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Multnomah County Social Service Guide
Everyone needs a little help sometimes, and in Oregon there are many organizations ready offer it to those in need. Whether you are looking for assistance, or looking to volunteer your time, this guide can help you connect with the various state, county and non-profit organizations that provide social services in Multnomah County. The service guide is divided the type of resource the organization offers: Food, Clothing and Other Services DHS - Community Human Services - Self Sufficiency Program Financial help, emergency assistance, job opportunities 503-731-4000 Food boxes. Call for the location nearest you 503-282-0555 Family shelter (November 1 - March 30) 503-228-3195 Energy assistance 503-988-5201 Low Income Family Emergency Basic needs 503-284-6878 NE Emergency Food Program Emergency food for people in crisis 503-284-5470 St. Vincent De Paul Social Services Food, clothing, utility assistance 503-235-8431 Meals for homeless and hungry. 133 NW Sixth Ave
Emergency food boxes and clothing 503-823-2102 Shelter, food, clothing, physical and emotional health for Multnomah County residents 503-823-4930 Union Gospel Mission Sack lunches at 9am every day, chapel service at 7pm with dinner afterward; some clothing and emergency food boxes 503-228-0319 West Women's and Children's Shelter Emergency and transitional housing for women and children and various other services including meals, clothing, and referral re: domestic violence 503-224-7718 Urban Progress Food and clothing ministry 503-284-3964 Emergency food and clothing assistance 503-226-3021 Health Care Health care for low income and Medicare eligible Oregonians 1-800-527-5772 Health Clinic - HIV Health Services Center Outpatient clinic to individuals infected with HIV 503-988-5020 Multnomah County 24-hour Mental Crisis line 503-988-4888
Affordable health care to underserved populations 503-284-5239 Oregon Prescription Drug Purchasing Program Prescription drug assistance for Oregonians over 54 years old and under 185% of the FPL who have no Rx coverage Public Service Building
Women's Intercommunity AIDS Resource Emergency assistance to men and women with HIV 503-238-4420 RX Outreach Affordable prescription drugs for low income clients 1-800-769-3880 Housing Public housing and rental vouchers 135 SW Ash Street
Oregon Department of Housing and Community Services, Multnomah County Rental assistance 503-802-8300 Community Action Emergency rental assistance 503-988-6295 Catholic Charities-Caritas Housing Initiatives Affordable rental housing 231 SE 12th Avenue
Affordable rental housing, drug treatment housing 232 NW 6th Ave.
Downtown Community Housing, Inc. Affordable rental housing in downtown Portland 7720 SW Macadam #20
Affordable housing with a focus on Latinos and farm workers 6856 NE Killingsworth
Home Ownership a Street at a Time (HOST) Affordable home ownership program 3835 NE Hancock Street, Ste 101
Affordable, accessible, and special needs housing in the Portland Metro area 503-802-8562
Affordable rental housing, energy assistance, skill building, and resident services programs 2900 SE 122nd Ave.
Innovative Housing, Inc. (IHI) Affordable rental housing for seniors, physically or mentally disabled, and victims of domestic violence. Affordable home ownership program. 1214 SW Washington
Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc. (PCRI) Affordable rental housing 4829 NE MLK
Affordable rental housing, some for seniors 5215 SE Duke St.
Serves the needs of homeless youth living in downtown Portland 1220 SW Columbia
Affordable housing and special needs housing, including elderly and disabled 503-654-1007 Sabin Community Development Corporation Affordable rental housing, home buying program, transitional housing and services 1488 NE Alberta
West Women's and Children's Shelter Emergency and transitional housing for women and children and various other services including meals, clothing, and referral re: domestic violence 503-224-7718 Job placement Job counseling, job resources and job retention services to former offenders who have been sober for 30 days or more 503-281-2663
Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization Job service program for refugees and immigrants 503-234-1541 Vocational training to individuals ages 16-24. 503-326-6804 Unemployment insurance to unemployed individuals 503-731-3429 Legal Assistance Free legal assistance and advocacy to individuals with physical or mental disabilities 620 SW Fifth Ave, 5th Floor
Oregon State Bar Modest Means Program Referrals for low to moderate priced lawyers 1-800-452-7636 Multnomah County Legal Aid Civil cases for income-eligible clients 503-224-4086 Legal assistance for family law problems 503-281-1500 |
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