Access point for Transition Projects’ emergency and short-term shelters in Portland. Programs provide temporary shelter, meals, showers, laundry, case management, wellness support, and help moving toward permanent housing. Shelters are not available for drop-in entry; a reservation or referral is required.
Who qualifies: Adults experiencing homelessness, including individuals and couples. Placement depends on bed availability and each shelter’s requirements. Some programs have specific eligibility based on household type, medical vulnerability, housing status, or sobriety expectations.
Two confidential, gender-inclusive emergency shelters in Multnomah County for adults and children affected by domestic violence, with advocacy and basic-needs support for stays of up to 12 weeks.
Who qualifies: Adults and children affected by domestic violence. A Safety Stabilization Assessment is required before shelter consideration, and placement depends on availability.
An 11-room, confidential, gender-inclusive emergency shelter for adults, children, and pets fleeing intimate-partner violence, with round-the-clock advocacy and help moving toward stable housing.
Who qualifies: Anyone impacted by domestic violence, regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, immigration status, primary language, or sexuality. Shelter screening and space availability determine placement.
A year-round, trauma-informed family shelter with private bedrooms, meals, basic-needs resources, case management, and help finding and retaining permanent housing.
Who qualifies: Families who are currently experiencing homelessness and have children under age 18 in their care. Access is managed through 211.
Year-round emergency shelter in Southeast Portland for families experiencing homelessness. Lilac Meadows provides private rooms, meals, help accessing community services, and support finding permanent housing. There is no walk-in access; call 211 for screening and coordinated intake.
Who qualifies: Families with one or more adults and at least one minor child, or individuals in their third trimester of pregnancy, who are experiencing homelessness. Eligibility and placement are determined through 211.