EMERGENCY SHELTERS PORTLAND

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 When someone is withdrawing from drugs and they have been overwhelmed by life for quite some time, this makes it hard for them to think clearly to seek out the resources that could help them. Any movement forward increases the likelihood of an individual's recovery. Here is a list of places in Portland that offer that jump start to get people back on track. With the help of their one- on- one counselors, supplies, and support groups, they can offer help to any individual no matter how far they have fallen. Please offer these resources out to any person who does not know how to get out of their situation. They can offer resources like health insurance, progressive housing opportunities, and government assistance. 


EMERGENCY SHELTERS PORTLAND:

Banfield Shelter Motel-

A 60-bed Emergency shelter open 24/7 for medically vulnerable men, women, and couples in NE Portland

Transition Projects' Administrative Office
503-280-4700
Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM

*Individuals are placed into Banfield Shelter Motel after receiving a health assessment and referrals through existing shelter in-take processes. 

Laurelwood Center:

A 120-bed Emergency Shelter open 24/7 for women and couples in SE Portland 

503-280-4776
Open 24/7
*Beds, Health Support, Hygiene Services, and Housing 
Case Managers



River District Navigation Center: 

A 100-bed Emergency shelter open 24/7 for men, women, and couples in NW Portland 


503-280-4752

Open 24/7

*Beds, Laundry, Showers, Hygiene Supplies, Meals, 1:1 Housing Case Managers


Walnut Park:

A 80-bed emergency shelter open for men, women, and couples in NE Portland

503-488-7761

Open 24/7

*Beds, Hygiene Supplies, Meals, 1:1 Housing Case Managers

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