Community Reintegration Services - Community Shelter and Housing Programs

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Housing Authority of Portland - This agency provides rental housing of two types: Public Housing Authority units and Section 8 Voucher units. Renters in both programs pay 30% of their income for rent and utilities. To obtain an application, call or come to the HAP office.

Housing Authority of Portland, 135 SW Ash Street, Portland, OR 97204, 503-802-8300.

Vancouver Housing Authority, 2500 Main St. If calling from Portland: 503-289- 5593. In Vancouver, call 360-694-2501

Central City Concern - SRO rooms and family housing (for adult in A/D treatment and custody of at least one child under age 18.) Several buildings. Call to get on wait list and find out about program information. Come in and fill out form to get on waiting list. Subsidized and nonsubsidized housing available. 709 NW Everett, Portland OR 97209. Phone: 503-241-0671

Central City Concern buildings include the following buildings (contact CCC housing number above to get on list):

Biltmore, 310 NW 6th, Portland OR 97209. 503-228-4550. 78 SRO units. Monthly rent is 30% of income. Room inspection each month. (Pinnacle Mgmt.)

Blanchett House, 340 NW Glisan, Portland OR 97209. 503-226-3911. 18 SRO units. Work based recovery program for men with no source of income.

Everett (managed by Transition Projects), 306 NW Broadway. Portland OR 97209. 503-823-4888. 29 SRO units. Corrections program, referrals through parole or probation officers. Transitional housing.

Transitional Projects, Inc. - 503-823-4934. TB card required. Portland Rescue Mission: 111 W Burnside. Men only. TB card/church services required. Check-in at 5:30pm, first come first served. Must not be visibly intoxicated.

Northwest Pilot Project - 1430 SW Broaday, Portland OR 97201. This is a housing program that assists homeless and at risk adults age 55 and over who are capable of independent living to obtain and maintain permanent affordable housing in Multnomah county. For more information call: (503) 227-5605.

Valley Homestead and Inn at the Orchard - Share House manages both shelters, which serve homeless families and single women. Supportive services offered include shelter, clothing, and three meals a day; classes in areas such as parenting, budgeting, and nutrition; a supportive community environment; information and referral; limited case management; and advocacy. The goal is to provide a temporary refuge where residents may recover their ability to meet their basic needs of shelter, food, and clothing. For more information contact: Share House, (360) 695-7658.

Shared Housing (Program of Ecumenical Ministries) Shared Housing is a referral and matching service that brings together those who need affordable housing with those who can provide it, in exchange for vital services landlords may need. Four major types of home-sharing arrangements include: rent only, reduced rent & services, room & board, and room & board plus salary. Clients seeking a place to live may contact Shared Housing to arrange an in-person interview is scheduled for clients seeking a place to live. Those providing residences may be interviewed over telephone. Vancouver WA-based clients and landlords usually go through Glisan St. office. For more information call: (503) 225-9924 (Portland area and Washington County). Office located 2906 NE Glisan St. Portland OR 97232.

Share House - Share House is an emergency shelter for single homeless men. Share House provides hot meals to anyone seven days a week. Share House also provides: Telephone, mailbox, clothing, showers, and laundry, nurse on site, referral services, and volunteer counselors for various organizations. The Transportation Assistance Program provides persons with gasoline vouchers and local and long distance bus tickers. To find out more about this program, call (360) 695-7658.

Oxford House - The primary purpose of Oxford House, Inc. is to establish enough self-fun, self-supported recovery houses to provide an opportunity for every recovering individual to learn that a clean and sober way of life – forever. Each house is self-run and self-supported, and following a standardized system of democratic operations. For more information write: Oxford House, Inc. 9312 Colesville Road, Silver Springs, Maryland

20901, (301) 587-2916, FAX (301) 589-0302. Locally: Vancouver: (360) 695-4167 Portland HOTLINE: (503) 251-5835.

Patton Home - (Ecumenical Ministries). 63-unit building, semi-furnished. Patton Home opened in October 2002 and provides drug and alcohol free housing for clients in recovery. Random u/a’s required. A relapse results in automatic eviction, which goes on client’s record. Clients may move in having between 30 and 90 days sober, at Patton Home manager’s (and referring VA case manager’s) discretion. Rent is $395, w/ $150 deposit depending on results of credit rating and criminal background check. $30 screening fee. Income limit of $24,000 a year. Assaults or sexual offenses are disqualifying. Contact Patton Home at 4619 North Michigan, Portland OR 97217, (503) 281-1844.

Mark O. Hatfield Alcohol & Drug Free Community - Supportive residential environment for those in recovery from chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, and chronic mental illness. It is a Section 8, moderate rehabilitation program owned and operated by Central City Concern housing department (503-241-0671). Residents pay up to 30% of their incomes if it does not exceed $23,000 per year.

For further information contact: Hatfield Community Admissions Office, 709 NW Everett, Portland OR 97209.

The Sally McCracken Alcohol and Drug Free Community - Located 532 NW Everett, Portland, OR 97209. Provides an alcohol and drug free environment that is supportive of long term recovery form alcohol and drug dependence. It is single room occupancy for homeless individuals in recovery. You must document at least 30 days of sobriety prior to residency and be involved in an ongoing program of recovery. Section 8, moderate rehabilitation program operated by Central City Concern. A tenant pays up to 30% of his or her income if it does not exceed $23,000 per year. For more information call the Sally McCracken Building Manager at (503) 241-0967 or 241-1970 (backup).

Atherton Woods – New apartment homes located near the Vancouver Mall featuring moderate rents with maximum monthly income caps. The address is 4719 NE 72nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98661,

YWCA Safe Choice - Women’s Shelter/ Vancouver WA. PO Box 2987 Vancouver WA 98668.

Bridgeview Community Shelter - 707 NW Everett. 503-222-4906 For people with chronic mental illness. Case management required. No walk ins.

Cascade AIDS Project - 620 SW 5th, #300. Transitional and permanent housing program. For HIV+ clients who meet eligibility requirements. Must be a CAP client. Call for intake.

EMI (Eutychus Ministries Int.) - PO Box 70031, Vancouver WA 98665. 360-721-4310. Clearinghouse for community connections with assistance in finding housing, job training, jobs, a church home, support for parents and children; specifically services veteran population. Religious and spiritually.

Portland Impact - 4704 SE Hawthorne. 503-988-6000. Families with children only. Need referral. Up to 4 week stay with case management, transition apartments, no fee. Call for appt.

Housing for Offenders - Everett Hotel: Contact :Transitional Projects. Portland.

Salvation Army Door of Hope - 30 SW 2d. Homeless women with children. Free Alcohol/drug treatment. 503-227-1243.

Royal Palm Project Respond - 310 NW Flanders. 503-827-3949. For people with mental health conditions. 30 SRO units, 30% of income.

Sunrise Place - 5724 NE Prescott. Women in A&D treatment only. Case management. 503-460-3233.

Women’s Drug Free Housing - 200 SE 7th. 503-235-0131. Women on probation/parole, up to 9 mos. Transitional Services referral req’d.

Portland Rescue Mission - 111 W. Burnside. 503-227-0421. Men only. TB card/church services required. Check in at 5:30 pm, first come first served.

Interfaith Hospitality Network - 503-844-2919. Hillsboro. Washington County. Men or women with children, 30 day limit, case management required, phone screening, alcohol and drug free req.

Breaking Free Ministries - 206-737-9869. Vancouver. Men coming out of jail. Bible study required.

Low cost housing and supportive services for the elderly and persons with disabilities.

Location: Portland area: Rent: 30% of adjusted income Contact: John Keating/ 503-802-8522

Oregon Veterans Home: State operated nursing home in Dalles OR. 1-800-846-8460. Contact Admissions Coordinator: Roxanne Kuehl. Call for application. Must have income: State will require a portion of your income per mo. 142 beds. Three levels of care: Independent, Domiciliary, and Nursing Home Care.

Senior Living: Smith Tower. Vancouver WA. Studio apt. $269 per month, or 30% of monthly income (whichever is less). (360) 695-3474.

This program conducts outreach to homeless veterans, assists with crisis and transitional shelter beds as well as transitional and long term housing. Provides information and referral for community residential treatment of substance abuse or chronic mental illness. For additional information please contact:

Mike Warn, MSW, - Transitional Projects, Inc. - 475 NW Glisan, Portland, OR 97209 Phone (503) 823-4930, ext 217

Portland VA Medical Center P.O. Box 1035 (V3DOM/CRS),
Portland, OR 97207 Phone (503) 220-8262, ext. 33990
Vancouver (360) 696-4061, ext. 33990