Family Resources
Please use the links below for information and services available to help our staff and families in need of support.
Start Here: Call 211, text your zip code to 898211, or email help@211info.org to access free and confidential crisis and emergency support. Including: food, stable housing, utilities payment assistance, counseling, disaster assistance, health care and insurance assistance, transportation assistance, employment services, veterans services and childcare and family services.
Click on any link in this list to be taken to that section:
Housing & Shelter
Eviction Prevention:
- Multnomah County Tenant Resources
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Oregon Eviction Defense Project (free legal representation for low-income families)
- Phone: 888-585-9638
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El Programa Hispano Catolico
- Address: 333 SE 223rd Ave, Gresham, OR
- Phone: (503) 669-8350
- Email: bmadrigal@elprograma.org
Housing and Rental Assistance:
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Coordinated Housing Access
- Central point for Multnomah County households experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis to seek assistance. Call and leave a message to begin the process of getting assistance.
- Phone: (503) 655-8575
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Home Forward
- Short and long-term rental assistance
- Call or text 211 to be pre-screened
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Impact Northwest
- Phone: (503) 721-1740
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Our Just Future (formerly Human Solutions)
- Phone: (503) 405-7875
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IRCO
- Address: 10301 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR
- Phone: (971) 222-4208
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Rose City Resource
- The most comprehensive, updated list of services for people experiencing homelessness and/or poverty in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties
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Health Share/CareOregon
- Through CareOregon, Multnomah County residents who have OHP can receive Rent Support, Utility Payment Assistance, Transportation Support, Hotel Stays and other resources to meet your social needs.
- You must have OHP and be a CareOregon member to qualify. If you are unsure or have questions about qualification please call 503-416-4100 or visit their website.
- Regulations were recently updated and you might be able to get coverage, even if you were turned down before.
Shelters:
- Call or Text 211 to get a referral to the nearest open shelter.
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Alba Collaborative (For youth 9-17)
- Address: 470 SE 165th Ave, Portland, OR 97233
- Email: alba@newavenues.org
- Phone: 971-754-4346 (24/7 phone line)
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My Father's House
- Address: 5003 W. Powell Blvd., Gresham, OR
- Phone: (503) 492-3046 (phone assistance only)
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Our Just Future (Formerly known as Human Solutions)
- Address: 16015 SE Stark St., Portland, OR
- Phone: (503) 502-0128
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Anawim Christian Community
- Address: 19626 NE Glisan St., Gresham
- Phone: 503-888-4453
- Hours: Wednesday 1-8pm / Friday 10am - 5pm / Saturday 1-8pm
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Housing Transition Program
- Address: 2740 SE Powell Blvd. Ste.6, Portland
- Phone: 971-222-1880
- Note: Homeless women 21+ with no children
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East Hill Foursquare Church
- Address: 701 N Main Ave., Gresham
- Phone: 503-661-4444
- Hours: Thursday 1-6pm
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First Baptist Church of Gresham
- Address: 224 W Powell Blvd., Gresham
- Phone: 503-665-2159
- Hours: November - March Only on Monday 1-6pm
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St Henry's Catholic Church
- Address: 346 NW 1st St., Gresham
- Phone: 503-665-9129
- Hours: Tuesday 1:30-6pm
Utility Assistance
Energy Assistance:
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Impact Northwest
- Phone: (971) 308-7356
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El Programa Hispano Catolico
- Phone: (503) 489-6842 or (503) 669-8350 (phone only, Mon-Thurs 8:45am-9:45am)
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Our Just Future (formerly Human Solutions)
- Phone: (503) 405-7877
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St. Vincent de Paul- Multnomah County
- Phone: (503) 235-8431
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Latino Network
- Call to schedule in-person appointment: (503) 208-2174
Water Assistance:
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Our Just Future (formerly Human Solutions)
- Phone: (503) 548-0217
Cell Phone and Internet Assistance:
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Oregon Lifeline: Is a federal and state government program that provides free or discounted phone or high-speed internet service for qualifying low-income Oregon households.
- Apply Online or call: 800-848-4442
Food, Clothing & Showers
Reynolds School District Food Pantries
REYNOLDS SCHOOL DISTRICT FOOD PANTRIES
*Please bring your own bags*
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Alder Elementary School
- Address: 17200 SE Alder St, Portland, OR 97233
- Phone: (503) 491-2722
- Wednesdays, 2:30pm-4:00pm
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Davis Elementary School
- Address: 19501 NE Davis St, Portland, OR 97230
- Phone: (503) 665-9193
- Second Friday of the month, 2:30pm-4:00pm
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Glenfair Elementary
- Address: 15300 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97230
- Phone: (503) 491-2720
- Tuesdays, 3:00pm-4:30pm
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Reynolds High School
- Address: 1698 SW Cherry Park Rd, Troutdale, OR 97060
- Last Tuesday of the month, 1:30pm to 4:00pm
- On the west side of school, near Imagination Station Park.
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Reynolds Middle School (Community Food Pantry)
- Address: 1200 NE 201st Ave., Fairview, OR 97024
- Phone: (503) 667-3186 ext. 1311
- Fridays 2:30pm-4pm
- located near the pool, look for the double blue doors
Community Food Pantries
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USDA - SNAP Program (SNAP Benefits)
- Phone: (503) 945-5600
- Address: 11826 NE Glisan, Portland, OR: This local self-sufficiency office can help you apply or resolve issues with your application.
- Online Application: You can apply for food assistance, childcare, cash, and medical benefits with one application.
- Oregon SNAP Website
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Oregon Food Bank
- Find free food near you!
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East County Food Pantry
- Address: 2420 NE Fairview Ave, Fairview, OR 97024
- Saturdays 10:30am-12pm (first-come, first served)
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Rockwood Station
- Address: 19100 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97233
- Saturdays 1:30pm-2:30pm
- Market is in the community building, closest to Burniside.
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SnowCap (Food Boxes & Clothing)
- Address: 17805 SE Stark St., Gresham, OR (behind Rockwood Library)
- Phone: (503) 674-8785
- Mon-Fri 10am-2pm and Mon. and Wed. 6pm-8pm
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Salvation Army (Emergency Food Assistance)
- Address: 473 SE 194th Ave., Gresham, OR
- Please bring a piece of mail dated within the last 30 days
- Monday-Thursday 9am-12pm
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Free Food Market at the Salvation Army (for the General Public)
- Address: 473 SE 194th Ave., Gresham, OR
- First Wednesday of the month 9am-10am
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Wood Village Baptist Free Food Market
- Address: 23601 NE Arata Rd., Wood Village, OR 97060
- Phone: (503) 282-0555
- Last Thursday of the month, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- November's Market will be 11/16. CLOSED Dec-Feb
- Pre-filled food bags available Tues-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm
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Impact NW’s Pathways to Food Security program
- Address: 10055 E Burnside St, Portland
- Contact Jana Hakova, Pathways to Food Security Program Manager at (503) 721-1565 or jhakova@impactnw.org
Meals
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Anawim Christian Community
- Address: 19626 NE Glisan St., Gresham
- Phone: 503-888-4453
- Hours: Wednesday 1-8pm / Friday 10am - 5pm / Saturday 1-8pm
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City Team International
- Address: 526 SE Grand Ave., Portland
- Phone: 503-231-9334
- Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:00am Breakfast / Monday - Saturday 5:45 - 6:30pm Dinner
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Clackamas Service Center
- Address: 8800 SE 80th Ave.,
- Phone: 503-771-7914
- Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am-12pm Lunch / Monday-Friday 6-6pm - Dinner / Saturday 7pm - Dinner
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Metro Church of Christ
- Address: 1525 NE Division St., Gresham
- Phone: 503-667-0773
- Hours: Saturday 9am - 12pm Breakfast
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Zarephath Kitchen
- Address: 59 NW Ava Ave., Gresham
- Phone:503-667-2692
- Hours: Monday - Friday 11am - 1pm / Sunday 2pm - Lunch
Clothing, Laundry & Showers
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New Avenues for Youth
- Showers, laundry, clothes, computers, internet, and supportive advocates for youth Age 9-17
- Address: 470 SE 165th Ave, Portland, OR
- Hours: M-F, 10-6
- (971) 754-4346 -24/7 phone line. Call this number for cab service if you need transportation to their location
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Anawim Christian Community
- Address: 19626 NE Glisan St., Gresham
- Phone: 503-888-4453
- Hours: Wednesday 1-8pm / Friday 10am - 5pm / Saturday 1-8pm
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Francis Center
- Address: 6535 SE 82nd Ave., Portland
- Phone: 503-775-6784
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JOIN
- Address: 1435 NE 81st Ave., Portland
- Phone: 503-232-2031
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Snow Cap Community Charities
- Address: 18705 SE Stark St., Portland
- Phone: 503-674-8785
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City Team International
- Address: 526 SE Grand Ave., Portland
- Phone: 503-231-9334
Childcare
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Mount Hood Community College Head Start Program (Ages 0-5)
- Address: 10100 NE Prescott St., Portland, OR
- Phone: (503) 491-6111
- Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm
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Department of Human Services Employment Related Day Care
- Address: 1415 SE 122nd Ave., Portland
- Phone: 971-673-2250
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211 Info
- Call: 211 or 1-866-698-6155
- Text: keyword "children" or "niños" to 898211 (TXT211)
- Email: children@211info.org
- Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-11pm; Saturday & Sunday 8am-8pm
- Search for child care providers
- For help affording child care, apply for Employment-Related Day Care (ERDC) - get more information HERE (español)
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Childcare Resource & Referral (Resources for childcare)
- Address: 4510 NE 102nd Ave., Portland, OR
- Phone: (503) 491-6208
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Oregon Child Development Coalition (Resources for children with parents working in Agriculture)
- Address: 2727 SE Anderson Rd., Gresham, OR
- Phone: (503) 663-0896
Legal Services, Taxes & Immigration
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Catholic Charities (Immigration Legal Services)
- Address: 2740 SE Powell Blvd. #2, Portland, OR
- Phone: (503) 542-2855
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Legal Services for Homeless Youth
- settling debt, record expungement, fine/fee waivers, name/gender changes,
- disputes with landlords, custody and family issues, and more
- Address: 470 SE 165th Ave, Portland, OR
- Phone: (503) 224-4339
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Free Tax Help and Filing
- Address: 919 NE 19th Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, OR
- Phone: (503) 243-7765
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Immigration Counseling Services (Lawyers for low-income individuals)
- Address: 519 SW Park Ave, Suite 610, Portland, OR
- Phone: (503) 221-1689
- Oregon Law Help (Call line for referring lawyers in civil cases) • (503) 224-4086
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Multnomah County Courthouse (Family Assistance Center) •
- 1021 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR • (503) 988-4003
- Oregon State Bar (Legal consultations - $35/appointment) • 1-800-452-7636
Low-Cost Immigration Legal Service Providers
Lutheran Community Services of Oregon and Southwest Washington
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Portland Office • 605 SE 39th Ave., Portland, OR • (503) 233-0042 (call for appointment)
- Vancouver Office • 3600 Main St., Second Floor, Vancouver, WA • (360) 694-5624 (call for appointment)
Immigration Counseling Service
- 519 SW Park Ave, Suite 610, Portland, OR
- (503) 221-1689
Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees (SOAR)
- 7931 NE Halsey St, Suite 314, Portland, OR
- (503) 384-2482
- Walk-ins welcome Wednesdays 9am-4pm
Portland Area Immigration Attorneys
Phil Hornick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503) 243-2733
Cecilia Nguyen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503) 644-5010
Michael Purcell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503) 241-8203
Immigrant Law Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503) 241-0035
Parker Butte & Lane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503) 241-1320
M. Renee Cummings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503) 548-1575
Thomas Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(541) 513-8868
Teresa Statler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503) 220-4185
Medical Services & Resources For Women
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Oregon Latino Health Coalition (connecting children under 19 who do not qualify for OHP Health Plan with free health services)
- Address: 240 N Broadway, Suite 115, Portland, OR 97227
- Phone: (971) 300-8410
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Trancisiones/Transitions Program (professional development and university preparation for women)
- Address: 2600 SE Stark St., Gresham, OR 97030
- Phone: (503) 491-7238
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Wallace Medical Concern (Low-income medical treatment and services)
- Address: 254 NW Burnside Rd., Gresham, OR 97030
- Phone: (503) 489-1760
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New Day (Services for Youth Experiencing Sex Trafficking or Exploitation)
- Phone: (503) 258-7081 (call or text)
- Email: newdayreferral@newavenues.org
- If you are in crisis and need support, please call the 24/7 hotline through Call to Safety 503-235-5333
Resources For Veterans
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Veteran Services at Transition Projects
- Access to shelter, transitional housing, and Supportive Services for Veteran Families. Ability to help veteran families that are in need of housing assistance including eviction prevention.
- Phone: 1-855-425-5544
- Visit https://www.tprojects.org/veterans-services-pre-screening-form to be assessed for eligibility.
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Multnomah County VSO
- Veteran service officers available to assist with claims and benefits.
- Phone: 503-988-8387
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VA Community Resource and Referral Center
- VA social workers available to address veteran’s needs.
- Address: 308 SW 1st Ave Portland, OR 97204
- Phone: (503) 808-1256
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Easter Seals SSVF
- Housing program for veterans that are literally homeless or on the verge of homelessness.
- Phone: 971-317-9660
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Vet Center
- Community based MH and readjustment support for veterans and their families.
- Phone: (503) 688-5361 or 1-877-927-8387
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Veterans Crisis Line
- Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
Domestic Violence Help
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Gateway Domestic Violence Center (serving all victims and survivors of domestic violence)
- Address: 10305 E. Burnside St., Portland, OR 97216
- Phone: (503) 988-6400
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Bradley Angle (emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence seeking safety)
- Address: Undisclosed
- Crisis Line (Call for safety): (503) 235-5333
- Phone: (503) 281-2442
Mental Health
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Eastside Explorers (life enriching care and promotion of social competence, validation, and support for adults facing physical and mental disabilities)
- Address: 362 NE 219th Ave, Gresham, OR 97030
- Phone: (503) 730-0252
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Cedar Hills Hospital
- Address: 10300 SW Eastridge St., Portland, OR 97225
- Phone: (503) 944-5000
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The Dougy Center (support for children and families experiencing the death of someone close)
- Address: 3909 SE 52nd Ave., Portland, OR 97206
- Phone: 1-866-775-5683
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741 741
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Early Assessment & Support Alliance (support, assessment, and treatment for ages 15-25 experiencing psychosis and their families)
- Address: 2851 NW Division St., Suite 200, Gresham, OR 97030
- 24/7 Crisis Line: (503) 988-4888
- Phone: (503) 988-3272
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Center for Family Success-Rockwood (parenting programs and family stabilization services for justice-involved parents - parenting classes, reentry support, and mentoring)
- Address: 1445 SE 122nd Ave., Portland, OR 97233
- Phone: (503) 286-0600
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Baby Blues Connection (24 hour message line, phone/email/group/online support for women and their families experiencing perinatal and postnatal mood disorders)
- Phone: 1-800-557-8375
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Recovery International (Depression and anxiety support groups)
- Phone: (503) 810-2789 (call for meeting locations and times)
- Autism Resources
Services for Youth
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Springdale Job Corps Center (for youth wanting to obtain high school diploma, vocational training, and housing)
- Address: 31224 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060
- Phone: (503) 695-2245'
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"I Have a Dream" Oregon
- Address: 1698 SW Cherry Park Rd., Troutdale, OR 97060
- Phone: (805) 235-6842
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SMYRC (offering food, clothing, and warm and safe space for young people who identify as LGBTQ)
- Address: 16570 SE Oak St., Portland, OR 97230
- Phone: (503) 872-9664
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New Avenues for Youth - East Connect (homelessness prevention and intervention for youth - providing education and employment opportunities, meals, housing, counseling, and job training)
- Address: 16570 SE Oak St., Portland, OR 97230
- Phone: (971) 517-8709 La Shawn Chaney, Employment Specialist
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Portland Youth Builders (providing education and employment opportunities, counseling, and career development for homeless and low-income youth)
- Address: 4816 SE 92nd Ave., Portland, OR 97266
- Phone: (503) 286-2900
- Information sessions for help every Thursday at 3:30pm
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SE Works - Dahl Family Youth Education & Career Development Center (providing assistance in getting GED, career development, job placement, case management, and college readiness)
- Address: 7916 SE Foster Rd., Portland, OR 97206
- Phone: (503) 772-2314 Vivian Scott, Director
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DHS - Teen Parent Program (services to help complete high school or GED with childcare assistance for male/female parents age 19 and under)
- Address: 4425 NE Broadway St., Portland, OR 97213
- Phone: (971) 673-5722 Teen Parent Unit
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Student Health Centers (serving grades K-12)
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Reynolds High School
- Address: 1698 SW Cherry Park Rd., Troutdale, OR
- Phone: (503) 988-3340
- Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 8:45am – 4:45pm
- Thurs. phone & video appointments only
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Centennial High School
- Address: 3505 SE 182nd Ave., Gresham, OR
- Phone: (503) 988-5488
- Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 7:45am-3:45pm
- Thurs. 10:45am-6:45pm
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Cleveland High School
- Address: 3400 SE 26th Ave., Portland, OR
- Phone: (503) 988-3350
- Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 7:45am-3:45pm
- Wed. 9:15am-5:15pm
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Reynolds High School
Services for Addictions
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New Season - Portland Metro Treatment Center
- Address: 16420 SE Division St., Portland, OR 97236
- Phone: 1-877-284-7074
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Bridges to Change (drug and alcohol treatment center)
- Address: 154 NE 168th Ave., Portland, OR 97230
- Phone: (503) 265-8104
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CODA Gresham Recovery Center (health and wellness center)
- Address: 1427 SE 182nd Ave., Portland, OR 97233
- Phone: (503) 400-7709
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Blanchet House and Farm (offering addiction services and housing for men only, 18 or older)
- Address: 310 NW Glisan St., Portland, OR 97209
- Phone: (503) 852-6626 Ross Sears
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Lewis & Clark Graduate School (free, confidential problem gambling counseling)
- Address: 4445 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland, OR 97239
- Phone: (503) 768-6325 (English)
- Phone: (503) 686-4600 (Spanish)
- DrugRehab.com (online resource that provides information about substance abuse)
- AlcoholHelp.com (online resource that provides information about alcohol abuse)
- AlcoholRehabGuide.org (online resource that provides information on the various aspects of alcohol abuse and addiction)
Culturally Specific Family Organizations
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Native American Youth and Family Center (providing housing, medical, counseling, career development, elder services, youth services, and more)
- Address: 5135 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97218
- Phone: (503) 288-8177
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Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization (providing housing, medical counseling, career development, elder services, youth services, and more)
- Address: 10301 NE Glisan St., Portland, OR 97220
- Phone: (503) 234-1541
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Self-Enhancement Inc. (SEI) (addresses economic disparities by providing a broad continuum of anti-poverty, family stabilization, and employment services that are culturally specific for African American families)
- Affordable housing, rental assistance, DHS reunification support, in-school monitoring and after-school programming.
- Phone: (503) 285-0493
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Russian Oregon Social Services - EMO (domestic violence and sexual assault services, community orientation, English classes, health education, emergency dental services, and more)
- Address: 10301 NE Glisan St., Portland, OR 97220
- Phone: (503) 234-1541
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Latino Network (immigration resources, rental assistance, home repair assistance, utility assistance and more)
- Address: 410 ne 18th avenue, Portland, or
- Phone: (503) 283-6881
Emergency Numbers
- 24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text “OREGON” to 741741
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Alcohol Drug Help Line: 1-800-923-4357
- Teen Line: 1-877-553-8336
- Call to Safety: (503) 235-5333 or 1-888-235-5333
- Child Abuse/Reporting: (503) 731-3100
- Clackamas Women's Crisis Line: (503) 654-2288
- Cocaine Anonymous: (503) 256-1666
- Domestic Violence Crisis Line: (503) 469-8620 (Washington County)
- Lines for Life: text "273TALK" to 839863 (text services available Monday – Friday 2-6PM Pacific)
- Multnomah County Crisis Line: (503) 988-4888 or 1-800-716-9769 (24hr hotline for mental health concerns)
- Narcotics Anonymous: (503) 345-9839
- National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
- Oregon Abuse Hotline for Children and Adults: 1-855-503-7233 TTY/Voice (503) 945-5811
- Sexual Assault Resource Center: (503) 640-5311
- Suicide Prevention (24-hour): 1-800-273-8255
- Veterans Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
- Washington County Crisis Team: (503) 2941-9111 (suicide prevention & referrals)
- Youthline is a teen-to-teen crisis and help line. Call 1-877-968-8491 or text “teen2teen” to 839863
Digital Accessibility
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Digital Inclusion Resource: iPad Accessibility
Community Vision Assistive Technology Lab has developed a wonderful online resource for our community: please check out the AT Lab website for downloadable information on iPad Basics, Accessibility Settings, Email & Video Chat set-up, and Internet Safety. The page also includes an accessibility widget (upper right corner) that modifies the webpage based on different accessibility needs. The site can be translated and some of the content is translated into several different languages.
Community Vision AT Lab developed the resources in partnership with the City of Portland with funding made available through the City’s CARES Act Technology Kit project.
- iPad Basics
- Email & Video Calls
- Accessibility – Vision
- Accessibility – Physical/Motor
- Accessibility – Hearing
- Accessibility – General
- Internet Safety
- Download iPad Orientation Guide in English
- Download iPad Orientation Guide in Other Languages
Please note that not all applications and features mentioned in the Community Vision Assistive Technology Lab materials are available on RSD iPad configurations.
Digital Inclusion Resource: Chromebook Accessibility
Chromebooks come with helpful accessibility features, check them out here:
https://www.google.com/chromebook/accessibility/
Please note that not all applications and features mentioned are available on RSD iPad and Chromebook configurations.
Parent and Teen Communication
Center for Parent and Teen Communication offers practical, science-based strategies for strengthening family connections and building youth prepared to thrive. All materials are free and your organization can link directly to these resources.
Our multimedia content is rooted in decades of research on effective parenting and strengths-based communication techniques. We cover a range of topics geared towards promoting teens to become their best selves.
- Preparing Teens to Seek Professional Help: A specific article of high interest to those who care deeply about the health and well-being of youth is entitled: Preparing Teens to Seek Professional Help. It provides strength-based guidance rooted in the language of resilience to prepare teens to be open to seeking the support they deserve.
- Helping Teens Learn to Cope: We must prepare teens to manage life’s challenges in healthy ways if they are to thrive in an unpredictable world. Stress affects mood and causes physical discomfort. Stress management helps manage feelings and leads to growth, better health, and even improves relationships. We offer an interactive stress management plan that is written by young people for young people but is rooted in the science of what is known to work in stress management. Their website has materials to help adults guide youth to build their stress management skills.
- Build a Teen Stress Management Plan: Parentandteen.com also offers an interactive stress management plan that will inform young people of the repertoire of strategies to help them manage stress and then guide them through a process where they will develop their own plan to meet their individual needs. The plan will then be sent back to them in a PDF format. No data is being saved, and the teen can return frequently to update their plan. The plan does not substitute for the protective power of human relationships nor replace professional guidance.
Teen Crisis Supports
YouthLine.org is a free teen-to-teen crisis support and help line. YouthLine is confidential to a point - while they will never share conversations had on the lines, they are mandatory reporters. If a young person is unable to agree to safety for themselves or another person, or if abuse is occurring, YouthLine contacts other agencies to ensure the best support and safety for the young person in crisis.
Teens are available to help daily from 4-10pm PST (adults are available by phone at all other times!):
- Call: 877-968-8491
- Text: teen2teen to 839863
- Chat
- Email: teen2teen@linesforlife.org
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 and offers compassionate care and support for anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, substance use, or any other kind of behavioral health crisis. You can also dial 988 if you are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 and offers compassionate care and support.
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