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Where to go tonight — Southwest Portland

Free help. No appointment for most. Printed July 9, 2026 — live counts change; call ahead or scan the code. 24/7 help line: dial 211.

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Shelter — a place to sleep

Clark CenterCongregate shelter1431 S.E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Portland503-280-4700men · sober entry
Laurelwood CenterCongregate shelter6130 S.E. Foster Road, Portland503-280-4700women · pets OK · couples OK
Willamette CenterCongregate shelter5120 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., Portlandwomen/nonbinary · referral required · pets OK · couples OK
Chestnut Tree Inn Motel ShelterMotel shelter9699 S.E. Stark St., Portlandwomen · referral required
Oak Street VillageVillage / pods333 S.E. 82nd Ave., Portlandreferral required
Lilac MeadowsFamily shelter7740 S.E. Powell Blvd., Portlandfamilies
Porch Light Youth ShelterYouth shelter1635 S.W. Alder St., Portland503-432-3986ages 16–24
Street Light Youth ShelterYouth shelter1635 S.W. Alder St., Portland503-432-3986ages 16–24
Behavioral Health Resource CenterBehavioral health shelter333 SW Park Ave., Portlandreferral required
St. Stephen's ShelterOvernight shelter1432 SW 13th Ave, Portlandopen eligibility — call

Free meals & food

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Showers, laundry & day services

Phone lines — call from anywhere

Urban Alchemy - Oasis 971-269-0024 · Call To Safety 888-235-5333 · National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233) · Medical Care For Houseless Folks (Portland Street Medicine) 503-501-1231 · Old Town Clinic 503-228-4533 · Multnomah County Behavioral Health Screening Line 503-988-8170 · Multnomah County Mental Health Crisis Line 503-988-4888 · 211info 211