This list was updated March 2023.
PLEASE NOTE: This list does not include information about shelters specifically for survivors of Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault, for safety reasons. If you are in need of emergency shelter, and are escaping domestic violence or sexual assault, call either the Gateway Center at 503-988-6400 or Call to Safety at 503-235-5333. Para ayuda en español para las sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica y/o asalto sexual: Línea de Crisis 503-232-4448.
Congregate shelters (Adults):
Clark Center 1431 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland
Population served: Men
Capacity: 67 year-round beds
Open 24/7; TB card required; drug and alcohol free. Meals, services and housing placement offered.
Reservations: Call 503-280-4700 or visit the Day Center at 650 NW Irving St. to get on the waitlist.
https://www.tprojects.org/get-assistance/shelters
Capacity: 67 year-round beds
Open 24/7; TB card required; drug and alcohol free. Meals, services and housing placement offered.
Reservations: Call 503-280-4700 or visit the Day Center at 650 NW Irving St. to get on the waitlist.
https://www.tprojects.org/get-assistance/shelters
Doreen's Place 610 NW Broadway, Portland
Population served: Men
Population served: Men
Capacity: 90 year-round beds
Open 24/7; TB card required; drug and alcohol free. Meals, services and housing placement offered.
Reservations: Call 503-280-4700 or visit the Day Center at 650 NW Irving St. to get on the waitlist.
https://www.tprojects.org/get-assistance/shelters
Open 24/7; TB card required; drug and alcohol free. Meals, services and housing placement offered.
Reservations: Call 503-280-4700 or visit the Day Center at 650 NW Irving St. to get on the waitlist.
https://www.tprojects.org/get-assistance/shelters
Downtown Shelter (Greyhound Station) 550 NW 6th Ave. Portland
Population served: Adults (all genders) - individuals & couples
Capacity: 96
Reservations: Call 503-358-0519, fill out the form on the Do Good Multnomah website, or visit Transition Projects' Day Center at 650 NW Irving St
https://dogoodmultnomah.org/downtown-shelter
Population served: Adults (all genders) - individuals & couples
Capacity: 96
Reservations: Call 503-358-0519, fill out the form on the Do Good Multnomah website, or visit Transition Projects' Day Center at 650 NW Irving St
https://dogoodmultnomah.org/downtown-shelter
Gresham Women's Shelter 16141 E Burnside St., Gresham
Population served: Women
Capacity: 70 beds
Open 24/7; Meals, services and housing placement offered.
Reservations: Call 211 to get on the waitlist.
http://humansolutions.org/services/homeless-services/
Population served: Women
Capacity: 70 beds
Open 24/7; Meals, services and housing placement offered.
Reservations: Call 211 to get on the waitlist.
http://humansolutions.org/services/homeless-services/
Jean's Place 18 NE 11th Ave, Portland
Population served: Women
Capacity: 60 year-round beds; emergency beds by calling after 5pm; TB card required; drug and alcohol free. Meals, services and housing placement offered.
Reservations: Call 503-280-4700 or sign up at the Day Center at 650 NW Irving St. to get on the waitlist.
https://www.tprojects.org/get-assistance/shelters
Capacity: 60 beds
Reservations: Call All Good NW at (971) 408-2024 Congregate adult, family, youth shelter sites
https://www.multco.us/johs/frequently-asked-questions-120-se-market-st-shelter
Capacity: 66 beds
Reservations: Call 503-280-4700, email shelter.access@tprojects.org or visit Transition Projects' Day Center at 650 NW Irving St. or call 503-280-4700
https://www.tprojects.org/get-assistance/shelters
Population served: Women
Capacity: 60 year-round beds; emergency beds by calling after 5pm; TB card required; drug and alcohol free. Meals, services and housing placement offered.
Reservations: Call 503-280-4700 or sign up at the Day Center at 650 NW Irving St. to get on the waitlist.
https://www.tprojects.org/get-assistance/shelters
Laurelwood Center 6130 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR 97206
Population served: Women and people in couples; priority access to Veterans, 55+ and individuals with disabilities. Pets allowed.
Capacity: 86 beds
Reservations: Call 503-280-4700 or visit Transition Projects' Day Center at 650 NW Irving St.
https://www.tprojects.org/get-assistance/shelters
Population served: Women and people in couples; priority access to Veterans, 55+ and individuals with disabilities. Pets allowed.
Capacity: 86 beds
Reservations: Call 503-280-4700 or visit Transition Projects' Day Center at 650 NW Irving St.
https://www.tprojects.org/get-assistance/shelters
Market Street 120 SE Market St. Portland OR 97214
Population served: Adults (Men and Women)Capacity: 60 beds
Reservations: Call All Good NW at (971) 408-2024 Congregate adult, family, youth shelter sites
https://www.multco.us/johs/frequently-asked-questions-120-se-market-st-shelter
River District Navigation Center 1111 NW Naito Pkwy.
Population served: Men, women and people in couples; priority access to Veterans, 55+ and individuals with disabilities. Pets allowed.Capacity: 66 beds
Reservations: Call 503-280-4700, email shelter.access@tprojects.org or visit Transition Projects' Day Center at 650 NW Irving St. or call 503-280-4700
https://www.tprojects.org/get-assistance/shelters
Walnut Park Shelter 5329 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97211
Open nights only, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; reservations required
Population served: Women, men and people in couples; priority access to Veterans, 55+, individuals with disabilities and unsheltered neighbors from the surrounding area. Pets allowed.
Capacity: 64 beds
Reservations: Call 503-280-4700 or visit Transition Projects' Day Center at 650 NW Irving St.
https://www.tprojects.org/get-assistance/shelters
Capacity: 90 beds
Reservations: call (503) 490-0285 or sign up at the Transition Projects' Day Center at 650 NW Irving St.
https://dogoodmultnomah.org/veterans-shelter
Open nights only, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; reservations required
Population served: Women, men and people in couples; priority access to Veterans, 55+, individuals with disabilities and unsheltered neighbors from the surrounding area. Pets allowed.
Capacity: 64 beds
Reservations: Call 503-280-4700 or visit Transition Projects' Day Center at 650 NW Irving St.
https://www.tprojects.org/get-assistance/shelters
Wy'east Shelter 1415 SE 122nd Ave., Portland
Population served: Men; priority access to Veterans, 55+ and individuals with disabilities.Capacity: 90 beds
Reservations: call (503) 490-0285 or sign up at the Transition Projects' Day Center at 650 NW Irving St.
https://dogoodmultnomah.org/veterans-shelter
Family shelters:
(all rooms serve at least two people, and can serve more to accommodate larger families)
Community of Hope 8911 N Leonard St., Portland, OR 97203
Population served: Single parents with children
Capacity: 8 families
Open 24/7; Accessible by reservation only
Reservations: Call 211 and ask about Family shelter Congregate adult, family, youth shelter sites
https://communityofhopepdx.org/
Family Village Shelter
Population served: Families
Capacity: 17 families
Day services and full-service case management social services and navigation services provided in trauma-informed space.
Reservations: Call 211 and ask about Family shelter Congregate adult, family, youth shelter sites Family Portland Homeless Family Solutions 2019
http://www.pdxhfs.org/family-village
Population served: Families
Capacity: 17 families
Day services and full-service case management social services and navigation services provided in trauma-informed space.
Reservations: Call 211 and ask about Family shelter Congregate adult, family, youth shelter sites Family Portland Homeless Family Solutions 2019
http://www.pdxhfs.org/family-village
Lilac Meadows 7740 SE Powell Blvd., Portland, OR 97206
Population served: Families with children
Capacity: 39 Personal rooms for families.
Case management and staff on-site. Operated by Human Solutions.
Reservations: Call 211 and ask about Family shelter Congregate adult, family, youth shelter sites
https://humansolutions.org/services/lilac-meadows-family-shelter
Population served: Families with children
Capacity: 39 Personal rooms for families.
Case management and staff on-site. Operated by Human Solutions.
Reservations: Call 211 and ask about Family shelter Congregate adult, family, youth shelter sites
https://humansolutions.org/services/lilac-meadows-family-shelter
Rockwood Family Shelter 2261 NE 181st Ave. Portland OR 97230
Population served: Families with children
Capacity: 35 motel rooms for families
Open 24/7. Services and housing placement offered.
Reservations: Call 211 and ask about Family shelter
Population served: Youth age 16 - 24
Capacity: 15
Reservations: Call (503) 432-3986 between 9 am and 5 pm
https://www.janusyouth.org/programs/homeless-youth
Population served: Families with children
Capacity: 35 motel rooms for families
Open 24/7. Services and housing placement offered.
Reservations: Call 211 and ask about Family shelter
Youth shelters:
Porch Light Youth Shelter 1635 SW Alder StreetPopulation served: Youth age 16 - 24
Capacity: 15
Reservations: Call (503) 432-3986 between 9 am and 5 pm
https://www.janusyouth.org/programs/homeless-youth
Street Light Youth Shelter 1635 SW Alder Street
Population served: Youth age 16 - 24
Capacity: 15
Reservations: Call (503) 432-3986 between 9 am and 5 pm
https://www.janusyouth.org/programs/homeless-youth
Population served: Youth age 16 - 24
Capacity: 15
Reservations: Call (503) 432-3986 between 9 am and 5 pm
https://www.janusyouth.org/programs/homeless-youth
Motel shelters:
Banfield Motel Shelter 1525 NE 37th Ave., Portland
Population served: Adults (all genders) - individuals & couples
Capacity: 52 rooms
Reservations: Referrals from congregate shelters only. No outside referrals accepted at this time. For a referral to a congregate shelter, call TPI at 503-280-4700 or visit the Day Center at 650 NW Irving St. to get on the waitlist.
https://www.tprojects.org/get-assistance/shelters
Population served: Adults (all genders) - individuals & couples
Capacity: 52 rooms
Reservations: Referrals from congregate shelters only. No outside referrals accepted at this time. For a referral to a congregate shelter, call TPI at 503-280-4700 or visit the Day Center at 650 NW Irving St. to get on the waitlist.
https://www.tprojects.org/get-assistance/shelters
Barbur Motel Shelter 10450 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland
Population served: Adults, couples
Capacity: 41 motel rooms
Reservations: Referrals from congregate shelters only. No outside referrals accepted at this time. For a referral to a Do Good Multnomah congregate shelter, call 503-436-5757 or go to the Do Good Multnomah website and fill out the intake form
https://dogoodmultnomah.org
Chestnut Tree Inn Motel Shelter 9699 SE Stark St., Portland
Population served: Women
Capacity: 58 rooms
Reservations: Referrals from congregate shelters only. No outside referrals accepted at this time. For a referral to a congregate shelter, call 211, go to https://211info.org or call Human Solutions at (503) 548-0200
https://www.multco.us/multnomah-county/news/covid-19-surges-joint-office-completes-shift-motel-shelters-vulnerable-people
Population served: Women
Capacity: 58 rooms
Reservations: Referrals from congregate shelters only. No outside referrals accepted at this time. For a referral to a congregate shelter, call 211, go to https://211info.org or call Human Solutions at (503) 548-0200
https://www.multco.us/multnomah-county/news/covid-19-surges-joint-office-completes-shift-motel-shelters-vulnerable-people
Jamii Program (Palms Motel) 3801 N Interstate Ave., Portland
Population served: Adults age 65+ who identify as African-American
Capacity: 44 rooms
Reservations: Contact the Urban League (503) 280-2600
https://nul.org/news/urban-league-portland-using-palms-motel-shelter-new-program
Population served: Adults age 65+ who identify as African-American
Capacity: 44 rooms
Reservations: Contact the Urban League (503) 280-2600
https://nul.org/news/urban-league-portland-using-palms-motel-shelter-new-program
Roseway Inn Motel Shelter 9723 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland
Population served: Adults (all genders) - individuals & couples
Capacity: 120
Reservations: Referrals from congregate shelters only. No outside referrals accepted at this time. For a referral to a Do Good Multnomah congregate shelter, call 503-436-5757 or go to the Do Good Multnomah website and fill out the intake form
https://dogoodmultnomah.org/motel-shelters
Population served: Adults (all genders) - individuals & couples
Capacity: 120
Reservations: Referrals from congregate shelters only. No outside referrals accepted at this time. For a referral to a Do Good Multnomah congregate shelter, call 503-436-5757 or go to the Do Good Multnomah website and fill out the intake form
https://dogoodmultnomah.org/motel-shelters
Rockwood Bridge Shelter 121 NE 181st Ave, Portland, Oregon 97230
(Opening in March 2023)
Population served: Adults (Individuals and couples)
Capacity: 40 motel rooms
Open 24/7. Services and housing placement offered.
Reservations: Call All Good NW at (971) 380-7592
(Opening in March 2023)
Population served: Adults (Individuals and couples)
Capacity: 40 motel rooms
Open 24/7. Services and housing placement offered.
Reservations: Call All Good NW at (971) 380-7592
Stark Street Motel Shelter (former Motel 6) 18323 SE Stark St., Gresham
Population served: Adults (all genders) - individuals & couples
Capacity: 43 rooms
Reservations: Referrals from congregate shelters only. No outside referrals accepted at this time. For a referral to a Do Good Multnomah congregate shelter, call 503-436-5757 or go to the Do Good Multnomah website and fill out the intake form
https://dogoodmultnomah.org/motel-shelters
Population served: Adults (all genders) - individuals & couples
Capacity: 43 rooms
Reservations: Referrals from congregate shelters only. No outside referrals accepted at this time. For a referral to a Do Good Multnomah congregate shelter, call 503-436-5757 or go to the Do Good Multnomah website and fill out the intake form
https://dogoodmultnomah.org/motel-shelters
Alternative shelters (outdoor, village-style shelters):
Beacon Village PDX 621 NE 76th Ave. Portland
Population: Adults
Capacity: 10 units
Reservations: Call (503)308-8309 Alternative Adult Beacon Village 2021
https://beaconvillagepdx.org/
Population: Adults
Capacity: 10 units
Reservations: Call (503)308-8309 Alternative Adult Beacon Village 2021
https://beaconvillagepdx.org/
BIPOC Affinity Village 84 NE Weidler St., Portland
Population served: Adults identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)
Capacity: 38 sleeping units
Reservations: Call All Good NW at (971) 380-7594
https://www.portland.gov/ryan/bipoc-village-84-ne-weidler-st
Population served: Adults identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)
Capacity: 38 sleeping units
Reservations: Call All Good NW at (971) 380-7594
https://www.portland.gov/ryan/bipoc-village-84-ne-weidler-st
Dignity Village 9401 NE Sutherland Ave, Portland
Population served: Adults - Individuals and couples
Capacity: 60 sleeping units
Reservations: Appear in person to get on waitlist. Must have ongoing engagement with village to stay prioritized on waitlist.
https://dignityvillage.org/
Population served: Adults - Individuals and couples
Capacity: 60 sleeping units
Reservations: Appear in person to get on waitlist. Must have ongoing engagement with village to stay prioritized on waitlist.
https://dignityvillage.org/
Kenton Women's Village 2420 N Columbia Blvd. Portland
Population served: Women, with a priority access for veterans, women 55+ or women with disabilities.
Capacity: 15 sleeping units
Reservations: Call Catholic Charities of Oregon at (971) 222–1880
https://www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org/services/homeless-services/kenton-womens-village/
Population served: Women, with a priority access for veterans, women 55+ or women with disabilities.
Capacity: 15 sleeping units
Reservations: Call Catholic Charities of Oregon at (971) 222–1880
https://www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org/services/homeless-services/kenton-womens-village/
Menlo Park Safe Rest Village 12202 E Burnside St
Population served: Adults
Capacity: 50 sleeping units
Shelter type: Safe Rest Village, a temporary outdoor shelter, with case management, amenities, and mental and behavioral health services on-site.
Reservations: Referrals are made directly by specific outreach workers only. We cannot accept self-referral or third-party referral requests at this time.
https://www.cultivateinitiatives.org/srv-menlo-park-ride
Population served: Adults
Capacity: 50 sleeping units
Shelter type: Safe Rest Village, a temporary outdoor shelter, with case management, amenities, and mental and behavioral health services on-site.
Reservations: Referrals are made directly by specific outreach workers only. We cannot accept self-referral or third-party referral requests at this time.
https://www.cultivateinitiatives.org/srv-menlo-park-ride
Multnomah Safe Rest Village 2731 SW Multnomah Blvd. Portland
Population served: Adults
Capacity: 28 sleeping units
Shelter type: Safe Rest Village, a temporary outdoor shelter, with case management, amenities, and mental and behavioral health services on-site.
Reservations: Referrals are made directly by specific outreach workers only. We cannot accept self-referral or third-party referral requests at this time.
https://www.portland.gov/ryan/multnomah-srv-2731-sw-multnomah-blvd
Population served: Adults
Capacity: 28 sleeping units
Shelter type: Safe Rest Village, a temporary outdoor shelter, with case management, amenities, and mental and behavioral health services on-site.
Reservations: Referrals are made directly by specific outreach workers only. We cannot accept self-referral or third-party referral requests at this time.
https://www.portland.gov/ryan/multnomah-srv-2731-sw-multnomah-blvd
Parkrose Community Village 12505 NE Halsey St., Portland
Population served: Adults who identify as LGBTQIA+, with a priority
for those who are also Black, Indigenous, or People of Color
Capacity: 12 sleeping units
Reservations: Call 211 to connect with a provider for assessment/referral
https://weshinepdx.org/resource/weshine-parkrose-community-village-overview-6-30-2022/
Population served: Adults who identify as LGBTQIA+, with a priority
for those who are also Black, Indigenous, or People of Color
Capacity: 12 sleeping units
Reservations: Call 211 to connect with a provider for assessment/referral
https://weshinepdx.org/resource/weshine-parkrose-community-village-overview-6-30-2022/
Queer Affinity Village 2185 SW Naito Pkwy. Portland
Population served: LGBTQIA+ identifying adults
Capacity: 35 sleeping units (including 7 with ramps)
Reservations: Call All Good NW at (971) 380-7592
https://www.portland.gov/ryan/queer-affinity-qa-village-2185-sw-naito-parkway
Population served: LGBTQIA+ identifying adults
Capacity: 35 sleeping units (including 7 with ramps)
Reservations: Call All Good NW at (971) 380-7592
https://www.portland.gov/ryan/queer-affinity-qa-village-2185-sw-naito-parkway
St. Johns Village 8005 N. Richmond Ave., Portland
Population served: Men, Women and Couples
Capacity: 19 sleeping units
Reservations: Call (503)572-2649 or fill out form on DoGood website
https://dogoodmultnomah.org/st-johns-village
Population served: Men, Women and Couples
Capacity: 19 sleeping units
Reservations: Call (503)572-2649 or fill out form on DoGood website
https://dogoodmultnomah.org/st-johns-village
COVID-19 Isolation shelters:
82nd Avenue Motel Shelter (former Portland Value Inn) 1707 NE 82nd Ave., Portland
COVID-19 Voluntary Isolation Motel
1707 NE 82nd Ave., Portland
Population served: Adults in need of isolation due to COVID-19
Capacity: N/A (up to 38, only available for people needing isolation for COVID-19)
Reservations: Referrals from congregate shelters only. No outside referrals accepted at this time.
Currently closed for renovations:
Arbor Lodge Shelter 7440 N Denver Ave., Portland
Population served: Adults (all genders) - individuals & couples
Capacity: 58 beds inside, 12 sleeping pods
Reservations: None at this time
Willamette Center 5120 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland
Population served: Women and couples age 18+, priority given to women, Veterans, men 55+ and older, and adults with disabilities.
Capacity: 120 beds
Reservations: None at this time
