211info (Oregon 211)
Ask about shelter openings and family shelter. Call 211 or text your zip code to 898211.
Official page: oregon.gov/odhs/pages/office-finder.aspx
Emergency Shelter Tonight in Oregon: Portland, Eugene and How to Get Help
How to find a safe place tonight in Oregon: 211, Multnomah County shelters, the Transition Projects Resource Center in Portland, Lane County shelters in Eugene, and help if you are fleeing violence.
Need help tonight?
Start here
Hi friend. If you need somewhere to go tonight, you are not alone. Call 211 first. Beds change every day, so calling ahead can save you a trip.
Quick answers
Where do I start if I need a bed tonight?
Call 211 or text your zip code to 898211. Multnomah County says its shelters are open 24 hours, but a bed is not guaranteed, so call ahead. Some shelters are scheduled to close in 2026, so check with the shelter before you go.
Official page: hsd.multco.us/?p=1498
I'm a single adult in Portland. Who do I call?
Call Transition Projects at 503 280 4700. They run several adult shelters, including Clark Center for men, Jean's Place for women and Willamette Center for women, non binary people and couples. Some ask for a TB card. The Resource Center at 650 NW Irving Street can help you sign up for shelter waitlists.
Official page: hsd.multco.us/?p=1498
What about families, youth and veterans in Portland?
For family shelter, call 211 and ask about family shelter. Youth ages 16 to 24 can call 503 432 3986 for Porch Light and Street Light youth shelters, 9 am to 5 pm. Veterans can ask about the Thayer Family Foundation Veterans Motel Shelter, and get priority at some other shelters.
Official page: hsd.multco.us/?p=1498
Where can I go in Eugene or Lane County?
Eugene Mission Rescue Shelter at 1542 W 1st Ave offers stays of up to 14 days. Call 541 344 3251. Dawn to Dawn at 717 Highway 99 N has heated tents for adults. Entry is set up at the Eugene Service Station, 450 Hwy 99 N, and beds can be reserved from 2 pm each day. Youth ages 11 to 20 can call Station 7 at 541 689 3111, any time.
Official page: lanecounty.hosted.civiclive.com/shelter
What if I'm leaving someone who hurts me?
Call the Call to Safety line at 888 235 5333 to find a domestic violence provider or shelter. In Multnomah County, the Gateway Center at 503 988 6400 can also help. If you are in danger right now, call 911.
Official page: oregon.gov/odhs/dv/pages/default.aspx
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Who to call in Oregon
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
Multnomah County Homeless Services Department
Lists shelters for adults, families and youth. General line 503 988 2525. Call a shelter before you go.
Official page: hsd.multco.us/?p=1498
Transition Projects Resource Center
Day center at 650 NW Irving Street where you can ask about shelter, showers, laundry, clothing and mail.
Official page: tprojects.org/resource-center
Eugene Mission
Rescue shelter for stays of up to 14 days, and a center for women and children, at 1542 W 1st Ave.
Official page: lanecounty.hosted.civiclive.com/shelter
Station 7, Looking Glass
Shelter for runaway and homeless youth ages 11 to 20, at 931 W 7th Ave. Phone line open all day and night.
Official page: lanecounty.hosted.civiclive.com/shelter
Call to Safety Crisis Line
Helps you find a domestic violence service provider or shelter.
Official page: oregon.gov/odhs/dv/pages/default.aspx
More help in Oregon
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