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De Muniz Legal Clinic (DMLC)’s mission is to improve their community one 2nd Chance at a time. They are a nonprofit legal clinic dedicated to reducing recidivism by helping clients tackle the collateral consequences of arrests and convictions, so they can build a better future and thrive in the community. DMLC’s practice areas include: family law (child support, custody, divorce), expungement, landlord/tenant, juvenile clemency, and administrative law. +
A resource center that provides services and support to people returning to the community from incarceration. +
'''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'' +
Health resources and Food +
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 +
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 +
'''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.
Self-managed homeless community (60 units) for adults (men, women, couples) +
An organization that provides legal advocacy for people with disabilities. +
'''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'' +
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. +
Disability Rights Oregon helps people with disabilities with their disability-related legal issues in Oregon They provide free legal advocacy services for people with disabilities through direct client representation and class-action lawsuits. +
Operates shelters, pods, bridge housing; GPD beds for veterans, permanent housing programs +
Do Good Multnomah was established with a commitment to providing camaraderie and dignity for Veterans as well as supportive services and paths towards permanent housing. Originally Do Good was exclusively focused on providing shelter, community-building, and housing navigation for Veterans. Today, Do Good remains Veteran-prioritized and Veteran-preference, but they also recognize that the need in Portland is too great and they use the tactics and expertise they gained from serving Veterans to make an impact on both Veteran and civilians alike. Support and housing services are provided in partnership with the Joint Office of Homeless Services.
Do Good maintains and runs multiple housing options that include:
'''Shelters''' : '''Wy’east''' is Portland’s first 24/7 Veteran-priority shelter. It houses 90 male-identifying participants, the majority of whom are Veterans. Participants have access to laundry,
showers, secure storage for belongings, and a consistent bed each night. Daily homemade meals foster meaningful connections between participants and staff, who stand as guides throughout the housing process, building relationships and promoting a strong sense of community within the shelter.
'''Downtown Shelter''' Located in the heart of Old Town, the Downtown Shelter is geographically close to numerous peer agencies, resource providers, and transit lines for job access. The space is unique among shelters in Multnomah County in that it welcomes couples, pets, and all gender identities. With nightly scratch-made dinners and showers available 24/7, the Downtown Shelter meets participants where they are in their journey, serving as a transformative stepping stone to regaining self-worth and embarking on sustainable pathways out of homelessness.
'''Motel Shelters''' Born out of a need for safe space for participants experiencing high vulnerability to COVID-19, Do Good’s Motel Shelters have since evolved to become a successful and effective model of care. Participants have their own rooms with a locked door, weekly professional housekeeping, and daily meals. This creates a strong sense of belonging and nurtures a fertile environment for life building skills.
'''Roseway''' is the largest motel shelter in Multnomah County, with 110 individualized rooms, a 24/7 food pantry that counteracts food scarcity, and two large, fenced-in areas for pets to roam free. A large, covered outdoor community space allows participants to bond with each other and build rapport.
'''Barbur''' , their shelter program in SW Portland, offers 40 rooms of stability on a quiet, peaceful lot full of trees and grass. Participants love the stocked clothing closet, fenced dog run, collective gardens and flower beds, and particularly excellent community BBQs.
The '''Stark Street Motel''' , located on the border of East Portland and Gresham, offers 40 rooms community gardens, and a large outdoor kitchen setup. The location is right on several transit lines, and has a very high walkability score.
'''NE 82nd Ave Voluntary Isolation Motel''' Do Good’s Voluntary Isolation Motel (VIMo) is the only shelter in Multnomah County offering medically-isolated rooms for up to two weeks for contagious illness, as well as respite care for those coming out of medical trauma. Breakfast and dinner are served daily. Couples are welcome, as well as one pet per person. To refer medically vulnerable individuals to VIMo, please call ''971-500-9163'' .
'''Alternative Shelters''' Do Good’s alternative shelters are outdoor villages built with individual shelter pods and shared community spaces like showers and kitchens. With the increased stability and safety of a private pod, as well as support services, housing navigation, and case management, these villages help participants overcome their barriers to permanent housing by building responsible independence in their own spaces while maintaining connection to community.
The '''Veterans Village''' is operated in partnership with Clackamas County. Since opening in 2018, they have served 99 individual Veterans, 43 of whom have been moved into permanent housing. Currently, the program can support 24 Veterans in individual, gender-inclusive pods. The village has a shared community space, stocked kitchen, bathroom/showers, and individual case managers to address needs and help participants work towards permanent housing. The greater Veteran-supporting community keep the food pantry stocked. They’ve also donated a gazebo for outdoor meeting space, installed a putting green, and supplied a chicken/duck coop, energizing the village and keeping the space feeling alive and accessible. To be referred to Vets Village, visit the ''Clackamas County Coordinated Housing Access'' .
'''St Johns Village''' offers 19 individual pods with shared community space, showers, laundry, security features, and a well-outfitted community kitchen. It sits on land leased from neighboring St. Johns Church, and the outdoor space boasts bike storage, a rain garden, and a community garden built in collaboration with the Veterans of VetRest.
'''Permanent Affordable Housing'''
Do Good supports four permanent affordable housing programs:
'''Findley Commons''' is a 35-unit Veteran apartment complex in SE Portland, developed out of the parking lot of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. It offers 20 one-bedroom units and 15 Single Room Occupancy units, all of which are fully furnished. The one-bedroom units are subsidized and reserved for Veterans referred by ''HUD-VASH'' . The SRO units are subsidized by the ''Regional Long-term Rent Assistance program'' and reserved for Veterans referred by the ''Veteran Coordinated Access System'' . In addition to on-site property management and Do Good–provided supportive services, residents at Findley have access to an on-site food pantry, community room, shared garden space, an outdoor patio, and laundry.
'''Clayton Mohr Commons''' is a 24-unit Veteran apartment complex located in Oregon City. It offers a mix of studios and 1-2 bedroom units, and was developed to support
Veteran households with and without children. All units are subsidized by and reserved for Veterans referred by HUD-VASH. In addition to on-site property management and Do Good-provided supportive services, residents at Clayton Mohr Commons have access to an on-site food pantry, community room and garden, fire pit, and laundry.
The '''Paul Knauls Building''' offers 25x one-bedroom units subsidized by and reserved for Veterans referred by HUD-VASH, as well as 6x units subsidized by Oregon Housing and Community Services’s PSH program and reserved for Veterans referred by the ''Veteran Coordinated Access System'' . It offers laundry services, indoor bicycle storage, energy & water efficient appliances, and a community room for programs and events.
'''Portsmouth Commons''' is a pilot project from the community of Portsmouth Union Church (PUC) that innovated a new model for faith-based organizations to convert underutilized property into quality affordable housing for underserved populations. Portsmouth Commons offers 20x one- and two-bedroom units, primarily dedicated to serving Veterans from underserved communities. Do Good provides on-site resident services to Portsmouth residents 3 days a week, offering community building opportunities, connection to community resources, and assistance with housing retention. In addition to part-time on-site property management and Do Good’s resident services, residents will have access to a community room, elevator, secure bike storage, and laundry.
Do Good’s '''Rapid Rehousing & Rent Assistance''' includes:
* identifying housing that meets individual needs so that their housing remains sustainable
* relational and financial support during the move-in process and up to 24 months
* case management, peer support, and mental health support after moving that creates stability in housing. Rent assistance is provided through the ''Metro'' ''Supportive Housing Services'' bond.
Do Good’s '''Mobile Supportive Services (MSS) Team''' supports their participants as they transition from houselessness and further into independence. The process is squarely aimed at achieving stability in housing, income, health, and well-being, while also encouraging autonomy and self-determination. In this model of wrap-around support, collaborative specialist teams physically travel to newly re-housed individuals, eliminating the barriers of access and transportation. Once on site, they work collaboratively with our participants, empowering them as they accomplish their goals.
A social worker offers mental health support and individualized counseling throughout the process.
'''Behavioral Health Resource Center''' , ''333 SW Park Ave, Downtown Portland'' . Do Good Multnomah’s role is to operate a total of 52 beds across the 3rd and 4th floors to serve people experiencing homelessness and continue along their path to permanent housing. The 3rd floor holds a congregate shelter featuring 33 beds and 24-hour support services. The 4th floor is a Bridge Housing program with 19 beds in shared rooms for those who’ve had already some success moving towards permanent housing. All referrals for 3rd and 4th floor come through the Behavioral Health Resource Center’s day center.
An organization that provides a wide range of services to survivors of domestic violence, including a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, and legal advocacy. +
DVRC is a non-profit agency providing free and confidential services to adult and child survivors of domestic violence within Washington County, Oregon and surrounding areas. They provide the following services: Community Advocacy, Counseling Services, Confidential Shelter, Transitional Housing, 24-Crisis Line, Community education and Safety Planning. DVRC is the first line of access to DV resources in Washington County. +
''735 SW 158th Avenue, Suite 100'' ''Beaverton, Oregon 97006''
''24 hour crisis line: (503) 469-8620, 1-866-469-8600''
''Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.''
''https://www.dvrc-or.org/''
''Domestic Violence Resource Center''
(DVRC) provides the following services: Community Advocacy, Counseling Services, Confidential Shelter, Transitional Housing, 24-Hour Crisis Line, Community Education, and Safety Planning. They are the first line of access to DV resources in Washington County. +
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Lines and Support - Domestic Violence and Sex Worker Support Services +
'''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/'' +
Doreen’s Place is a residential shelter for 90 men that offers safety off the street and connections to housing and services to help support people experiencing homelessness regain stability, connect to essential support services, and access stable and permanent housing options. To inquire about shelter at this location, please visit Transition Projects Resource 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. +