Start with what you need today. These contacts bring reentry programs, general community services and public-benefit applications together.
Practical community help may be available after release, but these listings do not establish eligibility. County selections describe recorded service areas; they do not promise a bed, grant, job, clothing stock or immediate intake. General community providers are clearly separated from specialist reentry programs. Earlier community listings keep their own review dates.
Specialist reentry program
The Pathfinder Network — Multnomah Resilience & Recovery Project
Peer support, reentry planning, basic-needs assistance and help navigating services. Staff have lived experience with the justice system.
Call: 503-616-8462
Go to / connect: 7901 NE Glisan St., Portland, OR 97213
Who to ask: Resilience & Recovery peer support team
Email: mltpeers@thepathfindernetwork.org
Recorded area: Multnomah.
Basic-needs assistance is not a promise of cash, food, clothing or a housing placement. Ask the peer team about the specific item or service.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call or email the county peer team. Explain your release stage and the practical barriers you need help with. Ask how to begin peer support and which basic-needs services or partner referrals fit.
Eligibility: Adults 18 and older in Multnomah County with current or prior justice-system involvement.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Call to confirm current hours.
Confirm current intake, stock, funds and openings with the provider.
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Specialist reentry program
Bridges to Change — Club Hope basic-needs day services
Daytime food, showers, laundry, a place to rest and recovery peer support. Peer mentors can help with bus passes and other resources.
Call: 503-465-2749
Go to / connect: 100 SE Cleveland St., Gresham, Oregon
Who to ask: Club Hope peer mentors; listed phone is the Bridges administrative contact
Recorded area: Multnomah.
Day services are separate from overnight recovery housing. Publisher pages disagree on the street suffix and ZIP; confirm directions with staff before travel.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call Bridges and ask about Club Hope daytime services and current access. Visit Club Hope for daytime support; ask about food, shower and laundry times. Ask a peer mentor about recovery support, bus passes and referrals.
Eligibility: Publisher describes Club Hope as free, confidential and open to anyone.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Publisher lists weekdays 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; shower/laundry 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Confirm current hours.
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General community service
WorkSource Oregon — Gresham
Job matching, resume and interview help, career coaching and training referrals. Ask about support for applicants with conviction histories.
Call: (503) 669-7112
Go to / connect: 18633 SE Stark Street Suite 201, Gresham, OR 97233
Who to ask: WorkSource job-seeker services team; ask for a career coach or employment specialist
Office physically located in Multnomah County; you can contact any WorkSource center.
Office physically located in Multnomah County; you can contact any WorkSource center. Call to confirm hours, access needs and current services before traveling. Training places, support funds and job offers are not guaranteed. General employment service; ask about support for applicants with conviction histories.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call the listed office or visit in person. WorkSource says an appointment is not required for initial help. Ask for a career coach or employment specialist. Say: I am looking for work and need help with job matching, my resume or applications. Describe the kind of work you want, your skills, transportation and scheduling needs. A resume or work history can help; ask staff what documents a particular program needs. Ask about workshops, paid training and possible work supports. Each funded program has its own eligibility and availability.
Eligibility: Initial job-search help is available through WorkSource. Staff determine eligibility for funded training and other specific programs.
Documents: Ask staff what your selected program requires. A resume or work history can help with coaching.
Hours: Confirm current office hours by phone before travel.
Call to confirm hours, access needs and current services before traveling. Training places, support funds and job offers are not guaranteed.
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General community service
WorkSource Oregon — North Portland
Job matching, resume and interview help, career coaching and training referrals. Ask about support for applicants with conviction histories.
Call: (503) 280-6046
Go to / connect: 30 N Webster Street, Suite E, Portland, OR 97217
Who to ask: WorkSource job-seeker services team; ask for a career coach or employment specialist
Office physically located in Multnomah County; you can contact any WorkSource center.
Office physically located in Multnomah County; you can contact any WorkSource center. Call to confirm hours, access needs and current services before traveling. Training places, support funds and job offers are not guaranteed. General employment service; ask about support for applicants with conviction histories.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call the listed office or visit in person. WorkSource says an appointment is not required for initial help. Ask for a career coach or employment specialist. Say: I am looking for work and need help with job matching, my resume or applications. Describe the kind of work you want, your skills, transportation and scheduling needs. A resume or work history can help; ask staff what documents a particular program needs. Ask about workshops, paid training and possible work supports. Each funded program has its own eligibility and availability.
Eligibility: Initial job-search help is available through WorkSource. Staff determine eligibility for funded training and other specific programs.
Documents: Ask staff what your selected program requires. A resume or work history can help with coaching.
Hours: Confirm current office hours by phone before travel.
Call to confirm hours, access needs and current services before traveling. Training places, support funds and job offers are not guaranteed.
Provider instructions and current information ↗
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General community service
WorkSource Oregon — SE Portland
Job matching, resume and interview help, career coaching and training referrals. Ask about support for applicants with conviction histories.
Call: (503) 934-0630
Go to / connect: 6401 SE Foster Rd., Portland, OR 97206
Who to ask: WorkSource job-seeker services team; ask for a career coach or employment specialist
Office physically located in Multnomah County; you can contact any WorkSource center.
Office physically located in Multnomah County; you can contact any WorkSource center. Call to confirm hours, access needs and current services before traveling. Training places, support funds and job offers are not guaranteed. General employment service; ask about support for applicants with conviction histories.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call the listed office or visit in person. WorkSource says an appointment is not required for initial help. Ask for a career coach or employment specialist. Say: I am looking for work and need help with job matching, my resume or applications. Describe the kind of work you want, your skills, transportation and scheduling needs. A resume or work history can help; ask staff what documents a particular program needs. Ask about workshops, paid training and possible work supports. Each funded program has its own eligibility and availability.
Eligibility: Initial job-search help is available through WorkSource. Staff determine eligibility for funded training and other specific programs.
Documents: Ask staff what your selected program requires. A resume or work history can help with coaching.
Hours: Confirm current office hours by phone before travel.
Call to confirm hours, access needs and current services before traveling. Training places, support funds and job offers are not guaranteed.
Provider instructions and current information ↗
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Housing intake — referral / program rules
Bridges to Change — corrections housing and peer support
Program-based housing for people exiting incarceration, with peer mentoring and treatment in some programs. Corrections housing uses a probation/parole referral and approval.
Call: 503-465-2749
Go to / connect: Administrative office: 7916 SE Foster Rd., Suite 201, Portland, OR 97206
Who to ask: Housing intake staff; coordinate with your probation or parole department
Recorded area: Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Wasco.
Administrative office is not a walk-in shelter. This profile describes corrections housing, not a rental-assistance fund or guaranteed placement.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call the administrative contact about the appropriate county program. For corrections housing, ask your probation/parole department to make the referral and confirm approval. Ask about program rules, charges and current openings before traveling.
Eligibility: Corrections housing requires probation/parole department approval and sobriety/recovery-program engagement. Other housing models have different rules.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Call to confirm current hours.
Confirm current intake, stock, funds and openings with the provider.
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Housing intake — referral / program rules
Helping Hands — Bybee Lakes Hope Center
Emergency shelter and housing navigation with a longer-term transitional reentry program.
Call: 971-333-5070
Go to / connect: Call for the approved arrival location and referral instructions.
Who to ask: Sara Moffitt, Facility Director
Recorded area: Multnomah.
No bed is reserved by this listing. Helping Hands says it does not provide rental assistance. Yamhill referrals are not currently accepted, and a planned Washington County center is not listed here as open.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call this Hope Center to ask about space and referral access. Use its referral-partner route or ask the center to connect you with a referring partner. Confirm approval and arrival instructions before traveling.
Eligibility: Provider intake and referral are required; ask about household, accessibility, supervision and program rules.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Call to confirm current hours.
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General community service
Helping Hands Hope Centers — coastal and Portland shelter contacts
Provider directory for Seaside and Uniontown (Clatsop), Tillamook, Lincoln City, and Bybee Lakes (Multnomah). Each lists emergency shelter and a local contact; some also offer transitional reentry housing.
Go to / connect: Use the publisher’s current location and contact instructions.
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Recorded area: Clatsop, Tillamook, Lincoln, Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. No available beds were checked. Yamhill is listed for reentry services only; Washington County is described as coming in 2027, so neither is counted as current shelter coverage here.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call the listed Hope Center for local bed/referral information, or use a listed referral partner. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Referral and program rules apply.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Confirm hours directly.
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General community service
Transition Projects Resource Center — showers, laundry, mail and shelter referrals
Bud Clark Commons resource center provides showers, free laundry, mail service, lockers, identification support and shelter referrals.
Call: 503-280-4700
Go to / connect: 650 NW Irving Street, Portland, OR 97209
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Recorded area: Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Transition Projects ID card is required to collect mail; laundry/shower slots and available shelter referrals are limited. Check distinct mail pickup windows.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Visit the front desk; shelter referral inquiry Monday–Friday 8:30–9:30am or online prescreen. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Individuals and couples experiencing homelessness.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Center Monday–Friday 8:30am–3:30pm; hygiene/laundry 9am–noon with earlier final slots.
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General community service
Blanchet House free meals — Portland
Free breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Portland Founders Café, six days a week; everyone is welcome without questions.
Call: 503-241-4340
Go to / connect: 310 NW Glisan Street, Portland, OR
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Recorded area: Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Publisher schedules differ by a few minutes between meal/FAQ pages; this profile uses the FAQ ending times. Provider cannot accommodate individual dietary restrictions.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Come during meal service; no meal card required. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Everyone welcome.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Monday–Saturday; breakfast 6:30–7:25am, lunch 11:30am–12:25pm, dinner 5–5:55pm; closed Sunday.
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General community service
Rose Haven day shelter — women, children and gender-diverse people
Portland day center provides meals, showers, laundry, secure mailboxes, bus tickets, clothing, charging and advocacy for women, children and gender-diverse people.
Call: 503-248-6364
Go to / connect: 1740 NW Glisan Street, Portland, OR
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Recorded area: Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Day shelter; no overnight bed established. Service-specific pages have different hours and capacity limits; confirm the guest calendar.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Use the guest calendar and provider intake for service access. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Women, children and gender-diverse people; children require an accompanying registered adult.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Service overview: Monday–Friday 8am–noon; Tuesday/Thursday also 1–3:30pm.
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General community service
Clackamas Service Center — meals, showers, groceries and mail
Free services for anyone requesting help at the Portland service site: groceries, sit-down/to-go meals, showers, clothing, hygiene supplies, mail and health-service connections.
Call: 503-771-7914
Go to / connect: 8800 SE 80th Avenue, Portland, OR 97206
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Recorded area: Clackamas, Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Direct service location differs from the donations-only Clackamas food hub. Confirm the services calendar. Not an overnight shelter.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Use the services calendar; showers are first come, first served and early arrival is advised. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Services free to anyone requesting them; mail pickup requires ID or alternative validation.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Meals Tuesday–Thursday 1–2:30pm and Sunday 3–3:30pm; showers Tuesday–Thursday 10am–1pm.
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General community service
Sunnyside Shower Project — showers, laundry cards and snacks
Southeast Portland mutual-aid shower program offers free showers, hygiene supplies, clean clothing, refillable laundry cards, and snacks/drinks when available.
Call: 971-202-1721
Go to / connect: 3520 SE Yamhill Street, Portland, OR 97214
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Recorded area: Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Laundry help is refillable cards, not onsite machines. Snacks depend on availability. Scheduled showers and shorter first-come walk-up slots differ; no slot availability checked.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call, text or email to schedule; same-day walk-up waitlist also offered. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Unhoused and housing-insecure neighbors; guests welcome regardless of neighborhood.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 1–5pm; Saturday 2–6pm.
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General community service
Outside In youth day program — meals, showers, laundry and mail
Free youth day program provides prepared meals, showers, laundry, incoming/outgoing mail, computer access and housing guidance.
Call: 503-432-3986
Go to / connect: 1132 SW 13th Ave., second floor, Portland, OR 97205
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Recorded area: Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Screening is required for day-program eligibility. Saturday hours are not listed. No current shower/laundry slot or housing vacancy checked; day access does not establish an overnight bed.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call or visit to begin HYC screening; ask how to set up participant mail. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Ages 16–24 screened into the Homeless Youth Continuum.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Sunday 1–6pm; Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9–10am, 1–2pm, 5–6pm; Tuesday/Thursday 9–10am and 1–6pm.
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General community service
Oregon OHA: participating birth certificate assistance organizations
State directory of organizations participating in birth certificate assistance. Use its county, organization, location and phone fields to find a contact near you.
Go to / connect: Use the publisher’s current location and contact instructions.
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Recorded area: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Umatilla, Washington, Wheeler, Yamhill.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. This is a participant directory, not proof of an open walk-in service or available funding. County tags follow the directory county field; they do not establish a facility in every county. Refer to OHA program instructions for eligibility.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Select a nearby organization from the directory and call its published number before traveling. Ask about intake, document requirements and current funding. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Each listed organization must confirm whether it can help you through the homelessness birth certificate program.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Confirm hours directly.
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General community service
Behavioral Health Resource Center: ticketed day services and mail
A Portland day center for adults living outside with mental health or addiction challenges offers showers, laundry, lockers, mail pickup, computers and charging. Day entry is ticketed.
Call: 503-988-4100
Go to / connect: 333 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Email: bhrc-info@multco.us
Recorded area: Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. First-come ticketed time blocks limit day-center admission. Overnight shelter has separate intake and a waiting list. Published van cutoff differs between county pages; confirm current ticket distribution. Current capacity, service operation and individual eligibility require provider confirmation.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Obtain a three-hour entry ticket at the outreach van at NW Broadway/Glisan; mail pickup does not require an entry ticket. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Adults with mental health or addiction challenges who live outside; ID and sobriety are not required; pets allowed.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Daily 8am-8pm; closed fourth Friday 11am-3pm. Mail windows 9-10am, noon-1pm, 3-4pm, 6-7pm.
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General community service
HIV Day Center: no-fee showers, laundry, mail and meals
Portland day center offers free meals, showers, a washer/dryer, phone and mail services, internet, clothing and supportive case-management connections for eligible people living with HIV/AIDS.
Call: 503-460-3822
Go to / connect: 2914 NE Ainsworth St, Portland, OR
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Recorded area: Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Specialized eligibility applies. The separately described home-delivered-meals program requires case-manager referral and specified medical need. Current capacity, service operation and individual eligibility require provider confirmation.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Self-refer to the HIV Day Center; contact staff for enrollment. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: HIV positive and income below 300% of the federal poverty level. Clients can self-refer. No fees for day-center services.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; breakfast 9-10:30am and lunch 1pm.
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General community service
JOIN Day Space: showers, mailing address and resource help
JOIN's Day Space provides showers, restrooms, a mailing address, internet, clothing, hygiene supplies, bus tickets and resource/employment assistance.
Call: 503-232-2031
Go to / connect: 1435 NE 81st Ave, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97213
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Recorded area: Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Current core program page does not establish laundry vouchers or storage; older news pages are not used to assert those services. Housing placement availability is unconfirmed. Current capacity, service operation and individual eligibility require provider confirmation.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call JOIN or use the service address for day-space access. Mail for service users goes to the service address, not the donor/vendor PO Box. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Individuals and families navigating homelessness; service-specific rules need confirmation.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Confirm hours directly.
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General community service
Bethanie's Room: overnight shelter, light meals and guest storage
Blanchet House's overnight emergency shelter serves women and gender-expansive adults, with light meals, peer support and secure guest storage.
Call: 971-358-7774
Go to / connect: 1015 NW 17th Ave, Portland, OR
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Email: bethaniesroom@blanchethouse.org
Recorded area: Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Bed availability unconfirmed. Secure storage is a guest amenity, not an unrestricted public storage program. Current capacity, service operation and individual eligibility require provider confirmation.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Use the published evening walk-in intake; voicemail/email available for questions. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Adults age 18 or older; provider describes women and gender-expansive guests. Well-behaved pets must stay with owner.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Shelter 8pm-8am. Line up in parking lot 7-8pm; intake begins 8pm. Do not line up before 7pm.
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General community service
New Avenues for Youth: downtown showers, laundry and screening
Downtown youth drop-in provides meals, showers, laundry, clothing, computers and resource connections after an Access Center screening.
Call: Access Center 503-432-3986; drop-in staff 971-312-6846
Go to / connect: Published downtown service location: 820 SW Oak St, Portland, OR 97205
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Recorded area: Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Page includes a map label with a different 314 SW 9th address; confirm the actual service entrance. Showers and laundry are established for downtown, not automatically for the East County location. Current capacity, service operation and individual eligibility require provider confirmation.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call the Access Center to complete screening or arrange an in-person appointment. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Youth program; confirm age and eligibility during screening.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-10am, 1-3pm, 3:30-6pm; Sat 1-3pm, 4-6:30pm. Meals are served in the first hour of a shift.
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General community service
Cascadia wellness resource rooms: walk-in basic supplies and referral
Cascadia's four health centers publish resource-room walk-in hours, peer wellness support, basic supplies and connections to community resources.
Call: 503-674-7777
Go to / connect: Garlington: 3036 NE MLK Jr Blvd; Plaza: 4212 SE Division; Woodland Park: 10373 NE Hancock St; Talbert: 12360 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas.
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Recorded area: Multnomah, Clackamas.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Current source describes basic supplies but does not establish public showers or laundry; do not infer them from older listings or discussion posts. Current capacity, service operation and individual eligibility require provider confirmation.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Use the current resource-room schedule and call the selected health center. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Resource-room walk-in hours are open to everyone, according to provider.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Confirm hours directly.
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General community service
Club Hope: free Gresham drop-in showers, laundry and peer support
Bridges to Change describes free confidential low-barrier drop-in support open to anyone, with showers, laundry, food and peer resource connections.
Call: 503-465-2749 (organization contact)
Go to / connect: 100 SE Cleveland, Gresham; confirm Street/Avenue and ZIP with provider.
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Recorded area: Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Provider service/contact pages differ on Street/Avenue and ZIP. Organization number may route through administration. Confirm specific service capacity. Current capacity and individual access require provider confirmation.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Use Club Hope’s published drop-in hours; confirm laundry queue and location. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Ask the provider about its eligibility and intake requirements.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Club Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; showers/laundry 10am-3pm.
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General community service
Cultivate Workforce Hub: free weekday showers and laundry
Cultivate describes free showers, laundry and hygiene supplies five days a week at its East Portland Workforce Hub.
Call: 503-477-9742
Go to / connect: 14625 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Recorded area: Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Hub services are distinct from the mobile shower route. Current capacity, laundry procedure and any registration requirement need confirmation. Current capacity and individual access require provider confirmation.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Check the hygiene schedule and contact Cultivate to confirm current hub hours. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Ask the provider about its eligibility and intake requirements.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Confirm hours directly.
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General community service
CityTeam Portland: women’s public showers and men’s shelter hygiene
CityTeam’s Portland program provides essential support. Multnomah County lists women’s drop-in showers and separates men’s shower access as shelter-guest only.
Call: 503-231-9334
Go to / connect: 526 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Email: portlandinfo@cityteam.org
Recorded area: Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Do not infer public men’s showers. County directory and provider program descriptions do not confirm current shower capacity or available shelter beds. Current capacity and individual access require provider confirmation.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call CityTeam to confirm the appropriate shower or shelter intake procedure. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Women’s published shower window is public; men’s showers require overnight shelter participation.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: County lists women’s showers Mon/Wed/Fri 1-3pm; confirm with CityTeam.
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General community service
Burnside Rescue Mission: meals, mail and program-linked hygiene/storage
Burnside offers meals and mail access for men and women. Men’s overnight shelter and stabilization programs have separate enrollment; showers and lockers are described within men’s programs.
Call: 503-906-7690
Go to / connect: 111 W Burnside St, Portland, OR
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Recorded area: Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Showers and lockers are program-linked, not unrestricted public storage. Mail procedures and shelter availability must be confirmed. Published capacity figures vary; no bed count represented. Current capacity and individual access require provider confirmation.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Contact Burnside about mail registration, shelter intake or program enrollment before relying on an address or locker. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: General meals/mail support men and women; overnight shelter and Next Step/Connect hygiene/locker programs serve eligible men.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Meals daily: breakfast 7am and dinner 6pm; confirm mail and intake hours.
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General community service
Operation Nightwatch: evening hospitality, food and rest
Nightwatch provides evening hospitality, food, supplies, social connection and mental-health support in downtown Portland.
Call: 503-220-0438
Go to / connect: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1432 SW 13th Ave, Portland, OR
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Email: info@operationnightwatch.org
Recorded area: Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Evening hospitality does not establish overnight shelter, showers, laundry, mail or belongings storage. No faith participation is required. Current capacity and individual access require provider confirmation.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Attend evening hospitality during published hours; confirm current operation. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Ask the provider about its eligibility and intake requirements.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Published Thu/Fri/Sat 6:30-10pm.
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General community service
My Father’s House: structured family housing and resident basic needs
My Father’s House describes a six-month family housing program with furnished family rooms, food/clothing and case-management support in Gresham.
Call: 503-492-3046 ext. 231
Go to / connect: Use the publisher’s current location and contact instructions.
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Recorded area: Multnomah.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Structured family residence rather than a drop-in overnight shelter. Bathrooms/basic needs are resident amenities; public showers, laundry and lockers are not established. No current spaces or waiting time confirmed. Current capacity and individual access require provider confirmation.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call the family shelter intake line to discuss eligibility and openings. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Families seeking the structured residential program; household admission and participation rules require intake review.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Confirm hours directly.
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General community service
Siletz USDA food distribution: tribal household certification
Siletz offers certified commodity food assistance to qualifying federally recognized tribal families in its published 15-county service area.
Call: Siletz: 541-444-8279; Salem/Keizer: 503-391-5760.
Go to / connect: Siletz: 815 Logsden Road. Keizer: 3160 Blossom Drive NE, Suite 185. Mail applications to CTSI-USDA, PO Box 549, Siletz OR 97380; no mail delivery at Salem site.
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Recorded area: Lincoln, Marion, Lane, Linn, Benton, Multnomah, Douglas, Tillamook, Washington, Coos, Clatsop, Yamhill, Clackamas, Polk, Columbia.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Not a general public pantry or a statewide program. Cannot receive SNAP and FDPIR in the same month. Posted income standards ended September 30, 2026; no dollar eligibility determination made here. Direct HTTP was a bot challenge; evidence is a qualified web-tool extraction. Old March appointment dates are not current availability. Actual service slots, placements and individual eligibility require provider confirmation.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call for certification help, complete the online/PDF application and required verification, then arrange a distribution appointment. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Tribal household, income and certification rules apply. Coos and Clatsop coverage is rural only; other listed counties include rural/urban areas. Confirm eligible town and current income limits.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Appointments required; published March calendar is not a confirmed October schedule. Call for current distribution.
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Referral service
211info — local food, clothing, shelter and basic-needs referrals
Call 211 or 866-698-6155. Text your ZIP code to 898211. Ask for food today, clothing closets, shelter, transport and help after release in your county.
Call: 866-698-6155
Go to / connect: Phone/text referral service; ask for a provider you can actually reach.
Who to ask: 211 community information specialist
Shared Oregon or federal application/referral route.
211info provides referrals, not food, cash or a guaranteed bed. Calling and text hours differ.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Give your county or ZIP code and say what you need today. Ask for the provider name, phone, address, hours and any referral or ID requirement. Ask whether the provider is accepting people returning from incarceration and whether it can meet your access needs.
Eligibility: Referral and information service; each receiving provider determines its own eligibility.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Calls: weekdays 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; texts: weekdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m., per publisher. Confirm current hours.
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Benefit application — eligibility review
ODHS ONE — apply for food, medical and cash-program screening
Apply for SNAP food benefits, OHP medical coverage and screening for cash or child-care programs. Tell the worker you have been released and ask how to report changed circumstances or restore coverage.
Call: 800-699-9075
Go to / connect: Apply by phone or online; use the publisher office finder for in-person service.
Who to ask: ONE Customer Service Center or local ODHS benefits worker
Shared Oregon or federal application/referral route.
Release from prison alone does not qualify someone for cash. This is an application and screening route, not an award. Ask ODHS about current rules.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call 800-699-9075, use the official ONE application route or contact a local ODHS office. Explain your current income, household and release circumstances; ask what verification is needed. If you need food urgently, ask about expedited SNAP screening and food you can obtain while an application is reviewed.
Eligibility: Program-specific household, income and other rules apply. TANF is for eligible families with children; other cash programs serve particular circumstances.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Benefits phone: weekdays 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Pacific, per publisher.
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Benefit application — eligibility review
ODHS General Assistance — disability-related housing and financial help
Short-term housing, utility and cash assistance for some adults with severe disabilities who face homelessness, alongside Social Security application support.
Call: 866-535-8431
Go to / connect: Call or email the General Assistance referral team.
Who to ask: ODHS General Assistance / Disability Benefits Liaison team
Email: dbl.referral@odhsoha.oregon.gov
Shared Oregon or federal application/referral route.
Restricted disability program, not general release money. An Interim Assistance Agreement permits repayment from later Social Security back payments.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call 866-535-8431 or email the referral team and ask for an eligibility review. Ask what disability, medical-coverage, income and SSI application evidence is needed. Read the repayment agreement and current program rules before deciding to participate.
Eligibility: Published criteria include age 18–64, homelessness or risk, no minor children living with the applicant, severe disability, Presumptive Medicaid, SSI criteria and SSI application/appeal participation. ODHS determines eligibility.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Call to confirm current hours.
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Benefit application — eligibility review
Social Security — benefits after incarceration
Ask about applying for or restarting Social Security or SSI after release. Have release documents available and explain whether benefits stopped during incarceration.
Call: 800-772-1213
Go to / connect: Call to arrange the appropriate Social Security office or application route.
Who to ask: Social Security representative
Shared Oregon or federal application/referral route.
A provider contact is not an eligibility decision or a payment-start promise.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call Social Security and report release or ask about prerelease planning. Ask whether reinstatement or a new application is needed for your benefit. Provide release documents through the official agency route and ask what other proof is required.
Eligibility: Age, disability, work history, income/resources and the particular benefit determine eligibility; release does not automatically establish entitlement.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Call to confirm current hours.
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General community service
Oregon Food Bank: nearby groceries and meals
Search by address, city or ZIP code for free groceries, meals and produce. Filter by food type and pickup day, then contact the food site about access.
Go to / connect: Use the publisher’s current location and contact instructions.
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Shared Oregon or federal application/referral route.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Directory results are not a food reservation. Confirm current distribution times and any site-specific requirements.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call or use the publisher intake instructions. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Ask the provider about its eligibility and intake requirements.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Confirm hours directly.
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Publisher profile reviewed 2026-10-11. Confirm current intake directly.
General community service
211info: drop-in centers and daily support
Browse drop-in centers for provider-specific meals, showers, laundry, mail and other daily support. Services differ by center.
Go to / connect: Use the publisher’s current location and contact instructions.
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Shared Oregon or federal application/referral route.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Not every center offers every listed service. Check the individual provider, service area, access restrictions and current schedule.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Call or use the publisher intake instructions. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Ask the provider about its eligibility and intake requirements.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Confirm hours directly.
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General community service
USPS General Delivery: temporary mail pickup and local authorization
USPS General Delivery is a temporary mail option for people not permanently located. Contact the destination Post Office before sending mail to learn the authorized facility and ZIP Code.
Go to / connect: Use the publisher’s current location and contact instructions.
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Shared Oregon or federal application/referral route.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Only one authorized location per customer. This does not guarantee approval, waive identification, or establish a free PO Box. Local retail pickup hours must be confirmed. Current capacity and individual access require provider confirmation.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Ask the destination Post Office which facility is authorized and what identification is acceptable. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Temporary delivery; postmaster may restrict service for unsuitable identification or unmanageable mail volume.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Mailpieces held no more than 30 days; sender may request a shorter period.
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General community service
Oregon Lifeline — phone service assistance
Qualifying Oregon households can apply for discounted phone or internet service, or free wireless service. The state lists providers and application links.
Call: 800-848-4442
Go to / connect: Use the publisher’s current location and contact instructions.
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Email: puc.rspf@puc.oregon.gov
Shared Oregon or federal application/referral route.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. This is an application for service, not an immediate public phone. Access Wireless offers a SIM for a compatible unlocked phone and no longer supplies free handsets. Eligibility, activation and local coverage require confirmation.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Choose the free wireless or discounted-service application on the state page. Ask about coverage and device compatibility. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 and meet qualifying-benefit or income rules. One Lifeline benefit per household.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Lifeline program contact: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
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General community service
Oregon SNAP — food benefits and application help
ODHS explains monthly grocery benefits, application routes, interviews and EBT cards. Apply online, by phone or through a local office.
Call: 800-699-9075
Go to / connect: Use the publisher’s current location and contact instructions.
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Shared Oregon or federal application/referral route.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Benefits require application and approval; this is not a same-day meal or pantry. Household eligibility, exemptions, benefit amounts and delivery arrangements are unconfirmed.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Follow Apply now or Get help to apply on the ODHS page. Ask ODHS how to receive an EBT card and notices if you lack reliable mail. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Oregon residence, income and eligible citizenship or immigration status rules apply. Some applicants have work requirements or exemptions; ODHS determines eligibility.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Confirm hours directly.
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General community service
Oregon DMV: free ID program and document preparation
DMV explains its free ID card program for people experiencing homelessness. Community service providers can help prepare the required homelessness form and documents.
Call: 503-945-5000
Go to / connect: Use the publisher’s current location and contact instructions.
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Shared Oregon or federal application/referral route.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Other identity and application requirements still apply. This page does not promise a free driver license, REAL ID, immediate issuance or local document assistance at every office.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Ask a community service provider about the homelessness form. Call DMV for document requirements and appointment assistance if you cannot use the internet. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Free ID eligibility and the Determination of Homelessness form must be confirmed with a provider and DMV.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: DMV Customer Assistance: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
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General community service
Oregon OHA: free birth certificate assistance through providers
People experiencing homelessness can ask a participating provider for help obtaining their own birth certificate at no cost, including assistance with forms, identity proof, payment and delivery.
Go to / connect: Use the publisher’s current location and contact instructions.
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Shared Oregon or federal application/referral route.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. A walk-in visit to Vital Records does not establish free eligibility. Program funds do not cover certificates for family members. Confirm provider participation, funding and acceptable identity proof.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Open the Free Birth Certificates for Persons Who Are Homeless section. Contact a listed participating provider before ordering or visiting Vital Records. Ask about help if you lack ID or were born outside Oregon. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Program assistance is for your own certificate; birth-record identity and eligibility requirements apply.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Confirm hours directly.
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General community service
Oregon Food Bank — find free groceries, produce and meals
Statewide starting point for free groceries, fresh produce and prepared meals. Search FoodFinder by ZIP code for local food-assistance locations. Pantries, meal sites and mobile or produce markets offer different formats; some meal programs serve specific groups.
Go to / connect: Use the publisher’s current location and contact instructions.
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Shared Oregon or federal application/referral route.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. This is a referral directory, not a food-pickup location. County coverage means network access, not a guaranteed open site, inventory or delivery in every community. FoodFinder is not a complete list of all network partners.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Use the linked FoodFinder ZIP-code search and confirm the selected site’s schedule, access arrangements and food format before traveling. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Oregon Food Bank states that its free-food network does not require proof of income or documentation. Particular food sources and programs can have eligibility or intake requirements; check the selected site. This statement does not establish SNAP or WIC eligibility.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Confirm hours directly.
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General community service
Oregon Food Bank — regional food and support network
Directory of regional organizations coordinating food assistance across Oregon. Find the organization serving your county and its local pantry or meal-site guidance.
Go to / connect: Use the publisher’s current location and contact instructions.
Who to ask: Intake or basic-needs services staff
Shared Oregon or federal application/referral route.
General community provider, not a specialist reentry program. Regional organizations coordinate distribution to local partners; food-assistance sites are where people receive food. One organization can operate several sites. FoodFinder is not a complete network-partner directory. Contact a regional organization to confirm network relationships.
How to get help, eligibility and access
Start: Find the regional organization serving your county, then follow its public pantry or meal-site links, or use FoodFinder for local assistance. Explain the specific help you need after release and ask about eligibility, documents and current access.
Eligibility: Food assistance is free; food-source and program requirements can vary. A regional warehouse’s service area does not establish walk-in public food distribution at that warehouse.
Documents: Ask staff which documents this service needs. Keep release papers and available ID; do not post private documents in chat.
Hours: Confirm hours directly.
Confirm current intake, stock, funds and openings with the provider.
Provider instructions and current information ↗
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