A free, confidential statewide helpline and resource directory that connects people in all 36 Oregon counties with housing, shelter, food, utilities, health care, child care, transportation, and other services.
Who qualifies: Anyone in Oregon seeking community-resource information or referrals.
The entry point for Portland’s Homeless Youth Continuum, providing screening and connections to shelter, housing, and other services for young adults experiencing homelessness.
Who qualifies: Young adults ages 18–24 who are currently experiencing homelessness.
Housing support and homelessness prevention for eligible veterans and their households, including housing case management and possible temporary financial assistance. Call or complete the provider's pre-screening form to discuss eligibility and available services.
Who qualifies: Served in U.S. Military; experiencing or at risk of homelessness; low-income.
Housing, health, benefits, and referral support for veterans who are homeless or at risk, including connection to the Portland Community Resource and Referral Center and HUD-VASH when eligible.
Who qualifies: Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Veterans, family members, friends, and supporters may call the national line for help connecting to services.
Day services for young people that include meals, showers, laundry, clothing, computers, internet, supportive advocates, activities, and connections to housing, education, employment, and other programs.
Who qualifies: Young people ages 16–24 who complete screening through the Homeless Youth Continuum.
A free day program with meals, showers, laundry, mail and internet access, case management, and help exploring transitional and community housing options.
Who qualifies: Young adults ages 16–24 who have been screened into the Homeless Youth Continuum. Young adults may also visit to begin the screening process.
Drop-in services, case management, and housing support for self-identified women experiencing homelessness, including showers, laundry, phone and computer access, information, and referrals. Move-in assistance may be available to qualified program participants when funds are available.
Who qualifies: Self-identified women age 25 or older who are experiencing homelessness and do not have children in their care. Contact the program to confirm eligibility for housing assistance.
An Information and Assistance specialist helps older adults evaluate options and find resources for housing, caregiver needs, transportation, and other concerns.
Who qualifies: Older adults and people seeking aging-related information or assistance. Contact staff to confirm eligibility for specific programs.
Information and referral for people with disabilities who need help locating community resources, including housing, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
Who qualifies: People with disabilities seeking information, referrals, advocacy, peer support, or independent-living services.
Culturally specific advocacy, longer-term housing stability assistance, shelter, and rapid rehousing for unhoused families.
Who qualifies: Families of at least two people who are actively seeking permanent housing in the Portland area and have at least one household member who identifies as Native American or Alaska Native. Families with youth under 25 are prioritized.
Culturally specific housing assistance that connects Black community members and others to stable housing resources and solutions.
Who qualifies: People seeking housing stability support, with a focus on Black communities. Current program eligibility and openings are not listed on the public page; call the Urban League for screening information.
Ask local volunteers for help with moving tasks such as packing or carrying belongings. Help depends on a volunteer accepting your request. A moving crew, truck and moving date are not guaranteed.
Who qualifies: People in Portland who need practical help. Submit a request for review; a caseworker or another contact can help make the request. Confirm whether your move addresses can be supported.
Costs: Volunteer time is free. You are responsible for needed materials. Confirm any vehicle or other expenses before arranging a move.
Furniture and household essentials for people setting up a home. Request an appointment yourself or through a partner agency at the Portland, Tigard or Gresham furniture bank.
Who qualifies: People who lack essential furniture. A partner agency may help arrange access and cover fees. Self-referrals are also accepted; contact Community Warehouse to confirm your address and delivery options.
Costs: Self-referral: $150 for furniture, plus $250 if delivery is needed. Agency support may cover fees; do not assume the service is free.
Request free nasal naloxone, a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose, to be mailed in plain packaging. Use the program's online request form; instructions are included with the order.
Who qualifies: People in Oregon with access to a mailing address that can receive the order. No prescription, ID check, or insurance is required. Agencies, organizations, and schools should use the separate bulk-ordering program linked on the provider's website.
Safety-related financial help for eligible domestic violence survivors. Assistance can cover housing or utility deposits, a moving truck, storage and essential replacement belongings.
Who qualifies: Oregon residents who are pregnant, or are a parent or relative caring for a minor child, and face domestic violence now or a risk of it in the future. Household income must meet the program's limits; ODHS determines eligibility.
Costs: Up to $3,200 over a 90-day assistance period, based on eligibility and needs. Payments go to approved providers or landlords, not unrestricted cash.
A discount on eligible electricity charges for qualifying Portland General Electric residential customers. Apply directly through PGE to reduce future energy charges.
Who qualifies: Residential PGE customers who meet household income requirements. Your address must be served by PGE; living in a listed county alone does not qualify you.
Costs: Discount of 15% to 80% on eligible energy charges. This is not cash assistance, payment of earlier charges or a utility-deposit grant.
Free classes on budgeting, saving, credit, banking, and managing debt. Online sessions and some in-person classes are available; visit the provider's calendar to choose a class and register.
Who qualifies: Community members interested in financial education. The provider lists its live classes as free and open to the community; check each class for its format and registration instructions.
A free mobile hotspot and 200GB of internet data per year for five years for eligible K-12 student households. A parent or guardian can apply directly through T-Mobile; this is not unlimited home internet.
Who qualifies: Households with an eligible K-12 student. A parent or guardian must provide proof of eligibility through a qualifying program such as the National School Lunch Program, SNAP, Medicaid, Community Eligibility Provision, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. Check T-Mobile's current documentation and coverage requirements.
Availability can change. Contact the provider to confirm current access.