Emergency Shelters
In Portland, Cityteam is carrying on the work that the Peniel Mission began, providing hot meals, safe shelter, showers, clean clothing, recovery programs and other essential care to this city’s homeless population. A recovery program is in place for those men that are on a road of destruction from drugs and alcohol.
The Council for the Homeless is dedicated to helping everyone in Clark County have the opportunity for safe and affordable housing. Our mission is to lead the community’s efforts to prevent and end homelessness.
Programs:
Community Voice Mail • Landlord Outreach • Housing Solutions Center • Winter Hospitality Overflow • Homeless Management Information System
Emergency Shelter Clearinghouse
Single women and families begin calling 9 am.
Single men begin calling 11 am. Lines open until 8pm.
The Daybreak Shelter provides shelter for homeless pregnant women in their 3rd tri-mester, single women escaping domestic violence, and families through local congregations rotating in their responsibilities. Daybreak has the capacity to house up to 15 people at a time. It is one of the very few homeless family shelters that keeps families together and the only one in Mid and East County that is completely secular. Daybreak Shelter is open 7 days a week, year round, to meet the needs of homeless families in our community.
For more information, please visit their website.
Impact NW implements innovative programs that respond to our community’s specific needs, connecting our clients with tools and resources that empower them to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty and transition into financial independence.
Some of our services include providing Emergency Housing Assistance for short-term motel stays, placement in local shelters, and direct rent assistance for families with children only. We also provide assistance with utility bills and some cash assistance for necessary items. Short-term case management and bi-lingual information services.
Janus Youth Programs provide thousands of youth with an accessible and supportive path out of homelessness. Janus Youth Programs include street outreach, assessment, emergency and short-term shelter, transitional and independent housing, and case management.
Access Center
Serving homeless youth ages 14 to 24. Provides immediate access to basic needs and safe shelter off the streets. Screenings can be accommodated 365 days of the year between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm.
1635 SW Alder Street, Portland, Oregon 97205
(503) 432-3986
Porch Light Shelter
Portland’s only 30-bed crisis shelter for homeless youth ages 14 to 24 in need of immediate shelter, Porch Light provides nourishing meals, shower and laundry facilities and 15 nights of safe shelter each month for youth working to secure permanent housing.
1635 SW Alder Street, Portland, Oregon 97205
(503) 222-5933
Street Light Shelter
With shelter capacity for 30 young people nightly, Street Light provides safe shelter and a range of supportive services for youth ages 14 to 24 who are actively engaged in exiting street life.
1635 SW Alder Street, Portland, Oregon 97205
(503) 224-5988
Bridge House
Bridge House provides a safe, supportive, supervised home environment for seven youth ages 16 to 20 that meet homeless criteria. Bridge House also serves pregnant or parenting youth with children under the age of two.
(503) 238-1702
Changes
An independent living program for youth ages 16 to 20 that meet homeless criteria, Changes provides basic financial assistance with initial move-in costs such as a security deposit, application fee or cleaning fee for an apartment, and case management support to youth ready to live on their own.
(503) 380-0725
The JOIN Day Center provides a comprehensive range of basic services to 80-100 people every Monday through Friday. Services include restrooms, showers, a mailing address, laundromat vouchers, hygiene items, clothing resources, referral information, coffee, conversation, and a refuge from the weather.
Services
Showers • Personal Hygiene • Laundry • Mail • Computer Resources • Housing Referral • Employment Assistance • Medical & Dental Referral • Food Box Delivery
Open Door offers a warm and supportive environment for homeless individuals to receive assistance. The objective of our Homeless Program is to return individuals to an environment of stable employment and secure housing.
Services:
Hot meals • Emergency food boxes • Personal hygiene products • Showers • Mailboxes • Phone Use • Internet Access • Restrooms • Assistance in finding temporary shelter
Outside In is a nonprofit organization that helps homeless youth and other marginalized people move towards improved health and self-sufficiency by providing social and medical services. Founded in 1968, Outside In has continually revised their services to meet changing client needs and provide individualized support for homeless youth. Their services include programs in housing, education, employment, counseling, medical care, healthy meals, recreation and art, and safety off the streets.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Outside In provides 20,000 medical visits each year to area homeless youth. Outside In’s medical clinic is a teaching site for medical students of Oregon Health Science University, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, and the National College of Natural Medicine. 70% of Outside In’s clinical staff is bilingual and bicultural and a dedicated Spanish interpreter is always available.
Individualized support includes:
Housing
Education
Employment
Counseling
Medical care
Healthy meals
Recreation and art
Safety off the streets
Portland Homeless Family Solutions is a non-profit that runs two homeless shelters for families with children. The Goose Hollow Family Shelter serves as our night shelter while the Thirteen Salmon Family Center serves as our day shelter. Both shelters act as winter emergency shelters.
Families staying at the Shelter are provided a light breakfast, lunch, and an evening meal .They have access to a case worker, internet, showers, laundry facilities, sleeping areas (partitioned for families), and constructive activities for kids. We also maintain a pantry of personal toiletry items and a clothes closet of re-cycled clothing for shelter families.
Portland Rescue Mission provides a broad range of social services to help men and women take their first steps toward a life free of addiction and homelessness. With programs ranging from providing basic needs to help people overcome addiction, The Mission strives to help individuals change their lives.
Hot, nutritious meals — 365 days a year. Breakfast is served daily at 7:00 a.m. Dinner served daily at 6:00 p.m. Lunch is served Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m.
