Emergency Aid Resources

We have compiled the follow list of local resources in order to provide you with contact information for other emergency resources, food, mental health crisis lines, shelters, etc.

Emergency Resources

• United Way Information and Referral 503-222-5555
• Multnomah County Emergency Food: 1-800-777-7427
• Transition Projects (Homeless Shelter): 503-823-4930

Food

• Oregon Food Bank - 1-800-777-7427
• OFB-Community Basket Program
• Sunshine Pantry (Kosher Food), ask for Sharon Straus. Call during business hours only. 503-646-6856

Housing

• Outside In - 503-535-3800
• Northwest Pilot Projects (Senior Housing): 503-227-5605
• Housing Connections
• Housing Authority of Portland: 503-802-8300
• Central City Concern: 503-525-8483

Crisis Lines

• In Multnomah County 503-988-4888 or 800-716-9769 toll free
• In Washington County 503-291-9111
• In Clackamas County 503-655-8401 or 888-651-2134 toll free
• In Clark County 360-696-9560 or 800-626-8137 toll free
• Multnomah County Aging & Disabilities Help Line - 503-988-3646
• Jewish Alcoholics Chemically Dependent Persons & Significant Others (JACS)

Community Service Centers

• Friendly House – 503-228-4335
• Portland Impact – 503-988-6000
• Neighborhood House – 503-452-2944
• Albina Ministerial Alliance: 503-285-0493
• Oregon Helps (Find out if you’re eligible for government social service programs)

Employment Services

• Oregon Employment Department
• Workforce/West Portland One Stop - 503-226-7387
• Women in the Trades
• AARP Senior Employment Service: 503-231-8078
• SMS Services (Senior Employment)