Behavioral Health Resource Center - Housing
From hmis
| Group | Housing |
| Category | Housing |
| Name | Behavioral Health Resource Center |
| Provider |
|---|
Description
' Hours: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. daily Closed the fourth Friday of every month from 12-3 p.m. bhrc-info@multco.us https://www.multco.us/behavioral-health-resource-center https://www.dogoodmultnomah.org/behavioral-health
The Behavioral Health Resource Center, operated in collaboration with Multnomah County Health, the Joint Office of Homeless Services, and the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon (MHAAO), is a five-floor building in downtown Portland. The first two floors serve as a day center and support services hub, and are operated by MHAAO. These floors serve as a safe and welcoming space for anyone who is houseless and experiencing addiction or mental health challenges, and offers a place to take a break from living on the street. An individual can warm up or cool off, find support, relax, use the restroom, and take a shower. They allow pets.
Day Center services include:
- Peer support
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Laundry
- Lockers
- Computers and charging stations
- Basic first aid and medical referrals
- A cool and safe space to relax
- Support groups and activities
- Warm drinks, water, light snacks
- Clothing
Individuals can also get help and connected to more services if wanted, from people who have experienced the same challenges. Individuals don’t have to participate in any activities if they don’t want.
The Behavioral Health Resource Center doesn’t offer:
- Detox
- Safe-use space
Getting into the Day Center: Tickets Required for Entry. Individuals must have a ticket to enter the day center for EVERY time block. Get tickets at their outreach van at NW 5th Ave and Glisan St (Greyhound Station parking lot). Come get coffee, information and an entry ticket.
There are four, 3-hour time blocks scheduled during the day—25 people can enter during each time block. Individuals must enter within 15 minutes of the start of their time block and leave when their time is over.
- Time Block 1
Contacts
Contact: Behavioral Health Resource Center Phone: 503-988-4100 Email: bhrc-info@multco.us