If your student needs help with homework after school hours, Multnomah County Libraries have you covered! All you need to access support is wifi and a Multnomah County Library card. Live one-to-one help is available from 2 pm to 10 pm daily in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Services provided:
Share a rough draft of your paper and have it proofread.
Help tackling how to do a math problem
And general homework help!
The Employment Related Day Care program (ERDC) helps working families pay for child care, including registration fees. ERDC is a subsidy program. This means families may pay part of the child care cost, called a copay. ERDC works with partners to help families find quality child care. Visit this page for more information.
The PTA Clothing Center is back after being closed due to the pandemic. All Portland Public School children that do not have access to age appropriate clothing are eligible to be referred to the PTA Clothing Center. The PTA Clothing Center is located at the Marshall High School Campus: 3901 SE 91st Ave. They are open Mondays and Thursdays (school days) from 10am-1pm, September through April by school referral. Arleta is scheduled for Thursdays October 6,2022 & March 16, 2023 from 9:30am-1:30pm.
For more information about the PTA Clothing Center, or if you please contact your school counselor.
The clothing pantry at Mainspring is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm. They ask that you check in for clothing no later than 12:45 pm to ensure that you have adequate time to make your clothing selections.
3500 NE 82nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97220
(503) 233-5533
Rose Haven provides multiple services geared towards women, gender nonconforming people, nonbinary people, and children, particularly those who are experiencing homelessness or abuse. Rose Haven provides supports including food, water, emergency clothing, diapers, wipes, hygiene products, pet food, and more. Open Monday-Friday 9am-Noon. Located at 627 NW 18th Ave. Call (503) 248-6364 for more info.
Africa House is the only culturally and linguistically specific one stop center targeting the increasingly diverse and rapidly growing number of African immigrants and refugees living in Oregon. Receiving national attention for moving beyond intercultural strife to be the only center serving Africans from every country in the continent, Africa House is led by an advisory board of cross-cultural community leaders and staffed by a multicultural, multilingual team.
"APANO unites Asians and Pacific Islanders to build power, develop leaders, and advance equity through organizing, advocacy, community development, and cultural work."
Assists Asian families and youth in becoming self-sufficient and contributing members to the American society. Since 1994, AFC has become a visible focal point and strong network in the Asian community as well as mainstream services in supporting Asian children, young people and their families.
Attempts to bridge the gap between Asian and American cultures, particularly focused on reducing health disparities and increasing access to high-quality health care for all Asians. Provides culturally and linguistically sensitive care to Asians, including outpatient mental health services, disease education and management, cancer prevention and screening, immunization and education, and senior programming.
Brown Girl Rise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the greater Portland area. Together, we are a radical sisterhood of girls and non-binary youth of the global majority* reclaiming their connection to body, community, land, health, and creativity to cultivate a just future where we rise together.
"A grassroots organization, uniting people of African descent to advance equity through community organizing, political participation and leadership development.."
"The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) supports immigrants, refugees and mainstream community members to become self-sufficient. We strive in our programming, outreach and education to foster understanding, compassion and communication between Oregon's established communities and newest arrivals."
"A Latino-led education organization, grounded in culturally-specific practices and services, that lifts up youth and families to reach their full potential. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination—that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families."
"Pueblo Unido creates hope for and amplifies the voices of communities with vulnerable immigration status by connecting them to legal, social, and Indigenous language interpretation services. We envision a world in which all people live in freedom, and where they and their communities can be safe, feel supported, and thrive.
Pueblo Unido's programs include Legal Navigation, Social Service Navigation, and support for the Collective of Indigenous Interpreters of Oregon (CIIO). Our programs are focused on addressing long-standing inequities and promoting social inclusion by helping people with a vulnerable immigration status overcome financial, technological, literacy, linguistic, and bureaucratic barriers to essential human rights and services."
"As the largest LGBTQ+ community center in the Pacific Northwest, Q Center proudly serves the LGBTQ2SIA+ communities of Portland Metro and Southwest Washington. Our drop-in and event space on North Mississippi Avenue is a frequent first stop for new arrivals in Portland, and for longtime residents who are newly out or questioning their sexual or gender identity. Q Center also serves as an information hub for friends, partners, community, and family members of LGBTQ2SIA+ individuals."
All PPS students can get one free breakfast and one free lunch per school day, provided at each school site.
While it is not necessary to fill out an application for free or reduced-cost meals this year, we strongly encourage families to do so anyway! These applications impact our whole-school funding, and can also help families qualify for discounts on certain utilities. For more information, including menus and allergy information, click the button above.
Check your eligibility for food benefits and apply online, or call our local Human Services office at 503-945-5600.
Sunshine Division, offers free emergency food boxes at the following two locations. They are also able to deliver food boxes in emergency situations (uniformed officers make the deliveries). Visit www.sunshinedivision.org or call (971) 255-0384.
684 N Thompson St. Monday-Friday 9:30am-11:00am & 12:30pm-3:30pm. Saturday 9:30am-1:00pm.
124386 SE Stark St.
Tuesday-Friday 9:30am-11:00am & 12:30pm-3:30pm.
Oregon Bank's Food Finder can help you locate pantries and other food assistance near you, or you can text "food" to 877-877.
Make sure that you call the partner agency to check about hours, availability, and any protocols.
Oregon has created a state-wide system allowing local organizations to assist with mortgage payments and prevent foreclosure. A lot of information can be found here.
In Multnomah County, we have:
African American Alliance for Homeownership
Serving African American and Black families. Call (503) 595-3517
Hacienda Community Development Corporation
Serving Latine and Hispanic families. Call (503) 961-6432
Native American Youth & Family Center
Serving Indigenous families. Call (503) 288-8177 x223 for assistance or information.
Serving Oregon and Washington families, with all services available in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Clark counties. Primarily offers loans, but does have other services. Call (503) 282-7744 for assistance or more information.
You can apply for short-term rental assistance through SEI here. You can also call 211 or click here. You can also apply directly for rental assistance here. It is recommended to pay your current month's rent and that you provide proof that you applied for rental assistance to your landlord, which gives you 90 days before you can be evicted.
Call to Safety provides a comprehensive 24/7 crisis line, follow-up advocacy for survivors, support groups, community outreach and education, and sexual assault medical advocacy. They can support crisis line callers in any language through their international language bank, and connect survivors to local culturally-specific resources or co-advocacy.
Western Conexiones is a team of bilingual (Spanish-English) mental health providers who offer multicultural counseling and trauma healing services.
We offer outpatient counseling services that address an array of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. We specialize in helping people overcome the impact of personal, collective and inter-generational traumas and difficult life events. We work with you to help you feel better with yourself, your children, your partner and your community.
Staffed by people with lived experiences of racism, they offer support to people feeling the emotional impacts of racist violence and microagressions, as well as the emotional impacts of immigration struggles and other cross-cultural issues.
Call (503) 575-3764 weekdays from 10am to 7pm for support.
Crisis counselors are trained to answer calls, chats, or texts from LGBTQ young people who reach out on our free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression, and suicide.
A free and confidential teen-to-teen crisis and help line. No problem is too big or too small for the YouthLine!
Call (877) 968-08491 for support, or text "teen2teen" to 839863. Teens are available to help daily from 4-10pm (off-hour calls will ne answered by Lines for Life). Online chats are also available through their website.
Offers help to individuals and communities around mental health support, substance use support, and suicidality. Lines for life can help create safety plans and find supports for crises.
Call (800) 273-8255 any time, any day, for support. Support via text can happen Monday-Friday from 2-6pm.
A free and confidential information service in Spanish and English for individuals and families impacted by mental health and/or substance use disorders. They can provide referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, other community-based organizations, or just information.
Call 1-800-662-4357 any time, any day, for support.
This service offers support for service members, veterans, and their families, independent of any branch of the military or government. Free and confidential. This service is run by veterans and others trained in military culture to offer compassionate support and to connect people with the referrals and resources they may need.
Call (888) 457-4838 any time, any day, for support.
If a senior you know is struggling with isolation and loneliness, this might be the right resource for them. Isolation and loneliness can have severe impacts on physical health as well as emotional health. This service is run by people specially trained in working with older adults, and can connect people to resources and supports, or just listen. Free and confidential.
Call (503) 200-1633 for support.
Student Health Centers serve Multnomah County youth (ages 5-18) at no cost. Same day appointments are usually available. The health centers can also connect students and families with community resources for food or medical insurance assistance. Click here for more information and a list of provided services.
Cleveland High School
3400 SE 26th Ave, Portland
Phone: 503-988-3350
Fax: 503-988-4892
Hours: Mon, Wed-Fri, 7:45am-3:45pm | Tues, 8:45am-4:45 pm
Franklin High School
5405 SE Woodward St, Portland
Phone: 503-988-3370
Fax: 503-988-6120
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 7:45am-3:45pm | Wed, 9:15am-5:15pm
For Children: Oregon Healthy Kids
Healthy Kids provides no-cost health coverage through the Oregon Health Plan for uninsured Oregon children and teens. Family income determines eligibility. Coverage lasts for one full year and covers all health needs, including doctor visits, dental care, vision, mental or behavioral health services, prescriptions, and more. Children will not be turned away due to pre-existing conditions or be put on a waiting list. To apply, call (800) 699-9075 or apply online.
For Adults: Oregon Health Plan
You can apply for OHP at any time throughout the year. You can get help applying for OHP at OregonHealthCare.gov. To find out if you qualify, you can call (800) 699-9075, or apply online.
Oregon Prescription Drug Program
All Oregonians can enroll in Oregon's prescription discount card program for free. There are no age or income limits. The program provides discounts on all FDA-approved medications-- just take your card to an OPDP participating pharmacy to get the discount. Enroll online or by phone at 1-800-913-5284.
Reach Out Oregon has launched a statewide hotline for parents, guardians, and other caregivers, designed to support the care of youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs. Call 1-833-REACH-OR / 1-833-732-2467 Monday through Friday from 12 to 7 pm (except holidays)
The National Parent Helpline offers emotional support to parents and caregivers to help them feel more empowered as caregivers. For help, call 1-855-427-2746 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For families of adults with mental health differences. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, NAMI Multnomah has moved our Family Support Group to an online format.
Mondays at 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Register online here.
For parents and caregivers of children/adolescents with mental health differences.
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, NAMI Multnomah has moved our Parent Support Group to an online format.
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:15 PM. Register online here.
For partners & spouses of adults with mental health differences.
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, NAMI Multnomah has moved our Spouses and Partners Support Group to an online format.
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Register online here.
A supportive place for families of children with mental health differences and/or substance abuse.
*This group is now meeting online via Zoom
Sundays at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
For access information, contact Margaret at 503-737-9971 or mpuckette@comcast.net.
Please see our resource lists below for reading on race, racism and anti-racist work and development! Remember, the work towards being anti-racist goes far beyond reading a book. Engage in conversations with your parents and friends. Challenge your worldview and start putting your new thinking to work! Most importantly, this is a MOVEMENT not a MOMENT. We must keep moving forward collectively and not quit two weeks after, two years after, etc. We keep pushing even when we are tired, but we don't stop. Happy reading!
Arleta Families and Community Reading Resource List: Race and Racism
Anti-Bias Anti-Racism Resources for Educators and Caregivers
Portland General Electric is offering more payment plans, extensions, and flexibility for families unable to pay their bills. To create a payment plan, call 800-542-8818 or 503-228-6322.
Pacific Power has created a financial assistance program that can forgive up to $300 (information and applications are here). They are also offering a variety of different payment assistance plans. Call 1-888-221-7070 with questions.
NW Natural Gas has a new program to forgive up to $300 (information is here). They also have a low-income energy efficiency program, which may be able to offer funds and weatherization services. Call 503-988-6295 for assistance.
Portland Water Bureau has expanded its financial assistance program. The Bureau of Environmental Services and the Water Bureau offer financial assistance in the form of: Payment arrangements, bill discounts for sewer and water charges, crisis vouchers, and the utility safety net program. For more info or to work out a plan: 503-865-4357, PWBCustomerService@portlandoregon.gov
Additional Utilities Assistance:
211 Utility Assistance Program:
For up-to-date specific information on utility assistance programs, connect either online or by phone to 211 Utility Assistance Programs (Call 211 from a cell phone or 503-222-5555 from a landline.)
Families needing energy assistance can call the SEI Energy Appointment Line at 503-713-5590 or book an appointment through their web portal.
Human Solutions: 12350 SE Powell Blvd, Portland OR -- (503) 548-0200 -- M-F 8AM-12PM
Housing and day shelter for families. Also provides water/sewer, gas, and electric assistance as funding is available. Recorded messages in English, Spanish, and Russian at (503) 405-7877.
IRCO: 631 NE 102nd Ave., Portland OR -- (503) 234-1541 -- M-F 8:30AM-5PM
Water/sewer, gas, and electric assistance as funds available for Multnomah County Residents, as well as employment and training programs.