A Sacred Network of Mutual Aid
Oregon
Resources & Refuge
"You are not alone. Whatever has brought you here, there is help across the Beaver State — from Portland to Eugene to the high desert. Shelter, food, healing, and hands ready to hold yours. Begin wherever you need to."
Immediate Help in Oregon
Find Help Now
Real, currently operating resources across Oregon. Choose a path below — each holds verified shelters, programs, and organizations ready to help today.
The Sanctuary
Emergency shelter and a safe place to rest across Oregon.
Transition Projects
City: Portland
Services: Emergency shelters, a day Resource Center (showers, laundry, mail, medical), and housing placement
Notes: Portland's largest non-faith-based shelter operator. Runs the SE Grand Recovery Shelter (614 SE Grand Ave) for those seeking an alcohol- and drug-free space.
Website: tprojects.org
Portland Rescue Mission
City: Portland
Services: Emergency shelter, meals, hygiene, and addiction-recovery programs
Notes: The Burnside shelter serves meals and emergency beds. Faith-based; all are welcome.
Phone: 503-906-7690
Address: 111 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
Website: portlandrescuemission.org
Eugene Mission
City: Eugene
Services: 24-hour emergency shelter with separate areas for men, women, and women with children, plus meals and clothing
Notes: Office hours 8am–4pm; shelter open 24 hours. Meals on site.
St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County
City: Eugene
Services: Lane County's largest human-services provider — the Eugene Service Station, the Dawn to Dawn low-barrier shelter, and affordable housing
Notes: Dawn to Dawn (heated tents) sign-up begins 2pm daily at the Service Station, 450 Hwy 99N.
Phone: 541-461-8688
Website: svdp.us
Path Home
City: Portland
Services: Trauma-informed emergency shelter for families with children, plus housing placement and support
Notes: Opened Oregon's first trauma-informed shelter, designed to restore dignity and calm. Reach them through coordinated entry or 211.
Phone: Dial 211 for intake
Oregon 211 & Coordinated Entry
City: Statewide
Services: 24/7 help finding a shelter bed or warming space anywhere in Oregon
Notes: Dial 211 to be connected to coordinated entry and the nearest open shelter.
Phone: Dial 211
No safe place tonight? Dial 211 any time. In winter, severe-weather and warming shelters open across Oregon — 211 has the current locations.
Bread of Life
Food banks, pantries, and meals across Oregon.
Oregon Food Bank
City: Statewide
Services: A statewide network of pantries, pick-up sites, and delivery — use the online Food Finder to locate help near you
Notes: Or call 211 for pantries, meal sites, and food boxes anywhere in Oregon.
Phone: 503-282-0555
Address: 7900 NE 33rd Dr, Portland, OR 97211
Website: oregonfoodbank.org/find-help
Eugene Service Station (SVdP)
City: Eugene
Services: Day services with food, plus connection to shelter and other St. Vincent de Paul programs
Notes: A daytime hub for people experiencing homelessness in Lane County.
Phone: 541-461-8688
Address: 450 Hwy 99N, Eugene, OR 97402
Aging & Disability Resource Connection
City: Statewide
Services: Help finding local meal programs and food boxes for older adults and people with disabilities
Notes: Call the ADRC to find senior meal sites and home-delivered meals near you.
Phone: 855-673-2372
Meals at the Missions
City: Portland & Eugene
Services: Free hot meals served daily at Portland Rescue Mission and the Eugene Mission
Notes: Open to anyone who is hungry. See The Sanctuary for locations.
Phone: Dial 211 for meal times
SNAP stretches further than any pantry — see The Providence to apply, and you can use a shelter as your address. No ID or documents are required just to start an Oregon application.
The Healing Hand
Free and low-cost clinics, behavioral health, and care for people without stable housing.
White Bird Clinic
City: Eugene
Services: Free and low-cost medical, dental, mental-health, and crisis care, plus a 24-hour crisis line
Notes: Medical 541-484-4800 · Dental 541-344-8302 · 24-hour Crisis 541-687-4000. The birthplace of the CAHOOTS crisis-response model.
Outside In
City: Portland
Services: Community health center serving homeless youth and marginalized people — primary care, behavioral health, and harm reduction
Notes: A welcoming, low-barrier clinic. Sliding scale; everyone is served.
Website: outsidein.org
Community Health Centers (FQHCs)
City: Statewide
Services: Sliding-scale medical, dental, and behavioral health care regardless of ability to pay
Notes: Health centers serve every region of Oregon. Dial 211 to find the nearest.
Phone: Dial 211
Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
City: Statewide
Services: Free health coverage for low-income Oregonians — and all children under 19 regardless of income or immigration status
Notes: Apply any time through ONE. Client Services: 800-273-0557.
Phone: 800-273-0557
Website: one.oregon.gov
For a mental-health or substance-use crisis, call or text 988 anytime — free, confidential, 24/7.
The Haven
Safe places to shelter from the weather, plus guidance on camping in Oregon.
Egan Warming Centers
City: Lane County (Eugene-Springfield)
Services: Emergency overnight warming sites activated when temperatures are forecast to drop to 30°F or below
Notes: Run by St. Vincent de Paul. Activations are announced locally — check svdp.us or dial 211.
Phone: Dial 211
Safe Rest Villages & Safe Sleep
City: Portland & Eugene
Services: Managed pod and tiny-home villages and sanctioned camping sites with hygiene, services, and case management
Notes: Portland's Safe Rest Villages and Eugene's Safe Sleep sites offer a supervised alternative to sleeping unsheltered. Access varies — ask via 211.
Phone: Dial 211
Severe Weather Shelters
City: Statewide (winter)
Services: Emergency warming shelters opened by counties and nonprofits during dangerous cold, heat, or smoke
Notes: Locations change with each activation. Dial 211 for what's open near you right now.
Phone: Dial 211 (24/7)
Oregon weather swings from freezing cold to wildfire smoke. If you have nowhere safe to go, call 211 — they will direct you to the nearest open shelter or warming/cooling site.
Living Waters
Showers, laundry, mail, and personal-care access through day centers.
Transition Projects Resource Center
City: Portland
Services: Showers, laundry, mail service, and connection to medical care and other resources
Notes: A daytime hub linking people to housing and services across the Portland metro.
Website: tprojects.org
First Place Family Center
City: Eugene
Services: Showers, laundry, kitchen, mail and message service, telephones, advocacy, and case management for families
Notes: Limited overnight shelter for families with children during the school year — call to schedule.
Phone: 541-342-7728
Address: 1995 Amazon Pkwy, Eugene, OR 97402
Eugene Service Station (SVdP)
City: Eugene
Services: Daytime access to basic needs and hygiene, with connections to shelter and services
Notes: See The Sanctuary for details. Dawn to Dawn sign-up begins here at 2pm.
Phone: 541-461-8688
Address: 450 Hwy 99N, Eugene, OR 97402
Hygiene and laundry access shifts by site and season. 211 keeps the most current list of open day centers and resource centers near you.
The Guardian
Free civil legal aid — your rights around housing, eviction, benefits, and safety.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
City: Statewide
Services: Free civil legal help — eviction defense, housing, public benefits, family, consumer, and senior law
Notes: Regional offices statewide, plus an Eviction Defense Project and a Farmworker Program. Call your local office to start.
Website: lasoregon.org
Oregon Public Benefits Hotline
City: Statewide
Services: Free legal help with SNAP, Oregon Health Plan, TANF, SSI, and unemployment denials
Notes: A joint hotline of Legal Aid Services of Oregon and the Oregon Law Center.
Phone: 1-800-520-5292
Website: oregonlawcenter.org
Lane County Legal Aid
City: Eugene
Services: Free legal help with tenant rights, evictions, domestic violence, denied SSI, and denied unemployment
Notes: Serves Lane County residents.
Phone: 541-485-1017
Address: 376 E 11th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
OregonLawHelp.org
City: Statewide (online)
Services: Free legal information, self-help guides, and a tool to find the legal-aid office for your county
Notes: A clear starting point for understanding your rights in Oregon.
Website: oregonlawhelp.org
Facing eviction? Don't wait — contact Legal Aid as soon as you receive a notice. You have a right to notice and a hearing before you can be removed.
The Providence
Government benefits — food, health coverage, cash assistance, and emergency help.
ONE — Oregon Benefits
City: Statewide
Services: One application for SNAP (food), the Oregon Health Plan, TANF (cash), and child-care help
Notes: No documents are required to submit an application, and no permanent address is needed — you can use a shelter. Homeless applicants may qualify for expedited SNAP.
Phone: 800-699-9075
Website: one.oregon.gov
Temporary Assistance for DV Survivors
City: Statewide
Services: A one-time cash grant of up to $3,200 (TA-DVS) to help survivors of domestic violence with housing, moving, and safety costs
Notes: Ask your local ODHS office. Paid Leave Oregon also covers time off for survivors.
Website: oregon.gov/odhs
Social Security Administration
City: Statewide
Services: SSI and SSDI disability benefits, retirement, and survivor benefits
Notes: You can apply without a permanent address. Ask about expedited SSI if you're homeless.
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Website: ssa.gov
Oregon 211
City: Statewide
Services: Free, confidential help finding any benefit, program, or service in Oregon
Notes: Available 24/7. Also connects to energy assistance and rent help.
Phone: Dial 211
If your benefits are denied or wrongly cut, the Public Benefits Hotline (1-800-520-5292) can help you appeal for free.
The Shepherd
Faith-based and community organizations offering food, shelter, and warm support.
Portland Rescue Mission
City: Portland
Services: Christ-centered emergency shelter, meals, hygiene, and addiction recovery
Notes: See The Sanctuary for details. All are welcome.
Phone: 503-906-7690
Website: portlandrescuemission.org
Union Gospel Mission
City: Portland & Salem
Services: Christian shelter, hot meals, clothing, and recovery programs
Notes: Serves people experiencing homelessness in both metros. Find the nearest through 211.
Website: ugmportland.org
St. Vincent de Paul of Oregon
City: Statewide
Services: Emergency assistance, shelter, affordable housing, rent and utility help through local conferences
Notes: A Catholic charity serving people of all faiths. Lane County is its largest Oregon chapter.
Website: svdp.us
Catholic Charities of Oregon
City: Portland & statewide
Services: Housing (including the Kenton Women's Village), refugee services, and family support
Notes: Help offered to people of all faiths and backgrounds.
Website: catholiccharitiesoregon.org
Many Oregon congregations quietly help neighbors beyond what's listed here. If you have a home church, ask — and 211 can connect you to faith-based aid near you.
Know Where You Stand
Oregon Rights & Laws
A plain-language look at the laws that affect people experiencing homelessness in Oregon.
Camping & "Objectively Reasonable" Rules
The 2024 Supreme Court case Grants Pass v. Johnson began right here in Oregon, and it lets cities enforce camping bans even when shelter is full.
But Oregon's own law (House Bill 3115) still requires any city or county camping rules on public property to be "objectively reasonable" as to time, place, and manner.
Rules vary a lot by city. Check local ordinances or ask outreach workers before settling somewhere, and contact Legal Aid if your property is taken.
Applying for Benefits Is Low-Barrier
In Oregon you can start a SNAP, OHP, or TANF application with no documents — no ID, and no Social Security card required to apply.
- No permanent address needed — use a shelter or where you stay
- Workers can help you gather any proof later
- Homeless applicants may qualify for expedited SNAP in 7 days
- Apply at one.oregon.gov or by phone at 800-699-9075
Protections for Survivors
Oregon offers real, concrete help for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
The TA-DVS program provides a one-time cash grant of up to $3,200 for housing, moving, and safety costs. Paid Leave Oregon also covers protected time off for survivors.
A local advocate, the National DV Hotline (1-800-799-7233), or 211 can help you make a safety plan.
Eviction & Tenant Rights
An Oregon landlord cannot simply put you out. They must go through the court, and you have the right to notice and a hearing.
- "Self-help" evictions (lockouts, shutting off utilities) are illegal
- Free eviction defense is available through Legal Aid's Eviction Defense Project
- Respond to court papers quickly — deadlines are short
- Keep copies of every notice and document
Across the Beaver State
Help by Region
Resources reach across Oregon. Here's where to start in some of the larger communities.
Portland Metro
Multnomah, Washington & Clackamas
Transition Projects, Portland Rescue Mission, Path Home, Outside In, Oregon Food Bank, and Catholic Charities of Oregon.
Start: Transition Projects or dial 211.
Eugene-Springfield
Lane County
St. Vincent de Paul, the Eugene Mission, White Bird Clinic, First Place Family Center, and the Egan Warming Centers.
Start: Eugene Service Station 541-461-8688 or dial 211.
Salem & Mid-Willamette
Marion & Polk
Union Gospel Mission, the ARCHES Project (Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action), and Marion-Polk Food Share.
Start: Dial 211 for shelter and food.
Southern Oregon
Jackson & Josephine
Rogue Retreat (Medford), Grants Pass designated camping areas, ACCESS food bank, and Oregon Law Center's Grants Pass office.
Start: Dial 211 for the nearest shelter.
Central Oregon
Deschutes County
Bethlehem Inn, Shepherd's House Ministries, and NeighborImpact serve the Bend-Redmond area.
Start: Dial 211 for central Oregon resources.
Statewide Lifelines
All 36 Counties
Oregon 211, the Oregon Food Bank network, ONE for benefits, and Legal Aid Services of Oregon reach every corner of the state.
Start: Dial 211 — it covers every Oregon ZIP code.
Pathways Forward
Oregon Programs
Larger initiatives that move people from crisis toward stable housing.
Coordinated Entry
Through: Each region's Continuum of Care
Helps with: A single assessment that prioritizes you for available shelter and housing in your community.
Start: In Portland, Transition Projects is an access point; statewide, dial 211.
Rapid Re-Housing & Supportive Housing
Through: Transition Projects, Path Home, St. Vincent de Paul & local partners
Helps with: Short-term rental assistance and longer-term supportive housing with case management.
Start: Ask a shelter case manager or dial 211.
Oregon Housing & Community Services
Through: OHCS & local Community Action agencies
Helps with: Energy assistance, rent help, affordable housing, and Section 8 housing-choice vouchers.
Start: Dial 211 or contact your local Community Action agency.
Find Help Near You
Resource Map
An interactive map of Oregon resources is on its way as the Network grows.
Interactive Map — Coming Soon
Soon this map will plot shelters, food, clinics, hygiene sites, and warming centers near your location across Oregon.
Until then, dial 211 anytime for live, location-based help — or choose a city to be pointed in the right direction.
The Network Grows
Angel Outreach in Oregon
Beyond these public resources, the Angel Network is preparing its own offerings for people in need across Oregon.
Angel Offerings — Gathering
As angels gather and The Chalice fills, Hope & Grace will extend direct blessings, partner outreach, and community support to souls right here in Oregon.
These offerings will appear here as the Network grows. If you are in need today, please request a blessing — and lean on the verified resources above in the meantime.
You Are Not Alone
However You Arrived Here
Whether you need shelter tonight or hope to one day become an angel for someone else — there is a place for you in this Network.