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Portland is a Sanctuary City

Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program, including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes, bias incidents, discrimination, and violations of Oregon's sanctuary laws.

Resource Referrals

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Information for people experiencing homelessness who are seeking shelter, food and other supports.

Resource referrals are part of the Impact Reduction Program's work to minimize the impacts of homelessness today while the City of Portland and its partners expand long-term access to safe, affordable housing.

Need shelter or a temporary place to sleep?

211info is a comprehensive resource with the most up to date information for any community member seeking shelter and/or services. For the latest and most up to date information, contact 211info by calling 2-1-1; texting 898211; or searching 211info.orgfor the latest options.

The City of Portland also operates emergency overnight shelter sites, you can find a list of those locations online.

Need to request assistance from the City Street Outreach?

City Street Outreach workers connect with unsheltered individuals and offer navigation support with housing and other needs.

There is an online form available to connect currently unsheltered/homeless community members interested in assistance with a City Street Outreach team member, and requests can also be made by calling 3-1-1. Please note that offers of shelter are still subject to availability. 

Other City services

City Day Storage offers a secure place to store belongings.

Park restrooms and hygiene stations are open for public use. You can find one near you.

Homeless Service Organizations

Behavioral Health Resource Center

Blanchet House

Cascadia Health

Catholic Charities

Central City Concern

Hands on Portland

Janus Youth

JOIN PDX

Operation Nightwatch

Portland Rescue Mission

Portland Street Medicine

Rose Haven

Transition Projects

Union Gospel Mission

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