Information about all housing possibilities. Emergency rental assistance (limited).
Trusted Resources
211 HELPLINE
311 PROGRAM
Customer Service. Direct resources for those in need. Campsite report (RVs and tents), housing assistance (Safe Rest Village and Tiny Homes), Medical Street Center, emergency response.
FOOD STAMPS
Switch food stamps to cash. EBT location at 82nd and Flavel Street. GA Bill offers $140–180 support while awaiting Social Security, guaranteed for one year.
SHORT TERM RENT ASSISTANCE
Short-term rent support for those in need. Apply online.
PODS
Micro-villages for various communities: Park Rose Village (LGBTQ), Avalon Village (women), St. Andrew Village (people 45+ and disabled). Visit weshinepdx.org or call Ruben at 971-610-4018.
Located near 19th and Division. Low-barrier. Substances allowed but no smoking or cooking. High fence for security. Part-time staffing 7 days/week with emergency coverage. Stays up to 2 years. Apply online.
Serves clients from Providence’s Bob Program. Transition housing with secure fencing and part-time staff.
WOMEN’S SHELTERS
888-235-5333
2250-2344 N Columbia Blvd, Portland | 503-231-4866
Contact Kathleen: 360-694-8660
Shelter: 503-740-6267 | Main: 503-232-1528
360-696-0165 — Prioritizes existing YWCA clients
360-425-1176
503-731-3900
503-248-6364 — Meals, day shelter, and services for women
3609 Main St, Vancouver, WA | 360-696-0167 (business) | 360-695-0501 or 800-695-0167 (crisis)
Answering: 1-866-397-6161 | Direct: 503-397-7110 | Rebecca: 971-978-8756
360-795-6401 — Contact: Alison
30 SW 2nd Ave | Check-in: 7 p.m.–7 a.m. | 5325 N Williams (Men, Women, Children)
Rafael House: 503-222-6507 | Bradley Emergency: 503-281-2442 | Portland Rescue Mission: 503-647-7466 x127 | Tigard Good Neighbor Shelter: 503-443-6084 | UGM Elizabeth: 503-729-4244 | Hope House: 971-645-3047 | Clackamas Women Services: 503-654-2288 | Just Compassion (Beaverton): 503-624-4666 | Salvation Army Women's Emergency Shelter: 503-227-5606
SHELTERS
971-517-8608
120 SE Market Street — Self-referral
The Hollywood – Holgate House / Tigard | Motel financial assistance | 503-802-8300
35th and Powell
Limited weekend access. Strict rules; some residents report feeling overly controlled.
550 NW 6th | 503-358-0519
1823 SE Stark | dogoodmultnomah.org | 503-328-8539 | Services for veterans and general guests. Referral required.
6220 SE 92nd Ave | 503-915-8306 (homeless families) | 971-409-1766
12350 SW 5th Street
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE
Up to $300 in rental assistance | 503-235-8431
Rental help for low-income individuals | 503-245-2600
Access based on availability and family qualification
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
503-231-4866 — Housing transitions and placement
503-360-1828 — Contact: Abigail or Ramona
503-261-1266 — Disability funding, meaningful work, and housing connections
503-405-7875 — Formerly “Human Solutions” | Long-term housing | Sliding scale | Utility support: 503-548-0217
Multnomah County coordinated entry effort
Operates two housing locations — Park Rose (NE) and one in SE Portland
503-227-5605 — House rentals, housing lists, case management, security deposits, bus passes, cell phones, and I.D. support. Walk-in hours Tues–Thurs, 1–4pm
503-287-4260 — Low-income disabled housing with long waitlists. Properties: Meyers Court, Rolling Green, Central Station, Burnside Station, Station 162
503-682-7788 — Low/mid-income and disabled housing | 250 properties across Oregon & Washington
Subsidized affordable housing
Housing resource site (Center for Disease Control)
Rental assistance umbrella org with partner support
Rental and moving costs assistance available
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
$1,200 assistance for qualifying individuals | 503-988-6400
Rent and deposit assistance for survivors of physical violence | 503-245-2600
Call your CCO Client Services | 1-800-273-0557
PROGRAMS
Le Anne Hogan, CRM, PSS | 971-276-1276 | lhogan@thepathfindernetwork.org
7901 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213 | thepathfindernetwork.org | 503-616-8462
Certified recovery mentors offering peer coaching and recovery support. Not a clinical facility. Serves those impacted by incarceration, abuse, undocumented status, and aging out of foster care. Offers classes and rental assistance (up to $500 cap). Main goal: “No new charges.”
I.D. FOR HOMELESS
Provides I.D. replacement services. Contact Adrian for referrals.
Nonprofits can email customerconnect@odot.oregon.gov to help clients get I.D.s. Homeless individuals can get one free I.D. by surrendering their driver’s license (must retest to regain license). Agencies like DHS also assist, though a $30 fee may apply.
SOBERING PLACES
Transitional, sober housing model for individuals in recovery. Multiple locations available.
General category; check local listings for options.
24/7 Admissions Line: 360-397-8246 x30500 | General line: 800-604-0025 | Gateway hours: 9am–12pm, 2–5pm
VETERANS
10300 SW Eastridge St, Portland, OR 97225 | Inpatient care for substance abuse, mental health, and military sexual trauma. 28-day program with therapy and discharge plan.
Contact Adam Khosroabadi (Veteran Liaison): 503-839-2800 | Masoud.Khosroabadi@uhsinc.com | Main: 503-944-5000 | cedarhillshospital.com
Job placement for veterans in Salem | 971-718-6080
237 NE Broadway #100, Portland, OR 97232 | 503-228-5100
Programs: Employment services for 55+ (CCEP), housing and employment for veterans, and job access support for non-English speakers. Contacts: Irene (case manager), Joni (veteran specialist), Renee (971-317-9660 x3352), Robert Zadak (503-936-3928 x3351), Kendra (971-0377-8581 x3341)
MENTAL ILLNESS
Requires private funding; waiting list applies.
Out-of-state care option; may require private funds.
Detox appointments available. Hours: Mon–Fri: 5am–1:30pm | Sat: 6–9am
Beds available for treatment | 503-783-8557
Vivian Lackey: Vivian.lackey@ccconcerns.org | Wait times possible due to case restructuring. Try again if initially unavailable.
TRANSPORTATION
701 SW 6th Ave | Open Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Contact: Angie
Reduced fare: $28/month unlimited rides. Apply online or in person. Bring proof of benefits (WIC, food stamps, etc.)
Customer Service: 503-238-7433 | Monthly passes: 503-962-2455 | trimet.org
ADDITIONS
Saturday gatherings — 3rd & Couch — led by people with lived experience
Multiple locations and services across Portland
Donation and job training services. Locations citywide.
Weekly support — Thursdays at 400 SE 12th St | stopthesweepspdx@gmail.com
Sweep complaints: City Ombudsman Office — 503-823-0144
Faith-based outreach and shelter support for people experiencing homelessness
YOUTH
503-350-3215 — Serves youth ages 18–29, including homeless teen mothers
503-432-3986 — Youth housing program for ages 18–24
JOBS – EMPLOYMENT
2 NW 2nd Ave, Portland | 503-226-7387
Walk-in clinic: No qualifications needed. Take “I-match” skills survey.
Hours: Mon & Wed: 8:30–12 | Tue & Thu: 1–4:30 | Fri: 8:30–1:00
FREE FOOD RESOURCES
8800 SE 80th Ave
Lunch: Tue & Thu (1–2pm) | Dinner: Wed (5–6pm), Fri (7–9pm), Sat (5–7pm), Sun (3–4pm)
Free food market: Mon (4–6pm)
310 NW Glisan St
Breakfast: 6:30–7:30am | Lunch: 11:30–12:30pm | Dinner: 5–6pm (Mon–Sat)
TO GET RID OF BELONGINGS
503-226-3021 | Open Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.