Help leaving homelessness in Oregon
We've found 15 places in Oregon for people leaving homelessness, mostly in Portland, Eugene and Salem, and 6 that serve the whole state. Our volunteers haven't confirmed these yet, so a quick call ahead is worth it. Most of them help with shelter & housing (9), food (8) and benefits & cash (4).
Places in Oregon
211info
Oregon's information and referral line connecting callers to shelter, food, health care, mental health, and employment help across the state and Southwest Washington. Dial 211, or text your ZIP code to 898211 during weekday business hours.
Refugee Cash and Medical Benefits
Monthly cash on an EBT card and Oregon Health Plan coverage for newly arrived refugees and others with eligible immigration status who are not covered by TANF or Medicaid. Apply online at benefits.oregon.gov, by phone, or at a local ODHS office; resettlement agencies can help with the application.
Oregon Vital Records (Center for Health Statistics)
Where to get a certified copy of an Oregon birth certificate. The first copy costs $25 ($28 in person with ID authentication); appointments are same-day for most records, mail orders take 3–5 weeks. One valid government photo ID or three documents from the approved list are required.
Oregon DMV Identification Card
State ID card issuance. Make an appointment or use standby service at a DMV office, bring proof of identity and Oregon address, provide a Social Security number or certify you have none, and pay the fee. An interim card is issued on the spot; the permanent card arrives by mail within about 20 days.
ONE Customer Service Center (SNAP, OHP, TANF)
Single point of entry for Oregon food benefits (SNAP), the Oregon Health Plan, TANF cash, child care assistance, and TA-DVS funds for people leaving domestic violence. Apply through the ONE portal online, by phone on weekdays, or in person at a local office.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon – Portland Regional Office
Free civil legal help for low-income residents of Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco counties, including housing, benefits, and domestic violence matters. Intake is by phone only during weekday hours; interpreters are provided on request.
Lane County Legal Aid Office
Free legal services for Lane County residents struggling to make ends meet, prioritizing housing, public benefits, family law, and domestic violence cases. Walk in or call the downtown Eugene office on weekdays; staff speak English and Spanish.
Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
Portland's largest refugee and immigrant service agency, offering employment, housing support, legal services, survivor services, language access, and youth programs from six hubs across Oregon. Call the main Glisan Street office to be routed to the right program.
Blanchet House
Old Town Portland hospitality house serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Saturday to anyone who comes to the door, plus clothing and hygiene items. Bethanie's Room offers overnight shelter for women 18 and up every night of the year, and residential programs run downtown and at a farm in Carlton.
Portland Rescue Mission
Faith-based shelter, meals, and recovery programs for men, women, and mothers with children experiencing homelessness or addiction in Portland. Call 503-MISSION to ask about a bed, a meal, or the residential recovery track.
Transition Projects
Portland nonprofit that shelters hundreds of people a night and helps them move from homelessness into housing and employment. Program details and access points are listed under Our Programs on the website.
The ARCHES Project
Salem-area support for people experiencing homelessness, run by the region's community action agency, which also opens cooling and warming centers and operates a 36-bed transitional facility for veterans. Reach the agency on weekdays to be connected to ARCHES services.
Union Gospel Mission of Salem
Round-the-clock shelter and essential-needs support for adults and children experiencing homelessness in the Salem-Keizer area. Check the Get Help section of the website for current intake instructions.
Eugene Service Station
Day shelter for adults experiencing homelessness in Eugene, open every day with breakfast, lunch, showers, laundry, clothing, and supplies. It is also the entry point for Dawn to Dawn shelter, Safe Parking, and Egan Warming Centers; just show up during open hours.
Eugene Mission
Faith-based shelter in Eugene providing meals, beds, clothing, and social services to homeless men, women, and children throughout Lane County at any hour. Call ahead to ask about current intake.
National lines that work in Oregon
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for any mental health or substance use crisis. Available to anyone in any program.
Lifeline free phone program
Free or discounted phone and service for people on Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, or low income. Apply online or through a carrier.