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Martin Luther King Jr. Day hours

Most City of Portland offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19. Recreation centers may be open, check before you go.

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Portland and the federal government

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The Public Safety Service Area (PSSA) includes the Portland Police Bureau, Portland Fire & Rescue, the Bureau of Emergency Communications, the Bureau of Emergency Management, Office of Violence Prevention, Portland Ceasefire, and Portland Street Response.
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News

Portland Street Response adds new phone number, expands hours

Portland Street Response is announcing several changes – including a new number and new hours – to improve the program's ability to assist people experiencing mental health and behavioral health crises.

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Events

Personal Safety & Self-Defense Workshop

Come join Rose City Self-Defense and the Safe Blocks Program in collaboration with the library for an Introductory Personal Safety and Self-Defense workshop to learn empowering skills to help keep yourself and your young ones safe and strong! Snacks provided for all attendees.

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Community Event
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Community Peace Collaborative

Join us as the Portland Office of Violence Prevention's Community Peace Collaborative (CPC) meeting.

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Community Event
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Community Peace Collaborative

Join us as the Portland Office of Violence Prevention's monthly Community Peace Collaborative (CPC) meeting.

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Community Event
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Community Peace Collaborative

Join us as the Portland Office of Violence Prevention's Community Peace Collaborative (CPC) meeting.

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Community Event
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