MULTNOMAH COUNTY
UPDATED: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 @ 10:15am
There are not any current weather advisories in Multnomah County.
During periods of extreme cold weather, 211info partners with Multnomah County to distribute and disseminate resource information and provide transportation options.
Care for When It’s Cold – Multnomah County Warming Resources
When does Multnomah County Open Warning Resources?
- To sign up and receive text alerts from 211info when a Weather Advisory is called in Multnomah County, TEXT the keyword “pdxshelter” to 898211 (TXT211)
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- For information on donating cold weather gear and volunteering at severe weather shelters in Multnomah County, click here
WINTER OVERNIGHT SHELTERS
Central Church of Nazarene
9715 SE Powell Boulevard, Portland 97266
Intake: Walk in or call 503-274-4483 ahead to confirm shelter availability nightly.
Hours: Walk-In Intake: 8:30pm-9pm. Shelter: 9pm-6am, 7 days per week, November 1, 2022-April 30, 2023
Serves: Adults age 18 and older. Service animals allowed. Ability to get up and down from mats on the floor without assistance.
YEAR-ROUND OVERNIGHT SHELTERS
Bybee Lakes Hope Center Shelter
Intake: Call 971-333-5070 for intake screening
Hours: Intake hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Serves: Age 18 and older. Families with children under 18.
CityTeam International
526 SE Grand Avenue, Portland 97214
Intake: Walk in to sign up 5:45pm, must be checked in by 6:30pm
Hours: 7 days per week 5:45pm-7am
Serves: Male-identifying individuals age 18 and older. Sobriety required.
Downtown Congregate Shelter (former Greyhound Station)
550 NW 6th Avenue, Portland 97209
Intake: Call 503-358-0519 to make a reservation to access shelter
Hours: Shelter check-in: Varies based on intake appointment time
Shelter: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week
Serves: Age 18 and older. Well-behaved pets allowed.
Family Promise of Metro East
4837 NE Couch Street, Portland 97213
Intake: Call 503-349-7627 for more information
Hours: Phone hours: Monday-Friday 8am-9pm
Serves: Families with children (any combination of adults with one or more minor children)
Gresham Women’s Shelter
Intake: Dial 2-1-1 to be added to a callback list when the list is open
Hours: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week
Serves: Female-identifying individuals and pregnant individuals in any trimester age 18 and older
Laurelwood Center
6130 SE Foster Road, Portland OR 97206
Intake: Intake is done through the TPI Resource Center NOT through the shelter’s physical location. If guests arrive at the shelter location without going through the reservation lottery intake, they will be turned away. Once a space is reserved, it is saved until the guest does not return.
Hours: TPI Resource Center walk in: 650 NW Irving Street, Portland, 7 Days per week 8am-4pm service intakes end 15 minutes before close
TPI Resource Center phone: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, service intakes end 15 minutes before close 503-280-4700
Shelter: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week
Serves: Female-identifying individuals and couples (any two people who present as a couple, regardless of gender) age 18 and older. Priority is given to people age 55 and older, adults with disabilities, and veterans. Pets allowed; must be well-behaved, safe, and housebroken. The owner of the animal is responsible for caring for, feeding, and cleaning up after the animal.
Market Street Shelter
120 SE Market Street, Portland 97214
Intake: Call 971-428-5497 to sign up for a reservation.
Hours: Intake Reservations: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Shelter: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week
Serves: Age 18 and older
Multnomah County Family Shelters
Intake: Dial 2-1-1 to be screened and added to the waitlist
Hours: Waitlist/Intake Line: 7 days per week 9am-5pm. Shelter: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week.
Serves: Families with children (any combination of adults with one or more minor children) and pregnant individuals in their third trimester experiencing homelessness
Porch Light Youth Shelter
1635 SW Alder Street, Portland 97205
Intake: Walk in or call Janus Youth Access Center at 503-432-3986
Hours: 7 days per week 8:45pm-8:45am for emergency shelter access
Serves: Youth ages 16-24
Portland Rescue Mission
111 W Burnside Street, Portland 97209
Intake: Walk in or call 503-647-7466 for information.
Hours: Check-in: 7 days per week 8am-4:30pm for lottery, 7pm for bed, 7:30pm for mat
Serves: Male-identifying individuals age 18 and older with a valid tuberculosis (TB) card
River District Navigation Center
1111 NW Naito Parkway, Portland OR 97209
Intake: Intake is done through the TPI Resource Center NOT through the shelter’s physical location. If guests arrive at the shelter location without going through the reservation lottery intake, they will be turned away. Once a space is reserved, it is saved until the guest does not return.
Hours: TPI Resource Center walk in: 650 NW Irving Street, Portland, 7 Days per week 8am-4pm, service intakes end 15 minutes before close
TPI Resource Center phone: 8am-4pm, service intakes end 15 minutes before close 503-280-4700
Shelter: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week
Serves: Age 18 and older. Priority for individuals age 55 and older, adults with disabilities, and veterans. Pets allowed; must be well-behaved, safe, and housebroken. The owner of the animal is responsible for caring for, feeding, and cleaning up after the animal.
St Johns Village
8005 N Richmond, Portland 97203
Intake: Call 503-572-2649 for intake
Hours: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week
Serves: Age 18 and older
Walnut Park Shelter
5329 NE Martin Luther King Junior, Portland OR 97211
Intake: Intake is done through the TPI Resource Center NOT through the shelter’s physical location. If guests arrive at the shelter location without going through the reservation lottery intake, they will be turned away. Once a space is reserved, it is saved until the guest does not return.
Hours: TPI Resource Center walk in: 650 NW Irving Street, Portland, 7 Days per week 8am-4pm, service intakes end 15 minutes before close.
TPI Resource Center phone: 8am-4pm, service intakes end 15 minutes before close 503-280-4700
Shelter: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week
Serves: Age 18 and older. Priority for individuals age 55 and older, adults with disabilities, and veterans.
Wy’East Shelter
1415 SE 122nd Avenue, Portland 97233
Intake: Visit website to fill out an online referral form. Shelter intake times will vary as the shelter often maintains a waitlist. Please DO NOT show up at the shelter without an intake appointment. Once a space is reserved, the guest may continue to use the space until they no longer need it.
Hours: Shelter services: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week
Shelter check-in: Varies based on intake appointment time
Referrals accepted: Monday-Friday 11am-4pm
Serves: Male-identifying veterans age 18 and older. Priority given to adults 55 and older, and individuals with disabilities. Animals that are well-behaved, safe, and housebroken are allowed. Pet owners must be responsible for caring for, feeding, and cleaning up after the animal.
YEAR-ROUND DAYTIME DROP-IN CENTERS
Behavioral Health Resource Center
333 SW Park Avenue, Portland 97204
Intake: Walk in
Hours: 7 days a week 8am-10pm
Serves: Age 18 and older
Catholic Charities Housing Transitions Program Day Center
2740 SE Powell Boulevard, Portland 97202
Intake: Walk in
Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-1pm and by appointment outside these hours
Serves: Female-identifying individuals age 25 and older
CityTeam International
526 SE Grand Avenue, Portland 97214
Intake: Walk in
Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1pm-3pm
Serves: Female-identifying individuals age 18 and older
JOIN
1435 NE 81st Avenue Suite 100, Portland 97213
Intake: Walk up to the door for mail, food, clothing, and supply services only. Public restrooms are available, though no entry into the building is allowed due to COVID-19. All intakes for housing are done through the street outreach team. If someone walks up to the day center, they will not be able to speak to or meet with anyone about housing. There is no walk-in or referral option for JOIN’s housing services (housing placement or stabilization services).
Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday noon-4pm
Serves: Age 18 and older
Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
5135 NE Columbia Boulevard, Portland 97218
Intake: Visit website or call 503-288-8177 for more information, due to COVID, campus is currently physically closed to the public.
Hours: Monday-Friday 3pm-5pm
Serves: Age 15-24
New Avenues for Youth (NAFY)
314 SW 9th Avenue, Portland 97205
Intake: Call the Access Center at 503-432-3986 to be screened
Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Saturday 1pm-6pm
Serves: Age 15-24
Operation Nightwatch Downtown Hospitality Center
1432 SW 13th Avenue, Portland 97201
Intake: Walk in; due to COVID-19, providing outdoor service only
Hours: Thursday-Saturday 7pm-10pm
Serves: Age 18 and older
Outside In
1132 SW 13th Avenue, Portland 97205
Intake: Walk in or call 503-432-3986 for more information
Hours: Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday 1pm-6pm
Serves: Age 18-24
P:EAR
338 NW 6th Avenue, Portland 97205
Intake: Walk in or call 503-228-6677 for more information
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9am-2pm
Serves: Age 15-25
Portland Rescue Mission
111 W Burnside Street, Portland 97209
Intake: Walk in or call 503-647-7466 for information
Hours: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week
Serves: Age 18 and older
Right 2 Dream Too
999 N Thunderbird Way, Portland 97227
Intake: Walk in to sign up for short-term sleeping
Hours: Line up at 5pm for sign up. Check in at 9pm once signed up. 24 hours per day / 6 days per week, closed to sleepers 7am-8pm on Sundays
Serves: Age 18 and older and emancipated youth (must show proof)
Rose Haven
1740 NW Glisan Street, Portland 97209
Intake: Walk in or call 503-248-6364 for more information
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-noon
Serves: Female-identifying individuals and female-identifying individuals with children
SAFES Day Center
30 SW 2nd Avenue, Portland, 97204
Intake: Walk up. No indoor services.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am-noon
Serves: Female-identifying individuals age 18 and older. Must be unaccompanied (cannot accommodate children).
Saint Andre Bessette Catholic Church
601 W Burnside Street, Portland 97209
Intake: Walk in or call 503-228-0746 for more information, due to COVID-19, only staff are allowed in the building
Hours: Hospitality Center: Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-10:30am
Serves: Age 18 and older
Transition Projects Resource Center
650 NW Irving Street, Portland 97209
Intake: Walk in or call 503-280-4700 for more information
Hours: 7 days per week 8am-4pm, 1st Thursday and 3rd Tuesday of the month 8am-noon; service intakes end 15 minutes before close
Serves: Age 18 and older