Resources for clothing, shelter, meals and health care in Multnomah County
If you're looking for volunteer opportunities to provide help during the cold and winter months visit the "Where to give help" section of the Winter Resource Guide.
Shelter
The City of Portland and Multnomah County fund year-round, winter and severe weather emergency shelters. There are also privately funded organizations that provide help during the cold provide shelter services. Anyone seeking shelter should contact 211info, reached by dialing 2-1-1. 211info will be available to identify available shelter and warming center resources between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Winter shelter is available nightly through March 31 at most locations. https://www.multco.us/care-when-its-cold
Severe Winter Weather Shelters are severe weather emergency shelters available only during a severe weather activation, based on temperatures of 25 degrees or below, forecasts of snow, or other life-threatening inclement weather conditions. Call 211 for info and transportation during a severe weather activation. To sign up for text alerts when severe weather is called in Multnomah County, text the word PDXSHELTER to 898211.
St. Andrew Emergency Services (St. Vincent de Paul)
971-244-0339
4940 NE Eighth Ave.
No drop-in, call first. All services, except food distribution, are handled remotely. Help with portion of rent with 72-hour eviction notice. Assistance to those within the parish boundary, limited to once every 12 months. Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Bus: 72
www.standrewchurch.com
CityTeam Portland
503-231-9334
526 SE Grand Ave.
Men only, sobriety required. $5/night or voucher from partner agency for shelter. Dinner, breakfast, shower included daily. Shelter sign-up 5:45-6:30 p.m. Bus: 6, Streetcar. www.cityteam.org
Do Good Multnomah
503-490-0285
Multiple Locations
24-hour emergency shelters serving male-identifying and female-identifying veterans and non-veterans at different shelters. Animals allowed, referral required, no walk ins. May be able to help with deposit/rental assistance. Also manage Clackamas Veterans Village. Call for referral or questions.
www.dogoodmultnomah.org
Our Just Future
503-548-0200 (Portland office)
East Portland
24-hour shelters: Lilac Meadows for families with at least one child under 18. Gresham Women's Shelter for self-identified women. No walk-up access. Call 211 for eligibility/intake.
Just Compassion
503-624-4666 before 4 p.m.
503-367-4035 after 4 p.m.
12280 SW Hall Blvd. - Tigard
9 p.m.-6 a.m.
Reservation required. Call or stop by after 6 p.m. to confirm reservation. No pets except for service animals.
My Father’s House
503-492-3046
Address confidential, Gresham
Six-month shelter program for families with children. Case management, life skills
curriculum, Rent Well classes. Work intense. Call for information.
www.familyshelter.org
Portland Homeless Family Solutions
211 or 503-915-8306
Family Village for homeless families. Open 24 hours. Meals, showers, laundry,
computers, internet and housing support. Drug- and alcohol-free shelter. Families must have children under age 18 in their care to qualify. Call 211 to be put on the Homeless Family Shelter Waitlist for the PHFS Family Village.
www.pdxhfs.org
Portland Rescue Mission
503-906-7690
111 W Burnside St.
Emergency shelter for men only, TB card required, optional chapel service for those staying at the shelter. Lottery numbers for beds handed out before 2:45 p.m; shelter tickets posted on the window at 2:45. Check-in at 7:30 p.m. Showers for men available 2-4 p.m. daily. Guest care center hours: 2-4 p.m. daily. Lobby drop-in hours: 24/7. Bus: 12,19, 20, MAX.
www.portlandrescuemission.org
Transition Projects
503-280-4700
650 NW Irving St. (Bud Clark Commons) 5411 NE MLK Blvd.
Short-term residential programs: Clark Center (men), Doreen's Place (men), Jean's Place (women). Emergency shelters: Laurelwood Center (women, couples), SOS (women), Willamette Center (women, couples), Walnut Park (all genders, couples). Shelter hours, services and locations vary. Call or come in for more info. Resource Center Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Phone hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Bus: 17, 33, MAX.
www.tprojects.org/get-assistance/housing
The Salvation Army’s Moore Street Center
5325 N Williams Ave.
50 beds. Call 211 for hours.
TriMet: 72 - N Killingsworth & Vancouver Bus #44 - N Williams & Emerson stop
Imago Dei Church
1302 SE Ankeny St.
Hours: 8:30 p.m.-7 a.m., check-in on site, no reservation required.
Serves: All genders and couples, age 18 and older, pets, bikes and carts welcome.
The Sunrise Center, in Gresham
18901 E Burnside St.
Hours: 8:30 p.m.-7 a.m., check-in on site, no reservation required.
Serves: All genders and couples, age 18 and older, pets, bikes and carts welcome.
TriMet: MAX Blue line - Rockwood/East 188th Ave stop Bus 20 - SE Stark & 187th stop
The Portland Building
1120 SW Fifth Ave.
TriMet: Bus #2, #9, #14, #17 - MAX Green/Yellow/Orange Lines
Mt. Scott Community Center
5530 SE 72nd Ave.
TriMet Bus #10 - SE Harold & 72nd stop
Hot Meals/Food Pantry
Allen Temple Emergency Aid Center
503-284-1010
4214 NE Eighth Ave.
Food boxes. Service area from NE Broadway to N Lombard and NE 42nd to N Greeley. Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wed., Sat. Closed 1st Wed., Bus: 6.
All Saints Episcopal Church
503-777-3829
4033 SE Woodstock Blvd.
Hot meals to go. Hours: 11:30 a.m. Sat. Food Pantry: Fri. and Sat. noon-2 p.m. Bus: 19, 75.
www.allsaintspdx.org
Blanchet House of Hospitality
503-241-4340
310 NW Glisan St.
Free hot meals. No questions asked. Hours: 6:30-7:30 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (lunch; sack lunches on Saturday), 5-6 p.m. (dinner) Mon.-Sat. Bus 4, 8, 35, 44, 77, MAX.
www.blanchethouse.org
C3 Church Food Pantry
971-770-2720
5740 NE Portland Highway
Public food box distribution hours are once a week on Tuesdays from noon-1 p.m. All are welcome to walk up or drive-thru and pick up food boxes for up to two households.
Cityteam Portland
503-231-9334
526 SE Grand Ave.
Meals to-go serving men, women and children. Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. Mon.-Sun. Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Women-only shower and clothing hours: 1-3 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri. Bus: 6, Streetcar.
www.cityteam.org
First Baptist Church
503-228-7465
909 SW 11th Ave.
Take-away meals and food pantry. Hours: 2-4 p.m. Mon & Thurs.
Bus: 15, 51; MAX Red, Blue; Streetcar.
www.fbc-portland.org
Grace Memorial Episcopal Church 503-287-0418
1535 NE 17th Ave.
Sack lunch hours: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. One per person, once a week.
Bus: 8, 9, 73, 77, MAX.
www.grace-memorial.org
Operation Nightwatch
503-220-0438
1432 SW 13th Ave.
Sandwiches and coffee. Drop-in. Hours 7-10 p.m. Thurs - Sat.
Bus: 6, MAX, Streetcar.
Parkrose Community Kitchen
503-253-5457
12505 NE Halsey St.
Lunch to-go every Mon., Wed., and Fri. 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Rose Haven
503-248-6364
627 NW 18th Ave.
Nutritious meals provided to women and folks of other marginalized genders. Serving hot breakfast and lunch to go for registered guests.. Call to request intake for sign up. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Mon.-Fri.
Bus: 77, MAX, Streetcar.
www.rosehaven.org
St. Andre Bessette
503-228-0746
601 W Burnside St. (Downtown Chapel)
Food pantry once every 30 days per individual. Food pantry open Hours: 1:30- 2:00 p.m. Tues. - Thurs. Hot meal Friday 6:30-7:30. Bus: 12, 20, 33, 54, MAX.
www.saintandrebessettepdx.org
St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal
503-281-5802
120 NE Knott St.
Meal to go starting at 11 a.m. and ending at 12:30 p.m. Every last two Saturdays of the month. Bus: 4, 6.
www.stphilipthedeacon.org
Union Gospel Mission
503-274-4483
3 NW Third Ave.
Sack lunches: 7 a.m., Mon., Tues., Thurs. Clothing (upon availability) 4-5 p.m. Tues-Fri. Hot lunch, snacks, and other services. Hours: 2-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Breakfast 6:30 a.m. Wed., Fri., Chapel meals Tues-Fri 8 p.m. Thanksgiving day dinner to-go 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Downtown bus, MAX.
www.ugmportland.org
Zarephath Kitchen
503-667-2692
59 NW Ava Ave., Gresham (enter through parking lot door)
Hot meals hours: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. Food Pantry Hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays.
Bus: 9
www.feedeastcounty.org
Clothes
Mainspring
503-233-5533
3500 NE 82nd Ave.
Clothing for people in need. Clothing pantry access once per month. Personal care products (soap, toothpaste, laundry soap, etc.) when available and referrals for people most in need. Clothing pantry hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tues. and, Thurs., Hours subject to change. Bus: 24, 72.
www.mainspringpdx.org
Portland Rescue Mission
503-906-7690
111 W Burnside St.
Men's clothing provided from 1-2 p.m. on Tues, must sign up between
8 a.m.-noon Tues. Clothing also offered as needed to overnight dormitory guests and in emergency situations, 24/7. Meals served: breakfast 7 a.m.; dinner 6 p.m. Socks and general hygiene items are also available 24/7. Bus: 12, 19, 20, MAX.
www.portlandrescuemission.org
St. Andre Bessette
503-228-0746
601 W Burnside St. (Downtown Chapel)
Hygiene items, socks, underwear every 7 days. Sack lunches and beverages passed out starting at 9:30 a.m. Tues.-Thurs. Sleeping bags and backpacks on Thursday depending on availability. Bus: 12, 20, 33, 54, Downtown MAX.
Transition Projects
503-280-4700
650 NW Irving St. (Bud Clark Commons)
Clothes and showers available daily. Adult clothing closet is available on Fri., sign up at the front gate. Sign-up hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Resource Center hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Bus: 17, 33, MAX.
Union Gospel Mission
503-274-4483
3 NW Third Ave.
Provides clothing to people in need most days. Hours: 4 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Bus: 12, 17, 19, 20, 54, 56, Downtown MAX.
Francis Center
503-775-6784
6535 SE 82nd Ave.
Free clothing and emergency food assistance within four zip codes: 97206, 97215, 97216, 97266. Assistance once a month. Clothing hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Bus: 72.
www.franciscenterpdx.org/
Rose Haven
503-248-6364
1740 NW Glisan St.
Emergency clothing, diapers, wipes, hygiene products, mail service, pet food, outdoor supplies provided at the door for women, children and marginalized genders. Showers and restroom use available. Advocacy and emotional support are also available. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Mon - Fri.
Bus: 77, MAX, Streetcar.
www.rosehaven.org
Health Care
Avel Gordly Center for Healing (OHSU) 503-494-4745
621 SW Alder St., Ste. 520
Outpatient psychiatry, counseling and culturally specific services. Sliding scale fee. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Downtown Bus, MAX
www.ohsuhealth.com/counseling
Cascadia Health
503-963-2575
4212 SE Division St., Ste. 100
Urgent mental health needs. Selected based on clinical need, may include counseling, medication prescribing, referrals to affordable mental health and substance treatment to other community resources. Hours: 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Bus: 2.
www.cascadiabhc.org
Children’s Community Clinic
503-284-5239
2252 Lloyd Center, third floor
Health center for low-income, under- and uninsured families, children, and youth up to age 21 only. Accepts OHP, other insurance. $200 max. out of pocket for uninsured per child, per visit. Clinic hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Young adult clinic hours: 1-4 p.m. Wed. Bus: 8, 70, 77.
www.ccc4kids.org
MultCo Aging, Disability and Vet Services
Helpline: 503-988-3646 (24/7)
Provides information, assistance and referrals to support adults age 60 and older, people with disabilities of all ages, veterans and caregivers.
Phone, email, website only.
www.adrcoforegon.org
Multnomah County Call Center
503-988-4888, 1-800-716-9769
TTY Oregon Relay: 711
24-hour mental health resource for information, referral and crisis support. Project Respond, a mobile mental health crisis response team, is also available to families in Multnomah County 24/7.
NARA
503-224-1044
Mental Health Intake: 503-307-7775
Full-service medical clinics open to the public, free to tribal members and descendants (others by sliding scale, $30 min. unless insured). New patients by appt. only. Clinic and wellness center hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Call for pharmacy hours.
www.naranorthwest.org
Wellness Center: 12360 E Burnside St. 971-279-4800. MAX Blue.
Totem Lodge: Adult Mental Health: 1438 SE Division St. 503-548-0346.
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri.
Bus: 4, 70, MAX Orange.
North by Northeast Community Health Center
503-287-4932
714 NE Alberta St.
Primary care services provided with a focus on African American health and managing hypertension and diabetes. Accepts OHP. Insurance enrollment assistance for uninsured adult residents. First-time patients, call. Office hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Bus: 6, 72.
www.nxneclinic.org
OHSU Family Medicine Immediate Care Clinic
503-494-1700
4212 SE Division St., Ste. 150
Appointment only. Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun-Sat. Bus: FX2.
www.ohsu.edu/primary-care/ohsu-primary-care-clinic-richmond
Outside In Clinic
503-535-3860
1132 SW 13th Ave.
No walk-in appointments. Accepts most insurance. Primary care and referrals, same day appts., transgender health services, syringe exchange, general medicine, women's health care, naturopath, help with OHP enrollment. Sliding scale fees apply.
Downtown Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon., Thurs., Fri.; 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Tues., Wed.
Downtown Bus; MAX Red, Blue.
www.outsidein.org
East Portland Clinic: 16144 East Burnside St. 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m. Tues., Wed., Thurs.
Mobile Medical Van at 8800 SE 80th Ave.: 9 a.m.-12:40 p.m., 2-4 p.m. Tues., Thurs.
Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette
888-576-7526
3727 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.
14601 SE Division St.
Schedule appointments by phone or online. Same-day, walk-in and Telehealth appts. available. Financial assistance available.
NE Bus: 6, 24. SE Bus: 9, 14. MAX green line, bus 6, 2, 8, 9
www.ppcw.org
Ride to Care
503-416-3955
Provides transportation for OHP Health Share members to any appt. or service covered by Health Share. Call center hours: 24/7.
www.ridetocare.com
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