion of course In house Narcotics Anonymous Group every Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30pm In house Alcoholics Anonymous Group every Thursday, 7:00 to 8:00pm In house Seeking Safety Group (addressing PTSD and substance abuse) every Tuesday, from 6:30 to 8:00pm Schedules for offsite (free) walk-in SMART Recovery Groups are available (SMART stands for Self Management and Recovery Training and is a secular, cognitive/ behavioral-based recovery group) NWRRC is actively seeking to offer a weekly in-house SMART Recovery meeting in the near future https://nw-rrc.org/resident-resources/ Case Management NWRRC offers case management services to all residents during their entire placement. Although NWRRC is a non-profit organization, residents are still in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons or on supervised release until their release date. Placement at NWRRC allows individuals to work, pay subsistence, attend treatment, and progressively earn passes to a release residence and eventually Home Confinement if eligible. Residents work with their assigned Case Manager to develop an Individual Personal Plan (IPP) that includes identifying housing/release plans, employment, financial obligations and support systems. Goals are identified and reviewed each week. https://nw-rrc.org/case-management/ NWRRC also runs a state Aid and Assist Program. https://nw-rrc.org/aid-assist-program/
Phoenix Rising Transitions	Phoenix Rising is a community-based nonprofit bringing together prisoners, former prisoners, and community members working toward the transformation and success of people as they rejoin the community after prison. They have been working in Oregon prisons, primarily as Columbia River Correctional Institution (CRCI), since 2001. Phoenix Rising’s Prison InReach Projects at CRCI include Relational Culture Strategies (Leadership) classes and Writing classes. Phoenix Rising’s In-the-Community Projects include Community Organizing with Metropolitan Alliance for Community Good (MACG)(Leadership Institute, MACG Assemblies, Research/Action Teams) and their Mentor Project , providing one-on-one mentoring to support one’s transition to life in the community. Their Certified Peer Recovery Mentors assist with navigating resources and systems in the community.
Reentry Resources PDX	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.
Services	Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC)’s Re-entry and Release Services provide transition classes, re-entry preparation, and individualized release planning services to inmates in DOC institutions and Oregon Youth Authority facilities. These services extend to county re-entry programs, Oregon inmates housed out-of-state, and Oregon inmates serving a concurrent sentence in another state. Staff specializing in re-entry and release develop a plan to help individuals return to the community. They assist with basic needs like housing, employment, and medical and mental health care. DOC partners with the releasing inmate, county community corrections agencies, Oregon Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, DOC medical and mental health professionals, state and federal agencies, and private providers. Re-entry and Release also assist with other benefits inmates might be eligible for prior to release, including: Oregon Health Plan, Medicaid, Veterans benefits, Social Security, and State-issued identification through the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles.
Volunteers of America (VOA) Reentry Enhancement Coordination	The Reentry Enhancement Coordination (REC) program has been a core part of reentry programming in Multnomah County since 2010. REC was designed to close gaps by surrounding men and women transitioning from prison with supportive services in the community. The REC team is a partnership between VOA Oregon and the Department of Corrections, the Multnomah County Department of Community Justice, SE Works and Bridges to Change. REC serves men and women who have severe addictions and have completed drug and alcohol treatment during their incarceration. To protect that investment, the individuals are linked to comprehensive assistance in securing housing, treatment, and employment when they return to the community. Individuals who are released from prison early on Short Term Transitional Leave (STTL) as part of Oregon’s Justice Reinvestment Program receive the same menu of comprehensive services in the community. REC and STTL provide 90 days of intensive supervision, outpatient treatment, supportive housing and support finding employment. Counselors, mentors and employment specialists work with parole officers to help individuals transition back to the community successfully. Behavioral Health Treatment : VOA Oregon provides individualized substance abuse and mental health outpatient treatment services to REC participants. Their treatment services aim to provide culturally-responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based services to high-risk and high-need community members depending on their criminal risk and level of care needs. Outpatient services are provided in conjunction with physical health providers, mental health providers, peer support specialists, SUD counselors, case managers, and intake specialists. Outpatient and residential services utilize a client centered approach to not only assess ongoing support needs, but also utilize advanced curricula to specifically target ongoing risk/need factors that contribute to substance use, mental health needs, and criminogenic risks. Housing and Mentors: Participants benefit from the support of Recovery Mentors and clean, sober housing at Bridges to Change. Employment Support : At the SE Works New Start Reentry Resource Center, Reentry Enhancement Coordination (REC) participants can access case management, resume development, master application assistance, subsidized on the job training, work related training certifications and transitional and career track placement services. REC Program goals include: reducing recidivism, relapse and use of addictive substances; increasing treatment engagement; and increasing participant ability to attain and maintain secure housing, and employment retention.
WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center	WomenFirst’s mission is to provide a nurturing environment so women can rebuild their lives and self-worth by building their leadership and life skills. WomenFirst Reintegration Peer Mentor program begins serving women six months prior to their release out of Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF). This first phase is to build relationships, make connections, develop trust and get to know more about the women they will be serving for the next year beyond release. WomenFirst is there on the day of their release to be of support, if needed, to celebrate and acknowledge their first day of their journey reentering the community. WomenFirst’s Clean and Sober Long-Term Recovery Continuum Care Program provides a place for women to stay after completing transitional housing and/or treatment for up to two tears at an affordable cost until they receive permanent housing. The program bridges the gap and meets the housing needs for women by providing them with a safe and stable home at an affordable rate so women then can continue to thrive, strive, rebuild their lives, reunite with their children, and participate within the wrap-around support service & programs that will prepare them to become responsible accountable tenants. Other WomenFirst programs and services include: “I Love Me” Women Empowerment Groups deliver innovative trainings and skill building for women in their most vulnerable populations. The curriculum focuses on identity formation, value clarification, healthy lifestyles, and leadership development. They also promote healthy behaviors to increase social, emotional, and spiritual growth. Their focus is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where women can share their experiences and learn from others. Peer Mentorship/Reintegration provides 1:1 mentorship for additional support such as: life skills, employment, housing, stability and work to create a plan for direction. This program is based at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility beginning six months prior to a woman’s release date, and is built around an individual action plan and follow-ups. Program launched April 2018 partnership with African American Program (AAP) through Multnomah County. Navigate Back Home is a trauma informed pilot program that provides 10-20 women opportunities to continue to work on their journey of recovery, reunite with their children, and rebuild their lives. Their Housing Referral Coordinator ensures each woman receives support and guidance to obtain stability for long-term continuum care until they receive permanent housing. Further, the Housing Navigator will continue to connect with housing agencies, such as second chance landlords, homes for single women, and women with children to identify what housing opportunities are available. Life Skills Development delivers the skills necessary or desirable for full participation associated with managing and living a better quality of life. This curriculum focuses on conflict resolution, effective communication, financial literacy, interpersonal relationships, self-awareness, creative thinking, and how to be assertive. Other services WomenFirst provides include: Interview and work clothes to help women “dress for success” and other emergency clothing as needed. Job search assistance. Food and healthcare assistance. Meditation, healing and self-care practice training. Washer and dryer access. Breastfeeding room. Recovery room and community resource lab. https://www.rebuildwomenfirst.org/programs-and-services Contact WomenFirst online: https://www.rebuildwomenfirst.org/contact-us

African American Support Services

Black Swimming Initiative	The Black Swimming Initiative seeks to expand meaningful participation in water sports by providing a strong sense of belonging for black athletes of all backgrounds, abilities, and lifestyles by supporting safe and accessible water safety and swimming instruction. The Black Swimming Initiative envisions a world where racism is eliminated from the aquatics and water sports; where individuals can access bodies of water with confidence in themselves and be welcomed by all. For a list of upcoming events: https://www.blackswimpdx.us/upcoming-eventsregister
Going Home II Behavioral Health and Social Wellness Center	Going Home II works primarily with gang members looking to extract themselves from gang activity. Their target population is people of color. Staff members lead meetings in the prisons and help people transition from prison into clean and sober housing upon release that Going Home II maintains, both for men and women. Going Home II believes the only successful approach to reintegration is holistic, and they are committed to providing material and professional resources, as well as socio-emotional support. Before release from custody, Going Home II helps individuals gain skills that improve their decision-making, planning, and job or career prospects. After release they provide safe housing and personal and professional support, as needed. Going Home II partners with Columbia River Correctional Institution (CRCI) on several community-based events held at their facility to create a bridge between adults in custody and the community they will return to. Going Home II goes into CRCI twice a week, once to host group mentoring sessions and once to host behavioral therapy classes. Going Home II’s Transition and Reentry programs work with incarcerated and recently released individuals to support their transition back into the community. They provide behavioral therapy courses, mentorship once released, transitional housing, and re-entry planning. Peer supports assist clients with employment, housing, obtaining IDs, HOP passes, Social Security, and cell phones (with two months of free calls). They maintain a clothing closet with job-search appropriate clothing, and they have bikes people can use if there is no public transportation to their job. A men’s group is held on Saturday mornings. Their Behavioral Health and Social Wellness programs are delivered through a culturally specific lens to support those in the Black community suffering from addictions. Their services are free of charge and can be accessed by anyone in need. The services they provide include peer support services, housing support, employment support, and transitional housing for both men and women. Going Home II’s Violence Prevention and Community Safety programs provide interventions with the goal of making the community safer and providing a new path for individuals that are at high risk of committing violence through behavioral therapy courses, intensive case management for those at high risk of committing gun violence or becoming a victim of gun violence, through street level outreach workers that work to deter potential gun violence as well as retaliations, funerals and relocation assistance, transitional housing for both men and women, assistance to incarcerated individuals with re-entry supports, and support for victims of gun violence. To obtain services or for more information call Going Home II or email shlomax@goinghome2.org . Going Home II also provides opportunities for individuals they serve and their families to engage in prosocial activities, like family weekend camps and community meals, and they provide assistance in navigating systems and locating needed supports.
Influencers of Neighborhoods (ION)	Influencers Of Neighborhoods (ION) was founded by a collective of black male professionals who saw a need in providing sustainable programs for youth of color to gain access, awareness, and opportunities within all industries. ION aligns with community organizations and businesses that empower youth of color. With partners such as Sneaker Week Portland, Better Marketing, & Black Male Achievement, ION positions black & brown youth into avenues of enlightenment & access. They provide positive relationships through mentorship providing skill building and stronger connection to the community.
Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI)	Center for Self-Enhancement 3920 North Kerby Ave. Portland, Oregon 97227 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Community & Family Program 2205 NE Columbia Blvd. Portland, Oregon 97211 Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. selfenhancement.org Self-Enhancement (SEI) is a Black-founded, Black-owned, and Black-led nonprofit whose community and family programs are designed to provide families with the resources, supports, and wrap-around services needed to help ensure they are safe, stable, and have their critical social, emotional, and economic needs met. SEI services address economic disparities by providing a broad continuum of anti-poverty, family stabilization, and employment services that are culturally specific for African American families and/or culturally responsive for other families in need. SEI’s Center for Self-Enhancement in North Portland is the hub of their work. It is a comprehensive one-stop resource for youth and families, primarily African Americans and others living in poverty or seeking culturally responsive services. SEI provides thousands of youths, families, and adults a wide array of education and social services on an annual basis. Coordinators work with students to develop and implement an Individual Success Plan. SEI is in 19 schools throughout the Portland Metro area and East County. SEI’s programs and assistance include energy assistance, parenting classes, Anti Domestic and Sexual Violence (ADSV) Program, Parent Child Development Services (PCDC), Short Term Rental Assistance (STRA), Multnomah Stability Initiative (MSI) providing long-term case management, Community Works Project (CWP), Child Welfare Advocacy (CWA) Services, and Homeless Housing programs (Mobile Housing Team and Project HAVEN) for families who are currently homeless in Multnomah County. https://www.selfenhancement.org/cfp In addition to the SEI Center and their community and family programs, SEI runs the following assistance phone lines: Anti Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline : healingsspace@selfenhancement.org Energy Appointment Line : Short Term Rent Assistance Line : Energy Resource Line :
Taking Ownership PDX	Taking Ownership PDX is an organization working to renovate and revive homes and businesses for Black families in Portland. Their mission is to help Black homeowners and small businesses stay in their communities and build generational wealth. Taking Ownership PDX provides reparations to the Black community of Portland by raising funds, using volunteers, and other resources to renovate and repair homes and businesses.
Urban League of Portland	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.
Word is Bond	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.

Domestic Violence and Sex Worker Support Services

Bradley Angle House	Bradley Angle House serves anyone affected by domestic violence. They help survivors escape domestic violence and rebuild safe and prosperous lives. Local partner agencies refer LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC survivors to Bradley Angle because of their culturally responsive services. Bradley Angle has the only culturally specific domestic violence services program for the LGBTQIA+ community in Oregon. They welcome all genders, sexualities, identities, relationships, and experiences. All of Bradley Angle’s offerings are free. Their Healing Roots Program offers survivors a safe space to access resources that promote healing and connection. Services include: Individualized Advocacy: One-on-one support for survivors to create individual safety plans and begin their healing journey. Advocates help survivors access necessary resources. Support Groups: Culturally specific, topic-based support groups that explore domestic violence, healthy relationships, and healing from trauma. Safe space for Black and African American survivors to share and learn from one another. Family Support: Advocates provide one-on-one support to help survivors and their children learn, grow, and heal together. They also connect survivors with local resources to help them and their loved ones thrive. Healing Roots offers a virtual Healthy Relationships Support Group . This group is free and open to BIPOC survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Couples, partners, and individuals are welcome. Their Kinship Youth Support Program addresses the impact of intergenerational trauma experienced by the children of their Healing Roots participants. They help kids strengthen community bonds through peer support groups, family field trips, and culturally specific mentorship opportunities. https://bradleyangle.org/get-help/programs/healing-roots/ Bradley Angle offers a range of services for LGBTQIA2S+ survivors through their Marsha’s Folx Program . Services include: Individual Advocacy: Resource referrals, information about legal procedures, and safe housing options Safety Planning: Individualized plan for safety and security Basic Needs: Access to essentials such as food, clothing, and toiletries Support Groups: Facilitated sessions explore long-term effects of abuse and tools for self-empowerment They offer a virtual Healthy Relationships Course that is available to the public. This is an educational series that explores the skills needed to build healthy relationships. In addition, Bradley Angle offers two types of support groups that are open to the public. These occur every Thursday and alternate between an in-person art support group and a virtual Zoom support group. n in-person art support group and a virtual Zoom support group . https://bradleyangle.org/get-help/programs/lgbtq-services/
Cupcake Girls	The Cupcake Girls provides confidential support to those involved in the sex industry, as well as trauma-informed outreach, advocacy, holistic resources, and referral services to provide prevention and aftercare to those affected by sex trafficking. They provide nonjudgmental support to empower their program participants in their pursuits through respect, resources, and relationships. The Cupcake Girls has created several partnerships in Las Vegas and Portland with mental, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial specialists, businesses and organizations in order to offer a well-rounded list of emotional, spiritual, physical and financial services to their program participants: sex workers or sex trafficking survivors looking for resources. Their Direct Care Programs include: The Referral Program serves program participants who have one or two particular needs by giving referrals to vetted, safe, and inclusive partners and resources who have agreed to see their program participants pro-bono or at a reduced cost. These partners may be individuals or organizations in the community and include doctors, tax preparers, therapists, and parent and family resources. The Advocacy Program is for program participants with more robust goals. In this program, program participants have the opportunity to meet weekly with their Advocate who will collaborate with them to set and achieve S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, + Time-Based) goals, with the help of partners. The Advocacy Program assists with issues such as: domestic violence, sex trafficking, substance abuse, career development, and homelessness. Support groups offer peer support on a weekly, 90 minute basis. Support Groups are for program participants of The Cupcake Girls and approved guests who are within the population they work with. Support groups are free. The Mentorship program is for program participants seeking a support system and someone to check in with them on a regular basis, but who aren’t looking for connections to resources or assistance with achieving goals. Mentors meet with their program participants either bi-weekly or monthly, based on the program participant’s preference. The outreach program creates opportunities to use cupcakes to build trusting relationships with potential program participants through community connections, networking opportunities, and upon request in-club and brothel outreach efforts.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Lines and Support	National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hour (800) 799-SAFE (7233) Text “START” to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ Sexual Assault Resource Center https://sarcoregon.org/ Call to Safety (formerly Portland Women’s Crisis Line) (translation available) 24-hour crisis line https://calltosafety.org/ Bradley-Angle House https://bradleyangle.org/ Raphael House https://raphaelhouse.com/ Salvation Army West Women’s & Children’s Shelter https://westwomens.salvationarmy.org/ Volunteers of America Home Free Program - Emergency Services Crisis Hotline: (503) 771-5503 or (888) 771-5503 emergencyservices@voaor.org Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. https://www.voaor.org/find-services/adults-children-and-families/home-free/ Clackamas Women’s Services 24-hour crisis line https://www.cwsor.org/ Washington County Domestic Violence Resource Center 24-hour crisis line (503) 469- 8620 https://www.dvrc-or.org/ YWCA Safechoice Domestic Violence Program (Vancouver, Washington) 24-hour domestic violence hotline https://ywcaclarkcounty.org/what-we-do/safechoice-domestic-violence-program/ Monika’s House (Hillsboro, Oregon) 24/7 Hotline https://www.domesticshelters.org/help/or/hillsboro/97123/monika-s-house El Programa Hispano Católico Project UNICA 24 hour bilingual crisis line Domestic & Sexual Violence Survivor Support Programs https://elprograma.org/our-services/unica/
Family Justice Center of Washington County	The Family Justice Center of Washington County is a collaboration of 18 agencies inside a single center dedicated to providing survivors with the wrap-around services they need for safety, healing and hope. Their mission is to work collaboratively within the community to provide a single location for prevention, intervention, healing and hope for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse in Washington County.
Haymarket Pole Collective	Haymarket Pole Collective (HMPC) is an organization of sex workers for sex workers. Their Outreach Program is focused on peer-led interactions. The main feature of their Healing Justice Program is their 1-1 Sponsored Therapy Program. At present their Healing Program matches 49 Black, brown, Indigenous and/or trans sex workers with culturally specific sex-worker-allied therapist providers of color. Program participants are paid a monthly stipend to attend therapy for a year.
New Avenues for Youth New Day Program	New Avenues for Youth’s New Day Program provides non-judgmental services and resources for youth experiencing sex trafficking or exploitation. New Day supports the safety, needs, and rights of people ages 12-25 who are experiencing sex trafficking or exploitation, trading sex, or are at risk. Connect with them for mentoring and advocacy, referral to additional resources, and access to employment and education programs and LGBTQIA2s+ services. They can help safety plan, provide transportation, and access to shelter or other housing resources. New Day is a partnership with Call to Safety , Raphael House , and Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) .
PDX Sex Workers Resource Project (PDX SWRP)	The PDX Sex Worker Resource Project (PDXSWRP) aims to support people in the sex trades by providing harm reduction supplies and supports specific to the work. They also provide resources and referrals by connecting participants to organizational support through community partners. They operate a mobile outreach unit in areas of the Portland metro area in which they can reach the most marginalized workers. PDXSWRP is fiscally sponsored by the YWCA. Supporting in person and full service Sex Workers is at are our core Since beginning their work, PDXSWRP has provided over $70,000.00 in direct cash aid and resource distribution. Their Pink Van mobile project gives them the ability to bring parenting supplies, harm reduction tools, Narcan, basic hygiene resources, and more resources directly to the communities they serve in East County. They have trained over 100 community members in the use Narcan and offered Sex Worker specific trainings to non-profit and government based organization including the Sex Trafficking services Expansion Project (STEP), Oregon Health Authority, and 2020 Oregon Coalition of Domestic and Sexual Violence. Pink Van Project hours: Wednesdays @ Lents Park 1–3 p.m. Third Saturday @ Glenhaven Park 1–3 p.m. Fourth Saturday @ 16221 SE Start 1–3 p.m. For a complete of pharmacy, harm reduction, work, and family supplies provided: https://www.pdxswrp.org/donate
Rahab’s Sisters	Rahab’s Sisters builds community through radical hospitality with women and gender- diverse individuals marginalized by poverty, houselessness, sex work, violence and substance abuse. Their radical hospitality is centered around community meals where trust and friendship can grow. Rahab’s Sisters offers food, clothing, and hygiene products to guests. They offer a weekly support group facilitated by mental and behavioral health professionals. This confidential and therapeutic space is a time where guests can share, connect, and grieve together. Guided by a counselor, it is also a place to support each other, learning and practicing ways to navigate through individual journeys. Their goals are to increase and foster a greater sense of self-worth, build resilience, and create a peer-to-peer network to support each other beyond Rahab’s Sisters gatherings. Through its outreach, Rahab’s Sisters supports their unhoused neighbors 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.
Rose Haven	Rose Haven is a day shelter and community center serving women, children and gender non-conforming folks experiencing the trauma of abuse, loss of home and other disruptive life challenges. They break the cycle of homelessness by providing meals, clothing, first aid, mailing addresses, hygiene, restrooms, and showers as well as educational programs and guidance through medical and social services. By meeting basic needs and building trust, Rose Haven empowers their guests to explore long-term change. Rose Haven is the only day shelter and community center specifically serving women, children, and gender-diverse people in Portland. Their low-barrier drop-in model bridges the gap in services when night shelters are at capacity. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent. Rose Haven relies on volunteers and regular donations of food and clothing. Rose Haven’s Nursing and First Aid Clinic offers a wide variety of health services in a familiar and supportive environment including flu shots, first aid, basic wound care, blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, foot care, and more. They partner with community organizations to offer Vaccine Clinics and Dental Vans. Rose Haven employs MSWs to provide counseling and referrals on a first-come-first served basis. Rose Haven has a technology room with laptops available for use and an arts and crafts room where volunteers lead classes. A variety of classes are offered, designed to create community and help their guests connect over something other than the challenging circumstances. Rose Haven offers classes such as nutrition, support groups, budgeting, yoga, writing, sewing and creative art programs. These activities help their guests by giving opportunities to learn, be creative, heal, and improve relationships with others and within themselves. Rose Haven offers BLOOM wellness programs, bringing community partners on-site for constructive empowerment activities for women and children in need. Rose Haven has washers and dryers and showers for people to use. Hygiene items and free bus passes are available as well as secure mailboxes. They have an entire room of donated clothing and outside gear and baby and kids supplies. Hot meals, coffee and tea are available throughout the day. Rose Haven also provides Resource Referral & Navigation, One-On-One Counseling, Support Groups, and Financial Assistance.
Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC)	The Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) is a non-profit organization that offers programs and services to provide mental and/or physical support for victims of sexual assault. Their services include a Counseling Program to help survivors of sexual assault by working with counselors who have expertise in providing trauma-specific care. SARC also offers a Case Management Program to provide emotional support for survivors, either by in-person meetings, telephone, texting or email. Case managers can facilitate communication with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other community partners and provide accompaniment to case related meetings and support throughout the legal process. SARC maintains a 24-hour crisis support line at (503) 640-5311 or (888) 640-5311.
Support Programs (UNICA)	El Programa Hispano Católico Domestic & Sexual Violence Survivor Support Programs (UNICA) provide immediate assistance to survivors through advocacy, case management, legal help & medical accompaniment. Their UNICA housing services help survivors of domestic and sexual violence establish safe and stable housing both short and long term, and provide eviction assistance and educational classes to support long term stable housing success. UNICA offers culturally specific mental health counseling and support groups to Latine families who have been impacted by interpersonal violence with the goal of ending cycles of family violence. UNICA offers Youth Based Prevention, Parent Child Intervention & Sex Trafficking Support Services that are culturally specific programs aimed at preventing gender- based violence, provides advocacy & crisis intervention. Linea UNICA provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week support for survivors of interpersonal violence

HIV Support Services

Cascade AIDS Project (CAP)	CAP offers supportive housing, housing readiness program, housing case management, emergency rental assistance, and shelter referrals to people with HIV/AIDS who engage in their services.
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon	Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) brings together diverse communities of faith to learn, serve and advocate for justice, peace and the integrity of creation. EMO offers a number of diverse, direct service programs to address hunger, nutrition and social support, affordable housing opportunities, and refugee and immigration services. EMO’s HIV Services provide a community that strives to address basic needs of individuals living with HIV/AIDS with respect, compassion and safety. The Day Center is a drop-in center for low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The Daily Bread Express provides meal delivery for low-income, home-bound individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Ministries of Oregon)	Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO)’s HIV Day Center is a drop-in center for low- income individuals living with HIV/AIDS. HIV Day Center services include: Hot breakfasts and lunches five days a week Staff available for counseling, information and referral, and help with problem solving Phone and mail services Computers with internet access, free WiFi Washer and dryer Showers and hygiene supplies Clothing closet Pool table, piano, TV, books Massage, haircuts, foot care and acupuncture Therapeutic and recreational activities Meeting space for case management Educational presentations EMO’s Daily Bread Express (DBX) program provides meal delivery for low-income, home-bound individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Seven nutritious meals are delivered weekly throughout the six-county Portland metro area. Clients need to be referred by a case manager. There is no fee for this service. To participate in the program meal recipients must be: HIV positive, income below 300 percent of the federal poverty level, and specified medical need for home delivery of meals.
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Partnership Project	OHSU’s Partnership Project provides a comprehensive array of services to persons who are living with HIV. The Partnership Project is a consortium of 13 public and private medical and social services agencies in the Portland metropolitan area. The participating agencies contribute staff, financial support, and expertise to form the Partnership Project. The Partnership Project offers services to persons living with HIV inclusive of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, income levels, housing status and ethnicity through their HIV Case Management Program. They also provide navigation for immigrants and refugees living with HIV.
Our House	Our House provides integrated health and housing services to people with HIV/AIDS. They provide 24-hours specialized care, supportive services, an independent housing with support services. Our House Residential Care , their residential care facility, engages a team of expert clinicians who work with people with HIV who are having difficulty managing independent living. They tailor therapeutic everyday activities, nursing, and social work services for their clients and residents. Neighborhood Housing and Care Program , provides social work services and nursing for people in their own homes, providing support so that their clients can live independently as long as possible. Esther’s Pantry , also run by Our House, is an LGBTQ+ affirming shopping style food pantry, providing food and personal care items for individuals and families impacted by HIV, and Tod’s Corner, providing free clothing and household good for clients living with HIV. Location: 10202 SE 32nd Avenue, Suites 601 & 502, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222, (503) 349-4699. In 2022, Our House officially merged with Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) to further expand its service offerings and provide greater wraparound care for their clients.
Women of Wisdom (WOW)	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.

Wrap-Around Support Services

Catholic Charities Community Services	Catholic Charities provides support needed for long-term stability in housing through case management, food, clothing, baby supplies, and Parenting Education. Catholic Charities food pantries provide food access for Catholic Charities clients experiencing food insecurity including refugees, immigrants, older adults, and families who live in Catholic Charities’ low-income housing properties. These pantries include non-perishable food items such as canned fruits and vegetables, dried and canned beans, pasta, cereal, peanut butter, and condiments along with frozen meats. The pantries also stock perishables including fresh produce, bread and dairy when available. Catholic Charities of Oregon works with parents looking for support during their pregnancy and after the baby’s birth as they adjust to their newest family member. They support pregnant and parenting families to become more resilient and thrive by teaching important parenting skills, providing trauma recovery support, and helping their clients to establish stable home environments for their children. Offered services include help finding resources, pregnancy and parenting classes, case management and group support for those who have experienced trauma, connection to mental health counseling, financial wellness and other services, and infant supplies.
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon	Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) brings together diverse communities of faith to learn, serve and advocate for justice, peace and the integrity of creation. EMO offers a number of diverse, direct service programs to address hunger, nutrition and social support, affordable housing opportunities, and refugee and immigration services. EMO’s HIV Services provide a community that strives to address basic needs of individuals living with HIV/AIDS with respect, compassion and safety. The Day Center is a drop-in center for low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The Daily Bread Express provides meal delivery for low-income, home-bound individuals living with HIV/AIDS. EMO’s Northeast Emergency Food Program (NEFP) distributes a three- to five-day (or more) supply of nutritious groceries to their neighbors in need, frequently valued over $200. They offer a unique self-service shopping experience for they neighbors, allowing them to select their choice of fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, bread, meat and more. In addition to distributing food, NEFP also develops community solutions to secure access to adequate, affordable and healthy food. They ground their work in the belief that nutritious food is a basic human need and a building block for a healthy life of possibility. Location: Luther Memorial Lutheran Churcjh 4800 NE 72nd Ave., Portland, Oregon 97218 Food Distribution Schedule: Thursday & Saturdays 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Tuesdays 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. (Spanish as primary language). Second Home Second Home connects volunteer host homes with unaccompanied high school students experiencing homelessness. As students have assurance of stable housing and ongoing support, they can focus on completing their secondary education and realize their full potential. Support for the participants comes from both the Second Home staff and from the community. Slavic Oregon Social Services (ROSS) was established by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) to serve the needs of Russian-speaking refugees and immigrants. Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services include: long-term case management crisis intervention advocacy assistance obtaining protective orders and communication with law enforcement individualized resource planning/referrals assistance accessing low-cost/free legal services mental health counseling assistance with temporary/transitional housing short-term financial assistance and support groups EMO’s Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees (SOAR) resettles hundreds of refugees a year. They link sponsors—congregations, friends or community organizations—with refugees before they arrive in the United States, and help sponsors welcome and assist refugees in their adjustment to a new life in the Portland metro area. Refugees are welcomed, given temporary homes with household items and food, and offered assistance as they learn a new language, develop job skills and search for employment. SOAR 7931 NE Halsey Street, Suite 314, Portland, Oregon 97213 - soar@emoregon.org https://emo-soar.org/
Forest Grove Foundation	The Forest Grove Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to implementing and facilitating service programs that help alleviate suffering due to poverty in Western Washington County. Their programs serve some of the most vulnerable community members, including unsheltered homeless individuals and families experiencing housing and food insecurity. By providing essential services and support to their neighbors experiencing poverty and homelessness, Forest Grove Foundation works to build a healthier and more compassionate community for all. Their current initiatives include: Their food program prepares and distributes hearty hot meals and shelf-stable snacks to individuals experiencing homelessness in Forest Grove and rural areas in Western Washington County. Their housing and outreach services team supports their neighbors experiencing homelessness wherever they are by providing survival supplies, engaging in conversations around resources, and building and prioritizing trusting relationships. Community Service Hub Forest Grove currently lacks the coordinated suite of programs and services needed to address the community’s growing challenges related to homelessness. FGF is working to fill this gap by launching a service hub that will: Offer peer-centered support for people struggling with poverty, housing, and food insecurity in Western Washington County. Work with other community-based organizations to deliver substance use disorder counseling, case management, housing navigation, employment services, and connections to other agencies. Help facilitate the journey toward housing, recovery, wellness, and self- sufficiency for their neighbors experiencing homelessness. Minimize disruptions to the community through appointment-based services with professional staff who will ensure client needs are met in a secure, safe facility that positively impacts their neighbors and those they serve.
Metropolitan Alliance for Common Good (MACG)	Metropolitan Alliance for Common Good (MACG) is a non-partisan non-profit alliance of faith, labor, health education and community organizations dedicated to building a base of everyday civic leaders to effectively stand for change they want to see in their communities. They organize people power to create a better Tri-County region for all and sponsor a number of forums, meetings, and events. https://www.macg.org/events Among the issues addressed by MACG are Affordable Housing, Campaigning for Health Care Reform, Creating Housing for Survivors, and Fighting for Criminal Justice. MACG leaders are working on issues of criminal justice that impact formerly incarcerated men and women as they work to rebuild their lives. For over fifteen years, MACG’s civic leaders have worked to make neighborhoods safer, promote accessible and affordable health care and housing, and increase job opportunities and family wages, among other issues.
Neighborhood House	Neighborhood House is a non-profit social service provider that delivers innovative, life-changing programs for low-income people of all ages. Neighborhood House is committed to offering innovative and high-quality education, anti-poverty and senior support services. Their programs prepare children for success in school and life, help families move beyond poverty, and support seniors to continue living independently. Neighborhood House serves approximately 12,000 low-income children, families, and seniors each year across the greater Portland area through wide array of wrap-around services. Their clients represent a diverse mix of ethnicities and cultures. Early Childhood Programs - Head Start and Early Head Start Program; Parenting Program providing support groups, services, workshops, and home visits for families with children ages zero to six. Child Care Improvement Project (CCIP), a community-based network for family (or in-home) child care providers, offering training and resources that both improve the quality of child care and increase the financial viability of the child care businesses including parent subsidy resources. The School Age Child Care Program Neighborhood House runs before- and after- school programs at four Portland Public Schools elementary campuses in N and NE Portland: Boise-Eliot/Humboldt, Chief Joseph, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, and Sabin. Neighborhood House partners with St. Luke Lutheran Church and other community members to provide school supplies and clothing to low-income students in the Ida B. Wells High School boundaries. Housing and Community Health Neighborhood House helps families and individuals transition from homelessness to permanent affordable housing . Community Health Workers provide critical wraparound supportive services to assist individuals in developing life skills needed to maintain permanent housing and employment: resources and referrals, employment readiness and job training programs, access to quality healthcare and health insurance enrollment, and rent and utility assistance. Parenting Program with wide range of services include parenting classes, childcare resources, a parenting support groups, family literacy program. school transition services and more. Senior Services Programs Their Senior Center offers a wide range of educational, recreational, social, and health improvement activities. The Senior Center is located inside the Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capital Hwy, Portland, Oregon 97219 (503) 244-5204, Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Services include Monthly Foot Care Clinic, free half hour consultations with a Senior Law Project attorney, free help with Medicare choices and health care programs. Their Senior Center and Transportation Program keeps older adults and people with disabilities connected to needed assistance and the community by providing shuttle service, shopping and recreational trips, medical and other transport services to seniors and adults with disabilities. Food Security Their Free Food Market offers free food, both in-person and by delivery. They offer limited deliveries in the nearby SW area. Households may receive two food boxes per month. A food box contains healthful food and is intended to supply families with ingredients for 2 weeks of meals. Food boxes include a mix of perishable and non- perishable items. Additionally, they often have extra donated baked goods, which may be accessed at any time during their regular business hours (bring your own shopping bags). Location: 3445 SW Moss St, Portland, Oregon 97219 (971) 447-6292 Deliver orders can be placed online. Check their website for Free Food Market hours. https://nhpdx.org/food-security/ Information and Assistance helps with accessing services including medical transportation, housing information, medical/dental information, caregiver listings, care management referrals, senior law project, and health insurance benefits.
Street Roots	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/
YWCA of Greater Portland	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.

Immigrant and Refugee Support Services

Catholic Charities of Oregon Refugee Services Program	Through their Refugee Services Program , Catholic Charities assists individuals and families that must leave their homelands due to the fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, and/or political opinion. Their refugee resettlement programs address a wide array of needs, including initial resettlement, employment services, school support for children, and long-term, intensive case management. They promote successful integration by providing holistic, wraparound, and trauma-informed services that focus on uplifting the dignity and respect of each individual and their unique culture and traditions. Through this program they serve refugees, asylees, and SIV holders. From greeting new refugees at the airport to providing cultural orientation and case management support, the Refugee Services Program gets refugees started on the path to rebuilding their lives in a new place. To accomplish this, Catholic Charities provides case management, employment services, housing and furnishing support, food assistance, cultural orientation, applications or referrals to relevant services including, for eligible clients, to their Preferred Communities Program, which provides culturally sensitive counseling, peer support, and intensive case management to those who have experienced trauma or need extra support to achieve self-sufficiency.
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon	Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) brings together diverse communities of faith to learn, serve and advocate for justice, peace and the integrity of creation. EMO offers a number of diverse, direct service programs to address hunger, nutrition and social support, affordable housing opportunities, and refugee and immigration services. Slavic Oregon Social Services (ROSS) was established by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) to serve the needs of Russian-speaking refugees and immigrants. Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services include: long-term case management crisis intervention advocacy assistance obtaining protective orders and communication with law enforcement individualized resource planning/referrals assistance accessing low-cost/free legal services mental health counseling assistance with temporary/transitional housing short-term financial assistance and support groups EMO’s Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees (SOAR) resettles hundreds of refugees a year. They link sponsors—congregations, friends or community organizations—with refugees before they arrive in the United States, and help sponsors welcome and assist refugees in their adjustment to a new life in the Portland metro area. Refugees are welcomed, given temporary homes with household items and food, and offered assistance as they learn a new language, develop job skills and search for employment. SOAR 7931 NE Halsey Street, Suite 314, Portland, Oregon 97213 - soar@emoregon.org https://emo-soar.org/
Mission: Citizen	Mission: Citizen is a student-run nonprofit dedicated to helping future US citizens pass the naturalization exam and become effective citizens. They offer free citizenship classes in the Portland Metro area at Sherwood Library, Roosevelt High School, and Beaverton City Library three times per year in terms of ten classes.
Oregon Worker Relief	Oregon Worker Relief recognizes that immigrant Oregonians experience economic hardship because they are intentionally excluded from public relief programs and unemployment insurance. Designed and implemented by the community and for the community, Oregon Worker Relief meets urgent needs statewide through their Home Fund, Worker Relief Fund, and Climate Change Fund programs to help immigrant Oregonians in need make ends meet. Oregon Worker Relief provides direct support to immigrant Oregonians who are facing: Extreme heat, smoke and other climate disasters Complex immigration system Eviction and the housing crisis
Pacific Refugee Support Group (PRSG)	Pacific Refugee Support Group (PRSG) (formerly Portland Refugee Support Group) is dedicated to re-empowering refugees through education and social support so that they may find an independent life in the US. Government contracted resettlement agencies receive funding to support refugees for a limited time and are centered on initial needs. PRSG picks up where these agencies leave off by fostering self-sufficiency with programs centered on economic mobility, education, social capital, and community re-empowerment to support a successful transition to a new home.
WakeUp Beaverton!	WakeUp 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.

Seniors and Aging Support Groups

Community for Positive Aging	The Community for Positive Aging (CPFA)(previously known as the Hollywood Senior Center) provides services and programs, along with public advocacy, cross-community collaborations, and extra support, for anyone age 55 and older. From their Foot Care Clinic to their Durable Medical Equipment Program , CFPA is committed to providing health programs and services to support positive aging. Their Foot Care Clinic operates on 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Wednesdays: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Most Fridays: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 45-minute appointments - by appointment only. For Durable Medical Equipment (such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, crutches, shower chairs or incontinence products), call their front desk. Their Community Health Team hosts Vaccine Clinics at their senior center and works directly in low-income building with seniors as well as partners with other organizations to help low-income seniors and adults get vaccinated. CPFA helps seniors living at home who need assistance to maintain their independence through their no-fee case management services and programs that include Options Counseling , Oregon Project Independence , and Family Caregiver Support Program . CFPA provides custom resident services by contract with property management companies or property owners of subsidized housing through their Enhanced Resident Services Team . Enhanced Resident Services (formerly The Giving Tree) is dedicated to enhancing the lives of under-served populations. CFPA meets on-site with residents to develop an environment of trust, stability and community within affordable housing properties. Their teams schedule activities and provide a variety of programming, including art classes, nutrition and wellness workshops, exercise, social events, and volunteer opportunities and external classes throughout Portland. CFPA’s Asian Food Pantry recognized the need for a local, culturally-specific food pantry to meet the needs of Asian elders. They provide healthy, cultural-specific ingredients, prepared foods, and pantry staples for low-income Asian elders in Portland’s Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, and Laotian communities, among others. The Asian Food Pantry takes place every second Thursday between noon and 2:30pm, right at the Center. Registration required. At their weekly and monthly lobby food pantries, CFPA provides culturally specific food boxes, food donations from partners like New Seasons Market, 99 Ranch and the Oregon Food Bank, and farmers market produce (through their Neighborhood Gleaners program). Their staff collect food, bring and distribute it to residents in the low-income housing buildings we work in. These are closed pantries to building residents only. CFPA partners with the Meals on Wheels to provide hot nutritious meals, coupled with opportunity for other activities and entertainment onsite. Meals are available to anyone age 60 and older at the CFPA Center. Neighborhood Gleaners is a volunteer-run program that collects food that would otherwise go to waste from the Hollywood Farmers Market and redistributes it to low- income seniors in the community. Each week, volunteers help put together bags of food to deliver to residents. Most people can expect a delivery once or twice a month. Email gleaners@communityfpa.org or call (503) 288-8303 . Resource Navigation, Education & Access : to address disparities that low-income people of color face in utilizing and navigating health resources and systems, their multilingual Community Health team provides education, outreach, and one-to-one coaching around resources and services that help people live long, healthy, and meaningful lives. CFPA offers a variety of transportation assistance programs for regular TriMet users, LIFT users, and riders who have special needs such as Fare Relief Assistance for both regular TriMet and LIFT users and limited bus tickets and passes for those who meet financial and other guidelines. CFPA provides tech help one-on-one through their Tech Ambassadors for in-person technology troubleshooting. Call or email for an appointment. Drop In Tech support is available on Monday 9–11 a.m. No Appointments required. Portland Youth Builders Workshops offer computer workshops on topics such as paying bills online, using gmail or avoiding scams. Registration required. CFPA also offers in-person tax assistance through CASH Oregon from February 1 – April 1. Call to make an appointment. The Senior Law Project provides personalized assistance with legal issues every Friday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Their Energy Assistance Program assists low-income households with energy costs during the winter months. CFPA offers a number of support groups: Alzheimer’s Association Meetings Memory Café (for those with dementia, Alzheimer’s or memory loss and their families (every second Friday of the month 12:30 p.m.–2 p.m.) Family Caregivers Support Group (second Tuesday of the month 10–11 a.m.) Conversations on Aging (last Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m.) The Center has a full calendar of activities which includes Karaoke, Bingo, Thai Chi, an open artist table, crochet and knitting, Bridge Club, games, and one-off events such as movies at the Hollywood Theater. Moving forward, CFPA hopes to create a Mobile Resource & Health Navigation Clinic to enable their participants to better access health and basic needs resources, information, digital literacy training, and receive support in navigating resources from their staff and volunteers.
Institute on Aging Friendship Line	' Institute on Aging (IOA)’s 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line is an accredited crisis line for people aged 60 years and older, and adults living with disabilities. They also make on-going outreach calls to lonely older adults. IOA’s Friendship Line seeks to offer a response to the public health problem of suicide among the elderly, knowing that older people do not contact traditional suicide prevention centers on a regular basis even if they are considering suicide. IOA reaches out to lonely, depressed, isolated, frail and/or suicidal older adults and their trained volunteers specialize in offering a caring ear and having a friendly conversation with depressed older adults. In addition to receiving incoming calls, Friendship Line also offers outreach. They connect with people on a regular basis and help monitor their physical and mental health concerns. Their call-out services act as an intervention to prevent suicide in the long term by improving the quality of life and connectedness of isolated older adults. Any aging adult or individual living with disabilities who suffers from depression, loneliness, isolation, anxiousness, or may be thinking about death or suicide can participate in confidential phone calls with Friendship Line volunteers. Services provided: Friendship Line Emotional support Crisis intervention Center for Elder Suicide Prevention and Grief Services Virtual grief and bereavement support groups Specialized support for people who have experienced traumatic loss to suicide or sudden death

Homeless and Housing Support Services

Cultivate Initiatives – Outreach Services	Cultivate Initiatives works collectively alongside those who have been marginalized to empower individuals and communities through an inclusive range of services & support in East Portland. Their Outreach services include: showers, laundry, hot meals, clothing & hygiene supplies, case management services, peer support and mentorship.
Forest Grove Foundation	The Forest Grove Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to implementing and facilitating service programs that help alleviate suffering due to poverty in Western Washington County. Their programs serve some of the most vulnerable community members, including unsheltered homeless individuals and families experiencing housing and food insecurity. By providing essential services and support to their neighbours experiencing poverty and homelessness, Forest Grove Foundation works to build a healthier and more compassionate community for all. Their current initiatives include: Their food program prepares and distributes hearty hot meals and shelf-stable snacks to individuals experiencing homelessness in Forest Grove and rural areas in Western Washington County. Their housing and outreach services team supports their neighbors experiencing homelessness wherever they are by providing survival supplies, engaging in conversations around resources, and building and prioritizing trusting relationships. Community Service Hub Forest Grove currently lacks the coordinated suite of programs and services needed to address the community’s growing challenges related to homelessness. FGF is working to fill this gap by launching a service hub that will: Offer peer-centered support for people struggling with poverty, housing, and food insecurity in Western Washington County. Work with other community-based organizations to deliver substance use disorder counseling, case management, housing navigation, employment services, and connections to other agencies. Help facilitate the journey toward housing, recovery, wellness, and self- sufficiency for their neighbors experiencing homelessness. Minimize disruptions to the community through appointment-based services with professional staff who will ensure client needs are met in a secure, safe facility that positively impacts their neighbors and those they serve.
mpact NW—Recovery Navigation Program	Impact NW is nonprofit that seeks to prevent homelessness by partnering with people navigating their journey to stability and opportunity. Their programs help people facing housing insecurity find relief and build strengths, experiences and opportunities. More than half the people they serve identify as Indigenous, Black, Brown, Melanated, Immigrant or Asian, as does their staff. To change lives, they partner with local and state government, health care and other nonprofit organizations to deliver more than 30 programs. Impact NW’s Recovery Navigation Program (RNP) provides support, planning and connection for recovery. To qualify for their services, participants must be 18 or older, not currently enrolled in Multnomah County funded treatment, reside in Multnomah County, and meet income requirements (200% federal poverty level or below). Available services include: peer recovery coaching, life skills training, limited short term housing, parent education & support, transportation planning, job search assistance and coaching, basic needs, and connection to mental health services and treatment. All appointments are scheduled once a month, but participants can get a “no show” appointment by going to Impact NW at 8am on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday and asking for a “no show” appointment for the Recovery Navigation Program.
Path Home	Path Home empower homeless families with children to get back into housing and to stay there. Path Home provides trauma-informed, culturally competent services to more than 1,000 kids and parents annually that build dignity, restore power, and promote autonomy. Their programs include Housing First , providing rent assistance and case management for 6-12 months to help families keep their housing long term, Homeless Prevention Services, assisting families with a 72-hour eviction notice to keep their housing by paying security deposits, moving costs or back rent, Supportive Shelter for families at the Path Home Family Village Shelter, and Education (Rent Well Tenant Education, Arise Life Skills Program, Incredibly Years Parenting Class).

Native American Support Services

Culture	The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation advances equity and cultural knowledge, focusing on the power of arts and collaboration to strengthen Native communities and promote positive social change with American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples in the United States. The SHIFT – Transformative Change and Indigenous Arts program supports artist and community-driven projects responding to social change issues through a Native lens. The program focuses on efforts that are built upon community cultural assets, resilience, and strengths and draws increased attention to Native communities, perspectives and challenges, shifting a national narrative of invisibility, misunderstanding and misappropriation. SHIFT provides resources for project development, production and presentation for the artists and their collaborators. The program includes multi-year services for Native artists, cultural practitioners, and community partners, and allows for artists to consider more expansive projects and broad-based platforms for community engagement and presentation, while continuing to drive essential conversation on national and global issues. Artists who have experience developing projects that are focused on engaging communities and the public to address community issues; building upon community strengths; and partnering with organizations to develop and present the work are encouraged to apply. https://www.nativeartsandcultures.org/programs/shift The LIFT – Early Career Support for Native Artists program provides support to early career Native artists with one-year awards to develop and realize new projects. LIFT encourages artists to uplift communities, advance positive social change, point courageously toward environmental sustainability, and foster communal meaning making. LIFT consists of a suite of activities that includes financial support, artist professional development, evaluation, and communications/marketing support. Artists who are shaping their practices and for whom the award may serve as a launching point in their career are encouraged to apply. https://www.nativeartsandcultures.org/programs/lift
Native American Rehabilitation Association (NARA) NW	The mission of Native American Rehabilitation Association (NARA) NW is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives and anyone in need. The NARA NW Youth Program is prevention oriented and family focused. Through group activities, events, and staff support, the Youth Program strives to strengthen the resiliency of our youth. This program empowers youth to have a positive identity by teaching Native American/Alaska Native culture and values. NARA NW Youth Program offers weekly activity groups and skill development opportunities. It provides a safe space for youth age 10 -24. https://www.naranorthwest.org/projects/youth-services/ NARA NW Youth Center 620 NE 2nd Gresham, Oregon 97030 Phone: (971) 274-3757 NARA NW strives to encourage and strengthen the value of elders in our families and community. The NARA NW Elders Program holds regular lunches and partners with and hosts the Portland Indian Elders Support Group (PIES-G). NARA NW promotes inter-generational programming and provides case management and referrals as needed. https://www.naranorthwest.org/projects/elder-services/ NARA NW Oyate Building 1776 SW Madison St. Portland, Oregon 97205 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Phone: (503) 224-1044 NARA NW Veteran Services are guided by their cultural director who trains and consults with staff on cultural competence and provides cultural programming for clients. NARA Veteran Peer Services include: Behavioral Health Support Assistance Navigating the VA Assistance Obtaining Benefits Help with a Discharge Upgrade Work or a Better Job Access to Social Supports Access to Physical Health and Mental Health Services Outreach to Individuals on the Streets, in Shelters, and in Hospitals Cultural Groups and Activities Substance Abuse Counseling Housing/VASH Assistance Telehealth Available Refer A Veteran Charley West, Army Veterans’ Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist cwest@naranorthwest.org Beau Boyd, Navy, CRM, PSS Veterans’ Homeless Outreach Specialist bboyd@naranorthwest.org Tate Waggoner, Air Force/Army, MSW, CSWA, QMHP VASH Housing Specialist twaggoner@naranorthwest.org Veterans’ Behavioral Health Contact veteransbh@naranorthwest.org https://www.naranorthwest.org/projects/veterans/ Contact Information: Wellness Center 12360 E Burnside Street Portland OR 97233 Phone: (971) 279-4800 Fax: (971) 279-2051 Veterans Crisis Line: Phone 988, then press 1 Text 838255 Chat : https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/
Native American Youth And Family Center (NAYA)	The Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) works to enrich the lives of Native youth and families through education, community involvement, and culturally specific programming. Their mission is to enhance the diverse strengths of their youth and families in partnership with the community through cultural identity and education. NAYA Family Center offers a holistic set of wraparound services designed to create stability in the lives of their youth and families. They provide educational services, cultural arts programming, and direct support to reduce poverty to the Portland Metropolitan Area Native American community. They offer a wide array of comprehensive services and community-based solutions, including lifelong educational opportunities, cultural identity, leadership development, elders support, homes for families, early childhood programs, and paths to financial security based on traditional tribal values. Youth and Education Programs : NAYA’s largest department is their Youth and Education Services Department . The NAYA Many Nations Academy (MNA) serves 9th–12th graders in a culturally relevant, student-centered learning environment with a blended high school and college and career readiness curriculum. The Many Nations Academy Scholarship Fund allows students to concentrate on their education, free of financial worries. NAYA Family Center also provides academic and social opportunities to grade school, middle school, and high school students throughout the Portland area to help them reach their full potential through academically rigorous learning opportunities, culturally specific programming, and provision of professional counseling and other support services. Advocates are sent to public high schools to support native students and to encourage them to remain in school. NAYA’s Learning Center offers after-school educational and social programming. Another program offers wrap-around services for homeless youth (up until age 24) with referrals for housing, schooling, and tutoring. Their College and Career Office assists with scholarship applications, resumes, GED testing, and some one-on-one tutoring. NAYA Youth Services offers seasonal programs and camps including a high school credit recovery program, a middle school and upper primary grade summer camp, and spring break camps focused on language arts, math, science, and cultural knowledge. All activities are hands-on and field trip based. These programs are free to qualifying students. NAYA’s Culture, Education, and Wellness team provides culturally relevant programming for 2nd through 12th grade youth and their families. Their services include afterschool learning center, seasonal camps, sports teams and camps, culture nights, and more. NAYA’s culturally specific early childhood programming includes ready-to-learn programs, parent supports, and parent-child engagement services. NAYA’s College and Career Center seeks to increase the numbers of Native American youth attending and graduating from some form of education and training beyond high school. They offer services to prepare youth for college, including career exploration, school search and exploration, resources for standardized test preparation, admissions and scholarship assistance, and educational workshops for youth and families. All College & Career services are available online. Youth can get connected to Virtual College Night, online workshops & college visits, and to a coach online. The NAYA Many Nations Academy Alumni Scholarships are available to students who have attended or are currently attending the Many Nations Academy, planning to attend an accredited educational institution. Community Economic Development NAYA Family Center offers programs to support economic well-being, including Individual Development Accounts (IDAs), financial wellness classes, Basics of Business, a Native Business Accelerator program, one-on-one business coaching, and opportunities with NAYA’s marketplace and retail. They offer a 12-week course on native micro-enterprises where participants get information about licensing, budgeting, and branding. NAYA’s Elder Services include a permanent space on their campus for gatherings that is also used for Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday elder exercise classes. Through a grant from Multnomah County, NAYA Family Center provides free lunches for elders on weekdays. They also provide outreach and educational services that supply needed information and access to services available to elders in the community. NAYA Foster Care Services Program assists youth and families who are involved with state or tribal foster care systems. They offer services to youth from birth to age 24 as well as their families. Young adults who aged out of foster care can also receive services through age 24. NAYA assists youth and families to identify and access other community resources. They support families with reunification or in finding other permanent homes and recruit new foster families from the Native American community and support them through the certification process. NAYA Family Center also maintains a Community Garden and runs a Health Equity Program to supplement public health services available. NAYA’s wrap around services include emergency energy assistance, clothing closet, food pantry, homeless services and domestic violence interventions. NAYA Family Center provides a continuum of housing options for members of their community through the work of their Community Development office that has developed a number of housing projects in the Portland area that provide affordable housing units and services. NAYA rents apartments, on a sliding scale, through their website. When funds are available, they offer rental assistance to homeless families. https://nayapdx.org/services/housing/ NAYA’s Homeownership Program provides culturally specific homeownership coaching, education, and programming to increase homeownership opportunities for Portland’s urban Native community. All of their services are free and they are an equal housing opportunity provider. Their Homeownership Program is supported by the Portland Housing Bureau, Oregon Housing And Community Services, and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Grief and Bereavement Support Services

Dougy Center	The Dougy Center provides grief support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families can share their experiences before and after a death. Dougy Center’s programs are based on their peer support group model for bereavement, including their program for after a death, Esperanza, Pathways, and L.Y.G.H.T. All Dougy Center programs offer support to families at no cost. Groups meet every other week and are led by master’s-level Group Coordinators and supported by Volunteer Group Facilitators. Esperanza offers support in Spanish. Pathways focuses on living with an advanced serious illness. L.Y.G.H.T. (pronounced ‘light’) is a Dougy Center program for youth living in foster care. Dougy Center provides groups both in-person at our houses, and virtually through the Zoom platform.
Providence Bereavement Support Groups	Providence bereavement support groups consist of sharing your experiences coping with grief as well as learning about the grieving process from a trained facilitator. Providence Hospice offers bereavement support to individuals and families grieving the death of a loved one. All of their services are offered free of charge. Providence Hospice grief support groups are open to individuals who are seeking extra support as they grieve the death of a significant person in their lives. Professionally trained facilitators create a supportive space where participants may share their feelings and experiences as they give and receive mutual support. All groups and classes are offered free of charge. Registration is required. Free bereavement support groups are available at Providence Medical Center, Providence St. Vincents Hospital, and Providence Milwaukie Hospital. Meetings at Providence Medical Center , 4805 NE Glisan St., Portland are held in the pastoral services conference room, and are from 11–12:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month and from 4:30–6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Meetings at St. Vincents Hospital , 9205 SW Barnes Rd,. Portland, take place in the pastoral services conference room, and are from 10–11:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month and from 7–8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Meetings.at Providence Milwaukie Hospital , 3300 SE Dwyer Dr., Suite 300, Milwaukie, are from 10:30 a.m.–noon on the first and third Thursdays of each month.

Social Engagement Support Services

EngAGE	EngAGE Northwest changes lives by transforming affordable housing communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness, and creativity. EngAGE Northwest takes a whole-person approach to creative, healthy living by providing high quality arts, wellness, and lifelong learning programs to residents of all ages in affordable housing communities. Classes are professionally led and complemented by community-building activities and celebrations as well as intergenerational connections. Programs are provided on-site and are open to all residents at no charge, reducing two primary barriers to engagement – cost and transportation – and maximizing our impact. EngAGE serves thousands of residents of all ages. EngAGE helped create the Community For All Ages model in affordable housing through our long collaboration with Community Development Partners (CDP) . Community for All Ages (CFAA) seeks to create neighborhood in its purest form, organically connecting generations through creative arts, lifelong learning, programs to improve the well-being of residents of all ages, and intentionally designed community spaces to catalyze connection. Residents become integral members of their community and can find meaningful ways to contribute their unique gifts and talents to it. CFAA creates an inclusive environment in which all people are appreciated, respected, and encouraged to grow. EngAGE has developed a framework for co-creating intentionally designed and programmed affordable housing to address this country’s epidemic of loneliness by creating beneficial social connections and a strong sense of belonging for their residents and partners in all communities they serve. They achieve this by: providing professionally delivered, free, on-site programs in well-being, the arts, lifelong learning, and community building creating connections across generations encouraging residents to contribute to their communities in meaningful ways building strong collaborations with local community partners to expand our impact in each neighborhood EngAGE programs include: Across the Generation Research shows the importance of continued learning and skill development across all ages and stages of life. EngAGE utilizes a comprehensive approach of college-level, semester-based classes, as well as informal learning experiences, creative opportunities, and programming based on the unique interests of each community. With a focus on storytelling, the arts, gardening, food, and social connection, they create opportunities for intergenerational exchange and understanding. Older adults can support and learn alongside youth, and the perspectives and talents of young people are valued and cultivated. Classes and Program include: Collaborative Art Projects, Cooking, Computers & Technology, Current Events, Dance, Gardening, History Programs, Social Media, Storytelling. Creativity EngAGE believes that people of all ages, regardless of previous exposure to the arts, can develop an appreciation for art and become practicing artists. They eliminate barriers by providing accessible, multidisciplinary arts programs ranging from music and dance to writing, acting, and painting on site at no charge. To showcase and celebrate participants’ achievements, classes have culminating events such as art exhibits and performances which are open to friends, family, and neighbors. Classes & Programs include: Creative Writing (fiction, plays, films, poetry), Living History Performance, Storytelling, Acting, Filmmaking, Visual Arts (drawing, painting, mixed media, ceramics, photography), Art Exhibits, Music & Film appreciation, Needle Crafts, Jewelry-making, Printmaking, Drumming, Cultural Excursions, Culinary Arts. Wellness EngAGE’s wellness programs offer residents an accessible and supportive way to make healthy lifestyle choices plus a social network that makes it fun and boosts accountability. To support access to healthy food, they offer food pantries, community gardens, and nutrition and cooking classes. To help support an active lifestyle, they offer an array of cardio exercise, strength training, adapted yoga and Pilates, and tai chi, among other classes. Classes & Programs include: Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation, Adapted Pilates, Dance Exercise, Strength Training, Flexibility and Balance, Nutrition & Healthy Cooking, Healthy Lifestyle, Wellness Fairs, Falls Prevention, Gardening (food and flowers), Stress Reduction, Learned Optimism, Grief Groups, Managing Depression. Lifelong Learning Through classes, interest groups, and special events, EngAGE program participants have opportunities to learn about everything from financial literacy and scam prevention to the latest technology, all in a supportive environment. Classes & Programs include: Computers & Technology, Social Media, Current Events & Lectures, Successful Aging & Disease Management Support, Genealogy, Book Club, Financial Literacy, Horticulture, Discussion Groups. Creating Community The EngAGE mission is to empower people intellectually, creatively, and emotionally by delivering life-enhancing programming tailored to the unique interests of the communities they serve. Their programs not only encourage personal growth, they also provide participants with opportunities to feel a sense of belonging, to meet neighbors and develop friendships through shared experiences. This is how they create community for all ages. Classes & Programs include: Coffee and Conversation Hours, Holiday and Birthday Celebrations, Special Events Featuring Live Entertainment, Art Show Openings, Visits to Museums and Other Local Attractions. EngAGE offers their classes and programs at multiple low-income housing locations throughout Portland: https://www.engagenw.org/where-we-work
Friendly House	Friendly House is a non-profit neighborhood center and social service agency. Friendly House seeks to create a thriving community by connecting people of all ages and backgrounds through educational, recreational, and other life-sustaining services. Their programs include: Children’s Programs : Preschool (3-5 years), After School, Summer Day Camp (1 st - 6th grade), Winter Camp, and Spring Break Camp (K – 5th grade). All of their children’s programs offer scholarships to low-income families and people experiencing houselessness. Their sliding scale fee allows everyone to participate, regardless of income. Friendly House Community Center : Classes & Events, free Community Nights every Friday from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Gym & Fitness Center, Pickleball. Senior Services : Care coordination, information and referral, and other assistance services, Elder Pride Services, Community Outreach Programming to low-income residents of Cascadian Terrace Apartments and five other properties through their partnerships with EngAGE and Home Forward, and Resource navigation around things like housing, food security, employment, and social justice.
Maybelle Center for Community	The Maybelle Center for Community creates community for people in the neighborhood struggling with addictions, mental illness, poverty, isolation and other issues through their support services and community space where members can gather during the day. Many of Maybelle’s members live in low-income buildings throughout Old Town and Downtown Portland. Most experience poverty and are at-risk for social isolation, intensified by mental or physical challenges, addiction, or trauma. Each year over 500 individuals are part of the Maybelle community. Members who join the center (by coming to three events) can participate in pop-up classes, choir, movie days, yoga and meditation classes, monthly birthday parties, spiritual support groups, art classes, the women’s walking group, and other activities. Pairs of volunteers visit individuals unable to come to the center. A support services team connects members to needed services. Students from six different nursing programs visit with Maybelle members. Volunteer and community service opportunities also available at the center. https://www.maybellecenter.org/join/ Two separate residences are attached to the Maybelle Center, the Macdonald Residence that provides assisted living residences for individuals on SSI unable to live independently and Macdonald West that provides affordable studio apartment for anyone with 60% or less of the area median income. https://www.maybellecenter.org/locations/ The Maybelle Community Singers is composed of a full spectrum of people experiencing differing life circumstances. Maybelle Community Singers is all about accepting each other, right where they are, voice and all. The choir builds a sense of inclusiveness and community. The mission of Maybelle Center is to help mitigate the social isolation and loneliness that is the unseen, often devastating cost of extreme poverty – an isolation intensified by mental or physical challenges, addiction or trauma. Their choir director has extensive experience building music programs with underserved groups in Portland. In May 2018, the Maybelle Community Singers performed with the Oregon Symphony Orchestra at Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall as part of the Symphony’s series, “Sounds of Home.” Maybelle Community Singers practice each Monday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. No experience is necessary. They are currently holding hybrid choir practices so participants can attend in-person or virtually via Zoom. https://www.maybellecenter.org/choir/
Operation Nightwatch Downtown Hospitality Center	Operation Nightwatch’s Downtown Hospitality Center provides a place for people on the streets to escape social isolation while providing a cup of coffee, a meal, and much needed supplies and mental health services during a time that other agencies are closed, and hope is hard to find. Through their Hospitality Center, Operation Nightwatch provides not only a safe place where those on the streets can find basic survival materials (food, socks, blankets etc.) but also caring staff and volunteers who will listen to their stories and welcome them as friends. Through their Mental Health Initiative, Operation Nightwatch is also able to provide free individual counseling sessions to interested guests as well as crisis intervention. Mental Health Initiatives provides mental health support to female identifying and gender diverse guests.
Rosewood Initiative	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

Community Service Opportunities

Age-Friendly	For volunteering opportunities centered specifically around supporting older adults or fostering intergenerational exchange, please access this compiled list of organizations currently offering such volunteering activities: https://agefriendlyportland.org/get-involved/volunteering
Bikes for Humanity PDX	Bikes for Humanity offers several different volunteer opportunities; some of which don’t require any experience and do not require you to sign up ahead of time. Other opportunities require a commitment and might be good for people who have more hours to complete. Please check their website for current volunteer opportunities.
Blanchet House	Compassionate individuals aged 14 and older are needed to: Serve meals and drinks in the cafe. (M-Sat) Sort clothing or prep produce. (M-Sat) To sign up visit https://blanchethouse.org/volunteer-in-portland/ , select “Begin Sign Up Here,” read the online handbook, and schedule shifts in Volunteer Local.
Central City Concern (CCC)	CCC has a variety of Portland homeless volunteer roles, some of which are detailed on their Volunteer Opportunities page. The list of opportunities is updated regularly. If you would like to explore volunteerism at CCC beyond the posted opportunities, please contact volunteer@ccconcern.org .
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden	Volunteers are needed to maintain the beauty of Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden on Wednesday mornings, 9:00 a.m., February through mid-November. 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 .
Free Geek	Free Geek has several volunteer opportunities. A Community Service Application can be found at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdikgyXMdcC1CiUGM5KA4U-zvDjz-5HSnhn1YXXIXVsukIX9g/viewform . Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity Restore	Beaverton ReStore : 13475 SW Millikan Way Beaverton, Oregon 97005 Portland ReStore : 10445 SE Cherry Blossom Dr. Portland, Oregon 97216 Gresham ReStore : 610 NE 181st Ave. Portland, Oregon 97230 https://pdxrestore.org/volunteer/ Rickie Ramsperger, Volunteer Coordinator (she/her) HFHI Portland ReStore 10445 S.E. Cherry Blossom Dr. Portland, Oregon 97216 rickie.ramsperger@habitatportlandregion.org If you have community service hours to complete for a misdemeanor, please register for court-appointed volunteering at the ReStore by visiting https://volunteer.habitatportlandregion.org/court-appointed-community-service/. When you register, you will be prompted to complete a background check through Sterling Volunteers. On average, the background check can take up to 10 business days to process. Please note that we are unable to accept individuals who have a history of person-to- person crime (e.g. assault, battery, etc.), theft (e.g. burglary, robbery, etc.), or harassment. This is not an all-encompassing list.
HandsOn Greater Portland	HandsOn Offers a variety of volunteer events. You will need to create an account and check their calendar for opportunities that will work within your particular schedule, etc. For court-ordered volunteering, please visit https://www.handsonportland.org/Court_Ordered_Volunteering * for a list of organizations you can reach out to directly to volunteer. The individual organizations will be responsible for the final verification of your service. Hands On Greater Portland volunteers must sign a waiver that they’ve never been convicted of or charged with a violent crime, child abuse or neglect, child pornography, child abduction, kidnapping, rape or any sexual offense, or ordered by a court to receive psychiatric or psychological treatment in connection to that crime. *This website may have additional community service opportunities that are not included in this Resource Guide, but not all of them accept court ordered volunteers.
JOIN	JOIN has many volunteer opportunities available. Please complete their volunteer form by visiting https://joinpdx.org/volunteer/ and selecting “volunteer form here.”
Multnomah County Alternative Community Services (Work Crew)	Multnomah County Alternative Community Service (ACS) is a program that provides an alternative to jail. ACS assists with holding justice involved individuals accountable, while providing a safe working environment to learn new skills, work within a team, and work alongside numerous community partners within Multnomah County. Walk- in appointments are available between 8am - 4pm.
Operation Nightwatch	Since 1981, Operation Nightwatch has been providing radical hospitality to alleviate the isolation experienced by those living on the streets. They also distribute essential items and offer drop-in mental health support to those who request it. Their hospitality center is one of the few open at this time of night, when resources and connection are hard to come by. Their volunteers are essential to providing the services they offer - be it coffee and a meal, a blanket and socks, or conversation and connection. They are currently offering off-site volunteer programs as well as their more limited direct service opportunities. They understand that their late evenings can make it difficult for some people to make it during their hours of operation, so they have created opportunities for those who can help remotely and on their own time. For more information on how you can help, please email us at Susan at the contact information above.
Oregon Food Bank	There are opportunities to volunteer almost every day and in ways that fit with how you want to help — whether that’s packing food at one of our central locations, distributing nutritious meals in your community, making phone calls from the comfort of your home, or lobbying at the state Capitol. You can complete an application and sign up at https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/get- involved/volunteerv or for mandated service you can sign up at https://secure.oregonfoodbank.org/a/mandated-community- service?_gl=1*1ni55tz*_ga*MTU3ODIyMzUuMTcwNjA1NDE0Ng..*_ga_B1234VTSRX*MT cwNjgxODU1Ny4zLjEuMTcwNjgxODU2My41NC4wLjA . If calling, make sure to include your first and last names, phone number and availability in the message.
Portland Parks and Recreation	They have many opportunities that satisfy most community service requirements. A brief telephone screening is required to ensure proper placement and reporting. Call or email Steve Pixley listing the days and times to contact you. Write “Court- Ordered Community Service” in the subject line.
Potluck in the Park	This is between 8th Ave. and Park Ave on NW Glisan. The location has changed several times over the years – best to confirm on the website. Over the years, this has been an easy, barrier free way to do community service. Volunteers gather to feed Portland Homeless – rain or shine every Sunday.
Rebuilding Center for Our United Villages	To sign up for community service at The Rebuilding Center, go to www.rebuildingcenter.org , go to Quick Links on the upper, right side of the page, click on Volunteer, click on Community Service Volunteers. In the “To get Started” section, click on Apply here. Fill out the volunteer application form completely. Please note under the section “Mandatory Service Information” you will select “Another court or program”. You do not have to provide a case number. A 1-hour orientation is mandatory, and you must sign up for the first available orientation. Everyone is welcome.
Rosewood Initiative	Rosewood has several different volunteer opportunities depending on your interests and availability. Fill out our general volunteer form to be added to their volunteer base and be contacted for future opportunities, or you can sign up for a specific need, like picking up diapers for our diaper program, or helping at our summer market series, Rosewood Saturday Celebrations. Questions about volunteering? Please contact our Development Director, Madalyn Bach at madalyn@rosewoodinitiative.org
Solve	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 .
Sonrise Church	Volunteers are needed to help around the church and assist with church-related events and fundraisers.
Sunshine Division	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.
Taste and See Local	Volunteers are needed to make and move food boxes (Wednesdays) and distribute food boxes (Thursdays). 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.
Transition Projects	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.
Volunteer Match	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.

Disabilities

ARC of Multnomah County	The Arc Portland Metro 6929 NE Halsey Portland, OR 97213 info@thearcpdx.org https://thearcpdx.org/ Provides culturally and individually responsive services designed to improve all aspects of life for people experiencing intellectual / developmental disabilities.
ASSIST (Assertive SSI Service Team)	ASSIST is a 501(c)3 non-profit who work with people who are often homeless and/or living in poverty, assisting them in getting their Social Security benefits. The individual application representation is different than most others as they are extremely proactive. Early claim intervention is the key to developing a thoroughly documented application that will dramatically increase the chances of a favorable decision at the earliest stage of the process. Advocates assist in gathering medical and other pertinent documentation, help claimants with their application(s) from the very beginning, file all applications and appeals on-line for better tracking, correspond with claimants’ doctors, take their clients to disability related appointments, and try to help the Social Security Administration locate missing evidence.
AbleFind Disability Resources	AbleFind Disability resources is a searchable database for disability services in Oregon maintained by the University of Oregon.
Albertina Kerr	Albertina Kerr provides programs and services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges, empowering them to live richer lives. 24 Hour Residential Care : Kerr’s group homes provide services that support each individual’s special needs, while allowing residents to live as independently as possible. Adult Group Homes : Kerr operates community-based residential homes in Clackamas, Marion, Multnomah, and Washington counties. Every home is supported by highly qualified staff who help residents gain increased choice and control over their lives. All of our residents have their own private bedroom; decorated according to their wishes. Homes are equipped to meet the needs of the people we serve. Project Search : A nationally acclaimed nine-month unpaid internship program that provides employability training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program occurs onsite in partnership with local businesses who are committed to integrating the interns into their workplace culture. Interns spend three months working in three different departments in a host business. They spend the first hour of their six-hour day in a classroom learning valuable job skills, such as: team building, workplace safety, self-advocacy, financial literacy, and more. Each intern works on a fully integrated team. A mentor offers advice and feedback in real-time to the intern while they work together. Two skills trainers are on-site to work with the interns, focusing on mastering difficult tasks and building any job aids or accommodations they may need. Employment Services : EmploymentServices@AlbertinaKerr.org We offer employment opportunities in a variety of settings across Oregon: residential programs and services for adults and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), crisis psychiatric care for youth with mental health challenges, administrative positions, and more. Kerr Bikes 1020 SW Naito Parkway Portland, OR 97204 Kerr Bikes & Boats/Adaptive BIKETOWN OMSI 1945 SE Water Ave., Bldg B Portland, OR 97214 info@kerrbikes.org Kerr Bikes is an adaptive bicycle rental pilot project co-sponsored by BIKETOWN and Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) in partnership with Different Spokes. Individuals can reserve and be fitted with adaptive bikes.
Central City Concern (CCC) BEST Team	The BEST Team assists people who are eligible for SSI apply without charging any commission. They decide if the person qualifies based on the likelihood of them obtaining benefits. There is often a long wait list but applying through the BEST Team will expedite the process and minimize the chances that the person will be denied and need to re-apply. BEST counselors conduct thorough interviews with the applicants, help them to fill out documents, and track down records. The BEST program pays for medical examinations and psychological evaluations.
Department of Human Services (ODHS)	The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)’s General Assistance (GA) program provides short-term financial help for individuals with severe disabilities who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. GA is a state-run program that provides an “Interim Assistance” advance on SSI payments for people who are likely to be or are already involved in the lengthy SSI appeals process. They receive state cash funds in advance of the SSA awarding them benefits and sign an agreement to repay ODHS for this advance once they are approved for SSI benefits and receive their back payments. Given that the majority of SSI claims take years to resolve, this can be a life altering benefit. To be eligible for this program, people must meet all of the following criteria: Be homeless or at risk of homelessness Be an adult, age 18 to 64 Have no minor children living with them Have a severe disability that meets Social Security disability criteria Be receiving Presumptive Medicaid medical assistance Meet all eligibility criteria for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Apply for SSI and appeal any denials received Sign an Interim Assistance Agreement (IAR) that allows ODHS to be repaid for program benefits after the person is approved for Social Security Disability benefits and gets their back payments Program benefits include: Up to $615 per month in housing assistance $103 in utility assistance per month $69 in cash assistance per month Free help with the Social Security application and appeals process
Developmental Disabilities	Oregon Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) 500 Summer Street NE E02 Salem, OR 97301-1073 People with disabilities may be able to qualify for one of two federal disability benefit programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both programs are governed by the federal Social Security Administration (SSA) and more information about these benefits can be found on the Social Security Web site. For questions about eligibility and how to apply for SSI or SSDI, call the local SSA office. For a person to receive services for developmental disabilities, an individual must be screened and accepted by their county of residence. If a client says they were on an Individual Education Program (IEP) in school, that’s a good way to figure out if someone has some sort of intellectual or developmental disability. This usually means they’ll be found eligible. Once enrolled, individuals are eligible for group homes, vocational rehabilitation, help with activities of daily living, social activities, and all sorts of other helpful resources. Application forms can be obtained from the county. Including reports with IQ scores and diagnoses is helpful. When filing a claim for disability benefits, the state office of Disability Determination Services (DDS) will make the medical eligibility determination, but an individual must first apply for benefits with SSA. Once a claim has been filed with SSA and is being evaluated for medical eligibility, contact the DDS at 1-800-452-2147 Once a referral is made, it generally takes a few months to get a decision. Multnomah County Intake & Eligibility idd@multco.us Clackamas County Developmental Disabilities 2051 Kaen Road #135 Oregon City, OR 97045 Washington County Developmental Disabilities Residential Services and Program Support 5240 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite 150 (MS-66) Hillsboro, Oregon 97124 In-Home Services 3700 SW Murray Boulevard, Suite 2100 Beaverton, OR 97005 Inclusion Inc. 50 SE 18th Avenue Portland, OR 97214 info@inclusion.org Inclusion is a DD brokerage agency. People who are enrolled in DD services can choose to receive services through Inclusion instead of directly through the county. This is often a better option if the person lives with family or on their own rather than in a foster home. Mentor Oregon 305 NE 102nd Avenue Portland, OR 97216 http://mentororegon.com/ Mentor Oregon is another DD brokerage agency. People who are enrolled in DD services can choose to receive services through Mentor Oregon instead of directly through the county. The Arc 6929 NE Halsey Street Portland, OR 97213 info@thearcpdx.org http://thearcmult.org ARC is another brokerage, much like Inclusion. They provide similar services to people enrolled with DD services.
Disability Rights Oregon	Disability Rights Oregon helps people with disabilities with their disability-related legal issues in Oregon. public education and outreach information and referral, including publishing Know Your Rights Guides legislative advocacy monitoring conditions inside institutions direct client representation class-action litigation The agency’s work is limited to Oregon, and benefits planning services extend to southwest Washington.
Galt Foundation	Galt Foundation is a nonprofit organization seeking to provide, promote, and expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. They provide temporary staffing services in Oregon that seek to match organizations with motivated employees.
Goodwill STEP Program	Goodwill Industries’ Skills Training and Enrichment Program (STEP) is an adult learning environment for participants with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to develop non-job-specific employment and independent life skills to reach their highest potential. Through training resources, skill-building in a variety of activities, and experiences within the community, participants are offered the opportunity to develop social awareness, build relationships and overcome barriers to employment. For many participants these skills lead to integrated community jobs and greater independence.
Independent Living Resources	Independent Living Resources provides advocacy, recreation, and skills training to all people with disabilities. Classes/Groups : Art Cooking Rent well Skills training : Communication Skills Household Management Leisure/Recreation Personal Safety Pre-vocational Information Self-Esteem Social Skills Housing advocacy and Education
Metropolitan Family Service	Project Linkage 2200 NE 24th Ave. Portland, OR 97212' plink@mfs.email Annie Luttrell, Program Assistant https://www.metfamily.org/what-we-do/older-adult-support/project-linkage/ Project Linkage provides transportation for individuals with disabilities, or those over 60 years old, to doctor appointments or for their pets to visit the vet. Income is not a program consideration. Project Linkage also runs 22 shopping shuttles some of which have wheelchair accessible lifts. Individuals must request the ride four days in advance. No last-minute rides are available. The program also offers minor home repair services to low-income seniors living in their own homes.
Multnomah County Aging And Disabilities Services	Aging, Disability and Veterans Services Branch 421 SW Oak St, Ste 510 Portland, OR 97204 ADRC Helpline: (503) 988-3646 Telephone Relay Service (TRS): 711 Fax: (503) 988-3656 adrc@multco.us Mid-County Office 10615 SE Cherry Blossom Dr Portland, OR 97216 Main: (503) 988-5480 Telephone Relay Service (TRS): 711 Fax: (503) 988-3490 The Mid-County Offices serves older people, and people with disabilities living in Multnomah County east of 82nd Avenue and west of 162nd Avenue. Southeast Office 4610 SE Belmont St, 2nd Floor Portland, OR 97215 Main: (503) 988-3660 Telephone Relay Service (TRS): 711 Fax: (503) 988-3784 The Southeast Office serves older people, and people with disabilities living in Multnomah County south of Burnside, east of Willamette River, and west of 82nd Avenue. East Area Office 600 NE 8th St, Rm 100 Gresham, OR 97030 Main: (503) 988-3840 Telephone Relay Service (TRS): 711 Fax: (503) 988-5676 The East Area Office serves older people, and people with disabilities living in Multnomah County on or east of 162nd Avenue. North/Northeast Office 5325 NE Martin Luther King Blvd Portland, OR 97211 Main: (503) 988-5470 Telephone Relay Service (TRS): 711 Fax: (503) 988-5430 The North/Northeast Office serves older people, and people with disabilities living in Multnomah County north of Burnside, east of the Willamette River and west of 82nd Avenue. West Area Office 209 SW 4th Ave, 1st Floor Portland, OR 97204 Main: (503) 988-5460 Telephone Relay Service (TRS): 711 Fax: (503) 988-3560 The West Area Office serves older people, and people with disabilities living in Multnomah County west of the Willamette River.
Multnomah County Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS)	Five Oak Building 421 SW Oak St. Suite 610 Portland, Oregon 97204 Multnomah County East 600 NE 8th Street Gresham OR 97030 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Office 209 SW 4th Avenue Portland, OR 97204-0000 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Gresham 2951 NW Division Street, Suite 200 Gresham, OR 97030 Multnomah County DDS assists adult individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disability that live in the family home, live independently, or receive residential services. Services coordinators work to ensure that: the Individual Support Plan is implemented, there are no health and safety issues, medical issues are being addressed, and a person's money is being used appropriately Each adult served has an individually tailored plan of care called an Individual Support Plan (ISP) developed by the adult and the adult's network of support. The ISP defines the supports the individual will receive throughout the year including the level of involvement of the Service Coordinator. The Service Coordinator works closely with the individual and the network of support to help individuals progress toward their identified goals including aspirations, community integration, and employment. Contact (503) 988-6258 to obtain a Services Coordinator. In-Home Support Services for individuals aged 18 years or older with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to continue to live in their own home or in their family homes, services include: Assistance in determining support needs Finding and arranging resources Personal support services to meet the individual's needs Assisting individuals to make informed decisions about personal support needs and support providers Monitoring and improving the quality of personal supports Types of supports include Attendant Care, Behavior Supports, Relief Care, Skills Training, Non-Medical Community Transportation, and Environmental Modification, like: Group Home Residential Facilities Residential services delivered in neighborhood homes to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities who require 24-hour care, supervision, and training. Employment Services Out-of-home employment or community training services and related supports, delivered to individuals aged 18 or older with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, to improve the individual's productivity, independence and integration in the community. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Foster Homes Residential care and services delivered to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in foster homes. Services include: 24-hour supervision Room and board Assistance with the activities of everyday living, from grooming and eating to participation in leisure activities Access to services which help the individual develop appropriate skills to increase or maintain their level of functioning
Multnomah County Library Outreach Services	The Multnomah County Library has volunteer workers who assist homebound and disabled individuals by delivering books, movies, and music to their homes, picking up holds, helping them decide on what to order next, selecting materials of interest for them and chatting with them. They can also bring large print books and audio books. The library can also mail books, music, and movies free of charge.
Oregon Association Of The Deaf (OAD)	The OAD promote, protect, and preserve the civil rights, and advocate to enhance the quality of life for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Oregonians.
Oregon Department of Human Services	The Oregon Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (ODHHS) program is here to provide interpreter and information & referral services for clients that are members of the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard of Hearing and those with additional disability.
Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services	Oregon’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services is a statewide resource for people with disabilities. It is part of the Department of Human Services and available to any Oregonian with a disability who is having difficulty getting or keeping a job because of disability-related barriers. Vocational Rehabilitation works with individuals with disabilities to help them get and keep a job that matches their skills, interests, and abilities. Staff work in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities and to provide individualized services essential to employment success. Portland area locations: Central Portland Vocational Rehabilitation 1704 NE 26th Avenue Portland, OR 97212 East Portland Vocational Rehabilitation 305 NE 102nd Avenue, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97220 North Portland Vocational Rehabilitation 4744 N Interstate Avenue Portland, OR 97217

Employment And Education

Albertina Kerr Employment Services	Employment/Training 424 NE 22nd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97232 EmploymentServices@AlbertinaKerr.org https://www.albertinakerr.org/idd/project-search/ Albertina Kerr empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities. Their employment programs and services include: Work Assessment Albertina Kerr provide a person-centered approach to their employment services to help job seekers identify strengths, skills, desires, and work goals in an effort to prepare a report that can assist the job seeker as well as the job developer in finding community employment. They have contracts with Multnomah, Washington, Lane, Marion, and Clackamas Counties; Brokerages, and Vocational Rehabilitation to provide these services. Individual Customized Supported Employment Services include: Referral to Vocational Rehabilitation and coordination of services Job Club and related pre-employment activities Resume development; Mock interviews; Interview clothing; etc. Customized/person centered Job Development Job placement and onboarding services Job Coaching, both initial and long term support Group Supported Employment Services include: Hourly employment in an integrated community business setting Screening, training and managing the employees Ongoing supervision of employees including performance management Payroll Providing liability insurance that covers all of our employees and job coaches Onsite job coaching for all employees Project Search is a nine-month unpaid internship program that provides employability training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program occurs onsite in partnership with local businesses who are committed to integrating the interns into their workplace culture. Interns spend 3 months working in 3 different departments in host business. They spend the first hour of their six hour day in a classroom learning valuable job skills, such as: team building, workplace safety, self- advocacy, financial literacy, and more. Each intern works on a fully integrated team. A mentor offers advice and feedback in real-time to the intern while they work together. Two skills trainers are on-site to work with the interns, focusing on mastering difficult tasks and building any job aids or accommodations they may need. The day ends in the classroom for journaling and a daily debriefing, focusing on successes and challenges of the day with a plan for the following day. For more information email: ProjectSearch@AlbertinaKerr.org . Skills Training : Hands on training program designed to help individuals develop the skills needed to achieve maximum independence to accomplish their ADL, IADL, and health-related skills goals.
Alcohol and Drug Counseling Education Programs	Education Portland Community College (PCC)’s Alcohol and Drug Counseling Program prepares students to become alcohol and drug counselors working in an agency setting. Once admitted to the program, students take classes to meet the educational requirements and complete practicum to meet the supervised experience requirement for the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) certification exams to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). Degree options include an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Addiction Counseling and an Addiction Studies Certificate. PCC’s Addiction Counseling program is the largest addiction counselor education resource in the state. PCC designed the program for working students by providing afternoon and evening classes. PCC also routinely updates their curriculum to be current with the professional standards of the industry through direct contact with local agencies. Obtaining work experience in an addiction treatment or prevention facility is an essential element of the PCC program. The major addiction treatment facilities in the Portland metro area utilize PCC practicum students. https://www.pcc.edu/programs/addiction-counseling/overview/ While in the program, students must: Agree not to abuse alcohol or drugs. Agree to abstain from any alcohol or illicit drug use if you are in recovery. Clark College’s Addiction Counselor Education Program includes theories and principles that teach students practical methods to work within a continuum of care with both patient and external support systems. Students will learn to develop the necessary skills to treat clients in multiple areas, including individual and group counseling settings. In addition to classroom theory, students receive exposure to real- world work settings with participating local agencies. Clark College also provides training for successful completion of the Washington Chemical Dependency Professional State Exam. Day and evening classes, full or part- time enrollment, and transfer options are available. Degrees and Certificates available include: AAS-Addiction Counselor Education, CP- Addiction Counselor Education, and AA-Addiction Counselor Education. https://www.clark.edu/academics/programs/health-care-and-biosciences/aced/
Anderson High School (RAHS)	Employment/Education/Training Main office: 717 N. Killingsworth, Portland, Oregon 97217 https://www.portlandoic.org/ email contact: info@portlandoic.org Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC) + Rosemary Anderson High School (RAHS) provide alternative education, mentoring, family outreach, employment training, and placement. POIC + RAHS serve more than 3,000 students, work trainees, and families annually (80% are Black or Latinx). Their major programs include Rosemary Anderson Schools, Work Opportunities Training, Community Healing Initiative, Youth Services, and Community Safety. They reconnect alienated at-risk youth and adults affected by poverty, family instability, and homelessness to education, career training, and culturally-specific wraparound programs, including services for families impacted by the criminal justice system. POIC + RAHS offer paid training for construction and the trades. POIC's 12-week program prepares adults for careers in construction and the trades. Trainees are paid during this hands-on learning experience and receive classroom instruction, industry- recognized certifications, career exploration, and planning. The curriculum is recognized by the OSATC (Oregon State Apprenticeship and Training Council). Graduates receive continued support from full-time staff with apprenticeship and job placement with 95% of graduates being placed in jobs. POIC + RAHS c areer coaches and mentors give trainees tools and resources to help them become job-ready or to help them transition to college. Internships and pre- apprenticeship program provide underserved youth and adults the opportunity to be part of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Additional POIC employment resources include: paid internships involving short-time positions that can lead to full-time employment in sought-after fields; career coaching ; tech career rep training ; and youth employment, connecting youth with training and paid internships in construction, healthcare, tech, manufacturing, and more. Must be between the ages of 18-24, have your high school diploma/GED (or are actively engaged in a GED program), and ready to commit to an intensive training program. School locations : North Campus 717 N. Killingsworth Portland, Oregon 97217 New Columbia Campus 4610 N. Trenton Portland, Oregon 97203 East Campus 2208 SE 182nd Portland, Oregon 97233 Lents Campus at Wattles Boys & Girls Club 9330 SE Harold St. Portland, Oregon97266 Middle School Campus at Regence Boys & Girls Club 4430 N. Trenton Portland, Oregon 97203
BLAZE Program	Education https://www.brownandcarter.com/blaze The BLAZE program is open to 18-24 year olds in the Portland-Metro area, who are passionate about their business idea. The BLAZE program is a 12-month program that helps bring participants’ products or services to life, with the goal of launching their own business at the end of the 12 months. During the program, participants will receive help developing their products or services through: A four-day intensive Business Development course Monthly Business Development Workshops One to One Business Coaching for the duration of the program Connections with Small Businesses, in the industry they are looking to enter. Marketing Strategies for their products or services Registering their Business Access to MESO and BCMG business networks and resources In addition to classroom instruction and coaching from business leaders, participants will also receive up to $4,500 in funding and support services to help get their business off the ground. For more information on program: https://www.brownandcarter.com/blaze-info The BLAZE program is in partnership with MESO, Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon, and a YWCA Fiscally Sponsored Project. https://www.ywcapdx.org/fiscal- sponsorship
Black Economic Collective (BEC)	Education/Training https://www.blackec.us/ info@blackec.us The Black Economic Collective (BEC) is a Black-led grassroots organization focused on community development through financial education, resource allocation, and collective community-building efforts. They curate financial tools and resources to aid Black Oregonians toward a path of financial stability and generational wealth. Utilizing a village model they partner with like-minded financial institutions, community-based organizations, and business partners to provide workshops for community members. This pipeline of resources and wrap-around support increases the likelihood of success, economic mobility, and wealth creation for Black Oregonians. BEC provides culturally specific programs in partnership with other organizations, addressing the unique financial needs of their community, and actively engages community members and youth in their initiatives, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can access the support they need for a brighter financial future. Moorish Roots Farm works with BEC to provide youth work opportunities during the harvest season and support community members with free, fresh produce over the Summer and early fall. BEC partners with the Black Community of Portland to connect youth to incentive- based activities to promote fun, safety, and togetherness. Financial Beginnings co-facilitates financial literacy workshop, alongside BEC, to educate community members on resources for budgeting, filing taxes, preparing for retirement, building credit, investing in the stock market, and shopping for life insurance.
Bradley Angle House Economic Empowerment Program	Financial Services 5432 N. Albina Ave. Portland, Oregon 97217 24-hour Crisis Line (503) 235-5333 https://bradleyangle.org/get-help/programs/financial-planning-and-support/ empowerment@bradleyangle.org Bradley Angle’s Economic Empowerment Program helps survivors of domestic violence rebuild their financial security. Their services include: Individual Development Accounts (temporarily unavailable due to funding shortages) Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) are made possible through the federal Assets for Independence Act, the Oregon IDA 75% Tax Credit, Neighborhood Partnerships, and CASA of Oregon. Applicants need to have earned income or be receiving TANF or SSI/SSDI. Income limits apply. Oregon residency is required. Through an IDA, participants can save up to $925 and end up with $3,700. Bradley Angle IDAs must be used for one of four purposes: education, work-related, vehicle, and rental move-in costs. Matched Savings Account Program Bradley Angle’s matched savings program will match every dollar a participant saves up to $350, providing $700 to use towards a goal. Financial Literacy Groups Virtual monthly meetings, 4:30–5:30 p.m. the last week of each month. Open to survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Topics include budgeting, credit, debt, student loans, resumes, interview prep etc. Registration required at least 24 hours in advance – register through empowerment@bradleyangle.org Other Resources One-on-one financial advocacy Free access to a financial planner Community Financial Empowerment Clinics Resources about taxes, budgeting, money management, credit repair, and more
Business Assistance and Support Services	For a thorough list of all known business assistance available please visit: https://multco.us/purchasing/nonprofit-and-small-business-legal-assistance-resources For a list of local nonprofits, accelerators, incubators, university programs, co-working spaces, government initiatives, and other resources to help diverse entrepreneurs prepared by Oregon Entrepreneurs Network: https://www.oen.org/programs-services/regional-resources/portland/ Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME) 731 N. Hayden Meadows Drive Portland, Oregon 97217 https://oame.org/ Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME) provides free technical assistance and business counseling, access to capital, including SBA microloans. Their programming includes Clearinghouse, a program that matches small businesses with contracting opportunities. OAME can help find incubator office spaces at below market rates. They have a large bi- monthly networking meetings to promote business growth. Oregon Small Business Development Center 1626 SE Water Ave., Suite 308 Portland, Oregon 97214 https://bizcenter.org/ Oregon Small Business Center provides support for small business to succeed. They offer training, free advising, and resources. Oregon Small Business Development Center 2305 SE 82nd and Division, Administration Hall, Ste. 404 Portland, Oregon 97216 https://bizcenter.org/ MESO (Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon) 4008 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. Portland, Oregon meso@mesopdx.org https://www.mesopdx.org/ MESO seeks to elevate under resourced entrepreneurs to build resilience, equity, and thriving communities through access to capital, tailored business assistance, and education. MESO has various locations in the greater Portland area as well as in Southern Oregon.
Central City Concern (CCC) Blackburn Center–Job Resources	Employment/Training 12121 E. Burnside St. Portland, Oregon 97216 https://centralcityconcern.org/jobs-location/employment-assistance-at-blackburn-center/ Central City Concerns’ Blackburn Center offers a number of job resources including an orientation to their services, training opportunities, resume and cover letter assistance, a career exploration class, interview workshops and mock interviews, job leads, an employment networking group, and transportation assistance to help participants get to work. To check on eligibility for their services, call (971) 361-7700 and ask for a “service matching” appointment.
Central City Concern (CCC) Clean Start	Training 338 NW Fifth Ave. Portland, Oregon 97209 cleanstart@ccconcern.org https://centralcityconcern.org/jobs-location/clean-start-ccc/ Central City Concern’s Clean Start is a homeless-to-work program that provides trash removal and cleaning services to the Portland metro area. Over the span of six months, Clean Start trainees receive peer mentoring while learning job skills and building confidence for future employment opportunities. Trainees are also connected to CCC’s wraparound services, included supportive housing, integrated health care, addiction treatment, employment assistance. The majority of trainees exit the program with long- term employment and housing.
Central City Concern (CCC) Employment Access Center	' Employment/Training' 2 NW 2nd Portland, Oregon - https://centralcityconcern.org/jobs-location/employment-access-center/ Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. CCC’s Employment Access Center is a one-stop employment resource center that provides one-on-one employment services. Services provided include job readiness training, job coaching, skills workshops, vocational and computer training, help writing a resume and cover letter, copies, telephone, fax, clothing closet for job interviews, and public access to shared computers, internet, and tutorials. If already a CCC client, services at the Employment Access Center can be accessed through a referral from a case manager or other CCC program staff. After a referral, must attend an orientation before can start using resources at the Employment Access Center. If not a CCC client, call (503) 226-7387 for assistance.
Central City Concern (CCC) Flip the Script	Employment/Training Contact: Trent Gay, Employment Access Center Program Manager at (971) 352-8802 or Quentin Staples, Employment Specialist at (971) 703-0956 https://centralcityconcern.org/blog/flip-the-script-impact-the-future/ CCC’s Flip the Script program serves Black clients recently released from prison with community reintegration through access to housing, health care, employment, and culturally informed peer support. Services provided include assisting client with job readiness training, job coaching, skills workshops, and vocational and computer training with internet tutorials. Employment services can provide training referrals to truck driving, welding, electrician, construction, and non-degree social services. Flip the Script also offers job counseling, resume assistance, access to computers, copiers, phone/voicemail, and fax services.
Centro Cultural Centro de Prosperidad	Employment 265 SE Oak Strett, Suite A Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. & 2 p.m.–6 p.m. 1110 N Adair St. Cornelius, Oregon 97113 Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. & 2 p.m.–6 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. prosperidad@centrocultural.org Centro Cultural’s workforce and economic development branch empowers people to find living wage jobs, advance their careers, and build a strong foundation for themselves and their families. Centro Cultural is committed to removing barriers to prosperity and building an equitable economy for all. Their Workforce Development programs include a Job Board which hosts job opportunities posted by their partners, Career Coaches that offer a full-service case management approach, adult education with a tuition free workforce-focused GED program, a Financial Empowerment program – Ventanilla de Asesoría Financiera – in partnership with Consulate of Mexico in Portland that offers financial literacy tools to help people take control of their financial wellbeing, and Small Business Development advice and resources.
Clackamas County Children, Family & Community Corrections	Education/Training 112 11th Street Oregon City, Oregon 97045 Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. https://www.clackamas.us/cfcc/employment.html Program Manager: Jennifer Harvey jharvey@clackams.us Children, Family & Community Connections (CFCC) offers various programs to individuals in need of employment assistance. Services include navigating job searching, career counseling, resume preparation, job development and “soft skill” training and more. Employment and Training programs they offer include: Employment Investment Program (EIP) provides intensive one-on-one service to Clackamas County residents who would benefit from assistance navigating training and employment opportunities. Contact Chris Gary at (971) 221-8461. STEP Program (SNAP Employment and Training Program) prioritizes services to formerly incarcerated persons, persons with substance use disorders, and persons in long-term recovery. Services include career counseling, resume preparation, customized job development, and “soft skill” training. The program is located at the CFCC Employment Center. Contact Doug Vanzant at Employment Training Center located at 108 11st St. in downtown Oregon City, Self-Sufficiency Programs CCCF works with low-income families receiving TANF and SNAP to help build skills and develop education and training plans. They work individually with each program participant to create a customized employment and training plan specific to the participant’s own goals. The Workforce team also provides connections to wrap-around services, subsidized employment training opportunities, and helps with work-required tools, clothing, certificates, and transportation. Veterans Employment Program provides intensive one-on-one workforce services to Clackamas County veterans. Their services include co-case management with other veteran specific service providers including housing, social services, vocational rehabilitation, and wrap-around services.
Community Access Services (CAS)	Employment CAS Main Office 1815 NW 169th Place, Suite 1060 Beaverton, Oregon 97006 CAS Belmont Office 4506 SE Belmont Street Suite 101 Portland, Oregon 97215 https://communityaccessservices.org/programs/supported-employment/ Community Access Services helps businesses recruit, train and retain employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities through its supported employment services (job development, job coaching, discovery, and Project SEARCH) in Multnomah, Washington, Columbia, and Clackamas Counties.
Community Vision Employment Connections Program	Employment/Training 2475 SE Ladd Ave., Suite 240 Portland, Oregon 97214 contact: Dawn Bootz Employment Connections Director https://cvision.org/programs/employment-connections-program/ Community Vision’s Employment Connections Program provides customized support for people with disabilities seeking meaningful employment. The program helps businesses fulfill labor needs while helping people gain valuable experience and skills necessary to achieve financial stability, work within their community, and make a difference in the lives of others. Community Vision staff works with job seekers to assess their skills, preferences and goals, and determine their ideal work environment. They also work closely with business partners to create jobs that fulfill specific needs suited to the skills of the employee. All placement and job training services are provided cost-free to their business partners. These include: Job Analysis: Community Vision works with businesses to clearly define a position and its responsibilities, skills needed, and expectations of quality and production. On-the-Job Training: An experienced job trainer provides on-site training until the new employee meets the employer’s standards. The trainer also works with supervisors and co-workers to develop effective support strategies. Systematic Evaluation: Community Vision follows up with the employer as needed to ensure that the employee’s performance is meeting company standards. Additional Training and Follow-Up: At the employer’s request, Community Vision can expand or refine job duties. A job trainer provides additional training to the employee, as well as ongoing support to both employee and employer.
Constructing Hope	Apprenticeship 405 NE Church St. Portland, Oregon 97211 https://www.constructinghope.org/ Constructing Hope offers a no-cost, 10-week construction skill and life skills pre- apprenticeship training program for underserved men and women. Upon graduation, Constructing Hope provides career placement services for their graduates to assist them in obtaining constructions apprenticeships, pathway jobs leading to apprenticeship, and other employment. Through construction apprenticeships, Constructing Hope graduates are able to secure good paying jobs in careers that can be mastered without a college degree. Constructing Hope also provides career advancement support services. Their Building Equity Program is Constructing Hope’s response to the disparities formerly incarcerated students and graduates endure in housing, employment, financial assistance, and more. The program works with current students and graduates to clear their criminal records and assist them with obtaining an Oregon Drivers License (new or reinstated). The Building Equity Program partners with a network of pro bono attorneys to remove the disparities from their students’ lives by preparing the necessary paperwork to set aside (expunge) their arrest and conviction records.
Cultivate Initiatives – Workforce Development	Training 14625 SE Stark St. Portland, Oregon 97233 - info@cultivatepdx.org https://www.cultivateinitiatives.org/workforce-development Cultivate Initiatives works collectively alongside those who have been marginalized to empower individuals and communities through an inclusive range of services & support in East Portland. They empower unhoused neighbors through workforce development, housing and sheltering, and community health. Their Workforce Development initiative connects houseless neighbors with local jobs and training jobs at a dignified wage. Cultivate Initiatives provides support, opportunity, and the training necessary to provide meaningful work. Currently Cultivate Initiatives provides City Beautification services for the City and County and Property Stewardship and Development services for local businesses. Both of these initiatives are managed and performed by neighbors who were formerly or are currently houseless. City Beautification This team provides garbage clean-up and graffiti removal services throughout East Portland and East Multnomah County. They pick up trash where no one is currently living or with the approval of the people living there. Cultivate Initiatives has removed over one million pounds of garbage from the streets. Property Stewardship and Development This team provides construction, repair, landscaping, and other contracted services for homes, local businesses, organizations, and municipalities. Cultivate Initiatives has completed over 34 Property Stewardship Programs.
DPI Group	Employment 4950 NE MLK J. Blvd. Portland, Oregon 97211 info@thedpiggroup.com https://thedpigroup.com/ The mission of The DPI Group is to identify and create job opportunities for individuals with employment barriers. The DPI Group (previously DePaul Industries) was founded in 1971 as an organization helping individuals with disabilities to have work. Disabilities remain at the core of what they do, but they have expanded their mission to include other barriers such as age (55+), criminal record, including incarceration, disability (physical, mental, addiction-related, intellectual or developmental), experience of homelessness or housing instability, and limited English proficiency. The DPI Group’s goal is to help those individuals who want to work but may face challenges to have that opportunity by identifying and creating job opportunities through their companies. Northwest Success is the DPI Group’s full-service commercial janitorial company. They work in a variety of settings, including office buildings, courthouses, health clinics, universities, and airports. Northwest Success is an Oregon Forward Contractor (previously known as a Qualified Rehabilitation Facility), meaning a non-profit rehabilitation organization that employs individuals with qualifying disabilities to provide services to public agencies. Northwest Success offers commercial cleaning services for government agencies in and around Portland, Oregon. DPI Staffing is the DPI Group’s alternative staffing company. Alternative staffing adopts the temporary staffing model as a way to help people who face barriers to gain employment experience and earn wages. DPI Staffing has grown into a diversified staffing business with specialties in government, administrative and light industrial staffing. DPI Security provides diverse security services to businesses in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, while providing great jobs to people who face barriers. Its specialties include government, construction, and retirement homes. Fort Rock Tactical assembles combat knives for the military and employs people with disabilities and veterans in their production. Meadowlark Employment Services offers job placement, job coaching, discovery and more to individuals with developmental disabilities. Meadowlark Employment Services helps adults with disabilities in the Portland metro area achieve meaningful community employment. Meadowlark provides a variety of services to their clients to achieve this end, such as discovery, job development and job coaching. The DPI Group maintains a jobs board: https://thedpigroup.com/jobs/ Call for orientation. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
De Muniz Resource Center	Employment/Training Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action 2475 Center St. Salem, Oregon 97301 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. https://mwvcaa.org/programs/de-muniz-resource-center/ De Muniz Resource Center works closely with Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Bridgeway Resource Services to help ease the transition from incarceration back into the community. They support clients in the community, as well as inmates in the Marion County Transition Center . De Muniz Resource Center’s services include connecting clients with vital needs, such as employment, education, housing, therapy transportation and more. They also host an emergency clothing closet. https://mwvcaa.org/wp-content/uploads/MWVCAA/CARS/Documents/De-Muniz-Brochure.pdf De Muniz provides Specialized Services to job seekers impacted by incarceration. In partnership with WorkSource Oregon, clients are connected to training opportunities and programs such as apprenticeships, On-The-Job Training, and Transitional Jobs. Direct referrals can also be made to partners, such as Vocational Rehab, Easterseals, Veteran Services, Empowerment And Leadership For Youth And Young Adults (ELY), and Chemeketa Community College. Individualized Services include: personalized resumes, computer assistance, mock interviews, and on-site hiring events and job fairs. Supportive Services for those who secure a full-time job offer include: bus passes, assistance with State ID/Driver’s License, gas vouchers, work attire, uniforms, gear, tools etc., food handler’s card, and flagging certificate. https://mwvcaa.org/wp-content/uploads/MWVCAA/CARS/Documents/De-Muniz-Website- Info.pdf
Disability Rights Oregon (DRO)	Employment 511 SW 10th Ave., Suite 200 Portland, Oregon 97205 https://www.droregon.org/ Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–11 a.m. & 1 p.m.–4 p.m. Disability Rights Oregon (DRO) helps empower individuals who are having difficulty getting or keeping a job because of disability-related barriers. They can provide assistance to people requiring reasonable accommodations to maintain their jobs. For Oregonians with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and have a disability-related employment issue, DRO assists in eliminating the barriers SSI/SSDI recipients face in their efforts to begin work or return to work. DRO can help recipients of SSI or SSDI with services, benefits or accommodations directly leading to work, including: reasonable accommodation requests for the workplace; reasonable accommodation requests for college, training programs and licenses that lead to work; and other disability-based legal issues that are barriers to employment, such as transportation. https://www.droregon.org/employment DRO also offers Plan for Work services to provide guidance through the following: Information and Referral : Information about work incentives and/or referral to other agencies or employment networks Benefits Analysis : Explanations of work incentives and worksheets showing benefits, work, expenses, etc. Work Incentive Planning : The development of a customized Work Incentive Plan through discussions, information, and worksheets that will assist beneficiaries in becoming financially independent Benefits Management : Periodic adjustments and information to assist in maintaining work and moving toward greater financial independence https://www.droregon.org/plan-to-work
Dress for Success Oregon	Employment Support 1532 NE 37th Ave. Portland, Oregon 97232 oregon@dressforsuccess.org https://oregon.dressforsuccess.org/ Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Dress for Success Oregon (DFSO) is a workforce development organization that exclusively supports women and gender expansive people in helping them find and retain work, support their families, and achieve personal and economic independence and stability. The services they provide include one-on-one career consultations at their career consultation center to assist with job searches and career planning; free job search support workshops and one-on-one opportunities to meet with a job preparation coach to review interview, resume, cover letters, and more, including virtual interview coaching; job preparation classes and workshops; free ongoing professional women’s group that offer community support for newly employed women through networking opportunities, presentations, and workshops; and work clothing and interview attire for all women in all industries, for no cost.
Easterseals Oregon	Employment/Training https://www.easterseals.com/oregon/ Easterseals Oregon provides employment opportunities and job training for people with disabilities, connecting job seekers (those with disabilities, veterans, and older workers) with employers while providing assistive technology and accessible transportation. Easterseals also offers housing for the elderly and veterans and connects them with community resources. Easterseals Oregon’s job training and placements programs include: Connecting Communities Program (CCP) CCP provides services for individuals with disabilities who speak English as a second language. Participants receive services essential to their employment success. CCP offers Workplace Readiness Workshops such as job application completion, mock interviews, resume building, and many more that provide employability skills and software skills required to obtain and maintain employment. The program also provides English classes, computer classes, and overall help for participants to find and retain employment with other support services and accommodations needed for employment in collaboration with Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation. The Connecting Communities Program has offices in Portland, Beaverton, Woodburn, Salem, and Eugene. Participants must be 18 years of age or older; have a documented disability, be able to work legally in the US; and have a language barrier or speak English as a second language. Locations: Portland 10011 SE Division St Suite 305 Portland, Oregon 97266 Beaverton 12655 SW Center St Suite 275 Beaverton, Oregon 97005 Salem 3878 Beverly Ave. NE, Suite 5 Salem, Oregon 97305 Woodburn 120 E Lincoln Street Woodburn, Oregon 97071 Eugene 115 W 8th Ave Suite 330 Eugene, Oregon 97401 https://www.easterseals.com/oregon/programs-and-services/employment-training/connecting-communities-program.html Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Easterseal Oregon seeks to lift seniors (55+) out of financial hardship and/or homelessness through housing and employment assistance to empower seniors to have a dignified and fulfilling life through their Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). SCSEP serves job seekers 55+ in over a dozen counties across Oregon through paid internship opportunities and career assistance; computer and job-skills classes; and internships available to no-profit and government agencies. SCSEP Serviced Counties : Multnomah, Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln, and Tillamook Counties Lane, Coos, and Douglas Counties Marion, Polk, Linn, Benton, & Yamhill Counties Clackamas County Washington County Curry and Josephine Counties Lincoln County Jackson, Josephine, and Curry Counties Crook, Jefferson, Deschutes, Lake, Klamath, and Harney Counties Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRAP) HVRP provides services that assist veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to help them reintegrate into their communities and find meaningful employment. HVRP provides veterans with the tools they need to gain new skill sets such as financial literacy, computer training, job search training, and interview guidance. Veterans learn skills to retain employment and become financially independent. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. Program services include: employability and skills assessment; job readiness services, including life skills & money management, vocational counseling & guidance, job club, workshop job search assistance and addressing barriers to successful employment; and 90, 180, and 270-day job retention follow up. Participants must be homeless or at risk of homelessness, a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, and employment ready. HVRAP Locations : Portland 10011 SE Division Street, Suite 302 Portland, Oregon 97266 Tigard WorkSource 11950 SW Garden Place, Suite 100 Tigard, Oregon 97223 Oregon City WorkSource 506 High Stree Oregon City, Oregon 97045 Salem 3878 Beverly Ave NE, Suite 5 Salem, Oregon 97305 Eugene 115 W 8th Ave Ste 380 Eugene, Oregon 970401 Albany 208 Broadalbin Albany, Oregon 97322 Medford 1040 Crater Lake Ave Medford, Oregon 97504 Roseburg WorkSource 846 SE Pine Street Roseburg, Oregon 97470 https://www.easterseals.com/oregon/programs-and-services/military-veteran-services/homeless-veterans.html
El Programa Hispano Católico	Education 333 SE 223 rd Ave #100 Gresham, Oregon 97030 https://elprograma.org/our-services/education/ El Program Hispano Católico’s Enlace program is a youth mentoring program with a focus on promoting discussions based on culture, identity, social structures and students’ roles in society, encouraging participants to explore and embrace their cultural heritage and engage in their communities. El Program Hispano Católico offers afterschool groups to support students, build core skills and master academic concepts. Their program incorporates social and cultural activities that are designed to bring students together with their peers and foster a sense of cultural pride within the school environment. Their Education Reengagement services provide support to young adults ages 14-21 who have left high school or are at risk of leaving before earning their high school diploma or GED to reengage in their education and explore their interests and opportunities.
Feed the Mass – Education Program & Job Readiness Training	Education/Training 80 NW Davis St. Portland, Oregon 97209 info@feedthemass.com https://www.feedthemass.org/ Feed the Mass’s mission is to empower and connect the people of Portland through food. They seek to empower through culinary education, teaching the valuable skills and knowledge people need to make informed choices about their food and nutrition, and by providing essential sustenance to those facing food insecurity. Education Programs Feed the Mass has partnered with community organizations to offer wellness classes to students during the school year and summer breaks to address disparities. They also offer free digital education on YouTube. Feed the Mass also offers hands-on experiences for adults and families through their in-person workshops led by expert instructors. Their Service Learning program is designed to provide participants with hands-on kitchen experience, enabling them to nourish themselves and their communities better. https://www.feedthemass.org/classes Job Readiness Training The FED program is a food empowerment initiative delivered by Feed The Mass. The program seeks to combat food insecurity at its source by serving healthy satisfying and delicious meals for those in need. The FED program combats food waste by turning donated food “into high quality” nutritious meals that are served to their most vulnerable neighbors. The FED program provides the opportunity for youth and young adults to train to have the skills they will need to work in the industry and to demonstrate competency in any kitchen. The FED program provides free education on the following concepts: knife skills, sanitation, food preparation, proper use of the kitchen equipment, professionalism and trainability, recipe literacy, and real world experience and pressure testing. Commitment to the program is 10 weeks at 12 hours per a week. Mondays are classroom days for 2 hours and the rest of week is flexible to accommodate schedules. At the end of the 10 week program, participants will have a certificate and Food Handlers cards to get them ready to work in the culinary industry. https://www.feedthemass.org/jrt
Felony Record Hub	Employment https://www.felonyrecordhub.com/locations/jobs-for-felons-in-portland-oregon/ Felony Record Hub maintains an online current list of jobs available for people with felony records in Portland and other cities in Oregon. Felony Record Hub also maintains a curated list of companies that hire felons. Jobs are referenced by categories such as full time, part time, immediate hire, entry level, remote, through temp agencies etc. Felony Record Hub also provides information about the process applicants will go through as a felon looking for a job, tips when searching and applying for a job, industries that hire felons, as well as job training resources.
FinAbility	Financial Counseling https://www.finabilityus.org/ FinAbility is a survivor-led nonprofit that financially empowers survivors of domestic abuse. Using their backgrounds in tech and finance, they build digital tools that make financial education and resources accessible to survivors through a trauma-informed lens. FinAbility provides free 1:1 financial counseling sessions for survivors of domestic abuse and advocates who support them. Their financial counselors are trauma- informed and have completed FinAbility’s certification process. Sessions are held virtually, allowing individuals to participate from anywhere. All that is needed is access to a phone or the internet. In partnership with Financial Beginnings, FinAbility also offers free, online personal finance classes. Participants learn about setting financial goals and budgeting, increasing their income potential and navigating taxes, how to build/maintain good credit and different loan types, and how to protect their finances and insurance options.
GED (General Educational Development) Program	Education https://www.oregon.gov/highered/institutions-programs/ccwd/pages/hs-equivalency.aspx Oregon's High School Equivalency Program, administered by the HECC Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development (CCWD), oversees the GED preparation, instruction and testing process in Oregon. The GED program provides individuals with an opportunity to earn a GED test credential, in place of a high school diploma. The HECC works in partnership with GED Testing Service (GEDTS), the 17 community colleges and other state, community, county, and local partners to provide GED preparation and testing to Oregonians across the state. For scholarship opportunities: https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov
Galt Foundation	Employment 1-877-361-1277 https://galtfoundation.org/ Galt Foundation is a non-profit employment company that matches organizations with motivated employees. Their mission is to provide, promote, and expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Their hours are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Portland 1827 NE 44th Ave, Suite 390 Portland, Oregon 97213 portland@galtfoundation.org Eugene 199 E 5th Avenue, Suite 31 Eugene, Oregon 97401 eugene@galtfoundation.org Salem 2405 Front St. NE, Suite 220 Salem, Oregon 97301 salem@galtfoundation.org
General Labor & Industrial Staffing Services (GLISS)	Employment https://www.general-lbr.com/ multiple locations in the Portland area plus Salem hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., on call 24/7 GLISS provides staffing services and employment connections to help people find a job ASAP. GLISS’s goal is to create hope by providing employment opportunities, including to those with a criminal record. GLISS also participates in community events and recovery connection. The first step is to fill out an online employment application, then call the closest local office to complete the application. Once the application is completed, applicants can access GLISS job listings and work with their recruiter to find the best temporary or permanent job placements.
Goodwill Industries	Employment/Education 1943 SE 6th Ave. Portland, Oregon vocservices@gicw.org Goodwill Industries is a non-profit organization offering job training and search services, computer resources, and job referrals. All of their services are free to the public. Their mission is to provide vocational opportunities to people with disabilities as well as others with barriers to employment. There are multiple locations for their community training centers. https://meetgoodwill.org/training-and-development/ Goodwill’s Training and Development Program consists of three main training opportunities: Career Center (CC), English as a Second Language (ESL), and Employee and Community Education (ECE). Each offers a variety of free in-person and virtual services dedicated to individual skills development. Goodwill’s Career Center provides training, on-site tools and development support to help individuals achieve their goals. Free services include: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and Computer Basics classes. Their vocational services and ancillary services programs work with organizations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. https://meetgoodwill.org/td-career-center/ Goodwill’s Job Connection Program provides one-on-one job assistance with resume and cover letters, personalized job leads and referrals, job fairs, meet the employer events, skills review and assessments, interview tips and practice, and computer availability. Stop in to meet a job coach Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. or call (503) 239- 1734 . https://meetgoodwill.org/job-connection-home/ Their Community Education Program (ECE) provides free educational workshops and class opportunities to community members and Goodwill employees to enhance their development of personal and professional skills. Free services include: workshops in leadership development, career development, health & well being, financial literacy and family strengthening. https://meetgoodwill.org/employee-communtiy-services/ Goodwill’s Community Employment Opportunities Long Term Services programs offers employment assistance to individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities. https://meetgoodwill.org/long-term-services/
Ground Score Association	Employment/Training 624 NE Couch Street, Portland, OR 97209 https://www.groundscoreassociation.org/ Ground Score Association is an association of informal recyclers, waste pickers, canners, dumpster divers, and other environmental workers who create and fill low-barrier waste management jobs in Portland, Oregon. Ground Score is collectively-organized and radically inclusive, prioritizing work opportunities for those facing work and housing insecurity. Ground Score seeks to build a more environmentally and socially aware community while changing society's perceptions of what and who is considered valuable. Ground Score Leading Inclusively Together Through Environmental Recovery or G.L.I.T.T.E.R. provides litter collection and tent-side waste collection services for houseless camps across the Portland Metro Region. It ensures sanitation for those who would otherwise lack access to them and keeps our city's streets and sidewalks clean for all. The People's Depot is Ground Score's beverage redemption center operated for canners, by canners. The People's Depot generates formal, benefitted jobs for workers, serves hundreds of canners a week in the Central Eastside, and prevents the emission of hundreds of tons of CO2 equivalent (greenhouse gases) a year. Ground Score's Reuse Team offers a Sewing Program for low-barrier learning in the recovery, reuse and repair of textiles. Most materials come from GSA’s waste collection routes and community partners. This program is fundraising towards a fully- functioning eco-production studio. Ground Score operates special programs to serve community members. They currently provide day storage, connect unhoused neighbors living unsheltered in Old Town with supportive housing, and conduct environmental and health outreach in partnership with other local organizations.
Harmony Academy Recovery High School	Education 2507 Christie Dr. Lake Oswego, Oregon 97304 https://www.harmonyacademyrhs.org/ Harmony Academy Recovery High School is a tuition-free public high school that provides a safe, sober, and supportive education for youth in recovery. It is Oregon’s first recovery high school. At Harmony, students develop the skills and strengths needed for personal, academic, vocational, and community success. Harmony Academy accepts students year round and provides free transportation for all students in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties.
Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)	Employment/Training Main Office: 10301 NE Glisan St. Portland, Oregon 97220 https://irco.org/ The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) serves the holistic needs of Oregon's immigrants, refugees and mainstream community members. IRCO’s Workforce Programs provide career-based planning, career-based training, scholarships, career coaching, work experiences, and job placement with focused supports for immigrants, refugees, houseless, low-income, skilled/unskilled goal- oriented job seekers. Service areas: Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington & Malheur Counties. IRCO manages the WorkSource Portland Metro (N/NE) Center where their team of workforce specialists and skill developers provide job seekers with work-readiness workshops and occupational training scholarships to achieve their career goals. IRCO is the lead agency in the collaborative Community Works Project consortium that delivers job search, skills building and employment barrier removal services to TANF families in Multnomah County at the ODHS East County Family Service Center and at the ODHS Gresham Branch. Participants must be referred by their family coach. https://irco.org/services/workforce-and-refugee-services/#career IRCO Economic Development programs empower and support diverse families and community members in building for their future. IRCO Individual Development Accounts (or IDAs) are match savings programs that help participants set goals, save, and make independent economic choices. IRCO supports small businesses by providing a variety of culturally and linguistically specific, high quality technical assistance and services to help entrepreneurs start, sustain, or grow their business. Childcare Microenterprise Provider Training helps build a workforce to support the early care and developmental needs of local children and communities. IRCO Tax Assistance offers free tax preparation services for Oregonians. https://irco.org/services/asset-and-opportunity-services/#business
Job Corps	Education/Training https://www.jobcorps.gov/ https://pivot.jobcorps.gov/ Job Corps is the nation's largest residential career training and education program for low-income young adults ages 16 through 24. Students can earn a high school diploma, a high school equivalency credential, or college credits through Job Corps. They offer career technical training in more than 100 different career training areas at 120 campuses across the nation. Students receive housing, meals, basic health care, a living allowance, training, and preparation for a career, all at no cost. For up to 21 months after graduation, a career transition counselor will help the student make the transition from Job Corps into the real world. Each student meets with an Admissions Specialist to discuss their background and interests and selects a vocation. The specialist helps the student complete the steps necessary to enroll at the center. The career development plan includes the necessary academic and vocational courses to ensure the student develops the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. For students who haven’t graduated from high school, Job Corps can help them earn their diploma or high school equivalency credential, and get them in a tutoring program if they need extra guidance. Students have the chance to train with professionals at actual work sites through Job Corps’ Work-Based Learning Program. Job Corps works with employers in every corner of the country to provide students with on-the-job experience. Placement specialists work with students for up to 21 months after they graduate to help them find the right job. If needed, placement counselors can also help connect students with local housing, transportation, and child care resources in their neighborhood. Partners in Vocational Opportunity Training (PIVOT) Job Corps Centers serve low- income young adults in nonresidential campuses to learn new skills to benefit their future and train for a career their passionate about. PIVOT students can earn their high school diploma or the equivalent, take community college classes, meet with career counselors, and participate in work-based learning experiences. Job Corps locations in Oregon: Angell Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center 335 N.E. Blodgett Road Yachats, Oregon 97498 https://angell.jobcorps.gov/ Partners in Vocational Opportunity Training (PIVOT) Job Corps Center 2701 NW Vaughn Street, Suite 151 Portland, Oregon 97210 https://pivot.jobcorps.gov/ Springdale Job Corps Center 31224 E Historic Columbia River Highway Troutdale, Oregon 97060 https://springdale.jobcorps.gov/ Timber Lake Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center 59868 East Highway 224 Estacada, Oregon 97023 https://timberlake.jobcorps.gov/ Tongue Point Job Corps Center 37573 Old Highway 30 Astoria, Oregon 97103 https://tonguepoint.jobcorps.gov/ Wolf Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center 2010 Opportunity Lane Glide, Oregon 97443-9733 #https://wolfcreek.jobcorps.gov/
Latino Network – Educational Access Program	Education https://www.latnet.org/educational-access-programs Latino Network’s Educational Access Program supports academics, high school graduation, and college and career readiness for Latinx youth and their families. Of the seniors enrolled in their Escalera college preparation program, 98% successfully graduated from high school and enrolled in college or vocational programs. Contact: Melissa McCoy, mmelissa@latnet.org
Mercatus – Business Directory	Mercatus is a business directory and story archive for entrepreneurs of color in Portland. Mercatus connects the city and region with local talents, businesses, services and products that come from diverse entrepreneurs.
New Avenues for Youth	Education/Training Downtown Drop-In Center 820 SW Oak Portland, Oregon 97205 East Mutlnomah County Drop-In and Youth Opportunity Center 470SE 165th Ave. Portland, Oregon 97233 https://newavenues.org/ New Avenues for Youth’s services are designed to address the individualized needs and readiness of young people (ages 9-24) experiencing homelessness and housing instability. New Avenues for Youth’s Education Program helps youth get their GED and learn about accessing college through personalized education plans. With one-on-one support from teacher sand tutors, participants can prepare for the GED test and take it whenever they’re ready. Support services and resources are also available to help participants enroll in college. New Avenues for Youth also offers a college scholarship to provide financial support to youth served by New Avenues for Youth who are attending career technical education or post-secondary education. https://newavenues.org/education/ New Avenue for Youth’s Promoting Avenues to Employment (PAVE) program offers job training, internships, and support for finding jobs and careers . Participants are matched with a Career Coach, participate in a self-paced Job Readiness Training , and visit their Career Lab for help with job searches, resume writing, applying to college, and more. New Avenues for Youth also offers paid work experiences at their social enterprise Ben & Jerry’s PartnerShop and screen-printing business New Avenues INK , where participants can build skills in a mentored environment. Contact: paveinfo@newavenues.org or (503) 267-4382; https://newavenues.org/job-training-and-employment/
Next Gen Program	Training email Emma Riccardi emma@newbuildings.org https://gettingtozeroforum.org/next-gen-program/ Next Gen is a professional development program of New Buildings Institute for college students, designed to foster the next generation of diverse buildings industry leaders, and in doing so, bolster inclusivity in the buildings industry at large. Over the course of the program, students will work with each other as part of a Next Gen cohort and have the opportunity for advanced learning, resume building, mentorship, networking and more. Since 2021, 56 students have participated in the Next Gen program. 79% of those students identify as women or non-binary and 73% identify as students of color. Next Gen’s mission: Low-income communities and people of color are most at risk of being left behind by the zero energy and electrification movement, which will likely result in significant financial hardship unless programs are planned with an intention towards equity. In addition, building electrification policies can have unintentional but harmful consequences for low-income residents and people of color. As the industry invests more in programs and policies designed to benefit low-income communities and people of color, it is imperative that people with lived experience are at the table and helping to shape and design those programs and policies. Not only can this prevent unintentional harm, but it will also help ensure those programs and policies will benefit who they are intended to benefit. The program seeks to benefit students through five different avenues: education, mentorship, networking, professional development, and cohort building.
Northwest Regional Re-entry Center (NWRRC)	Employment 6000 NE 80th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97218 https://nw-rrc.org/ open daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m. The NWRRC maintains a resource list of second-chance employers offering labor, trades and commercial services positions in the greater Portland area.
Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)	Apprenticeship 1800 SW 1st Ave., Suite 500 Portland, Oregon 97201 Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. BOLI_help@boli.oregon.gov ATD.General@boli.oregon.gov Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI) assists jobs seekers in finding apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs to gain experience, build credentials, and prepare job seekers with the skills to succeed in their chosen trade. BOLI register sand supports apprenticeship programs to build Oregon's workforce and increase access to jobs. BOLI’s Oregon Pre-Apprenticeship Tracking System , or OPAT, is a web application required to be used by registered pre-apprenticeship programs to document all actions and activities throughout the life cycles of pre-apprentices. Pre-Apprenticeships are typically 6-8 weeks, though programs will vary. An online list of pre-apprenticeship programs can be found at: apprenticeship-programs.aspx BOLI also offers an online list of trades and links for Oregon apprenticeship opportunities by type of job, county, and opening. Applicants can search or browse available apprenticeship programs to view information about the trade, contact information, requirements for the program, as well as opening notices for application. An additional online resource that provides more information for apprentices can be found at: https://oregonapprenticeship.org/ Note: Minimum qualifications for program applicants, unless otherwise listed, are 18 years of age and holding a High School Diploma or GED.
Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) Job Training Programs	Training https://www.oregon.gov/doc/aic-programs/pages/job-training.aspx The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) offers various programs to adults in custody to develop specific skills and assist them in finding a job upon their release from prison. Many of the programs include training and production components that benefit the institution or provide a service for pay. Not all institutions offer the same job training program. For information on opportunities offered at specific institutions, contact the facility. Job training programs include automotive technologies, construction technology, cosmetology, optical training, and welding. Apprenticeships include cabinet making, custodial, HVAC/R, limited energy technician, limited maintenance electrician, limited manufacturing plant electrician, painting, structure welding, and sheet metal fabrication.
Oregon Department of Corrections Dog Training Programs	Training https://docblog.oregon.gov/tag/puppy-program/ https://docblog.oregon.gov/2022/10/07/eastern-oregon-correctional-institutions-jlad-service-dog- program/ Many of Oregon Department of Corrections’ (DOC) 14 institutions have dog training programs. DOC partners with local organizations to house, raise, and train puppies and dogs–sometime to give them a better chance at adoption, and sometimes to prepare the dogs for work as assistance animals. At Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF), the prison partners with Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) to train puppies who will then provide independence to a person with a disability. These dog programs not only benefit the puppies, but the adults in custody (AICs) who work with the animals. In the case of CCCF, AICs train the puppies onsite for approximately 18 months before they move on to more expanded training. Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) Joys of Living Assistance Dogs (JLAD) Service Dog Program started in 2016. Approximately 70 percent of the dogs graduate from the program. Only 16 dogs are trained at any given time, as the dogs are rotated in and out every week. At the start of the program, 36 commands were being used to teach the dogs. Today, there are over 90 commands used. In addition, some dogs are trained in advanced tasks specific to a recipient’s disabilities – for example, dogs are trained to assist with anxiety, PTSD, and Parkinson’s Disease just to name a few. The average time it takes to train a dog as a service animal is two years. At EOCI, a dog can be trained in just over a year, cutting the time in half. EOCI hosts Passing of the Leash and JLAD graduation ceremonies where the adult in custody (AIC) presents the dog they worked hard to train to the new recipient. During the ceremony, AICs receive a certificate for the training they have completed.
Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS)	Financial Benefit 500 Summer Street NE E-15 Salem, Oregon 97301 https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/pages/default.aspx Check the website to find the closest office to apply for disability benefits and other assistance food benefits (SNAP), cash benefits (TANF), help paying for child care (ERDC), and older adult services.
Oregon Prison Project	Education/Training https://oregonprisonproject.org/ The Oregon Prison Project is a nonprofit whose mission is to increase community safety through: Teaching Nonviolent Communication (NVC) classes in prisons and post-release programs. Providing the opportunity for inmates to become peer trainers and develop leadership abilities and the skills to teach NVC in the community when they are released. Providing a supervised practicum through which volunteers can become trained in teaching NVC. OPP currently offers year-long Nonviolent Communication (NVC) training in five Oregon prisons (OSP, Columbia River, Coffee Creek, Deer Ridge, Mill Creek) and Phoenix House (post-release program in Portland). More than 30 volunteers provide weekly NVC classes. OPP uses a custom-designed NVC Education Program curriculum designed to help prison and post-release program participants: Develop empathic understanding of themselves and others Identify needs and make non-violent requests Increase self-respect and confidence Express anger and other emotions non-violently Develop effective life skills (managing perceptions, making effective decisions, and communicating in positive ways), and Foster positive relationships with correctional staff, service providers, family members, and employers Specialized classes at Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) also prepare inmates for meeting with victims seeking restorative justice, meeting with parole boards, and other transition topics. In most OPP locations, NVC classes are offered year-round. The program they offer at OSP is a 15-month long program comprised of four 12-week quarters beginning in mid-September, January, and April. OPP offers qualified inmates the opportunity to learn how to teach NVC by becoming Peer Trainers in their NVC Education Program classes by completing their three-year Peer Training Program. Those who are accepted into the program receive extra weekly training on how to teach NVC, and then participate in weekly classes with experienced facilitators. OPP currently has 10 inmates participating in the Peer Training Program, with five Peer Trainers already serving as co-facilitators or lead trainers in their OSP classes.
Oregon Tradeswomen	Apprenticeship 454 SE 187th Ave. Portland, Oregon 97233 https://oregontradeswomen.org/ Oregon Tradeswomen is non-profit organization promoting success for women in the trades through education, leadership, and mentorship. Through its programs and annual Career Fair, Oregon Tradeswomen works to: Recruit, train, place, and retain women in the electrical, mechanical, highway, and utility trades. Address broader issues of economic opportunity, access to apprenticeship training, and workforce development. Oregon Tradeswomen’s Pathways to Success program offers a Trades and Apprenticeship Career Class (TACC) : a 192-hour apprenticeship and employment readiness training program to prepare adult job-seekers for a career in the skilled construction trades. TACC introduces program participants to a variety of skilled trades through field trips, guest speakers, hands-on work days, and trades-specific training opportunities. The participants also learn about registered apprenticeship, an “earn while you learn model” which is often the next step to career pathways in the construction industry. Oregon Tradeswomen’s training program is offered at no cost to job seekers. Individuals successfully completing the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries certified program receive a certificate of completion recognized by industry registered apprenticeship training programs and employers. Oregon Tradeswomen career counselors assist TACC graduates with their job search and application to apprenticeship training programs and employers. Their career counselors also offer individualized employment counseling throughout the entire course of the graduate’s trades career. UA Local 290 and NECA/IBEW Electrical Training Center provide direct entry to qualified TACC program graduates. https://oregontradeswomen.org/pathways-to-success/overview/ Oregon Tradeswomen also hosts an annual Career Fair to help increase the number of women working in the trades.
Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services	Employment Multiple locations throughout Oregon Portland area locations: Central Portland Vocational Rehabilitation 1704 NE 26th Avenue Portland Oregon 97212 East Portland Vocational Rehabilitation 305 NE 102nd Avenue, Suite 200 Portland, Oregon 97220 https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/vr/pages/default.aspx Oregon’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services is a statewide resource for people with physical, developmental or mental disabilities. It is part of the Department of Human Services and available to any Oregonian with a disability that makes it hard to get or keep a job. They also work with young people with disabilities ages 14 to 24 who want help getting ready to work. Participants are assigned a counselor who can help them set goals, make a plan, and provide needed services. The counselor can assist with things like getting ready for job interviews, job search, training and transportation, and special equipment for their disability. Staff work in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities and to provide individualized services essential to employment success.
Our Just Future	Employment/Training 10550 NE Halsey St. Portland, Oregon 97220 employmentreferral@ourjustfuture.org https://ourjustfuture.org/services/career-support/ hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Our Just Future (formerly known as Human Solutions) provides Career Programs to help individuals create a career plan, build a resume with expert help, access job training, apply and get a job, access related support services, and identify strategies to keep a job.
PDX Black Excellence	Employment https://www.pdxblackexcellence.com/ PDX Black Excellence is a community organization cultural movement to connect and support Portland’s black residents and advocates. Through select services and curated events they seek to foster social and professional networking, new relationships, and new understanding. From executives to artists, students to entrepreneurs, everyone is welcome. PDX Black Excellence believes that embracing diversity is at the center of fostering new innovation, new business, new collaboration, and new opportunity. Their website includes lists of community organizations, programs, services, individuals, and businesses.
Past Lives LLC	Employment/Training 2808 SE 9th Ave. Portland, Oregon 97202 https://www.pastlives.space/ Past Lives was founded by a former prisoner whose experience of incarceration inspired him to embrace his dream to build stronger and more just communities. Past Lives believes in the strength of creative community to find place, purpose and belonging. Past Lives is 26,000 square floor makerspace providing members 24/7/365 secure access to a wood shop, metal shop with blacksmithing, welding, fabrication, metal casing, a textile studio with screen printing, auto-embroidery and leatherworking, stained glass studio, tech hub with CNC and 3D printing, dark room for film and photography and more. They offer private studio spaces for rent and host classes, art galleries, and various events. Past Lives provides the collective resources to flourish through creative collaboration. They share their tools and knowledge to help each person grow.
Portland Community College (PCC) Maritime Welding Pathway	' Education/Training' Contact: Todd Barnett, todd.barnett@pcc.edu https://www.pcc.edu/programs/welding/pathway-maritime-welding/ Portland Community College’s intensive Maritime Welding Pathway on the Vigor shipyard prepares students for employment in the booming welding industry. In three terms, pathway completers learn shielded metal, fluxed-core, submerged arc-welding processes, and earn six industry-recognized certifications. Students also receive career preparation services and exposure to industry employers. Participants on federal supervision may be eligible for the program on a reduced or no cost basis. To learn more information about the Maritime Welding Pathway, go to pcc.edu/programs/welding/ and attend an information session held at the Swan Island Trades Center located at 6400 N. Cutter Circle, Portland, Oregon 97217.
Portland Women in Technology (PDXWIT)	Employment//Training PO Box 14921 Portland, Oregon 97293 https://www.pdxwit.org/ PDXWIT empowers tech professionals in Portland and beyond by offering community and skill-building events, mentorship, scholarships, and access to job opportunities. As a BIPOC-led organization committed to advancing inclusion in the technology industry, PDXWIT believes that centering the most marginalized in our community is the first step in shaping a better tech future for all. PDXWIT seeks to build a better tech industry by creating access, dismantling inequities and fueling belonging. They are focused on advancing inclusion in Portland’s technology industry and in reducing the imbalances that exist today so that everyone is represented and skilled in an industry that is shaping the future of humanity. PDXWIT has partnered with more than 75 tech companies in Portland and beyond to bring together thousands of people looking to break into the industry or advance their careers. Their work centers on historically marginalized communities. All PDXWIT events and programs are free and open to everyone.
Portland YouthBuilders	Education/Training 4816 SE 92nd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97266 - https://pybpdx.org/ Portland YouthBuilders (PYB) offers programs of high school completion, vocational training, counseling, and support. YouthBuild is PYB’s flagship program of academics, vocational training courses, counseling, career development, and long term support. The program runs year-round and students attend full-time, five days a week. The YouthBuild program is for those ages 17-24 who want to finish high school and learn a trade. As a fully accredited high school, PYB is able to offer students in their YouthBuild program a choice between finishing high school with a GED or a high school diploma. Professionally trained tutors help provide additional one-on-one support as needed. YouthBuild students spend half of their time each month in the classroom. Case management, counseling, and their relationship-based model of teaching help to ensure that students receive individualized programming that meets their specific needs and goals. On average, over 75% of YouthBuild students finish high school each year and advance to college, an apprenticeship, or start their career. Through PYB’s long term support program students who continue their studies at college or in a certificate program can receive ongoing support from their PYB teachers and counselor to help them reach their educational goals. PYB’s Youthbuild program offers two separate vocational training programs, one in construction and one in technology: Youthbuild’s construction students learn all aspects of residential construction and give back to the community by building affordable homes for local low-income families. The students receive hands-on training on real constructions jobsites as they prepare to enter the construction industry. Construction training courses that take place in the classroom and on the jobsite. Youthbuild’s technology students learn how to code and the learn the ins and outs of computer hardware and software. Tech students donate their time in the community by teaching adults how to safely use technology. Technology program teaches relevant software and hardware skills and students spend half their month at tech worksites, guided by expert staff. PYB’s Bridge program is for High School grads ages 18-26 who want to work in construction. It provides a direct path to employment in the construction industry. Over the course of nine weeks, Bridge students receive the training and support they need to enter an apprenticeship program and start their construction careers. For PYB’s YouthBuild program, call the admissions department at (503) 286-9350 or email apply@pybpdx.org For PYB’s Bridge program, call their construction department at (503) 286-9350 ext 214 or email elle.goldstein@pybpdx.org
Po’Shines Café de La Soul Teach Me to Fish (TMTF) Program	Training 8139 N Denver Ave. Portland, Oregon 97217 https://poshinespdx.com/ Po’Shines Café de la Soul is a Black-owned contemporary soul food restaurant with Cajun, Creole and low country flair. Po’Shines provides dining, concession sales, and catering services in the Portland metro area and Southwest Washington. It provides career development opportunities through its on-profit work force training program, Teach Me to Fish (TMTF). The TMTF program is a comprehensive culinary education initiative designed specifically for the community. TMTF provides a well-structured environment that teaches not only culinary job skills, but also life skills that help individuals flourish.
Prison Education Programs (PEPs) & Pell Grants	Education https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/library/dear-colleague-letters/2023-03-29/eligibility-confined-or-incarcerated-individuals-receive-pell-grants https://www.bop.gov/resources/news/20230712_pell_grant.jsp https://www.oregon.gov/doc/aic-programs/pages/education.aspx Pell Grants provide federal funding for students to pursue higher education. As of July 1, 2023, Pell Grants are once again available to adults in corrections, for the first time since 1994. Students incarcerated in Federal or State correctional facilities (and students who are subject to involuntary civil commitments) may now receive Pell Grants is they otherwise meet Pell Grant eligibility. Students must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible PEP (Prison Education Program). In Oregon, Chemeketa and Treasure Valley Community Colleges, Oregon State Correctional Institution, Oregon State Penitentiary and Santiam Correctional Institution, are Second Chance Pell sites under a federal pilot program. They currently offer associate transfer degrees for those incarcerated locally. Opportunities for bachelor’s degrees and technical training are now being considered for federal funding by Oregon community colleges and universities as well. Oregon Senate Bill 270, which was signed into law in June 2023, allows prisoners to more easily access academic programs at any community college in Oregon, any distance learning program or any other higher education program that’s eligible. Adults in Corrections who are eligible to take college-level courses may also do so at their own expense when the opportunity is available. Community partners include: Blue Mountain Community College Central Oregon Community College Chemeketa Community College Portland Community College Southwestern Oregon Community College Treasure Valley Community College https://www.oregon.gov/highered/research/Documents/Reports/SB-234-Report-Final-2021.pdf
Prison Scholar Fund	Education 1752 NW Market Street, #953 Seattle, Washington 98107 https://www.prisonscholars.org/ outreach@prisonscholars.org The Prison Scholar Fund is committed to providing educational opportunities, professional development, transitional support, and advocacy for those impacted by incarceration. The Prison Scholar Fund believes that incarcerated individuals deserve a second chance at a better life. That’s why they help incarcerated individuals get access to the education they need to transform their lives. Distance Education The Prison Scholar Fund’s core program provides access to postsecondary distance education. These courses are generally paper-based, which students can complete independently without any type of institutional support. For a list of schools that provide paper-based courses https://www.prisonscholars.org/what-we-do/for-prospective-scholars/ Students apply for funding by submitting an application for scholarship support. The Prison Scholar Fund only accepts requests for applications that are received directly from potential student themselves. Incarcerated student interested in receiving an application can send a request to their mailing address with a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE): Application Requests Prison Scholar Fund 1752 NW Market St. #953 Seattle, WA 98107 Or by downloading and completing the form and submitting on their own: https://www.prisonscholars.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSF-App-Request-Form-191214.pdf The Prison Scholar Fund also provides transition support through their Digital Navigation and Workforce Development Reentry Support Program which offers in- person digital literacy courses in the Seattle area that can also be accessed full remotely. as well as with fully remote access. https://www.prisonscholars.org/what-we-do/transition/ outreach@prisonscholars.org Phone: (206) 734-5425
Program	Education https://www.pdx.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/higher-education-prison 1721 SW Broadway, Cramer Hall 117 Portland, Oregon 97207 Nahlee Suvanvej, Director Email: nahlee@pdx.edu or psuhep@pdx.edu Phone: (503) 725-6640 Location: University Studies, Cramer Hall 117V Sam Wilson, Rebound Coordinator Email: PSURebound@pdx.edu Phone: (503) 725-6127 Location: Rebound Hub, Cramer Hall 169 Portland State University (PSU)’s Higher Education in Prison (HEP) program seeks to expand rigorous, quality higher education at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility and to support justice-impacted students’ post-release. The HEP program allows students to work towards a degree while experiencing incarceration and to be able to matriculate to the PSU campus upon release, while receiving the supports needed to be successful. Through its HEP program, PSU seeks to provide a degree pathway for women, trans- identified and gender non-conforming adults in custody (AICs) as the first higher education degree pathway for incarcerated women in Oregon. PSU Rebound Peer Support Specialists PSU Rebound recognizes that students returning to higher education after incarceration need dedicated resources on campus to help them transition to and successfully navigate college. PSU Rebound Peer Support Specialists are available to connect with prospective and current students returning to education after experiencing incarceration. They help students and prospective students with admission to PSU, accessing legal services, counseling, tutoring, computer literacy, mentorship, employment, housing, transportation and food security.
Prosper Portland	Training 220 NW Second Ave., Suite 200 Portland, Oregon 97209 https://prosperportland.us/ Prosper Portland focuses on building an equitable economy by growing family-wage jobs, advancing opportunities for prosperity, collaborating with partners for an equitable city, and creating vibrant neighborhoods and communities. Some of their projects that help grow family-way jobs include: Equitable Food Economy Collaborative, Prosper Portland Business Finance Programs, Industry Support, and their Youth & Adult Workforce Partnerships. Youth & Adult Workforce Partnerships Prosper Portland, in collaboration with Worksystems, Inc. (WSI), funds youth and adult workforce development programs for low-income Portlanders, helping them to better connect and compete in the regional economy. Worksystems administers the workforce development programs through a network of service providers. The NextGen program has five youth workforce development providers (Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization, Portland Community College, Portland Youthbuilders, New Avenues for Youth and Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center) to serve culturally and geographically diverse populations within Portland. The program primarily targets youths ages 16-24 who are disconnected from traditional high school or lacking the basic skills and credentials to enter college or career pathway employment. Each workforce development provider delivers supportive and individually tailored workforce development case management to youth for up to three years. Providers help youth identify and achieve their career goals and develop the life skills necessary to stay on course. The goal is for all participants to secure a career pathway job or progress along a path to complete post-secondary education. Services to youth include: Individual career plan development Career exploration Work and college readiness training Work experience placement and support Post-secondary placement, navigation and support Job search assistance and placement Retention and advancement supports after job or post-secondary placement In addition, WSI contracts with multiple agencies to provide work experience opportunities that have been co‐developed with WSI through relationships with business and industry. https://prosperportland.us/portfolio-items/workforce-development-program/?portfolioCats=311
RID Patrol Work Transition Program	' 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.
RISE Employment Services	Employment/Training 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/
Relaunch Pad	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/
Relay Resources	Employment 5312 NE 148th Avenue. Portland, Oregon 97230 - https://relayresources.org/ info@relayresources.org Relay Resources is a nonprofit organization that provides jobs to people with disabilities or other barriers to employment through their social enterprises. Relay Resources provides jobs to more than 700 people in the Pacific Northwest in janitorial, landscaping, document services, and supply solutions work. Jobseekers should email careers@relayresources.org to make an appointment. Relay Resources also manage over 900 affordable housing units across the Portland Metro area. Affordable housing applicants should email housing@relayresources.org to make an appointment.
Restore Nuisance Abatement	Employment Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. https://www.restorenuisance.com/ Restore Nuisance Abatement restores and revitalizes communities in Portland through their wide range of services that include graffiti removal, pressure washing, glass scratch repair, and flagging. They aspire to not only improve properties but to also provide a sense of renewed hope and opportunity for the members of their community. With a particular emphasis on empowering young Black individuals through job opportunities and training, they provide entry level employment opportunities to unemployed and under employed Black and BIPOC adults.
SE Works & WorkSource Portland Metro-SE	Employment/Training WorkSource Center 7916 SE Foster Road, Suite 104 Portland, Oregon 97206 NewStart Reentry Resource Center 8044 SE Harold St. Portland, Oregon 97206 https://seworks.org/ SE Works is a non-profit organization offering integrated services for those seeking employment. SE Works is part of WorkSource Oregon, the State’s public workforce system. Through their work source center, participants receive assistance in obtaining employment. SE Works offers multiple programs and services. Job Search Programs and Resources Job Readiness Resources Clients have access to job readiness resources including developing a targeted resume, learning new job search strategies, developing and honing interview skills, using social media during the job search, building essential computer skills for the workplace, and more. See their current calendar of workshops and services for a complete list and description of resources and trainings available. https://seworks.org/job-seekers/workshops/ Job Search and Employer Referrals Clients receive assistance with their job search from skills team adviser. iMatchSkills Specialized Job Matching Services iMatchSkills is the State of Oregon’s online job matching system. Once customers enroll in WorkSource they can register and enter their skills into iMatchSkills. iMatchSkills will then match their skills to active job openings. Education & Training Drop-in Advising This service is available for enrolled clients to meet with a skills team advisor for questions related to training, employment, and/or supportive services. Professional Immigrant Credential Program The Professional Immigrant Credential Program (PICP) is an employment program that works with immigrant or refugee clients with a professional degree or certificate from their country of origin to obtain and maintain long term employment. NCRC Certification National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is a nationally recognized certificate that assesses work-related skills in three areas: math, reading, and locating information. Talent Link Talent Link identifies clients as work-ready job seekers and enters them into a priority pool for job matching. Career Advising Clients receive one-on-one advising services about training resources, how to obtain a GED or High School diploma, filling out scholarship and training application packets, help with Prosperity Planner and other online resources, resume questions, support service requests, and Dress For Success. Reentry Programs to assist individuals with backgrounds to integrate back into the community include: Re-entry Employment Workshops The Discover your Road to Success job club provides a daily platform for individuals with a criminal background to attend workshops until they become gainfully employed. Job listings are produced in easily accessible format for those lacking computer access. This workshop offers an arena for individuals with backgrounds to network, support each other and share resources and job leads. The workshop assists individuals to identify what technical skills may be required for jobs, interviewing, networking and researching employers. They also offer a Resumes for Individuals with Criminal Backgrounds workshop targeted to develop a skills-based resume. PDX Reentry Employment Services Career Coaches work individually with clients to develop an individualized employment plan, provide job retention strategies and placement support. The program offers vocational case management, career and work readiness, job development and support services. Department of Community Justice Economic Opportunity Program Engages 120 individuals under supervision with the Multnomah County Justice Reinvestment Program to aid them in obtaining career track employment. Identified individuals are referred to a team of Career Coaches from SE Works, Human Solutions and Central City Concern. Each individual works with a Career Coach to engage or reengage in the workforce. The NewStart Reentry Resource Center is a program dedicated to helping individuals successfully re-enter the community after incarceration from State or Local Jails in Multnomah County within the last two years. Their Navigators/Case managers assist with: Support services funding Securing an ID Navigating community resources for housing, health, treatment, family reunification, disability services Housing Referrals and emergency vouchers Access to phone, email, fax, internet, mailbox Employment assistance includes: Case management, resume development, master application assistance, subsidized on the job training, work related training certifications and transitional and career track placement services. SE Works’s Pre-Release Exit Program works with incarcerated individuals 45 days pre- release in the Washington Jail to assist them to secure employment upon release. Pre- Release services include Individualized Employment Coaching Services, Employment Workshops and Job Development Services. To be eligible for WorkSource services, customers must be 1) at least 18 years old, 2) eligible to work in the United States, and 3) enrolled into the WorkSource Center.
Sarah Bellum's Bakery & Workshop (SBBW)	Training 7828 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 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.
Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI)	Employment/Training Center for Self-Enhancement 3920 North Kerby Ave. Portland, Oregon 97227 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Community & Family Program 2205 NE Columbia Blvd. Portland, Oregon 97211 Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. selfenhancement.org Self-Enhancement (SEI) is a Black-founded, Black-owned, and Black-led nonprofit whose community and family programs and services address economic disparities by providing a broad continuum of anti-poverty, family stabilization, and employment services that are culturally specific for African American families and/or culturally responsive for other families in need. SEI’s Community Works Project is a collaborative project between SEI, IRCO, Human Solutions, NAYA, Urban League and El Programa Hispano designed to empower job seekers on TANF through skills development, resources, and job leads to support their families and find gainful employment through building on each person’s strengths in a diverse community that works. This program is funded through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Self Sufficiency Program. Community Works Project is for families receiving TANF and seeking support in securing employment and increasing life skills. Referrals must be made through DHS Self Sufficiency Program . https://www.selfenhancement.org/cfp
Sincere Studio	Education/Training 2636 NE Sandy Blvd., Suite A, Portland, OR 97232 - https://www.sincerestudiopdx.org/ Sincere Studio is Portland's first non-profit community sewing studio. They offer sewing classes and workshops. Their mission is to provide textile arts education, with a focus on art as a tool of social change and empowerment.
Stone Soup PDX	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
Street Roots	Employment 211 NW Davis Street Portland, Oregon 97209 - https://www.streetroots.org/ Street Roots creates income opportunities for people experiencing homelessness and poverty by producing a weekly newspaper and other media to act as catalysts for individual and social change. Their Vendor Program has around 200 active vendors that sell Street Roots in the Portland metropolitan area. It provides an opportunity for people experiencing homelessness and poverty to earn an income by selling the newspaper. People walk in off the streets, go through orientation , and begin selling the weekly newspaper. Ten complementary papers launch their efforts, and then they purchase each paper for a quarter that they sell for $1, keeping all profits and tips . Street Roots works with more than 800 vendors annually, and about 75 percent of their vendors are unhoused. Street Roots offers a low-barrier program that allows heir vendors to make their own schedules. Vendors' selling hours and days at each location may vary greatly. New vendor orientation is held every Wednesday and Friday at 12:15 pm in the vendor office at 211 NW Davis Street. Allow 45 minutes to an hour for orientation. No documents or ID are required. https://www.streetroots.org/vendors#become Street Roots also produces a guidebook, Rose City Resource, that provides a comprehensive list of services for people experiencing homelessness and poverty in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. Rose City Resource booklets are available to pick up at the Street Roots office and at multiple other locations in the Portland region.
Temporary and Day Labor Employment	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 North Portland 4790 North Lombard Street Portland, Oregon 97203 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 Tigard Branch 11527 SW Pacific Hwy Portland, Oregon 97223 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 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 204 N. Killingsworth St. Portland, Oregon 97217 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 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.
Unite Oregon	Training 1390 SE 122nd Ave. Portland, Oregon 97233 https://www.uniteoregon.org/our-work-1 Unite Oregon is a membership organization led by people of color, immigrants and refugees, rural communities, and people experiencing poverty. They work across Oregon to build a unified, intercultural movement for justice. United Oregon works across six key pillars to advance immigrant, refugee, and BIPOC communities in Portland: Climate Justice, Equitable Economic Development, Housing Justice, Health Equity, Education Equity, and Reimagining Community Safety. From their small business incubator program launching 40 new immigrant, refugee, BIPOC small businesses in East Portland, to their immigrant and refugee-led community gardens in Knott Park, to their Black Policy Table, which brings together Black community leaders in Oregon, Unite Oregon provides leadership development programs to train over 100 immigrant, refugee, and emerging leaders of color a year to tackle the issues that most affect their lives - from climate change to affordable housing. Through their Community Development & Economic Prosperity Program, Unite Oregon has launched an economic justice program to build and retain wealth for systemically and institutionally excluded communities - namely immigrants, refugees, Black and Indigenous communities, and People of Color. The Community Development & Economic Prosperity Program seeks to develop and pilot an economic ecosystem that generates wealth, creates assets, helps community entrepreneurs develop businesses, and reinvests resources to ensure sustainability and stability for our communities. As part of this initiative, Unite Oregon is working to collaboratively develop a community- based, community-centered strategy for equitable development in East Portland and the Southwest Corridor. For more information, contact Leslie Lum, Community Development Director at leslie@uniteoregon.org .
University of Oregon – Prison Education Program	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/ .
Urban Alchemy	Employment 1490 SE Gideon St., Portland, OR 97202 415-757-0896 https://urban-alchemy.us/ Urban Alchemy is the shelter operator for various Safe Rest Villages in Portland. They are a social enterprise that engages with situations where extreme poverty meets homelessness, mental illness and addiction. Urban Alchemy hires returning citizens and seeks out their life skills. Most of their team have served prison sentences in a confined environment where their survival depends on their ability to read people in unpredictable situations. Urban Alchemy recognizes that both the self-awareness and personal development gained on the inside is one of the most valuable gifts their employees can give back on the outside. Urban Alchemy seeks to recognize the humanity in those who are struggling and treat them how they wished others had once treated them.
Urban League of Portland	Employment/Training 10 N Russell Street Portland, Oregon 97227 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.
WOMEN-SEW Global Foundation	Training Gresham, Oregon https://www.womensewglobalfoundation.org/programs WOMEN-SEW Global Foundation’s Sewing Collective Residency Program develops and improves women’s sewing skills, using mentorship relationships with experienced talents in sewing, dress making, quilting, weaving, and textile art. Participants commit to a sewing residency of six to eight months/ The Residency Sewing Program is funded by an Arts/Cultural Grant from the City of Gresham. Stitching Lives Together Collectives provides 6 to 8 classes of beginning and intermediate sewing classes to learn, expand or improve sewing skills, at home. virtually, and in-person. Each collective is rooted in community and seeks to serve underrepresented and underserved communities of women and girls. Current collectives include: Tongan Women’s Sewing Collective Rohingya & Burmese Sewing Collective Nepali & Bhutanese Sewing Collective Tibetan Sewing Collective Mixed Group Sewing Collective Swahili Women Sewing Collective Beaverton Afghan Sewing Collective https://www.womensewglobalfoundation.org/sewing-collectives
Word is Bond	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.

Housing

Clean and Sober Housing

4th Dimension Recovery Center (4D)	Clean-and-sober supportive recovery house in Gresham.
Arbor House	skye@arborhouseportland.com https://www.arborhouseportland.com Arbor House Portland takes a holistic, hands-on approach to sober living, with built in wrap-around recovery services designed specifically for the needs and experiences of women and femme-identifying individuals in early recovery from substance use. Services are available for women, non-binary, and femme-identifying individuals aged 18 and over, regardless of race, political affiliation, religion, ethno-cultural background or sexual orientation.
Archers Recovery Homes	Affordable housing which helps 12-Step members.
Bridgeway of Hope	6855 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220 Bridgeway of hope provides up to 24 months of safe and supportive living for those with housing insecurity. Clean and sober, intended for those leaving recovery programs. Shared rooms, community lounges, computer lab, and other resources available.
Come Rest Awhile	Lake Oswego, OR 97035 https://www.comerestawhile.org/ Clean-and-sober housing for women. Residents are expected to: Be drugs and alcohol free Employed, seeking employment, enrolled in school and /or attending an outpatient recovery program or a consultation program Actively participating in a recovery program Regularly attending 12-step meetings. Work with a sponsor Adhere to curfew (passes can be requested after the first month of residency) Participate in the house meetings, responsibilities and house functions.
Free On The Outside – Knapp Houses	Oregon City, OR 97045 Contact: Mike Cross (503) 867-3157 https://www.freeontheoutside.org/ Six clean and sober houses in Oregon. Sex offenders allowed. Call Mike Cross for vacancies.
Fresh Start Recovery Housing	Hillsboro, OR 97123 Men’s Homes: (503) 330-1292 Women’s Homes: (503) 713-7222 Fresh Start Recovery Homes is a clean and sober transitional housing program for men, woman, and children in Washington County, Oregon.
Holistic Healing Behavioral Healthcare	Holistic Healing Behavioral Healthcare (HHBH) focuses on helping brown and black people get treatment that works for them. HHBH owns a house to provide supportive housing to the BIPOC recovery community. The house is located at 6515 NE Cleveland Avenue, sleeps nine, and costs $500 per month per residence. Requirements include 90 days of sobriety and employment.
Lasko Refuge	' Portland OR 97233 https://laskorefuge.org/pages/copy-of-location Three recovery houses in Portland. Emphasize choice and motivation over specific program requirements.
Morningstar Recovery Services	Oregon City, OR 97045 https://www.morningstarrecoveryservices.com/ Four clean-and sober-houses in Clackamas and Multnomah counties for adults in substance use treatment plans.
Mountain View Recovery	' Portland, OR 97266 SRO clean-and-sober recovery housing for men.
Oregon Trail Recovery	Milwaukie, OR 97222 https://oregontrailrecovery.com/addiction-recovery-programs-portland/sober-living-program/ Sober Housing in Oregon. Residents must attend support meetings.
Portland Sober Living Company	' info@portlandsoberlivingcompany.com Mens and women’s homes for clean and sober housing. Must go to 5 meetings a week and take breathalyzers.
Premiere Sober Living	th Ave Clackamas, OR, 97015 https://premieresoberliving.com/ Three recovery houses in Portland area. Required support meeting attendance, with live-in staff. More info on site.
Sober Housing Oregon	' https://www.soberhousingoregonllc.com/apply Sober housing located in Portland, Tillamook, and Milwaukie. 10 men’s houses and one women’s house.
Sober Living Oregon	Portland, OR 97230 https://www.slorecoverycenter.com/sober-living/ Four clean-and-sober houses in Portland area with supportive staff and regular screenings for all residents.
Transcending Hope Recovery Homes	347A S 1St Ave, Suite A Hillsboro, OR 97123 - https://transcending-hope.com/ Safe, stable recovery houses in Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas counties, plus transitional programs and community restoration. Includes housing for Washington County Aid and Assist and Measure 110 housing for Multnomah and Clackamas counties.
Union Gospel Mission: Portland Overnight Shelter	Portland, OR - https://ugmportland.org/shelter November 1 - March 31st every year, 8:30 p.m.–6 a.m.
Union Gospel Mission: Salem	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
West Coast Sober Housing	https://www.westcoastsoberhousing.com/locations Six recovery houses in Portland. Includes men’s houses, women’s houses, and all- LGBTQ housing.

Housing Support Services

African American Alliance for Homeownership	https://www.aaah.org/ Homebuyer education foreclosure counseling, down payment assistance for Portland’s Black community.
Department of Human Services (ODHS)	https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/aging-disability-services/pages/general-assistance- program.aspx email: dbl.referral@odhsoha.oregon.gov The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)’s General Assistance (GA) program provides short-term financial help for individuals with severe disabilities who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. GA is a state-run program that provides an “Interim Assistance” advance on SSI payments for people who are likely to be or are already involved in the lengthy SSI appeals process. They receive state cash funds in advance of the SSA awarding them benefits and sign an agreement to repay ODHS for this advance once they are approved for SSI benefits and receive their back payments. Given that the majority of SSI claims take years to resolve, this can be a life altering benefit. To be eligible for this program, people must meet all of the following criteria: Be homeless or at risk of homelessness Be an adult, age 18 to 64 Have no minor children living with them Have a severe disability that meets Social Security disability criteria Be receiving Presumptive Medicaid medical assistance Meet all eligibility criteria for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Apply for SSI and appeal any denials received Sign an Interim Assistance Agreement (IAR) that allows ODHS to be repaid for program benefits after the person is approved for Social Security Disability benefits and gets their back payments Program benefits include: Up to $615 per month in housing assistance $103 in utility assistance per month $69 in cash assistance per month Free help with the Social Security application and appeals process
Helping Professionals Wellness Center	HPWC help individuals obtain and maintain employment and housing by reducing barriers, increasing employment skills, assisting with application processes, credit repair, tenant skills, and financial resources to secure housing.
Rent Well	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.
Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI)	Self Enhancement offers eviction prevention, homeless housing services, case management services, and African-American advocacy.
Urban League of Portland	Culturally specific employment, education, health, economic and family services combined to empower Black communities.

Mental Health

(SAMHSA)’s National Helpline	SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. SAMSHA also maintains an online treatment locator: https://findtreatment.gov/ Persons seeking treatment can also send their zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near them. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline/help4u
Amenda Clinic	Amenda Clinic merges the physical, emotional, and spiritual experiences of being human with evidence-based care, acceptance, and creativity to expand their clients’ capacity to show up and live their fullest life. Through ancient herbal medicine, naturopathy, genetics, functional lab work, pharmaceutical intervention, counseling, flower essences, and any other therapies that honor the mind-body connection, they help clients heal, achieve their goals for well-being, and live their life at full capacity. This is patient-led integrative care that honors clients’ experiences and supports the outcomes clients desire while leveraging the expertise of innovative providers across specialties to achieve true collaborative healing. Common conditions Amenda Clinic sees in patients include depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, psychosis, schizophrenia, OCD, eating disorders, and addictions of all kinds. However, Amenda Clinic also considers itself diagnosis neutral. This means that they don’t think people can easily be fit into a neat diagnostic category but that there can be helpful reasons to have a diagnosis. Amenda Clinic works with people at nearly every stage of life, from adolescence to elderly. They celebrate gender, racial, and cultural diversity. Some of their providers have additional training in working with queer and trans-identified people.
Avel Gordly Center	The Avel Gordly Center for Healing is named in recognition of Honorable Senator Avel Gordly for her work championing the issues for people living with mental illness. Part of the center’s mission is providing education and awareness for the African American and African communities on issues of mental health and addictions. Additionally, they’ll provide trainings for other healthcare and social service providers about culturally responsive treatment for African Americans. The Center’s diverse team of counselors, therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists provide evidence-based, culturally responsive compassionate mental health care services for African and African American communities including the following: Individual therapy Group therapy/classes Couples and family therapy Psychiatric evaluation/medication management Adoption/adoptee support
Better Outcomes thru Bridges (BOB) Behavioral Health Program	Providence’s Better Outcome thru Bridges (BOB) Behavioral Health Programs include several patient-centered programs and projects within the Oregon region. Peer Support Outreach: Caring Contact & Behavioral Health Follow up : BOP Caring Contacts Peer Support Specialists utilize lived experience and the Collaborative Community Approach Model to work with patients recently discharged from the emergency department in behavioral health crisis. Caring Contacts connect vulnerable patients to community resources and behavioral health programs while providing needed support services along the way. Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Peer Support : BOB SUD Peer Support Specialists use their own lived experiences with addiction to work with patients who have substance use disorders. Peers meet patients in the hospital, who are admitted with medical concerns related to their substance use. Peers continue to work with patients after discharge to provide support, service navigation and advocacy in clients’ journey to recovery or supporting clients’ not ready for sobriety, by utilizing a harm reduction framework. Inpatient Behavioral Health Outreach Program (BHOP) : BOB Peer Support Specialists are based in two of Providence’s inpatient behavioral health units with the goal of providing short term support to patients discharging without connections to providers in the community. BOB peers will help patients connect with a new or existing providers after discharge to address their health needs. Emergency Department Outreach : The BOB Emergency Department (ED) Outreach & Peer Support Specialists work directly with hospital staff and community partners to identify behavioral health patients with frequent ED visits that may need additional support and services after they discharge. BOB ED Outreach and Peer Support Specialists spend most of their time in the community alongside clients, assisting them in connecting to the resources that address their unmet needs while providing trusted support and advocacy along the way. Providence Medical Group (PMG) Clinic Outreach : BOB PMG Clinic Outreach Specialists work with behavioral health patients, as well as patients identified by PMG behavioral health clinic staff as having high social determinants of health needs or difficulty accessing services. Their clinic team works with providers, clinicians, community partners and the patient, to make sure that the patient is getting the services and support that they want and need. The BOB program hosts monthly community outreach meetings and maintains a resource sharing list-serv of approximately 1,000 community partners from almost two hundred agencies. The BOB Team also routinely provides street outreach in various communities throughout Oregon.
Bridges to Change Acute Care Team	Bridges to Change’s Acute Care Team is a county mobile outreach team aimed at providing services to people exactly where they are. The Acute Care Team has qualified mental health professionals prepared to help individuals navigate mental health issues and/or substance use issues, and get people set up an assessment wherever they are. Their team is equipped with basic needs supplies including tents, clothing, food, water, first aid, Narcan and more, as well as peer mentors. Referral form can be accessed online.
Cascadia Health	Formerly Cascadia Behavioral Health, Cascadia Health offers a wide range of integrated, holistic, person-centered trauma-informed mental health care services. Cascadia’s main health centers serves adults by providing whole health care model, including on-site primary care option in addition to behavioral health treatment. Cascadia’s evidence-based multi-disciplinary teams collaborates with clients in developing a comprehensive treatment plan; their services can include individual and group therapy, medication management, skills training, case management, advocacy, community referrals, supported employment, and more. In addition, culturally responsive services are offered to families and children with the goal of ensuring family health and safety and parent engagement in services. Cascadia works closely with child welfare, community justice, and schools to provide access and coordination of care. Clackamas/Talbert Health Center (Offers Primary Care) 17070 SE McLoughlin Blvd Portland, OR 97267 Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Garlington Health Center ( Offers Child & Family, Intensive Case Management, and Primary Care) 3036 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Portland, OR 97201 Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Plaza Health Center ( Offers Child & Family, and Primary Care) 4212 SE Division St Portland, OR 97206 Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Woodland Park Health Center (Offers Child & Family, Older Adult, and Primary Care) 10373 NE Hancock St Ste 200 Portland, OR 97220 Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Cascadia Crisis Services – Urgent Walk-In Clinic 4212 SE Division St, Ste 100 Portland, OR 97206 Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Cascadia’s urgent walk-in clinic is open 7 days a week to provide crisis mental health and addiction services to all individuals in Multnomah County regardless of insurance, income, or age. Their short-term services are based on clinic needs and may include: Counseling Referrals to affordable mental health care Psychiatric prescriber services Substance treatment referrals Other community resources navigation Project Respond Available to provide support 24/7 Project Respond is a mobile mental health crisis response team that provides an array of crisis, specialized, and culturally aware services. Project Respond focuses on helping an individual and/or family regain a sense of control over thoughts, feelings, and events. Individual strengths and preferences are considered during all support interventions. Their response teams include: Mobile Crisis Team clinicians provide crisis risk assessment and support to individuals and families in Multnomah County 24/7 Emergency Department Liaisons (ED) provide outreach and support to individuals identified by local emergency departments to assist in access to services and decrease the risk of further crises Family Crisis Stabilization Specialists (FCSS) respond to children, adolescents, and families identified as being in or at-risk of experiencing a mental health crisis; additionally, will provide follow-up supports and resource navigation Library Crisis Services (LCS) provides outreach, engagement, and crisis response to folks accessing the Multnomah County Library Services Peer Wellness Specialists (PWS) are referred through Project Respond crisis teams; PWS have similar or shared lived experiences and provide peer-driven services focused on acceptance, hope, options and opportunities, and problem- solving Shelter Behavioral Health Team (SBHT) are counselors and peers that provide in-person walk-in hours and distress/crisis intervention support to local publicly funded shelters Gresham Service Coordination Team is an integrated team of Project Respond clinicians and Gresham Police to provide support and assistance to individuals in the community experiencing mental health crisis. Internal referrals from Gresham Police Crisis Respite Tigard Respite (503) 747-4338 Rockwood Respite (503) 243-2236 Crisis Respite is a short-term community-based alternative to psychiatric hospitalization. Respite occurs in a supportive atmosphere, away from everyday stressors that may impact an individual’s sense of wellness. Individuals are supported on their wellness goals and recovery, and encouraged to maintain contact with their family, friends and community during their treatment. Respite services provide: Three meals a day Activities and recreational opportunities in common spaces 24-hour staff support and guidance. Symptom stabilization and medication management Please call the facilities to inquire about the referral process. A person must have 30 days of medications and a place to go upon discharge from respite. Cascadia Criminal Justice Involved Specialty Services Case Coordination provides short-term case management, medication management, and counseling services to individuals within the Mental Health Unit or Transitional Services Unit under supervision with Multnomah County’s Department of Community Justice. Referrals accepted directly from Multnomah County. Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Program assists criminal justice involved folks experiencing serious mental health challenges and needing guidance in major life areas such as employment, relationships, housing, and physical health and wellness. FACT provides medication management, case management, and counseling. Applicants must have a primary diagnosis of a severe and persistent mental illness which seriously impairs their function in the community, at a moderate to high risk of reoffending, are a Multnomah County resident, and have OHP or are indigent. The program works in partnership with Health Share of Oregon and Multnomah County, and in collaboration with law enforcement and other community partners. Federal Probation can make referrals to FACT. Second Chance for Women program is for women living with mental health and substance use disorder(s) under supervision with Multnomah County’s Departments of Community Justice. They provide case management, medication management, and gender-specific counseling. Referrals accepted directly from Multnomah County Department of Community Justice.
Catholic Charities of Portland	Their Family Support services include pregnancy and parenting classes, case management and resource navigation, groups, financial wellness, infant supplies, and low-cost counseling to individuals and couples, as well as during and after pregnancy. The counseling is covered by Share Oregon or is on a sliding scale .
Cedar Hills Hospital	Cedar Hills Hospital’s Mental Health Unit offers 89 beds and provides mental health treatment services including treatment for depression, anxiety, and psychosis. Their Inpatient Programs include a 10-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit , serving patients with acute psychiatric symptoms. The goal of the Crisis Stabilization program is brief symptom stabilization, after which patients may be transferred to a longer-term unit for further stabilization and care. Treatment on the Crisis Stabilization unit sometimes occurs on an involuntary basis, if patients are deemed dangerous to themselves or to others. Additionally, Substance Abuse Treatment Program is offered for residents. The Military Program at Cedar Hills Hospital is specifically designed for Active Duty, National Guard, and Active Reserve service members, their families and Veterans. It is designed for those who are experiencing substance use, depression, military sexual trauma, combat induced PTSD/trauma, military related chronic pain or co-occurring mental health and substance use. Programming can require a stay of 7 to 45 days. Military liaison is available to provide guidance and assistance at (503) 413-9779 or (877) 601-5303. Cedar Hills Outpatient 1815 Marlow Ave., Ste. 218 Portland, Oregon 97225 Cedar Hills Outpatient Programs include Mental Health Day Treatment and Intensive Outpatient, Substance Use Disorder Day Treatment and Intensive Outpatient, and the Women’s Program Day Treatment and Intensive Outpatient, as well as a Continuing Care Group and a DUII Group The Medication-Assisted Therapy Program is available for clients only enrolled in outpatient services and have completed Intensive Outpatient or Partial Hospitalization programming . MAT is a long-term psychiatric medication program which is includes initiation and/or maintenance of suboxone/Subutex to assist folks with maintaining recovery. Group therapy sessions for mental health and/or substance use are also included.
Central City Concern (CCC)
Crisis Hotlines and Services	This is the primary information and referral resource for the City of Portland and Multnomah County. They can provide organizations and contacts for a variety of social service needs. Multnomah County Mental Health Crisis Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Mental health professionals are available to help anyone experiencing mental health issues at any time, in any language. Free, 24/7 mental health support Interpretation services for non-English speakers Referral to low-cost or sliding-scale agencies Help finding mental health providers Information about non-crisis community resources Cascadia Health Multnomah County Mental Health Urgent Walk-In Clinic 4212 SE Division St, Ste 100 Portland, OR 97206 Hours: Monday–Friday 7a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Hawthorne Walk-In Center Mental Health & Addictions Care 5240 NE Elam Young Parkway Hillsboro, OR 97124 P: 503-291-9111 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunday, 12–4 p.m. Unity Center for Behavioral Health – Psychiatric Emergency Services Additional Mental Health/Suicide Prevention: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ( 800) 273-8255 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; 150+ languages available Oregon: Crisis Line Clackamas County: Crisis Line Washington County: Crisis Line OR Counties NAMI Guide: https://namior.org/get-help-now/ Can also text NAMI to 741741 if in a crisis David Romprey Oregon Warmline: 24/7 intentional peer support for all Oregonians; Spanish Bilingual as well Oregon Behavioral Health Support Line: 24/7 service for Oregonians providing emotional support, schedules free short term counseling services, and assists with referrals to mental health and substance use recovery Do not need to be in a crisis Oregon’s Lines for Life: ' Portland Suicide Lifeline: Washington: Clark County Crisis Line: WA Warmline: ( 877) 500-9276 Washington Crisis Connections: https://www.crisisconnections.org/24-hour-crisis-line/ Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thedeafhotline.org/ Available 24/7 through email, chat, and video phone; ASL and peer support Crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, and relationship education National Domestic Violence Hotline: TTY (800) 787-3224 or Video Phone Only for Deaf Callers at (206) 518-9361 National Human Trafficking Resource Center: ' National Rape Crisis Line: ' Call to Safety: ' 24/7 confidential DV/IPV and sexual assault crisis line. DeafLEAD National Crisis Line: ' 24/7 videophone ASL crisis intervention, case management, and mental health services for Deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened, and DeafBlind survivors of crime Can also provide culturally responsive interpreting services for providers assisting someone needing ASL https://www.deafinc.org/deaflead/services.html Domestic Violence Resource Center Crisis Line: 24/7 confidential crisis line; provides other resources and services Love is Respect National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline: TTY 800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS 22522 Confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships NAYA Family Center DV Healing Circle: ' Culturally responsive crisis intervention, advocacy, educational, and supportive services for Native Americans experience domestic and sexual violence Free childcare for support group attendance is available Portland Bad Date Line PDX SWOC: ' Anonymous reporting for sex worker violence and abusive sex worker clients RAINN – Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network: ' 24/7 confidential crisis and resource support line Interactive map to display national DV/IPV and sexual assault resources available by state Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC): ' 24/7 support and resource line; text and call available StrongHearts Native Helpline: ' Available 24/7 for Native Americans and Alaska Natives providing culturally responsive DV & SA support and advocacy SWOP USA/GLITS Community Support Line: ' Sex Workers Outreach Project is a volunteered-staffed warmline to provide peer support, rape counseling, and crisis intervention Additionally partnered with Gay & Lesbians in a Transgender Society to provide support for trans-identified folks UNICA: ' 24/7 crisis line support for survivors of interpersonal violence with a trauma- informed culturally specific support for Latine survivors Triage for access to other UNICA support services; Spanish bilingual LQBTQIA2S+ Bradley Angle: ' 24/7 provides emergency housing and other assistance for survivors escaping DV Specifically serving Black and LGBTQIA2S+ communities National LGBT Coming Out Support Hotline: ' Monday–Friday, 1–9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; no recording National LGBT Hotline: ' General, Monday–Friday, 1–9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; no recording National LGBT Senior Hotline: ' 50+; Monday–Friday, 1–9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; no recording National LGBT Youth Talkline: ' 25 or younger; Monday–Friday, 1–9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; no recording Trans LifeLine USA: ' Available Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. PST; national Run by and for trans people, provides peer support Trevor Project: ' 24/7 for immediate crisis support for LGBTQ youth Race/Ethnicity/Immigration Asian Lifenet Hotline: ' 24/7; Crisis and support line; national Languages offered: Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and Fujianese Crisis Line of Racial Equity Support: ' Available Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Dedicated and staffed by BIPOC counselors who’ve experienced dealing with racism and provide peer support Oregon Bias Response Hotline: ' Available Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; interpretative services in 240+ languages Confidential non-emergency hotline to report hate crimes, bias incidents, or any other targeting against a protected class. Can assist with connecting to resources as well. Substance Use Alcohol & Drug Helpline: ' Spanish: (877) 515-7848 Teen: (877) 553-8336 Text RecoveryNow to 839863; only available daily 8 a.m.–11 p.m. PST NAYA Family Center Alcohol & Drug Support for Youth: ' Culturally relevant harm reduction model support services are available individually. Hours and availability are flexible based on needs of the youth WA Recovery Help Line: ' Phone available 24/7, text available Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Provides crisis intervention and local referral services for Washington residents Veterans/Military Service Members Coaching into Care: ' Available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. EST Free for families and friends of veterans to access guidance and assistance with starting conversations to encourage their loved veteran to find support for their mental health and/or substance use Lines for Life Military Warmline: ' 24/7; Independently operated and not affiliated with Department of Defense Support services for all veterans and military service members living in Oregon Text MIL1 to 839863 only available daily 8 a.m.–11 p.m. PST War Vet Call Center: ' Connects with Vet Center Call Center 24/7 and provides support for veterans and their families as they transition from military to civilian life Women Veterans Call Center: ' Available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–10 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; Anonymous chat available Provides VA services and resources to women veterans, families, and caregivers Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, press 1 or text 838255 Youth/Family/Senior Mobile response and Stabilization Services: ( 503) 988-4888, hearing impaired: 711 MRSS is developmentally appropriate crisis services for children, youth, and young adults (through age 20) as well as their families/caregivers National Runaway SafeLine: 24/7 safe line for runaway and houseless youth needing access to finding shelter, food, medical assistance, counseling, family mediation, and/or bus tickets home Oregon YouthLine: ( 877) 968-8491 or text teen2teen at 839863 Teen to teen crisis & help line; Adults available 24/7, peer teens available 4-10 p.m. Parent Warmline for Oregon: Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 12-7 p.m. except for holidays for families and youth Peer support for caregivers to promote mental, behavioral, and emotional wellness through education, support, and advocacy Senior Loneliness Line: ' Washington Teen Link: https://www.teenlink.org/ Text or call to number available; 155 languages; Peer run teen volunteers Available Monday–Sunday, 6–10 p.m. (calls) and 6–9:30 p.m. (text) Provides youth suicide prevention training in schools and youth serving organizations throughout King County
El Programa Hispano Católico	The UNICA (Un Nuevo Inicio para Concluir el Abuso) Program is Oregon’s first bilingual/bicultural DV & Sexual Violence Survivor Support Program. They offer a 24/7 support line for all survivors of abuse. Their services include: Crisis intervention & urgent response Case management & housing stabilization Legal & medical accompaniment and advocacy Psychoeducation & peer support groups Mental Health services; Child & Family services
Grief Support Groups	Providence Portland Medical Center 4805 NE Glisan Street Portland, Oregon 97213 Grief support groups are held monthly on an ongoing basis. They are free to attend and open to all. Contact Hospice Bereavement Services at (503) 215-4622 in order to talk with the group facilitator before joining the group for the first time. The Dougy Center 3909 SE 52nd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97206 The mission of The Dougy Center is to provide support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families who are grieving a death can share their experiences. Through their Pathways Program, they provide a safe place for families facing an advanced serious illness.
Health	NARA’s Adult Mental Health Program provides a variety of counseling and support services for adults ages eighteen (18) and older. NARA offers multiple locations for convenience, supported medication management, and wraparound Services are available. Services include: Assessment and Evaluation of mental health challenges Individual and Family Counseling Case Management Services at some sites Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management Services available for those with Severe Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), including intensive community services as needed Cultural Groups and Activities Group Therapy including Stress Management Chronic Pain Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Access to physical health and substance abuse services Access to community-based resources and referrals Integrated Wraparound Services Services integrated with Residential Addictions Treatment and Outpatient Addictions Treatment as needed
Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Center	Lewis & Clark’s Graduate School of Education and Counseling opened a Community Counseling Center (CCC), dedicated to providing high quality, low-cost mental health services to the community. They offer limited services in Spanish. Counseling intake is $15 and sliding scale $5-75 based on client income. Services provided include: Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy Counseling Services including marriage and relationship discord, gender identity, sexuality, sex and intimacy, discrimination and hate incidences, trauma, social injustice, grief/loss, eating concerns, and co-occurring substance use counseling. Problem Gambling Services: Long-term ongoing support is available, as well as intensive short-term treatment. Can have a 1-2 month waitlist but check with clinic. L&C CCC is partnered with Portland United Against Hate (PUAH) for their Hate and Bias Response team which acts as a point of contact for individuals and families who have experienced hate-based incidences to receive support and advocacy.
Lifeworks NW	Urgent Walk-In Clinic Hawthorne Walk-In Center 5240 NE Elam Young Parkway Hillsboro, OR 97124 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunday, 12–4 p.m. Hawthorne Walk-In Center is Washington County’s primary mental health urgent walk-in clinic. While clinic hours are still limited, the crisis line at 503-291-9111 is available 24/7. Their program provides crisis and peer support services as well as: Mental Health Response Team (MHRT): pairs clinicians with Washington County Sheriff deputies responding to 911 calls with a mental health component. Intensive Transition Team: Supports Washington county residents transition from acute care hospitalizations to community settings. Outpatient Services Lifeworks NW has multiple outpatient clinics, majority of which provides physical and mental health care services. They have locations in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland, and Milwaukie surrounding areas. To schedule an appointment at one of their clinics, call (503) 645-9010 or e-mail intakereferrals@lifeworksnw.org Multiple locations: https://www.lifeworksnw.org/locations/ They can provide mental health care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, trauma & PTSD, substance use, and more for individuals and families. They offer the following outpatient treatment programs in addition to counseling and medication management: Adult: Adult Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Program DUII Adult Substance Use Disorder Program Hispanic Adult Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Program Women’s Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Program Youth/Young Adult: EASA (Early Assessment & Support Alliance) Program - Wraparound services support for youth and young adults ages 12 to 24 experience emerging symptoms of psychosis TAY (Transition Age Youth) Program TAYIS (Transition Age Youth Intensive Services) Program STRIDE (Strengthening Tools for Recovery, Independence, Determination and Empowerment) Program Residential Services Lifeworks NW additionally offers residential services for folks that feel they need more support. Please contact Lifeworks NW for more information. https://www.lifeworksnw.org/contact-us/ Lifeworks Northwest’s New Options Program provides intensive outpatient mental health and/or substance use for all genders who have wish to address the physical, emotional, and psychological outcomes related to sex work and sex trafficking. Each participant collaborates for personalized treatment services which can include individual and group therapy, case management, and peer/recovery mentor services. New Options in person is located at Rockwood Clinic, 18417 SE Oak Street Portland, OR 97233 Please call (971) 297-0495 or intake at (503) 645-9010 to inquire about accessing services. Services are also offered by telephone or telehealth. OHP is accepted.
Lutheran Community Services Multicultural Counseling Services	Lutheran Community Services recognizes the significant need for mental health services to support these refugees as they rebuild their lives as many refugees have trauma from the circumstances that forced them to flee their homeland. They work with people who live in Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties. Their clients include individuals and families from different cultural and ethnic groups who need mental health services. Clinicians offer one-on-one support and in-depth counseling with the goal of helping all people achieve wellness. They accept Oregon Health Plan and offers a sliding fee scale based on income for payment. Mental health services include: Trauma Recovery Youth and Family Transition Grief and Loss Marriage and Family Senior Services Domestic Violence Anger Management Culturally-specific Counseling Medication Management Case Management Parenting Classes Living Well with Chronic Conditions Mental Health Assessment and Counseling Peer Services Multnomah and Clackamas County: Services offered in Arabic, Burmese, English, Farsi, French, German, Italian, Nepali, Russian, Spanish, Somali, and Zomi. They are skilled at working with an interpreter for other languages. Washington County: (503) 924-2448 . Services offered in: Arabic, English, Farsi, Dari and Russian. Washington County adult and child counseling referrals can be faxed to (503)- 352-1088.
Moral Reconation Therapy	Allies in Change Allies@AlliesinChange.org This is a non-profit social activist organization and psychological services center. Allies in Change offers both individual and group counseling for adults seeking help with a variety of issues, including anger management. They offer free and low-cost trainings to those interested in understanding domestic violence and managing stress. Crestview Recovery 6025 SE Belmont St Portland, OR 97215 Crestview Recovery supports men and women struggling with addiction, depression, and other mental health challenges. Admissions process will help determine best fit for treatment, and their clinics offer Moral Reconation Therapy. Cascadia 2415 SE 43rd Portland, Oregon 97206 Cascadia offers a culturally specific program in Moral Reconation Therapy for African American men. Drug Detox Centers Portland Drug Detox Centers Portland can connect individuals to Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) providers in Portland. Emergence Addiction and Behavior Therapies ' http://www.4emergence.com/evidence-based-practice/moral-reconation-therapy Emergence offers therapy to juvenile and adult criminal offenders using a cognitive- behavioral therapeutic approach in group settings. Individuals work through a 16 step process focusing on seven basic treatment issues . Meetings are held once to twice a week for 3 to 6 months. Reentry Enhancement Coordination Program (REC) Volunteers of America Oregon Going Home II P.O. Box 11938 Portland, OR 97211 goinghometwo@gmail.com Their Transition and Re-entry program works with incarcerated and recently released individuals to support their transition back into community. The offer weekly classes in correctional facilities, which includes MRT and mentorship. LifeWorks NW 14600 NW Cornell Road Portland, Oregon 97229 Lifeworks offers Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) once a week for 4-6 months. Clients also can participate in weekly group sessions and a monthly individual session to address criminogenic risk factors. Modus Vivendi, LLC 1000 NE 122nd Avenue, Suite B12 Portland, Oregon 97290 Modus Vivendi has services in Russian and Spanish. A culturally specific program in Moral Reconation Therapy is available for Eastern Europeans.
Multnomah Crisis And Treatment Center (CATC)	' Portland, Oregon 97232 ' Located in Portland, Multnomah Crisis and Treatment Center (CATC) is a subacute 16- bed, 24/7 program that serves as a secure short-term crisis program for individuals living in Multnomah County. CATC offers a clinical approach that differs from traditional non-acute secure facilities. Rather than focusing primarily on symptom control and behavior management, they use Telecare's Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS), which is based on the premise that every person can recover from mental illness, and that recovery is woven into all processes and resident interactions. Stays at CATC are from four to 14 days as the patient’s mental health symptoms stabilize. Upon discharge, each person has a plan for follow up treatment in the community. Staff also helps find other resources necessary for each person to remain stable, such as housing, basic needs assistance, and care for physical health needs. CATC is designed as an inviting, safe and supportive environment for recovery from crises. The staff includes peers who provide support, advocacy and mentoring.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)	The National Alliance on Mental Illness has chapters across the country and throughout Oregon that provide a support network for those suffering from mental illness and their family members. NAMI Connection is a weekly recovery support group for people living with mental illness where people can learn from each other’s experiences, share coping strategies, and offer encouragement and understanding. NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Participants gain insight from the challenges and successes of others who have faced similar circumstances. NAMI’s Support Groups follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need. Free of cost to participants Designed for adult loved ones (18+) of individuals living with mental illness Led by family members of individuals living with mental illness Meets weekly or monthly No specific medical therapy or medication is endorsed or recommended Confidential NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 10-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. The program is taught by a trained team of people who have direct experience with mental illness. The program includes presentations, discussion, and interactive exercises. Everything is confidential. NAMI never recommends a specific medical therapy or treatment approach.
New Narrative	Outpatient New Narrative outpatient clinic services can include individual counseling, case management, peer support, and medication management depending on the client’s mental health assessment and plan. They are also able to integrate care with client’s other care teams upon client consent. Accepted insurance: OHP Open Card or CareOregon. Please call intake to make a referral at: 503-726-3742 Spring Creek Center (Tigard Clinic) 8915 SW Center St, Tigard OR 97223 Mill Park Center (Portland Clinic) 1952 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233 Residential Licensed 24/7 staffed residential services are offered. Housing New Narrative also offers additional housing support options for folks living with mental health. They offer transitional housing program , permanent supportive housing , independent housing . Washington and Multnomah Counties manage the screenings for housing placement. For Washington County residents, send referral to Community Connect: communityconnect@caowash.org For Multnomah County residents, sent referral via: Call to 211 Text zip code to 898211 (TXT211) help@211info.org Peer Support Programs In additional to integrating peer support services in outpatient and residential settings, they offer a few peer support programs: Compass Rose Compass Rose is a supportive living program for youth aging out of foster/DHS care programs and receiving mental health services. Compass Rose peer mentors have lived experience with the foster care systems, incarceration, and houselessness. Program only available through DHS-Child Welfare central referral. Comfort Zone Comfort Zone is a community space available to anyone to build community connection or access assistance with housing, job-seeking tools, connect to benefits, to getting an ID. Peer support specialists in this setting have varying measures of experiences mental health challenges and/or trauma in their lives. NorthStar Clubhouse NorthStar Clubhouse is a non-clinical intentional community for folks who have experienced mental health challenges and wanting to be in community with others who have shared goal of preparing to find a job, volunteer, or go back to school. Clubhouse members work alongside each other and staff to build and practice varying work skills, pursue vocational goals, and practice trigger management and workplace socializing. Self-Directed Services Self-Directed Services (SDS) is a peer-run program that walks alongside the client as they navigate health and wellness goals and is a supplemental service to traditional mental health services. Two programs are offered: one-year Wellness Program and two-year Sustainable Housing Program . Please call them to see if you are eligible to apply to the program.
Pacific Psychology & Comprehensive Health Clinic	Portland 1411 SW Morrison Street Suite 310 Portland, Oregon 97205 Hillsboro 222 SE 8th Avenue, Suite 212 Hillsboro, OR 97123 Open Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Payments are on a sliding scale. Pacific Psychology Clinic is part of Pacific University's school of Professional Psychology and is one of the main training sites for their doctoral students and interns. Their therapists are advanced doctoral psychology students supervised by licensed psychologists. Pacific Psychology Clinic provides outpatient assessment and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in the greater Portland area. They offer evidence-based treatments and comprehensive assessments. Services include cognitive-behavioral and behavioral therapies, treatments for anxiety disorders, insight-oriented, longer-term therapies, group therapy, couples therapy, child and family services, learning disability assessments, and more. Pacific Psychology Clinic operates a sliding scale fee system based on our clients' incomes and convenient hours. They offer comprehensive psycho-educational and neuropsychological assessments for a variety of academic, attention, medical and emotional difficulties including: learning disabilities attention deficit (ADHD) cognitive and emotional difficulties memory difficulties head injuries and other medically related cognitive difficulties service connection evaluations for PTSD and mental health diagnosis PTSD evaluations
Portland Police Bureau Behavioral Health Unit	The mission of the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) is to coordinate the response of Law Enforcement and the Behavioral Health System to aid people in behavioral crisis resulting from known or suspected mental illness and or drug and alcohol addiction. The BHU is located within the Portland Police Bureau’s Central Precinct. The Behavioral Health Response Teams (BHRT) pairs a patrol officer and a licensed mental health professional from Cascadia Project Respond. The Portland Police Bureau has three BHRT cars. The officers and mental health professionals work proactively with individuals who have a mental illness and are identified as having multiple or high risk contacts with police. The BHRT cars work to connect individuals to appropriate community resources in order to reduce their frequency of contact with police. Referrals to the BHRT cars are made through patrol officers. The Service Coordination Team (SCT) is a program that offers treatment to the City of Portland’s most frequent drug and property crime offenders to address their drug and alcohol addictions, mental health treatment, and criminality. This program has successfully graduated over one hundred former drug offenders from its treatment program, reducing recidivism among program graduates by 91%.
Portland State University (PSU) Community Counseling Clinic	The PSU Community Counseling Clinic provides low-cost individual, couple, and family counseling. It is located in the Education Building and is open by appointment on both day and evening schedules. The clinic is operated by graduate students in counselor education who are supervised by faculty and interns. Sessions are provided on a weekly basis, same time and day every week, for up to ten weeks. The Clinic does not offer medication services or help during a mental health crisis. The cost is $15 per session. Reduced fees can be negotiated in cases of financial hardship.
Portland Street Response	Portland Street Response, a program within Portland Fire & Rescue, assists people experiencing mental health and behavioral health crises. The program is currently responding citywide. Portland Street Response services can be requested by calling 911. 911 dispatchers will have a list of questions they will ask to determine which responder is most appropriate to send: Police, Fire, Portland Street Response, or AMR ambulance service. If the call fits the criteria for Portland Street Response, dispatchers will alert the team and send them to the call. Currently, Portland Street Response will be dispatched when a caller reports: A person who is possibly experiencing a mental health crisis; intoxicated and/or drug affected. This person is outside of a publicly accessible space such as a business, store, public lobby, etc. A person who is outside and down, not checked. A person who is outside and yelling. A person who needs a referral for services, but does not have access to a phone line. The call meets the previous criteria – AND There are no weapons seen. The person is not in traffic/not obstructing traffic. The person is not violent towards others (physically combative, threatening violence, assaulting). The person is not suicidal. The person is not inside of a private residence.
Program	The Intercultural Psychiatric Program (IPP) provides culturally sensitive mental health services for immigrant, refugee, and ethnic communities with an emphasis on individuals and families whose first language is not English. With over 1300 active clients, IPP serves individuals and families from Afghanistan, Bosnia, Cambodia, Congo, Central and South America, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Laos, Liberia, Myanmar, Rwanda, the former Soviet Union, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Somalia, Vietnam, and other countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and South America. Many members of these communities have experienced the effects of war, political oppression, economic upheaval, violence, displacement, and loss of family members. IPP staff includes 16 counselors and 8 part-time physicians offering services in over 15 languages including Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Burmese, Cambodian, Farsi, Kurdish, Laotian, Mai Mai, Mien, Oromo, Russian, Somali, Spanish (Central and South American), Swahili, and Vietnamese. Adult Mental Health Program The IPP Adult Mental Health Program offers culturally and linguistically appropriate services including individual therapy, group therapy, medical management, case management, and supportive and socialization services. The program serves individuals with the full range of psychiatric diagnoses. Torture Treatment Center of Oregon IPP’s Torture Treatment Center serves victims of torture and severe war trauma from Afghanistan, Bosnia, Central and South America, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, and other parts of Africa. The Torture Treatment Center of Oregon is a national leader in research and knowledge building in the effects of torture and trauma on adults, children, and families.
Providence Eating Disorder Treatment Program	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.
Quest Center for Integrative Health	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.
SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery)	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.
Sequoia Mental Health Services	Sequoia operates several 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.
Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC)	SARC is a non-profit organization that offers programs and services to provide mental and/or physical support for victims of sexual assault. Their services include a Counseling Program to help survivors of sexual assault by working with counselors who have expertise in providing trauma-specific care. SARC also offers a Case Management Program to provide emotional support for survivors, either by in-person meetings, telephone, texting or email. Case managers can facilitate communication with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other community partners and provide accompaniment to case related meetings and support throughout the legal process. SARC maintains a 24-hour crisis support line at (503) 640-5311.
Unity Center for Behavioral Health Psychiatric Emergency Services	Unity 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. 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.
Western Psychological & Counseling Services	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.”
William Temple House	William Temple House’s Individual Treatment Program provides one-on-one mental health counseling on issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. In addition, they offer career guidance. Their Comprehensive Family Treatment program offers couples and family counseling by a team of experienced therapists who work with all combinations of family members and presenting issues.

Outside Resource Guides

211 Info	211 Info is a private, community-based nonprofit organization funded by state and municipal contracts, foundations, donations, and community partners in Oregon and Southwest Washington. 211 Info serves Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties in Washington and the entire of State of Oregon. 211 Info empowers Oregon and Southwest Washington communities by helping people identify, navigate, and connect with local resources.
Mercy Corps PNW Resource Guide	The purpose of this guide is to help anyone seeking services within the community. This resource guide is not a complete reflection of what resources may be available within the community, but a starting point for those who need help. The Mercy Corps Northwest Community Resource Guide is to help any client or community member find resources within the community to help address any unmet needs they may have. This resource guide will provide specific resources within every Oregon county, and the counties of Clark and King which reside in the State of Washington. This resource guide does not provide every resource that can be found within a specific community.
Reentry Resources	https://willamette.edu/undergraduate/politics-policy-law-ethics/transformative-justice-initiative/resources/index.html Links compiled by the Willamette University Transformative Justice Initiative with organizations providing a broad range of services from emergency social services to financial planning in the Salem area.
Street Root's Rose City Resource Guide	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/