Social Services and other resources
for people in need in Portland, Oregon

DISABILITY – SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE

Social Security Offices

1538 SW Yamhill Street

Portland, OR  97205

2625 SE 98^th Ave.

Portland, OR  97266

17421 SE McLoughlin

Milwaukie, OR 97267

221 NE Schuyler St.

Portland, OR  97212

11975 SW 2^nd Street

Beaverton, OR  97005

1-800-772-1213 phone

1-800-325-0778 TTY

Web page for Social Security Disability:

www.socialsecurity.gov/disability/

On the left side of the home page are several informative links including the one for the “Disability Starter Kit”.

Web page for “Disability Planner” which includes a link on “Family Benefits”:

www.socialsecurity.gov/dibplan/index.htm

A Social Security office or the Web site can provide you with information and “Disability Starter Kits”. This kit includes a fact sheet entitled “What You Should Know Before You Apply For Social Security Disability Benefits.”  It also contains a checklist to have ready for your disability interview and a “Medical and Job Worksheet – Adult” that will help you prepare for your disability interview.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Social Security Offices – Addresses Listed Above

1-800-772-1213 phone

1-800-325-0778 TTY

www.socialsecurity.gov/notices/supplemental-security-income/

Disabled persons may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if they have little or no income.  SSI provides cash to meet basic needs for shelter, food and clothing.  On the Web site, you can determine if you are eligible for benefits by using the “Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool”.

Oregon Supplemental Income Program (OSIP)

For information, you can go to the office of:

Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services

(see next entry for address and phone numbers)

http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/spwpd/food_fin/foodfin.shtml

Scroll down to “cash assistance” for more information.

This program is designed to supplement federal SSI income. You can download the OSIP brochure from the Web page listed on the left.

Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services

421 SW Oak St., Suite 510

Portland, OR 97204

Helpline (503) 988-3646

Phone (503) 988-3620
TTY: (503) 988-3683

http://www.co.multnomah.or.us/ads/ads_services.shtml

For information on ethnic persons with disabilities supportive programs:

http://www.co.multnomah.or.us/ads/commcare/ethnic.html

This office provides help and information on items such as enrollment for Medicaid/Oregon Health Plan, food stamps and more.

FAMILY AND CHILD SERVICES

National School Lunch Program

(contact your children’s school for more information)

Inquire at your local school office to see if your child qualifies for free or reduced meals.

Child Care (See General Assistance – Oregon Department of Human Services)

FOOD SERVICES

(503) 282-0555

www.oregonfoodbank.org/ofb_services   

Some emergency food sites: 

Carpenters Food Bank  (503) 286-1898

First Baptist Church Food Pantry (503) 228-7465

First Presbyterian Church (503) 916-4009

211 Info (503) 525-6400

Neighborhood House Community Services (503) 246-1663

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http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/ofb_services/statewide_services/

A map of Oregon is on the page.  Click on your county to view a full listing of emergency food sites.

The Oregon Food Bank provides food assistance programs.

Oregon Hunger Relief Task Force

Mailing Address:

4110 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR   97214

www.OregonHunger.org/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=43

This organization can help you find resources for food assistance.

GENERAL ASSISTANCE

Oregon Department of Human Services

Multnomah County:  2446 SE Ladd Avenue, Portland, OR  97214

Information Only – Administration Office:  (503) 731-3111

For a listing of other offices, go to:  www.oregon.gov/DHS/localoffices/locations.shtml

For information on filing an application:

http://DHSforms.hr.state.or.us/Forms/Served/DE0415F.pdf

For information on Temporary Assistance to Needy Families:

http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/assistance/cash/tanf.shtml

Multnomah  County – Self Sufficiency Offices: 

Albina
30 N. Webster
Portland, OR 97217
503-280-6781

East Self Sufficiency                             
1415 SE 122nd Ave.                                  
Portland, OR 97233
503-257-4200

Gresham
912 NE Kelly Ave.

Gresham, OR  97030

(503) 491-1979

Northeast Self Sufficiency
4425 NE Broadway St
Portland, OR 97213
503-280-6683

Portland
New Market Theatre
50 SW 2^nd Avenue

Portland, OR 97204
971-673-1400

Southeast Portland
3975 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
971-673-2550

 

St. Johns

6443 N Lombard

Portland, OR  97203

503-731-4646

In order to apply for benefits through the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS), go to one of the self-sufficiency offices listed to the left.  These offices can supply information on how to apply for child care, the food stamp program, medical benefits or cash assistance for families.

Self Sufficiency Offices (continued) Other Areas:

Beaverton Office

12901 SW Jenkins Road, Suite B

Beaverton, OR  97005

(503) 646-9952

Hillsboro Office

5920 NE Ray Circle, Suite 110

Hillsboro, OR  97123

(503) 648-8951

Tigard Office

10777 SW Cascade Avenue

Tigard, OR

(503) 670-9711

In order to apply for benefits through the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS), go to one of the self-sufficiency offices listed to the left.  These offices can supply information on how to apply for child care, the food stamp program, medical benefits or cash assistance for families.

www.Oregonhelps.org

At this Web site, you can confidentially fill in all of your information and come up with a customized action plan for finding services you need.

620 SW Main, Suite 606

Portland, OR  97205

(503) 326-2901

(800) 422-4003

For a list of resources in the area for assistance, go to:

http://www.house.gov/wu/service_guide_multnomah.htm#housing

The congressman’s office can help direct you toward social services and provides a Web page that has a wealth of information on housing, food, clothing and other services.

Community Action

1001 SW Baseline Street

Hillsboro, OR  97123

(503) 648-6646

www.caowash.org

This organization helps people in Washington County with a variety of needs.

Forest Grove Family Resource Center

1341 Pacific Avenue

Forest Grove, OR  97116

(503) 359-2598

http://www.fgsd.k12.or.us/Default.aspx?tabid=147

The Family Resource Center tries to help link families with the resources they need.

News4Neighbors

http://www.news4neighbors.net/orgs.pl?op=org_list&org_type=np

This Web page contains an extensive list of all sorts of resources.  Of special interest might be the “Human Services,” “Neighborhood House Youth and Family Services” and “Services” categories.

Transition Projects, Inc.

475 NW Glisan Street

Portland, OR  97209

(503) 823-4930

http://www.tprojects.org/services.html

Transition Projects Inc. provides basic needs such as shelter, food, blankets and more to those who are homeless.

Vancouver – Links to Other Community Web Sites

http://www.ci.vancouver.wa.us/links.asp

This Web page contains a list of resources in Vancouver.  Of special interest might be the “Housing and Human Services” category.

Oregon SafeNet

1-800-723-3638

Oregon SafeNet can help you find the closest self-sufficiency office (see listing below), information on food stamps, the Oregon Health Plan and school lunches.

HEALTH  CARE AND SERVICES

http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/healthplan/index.shtml

1 (800) 359-9517 for a packet

1 (800) 621-5260 TTY

(Go to a self-sufficiency office listed above for information in person.)

Call the Oregon Health Plan or view this Web site for information on the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid program. 

http://www.oregon.gov/OPHP/FHIAP/index.shtml

1(888)564-9669

This program helps uninsured people in Oregon purchase health insurance by subsidizing some of the cost.  View the Web site for more information and details.

HOUSING

Housing Authority of Portland

135 SW Ash Street

Portland, Oregon  97204

(503) 802-8300

(503) 802-8554 TTY

http://www.hapdx.org

The Housing Authority of Portland can help you find low-cost and affordable housing options in the Portland area. 

PROPERTY TAX DEFERRALS

           Senior and Disabled Citizens in Oregon

http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/PTD/seniorDEF.shtml

This department can provide information about the property tax deferral program, how to apply and qualifications for assistance.

UTILITIES

503-228-6322 or 800-542-8818.

Downtown Portland — World Trade Center Plaza
121 SW Salmon Street, Portland 97204

Gresham
335 NE Roberts St., Gresham 97030

Hillsboro
1001 SE TV Highway, Hillsboro 97123

Southeast Portland — Portland Service Center
3700 SE 17th Avenue, Portland 97202

Financial assistance for your utility bills information at:

http://www.portlandgeneral.com/manage_account/billhelp.asp?bhcp=1

PGE can help you find financial assistance for your energy bills.

(503) 823-7770

http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=cjebh

The City of Portland can help you find financial assistance for your water and sewer bills including crisis vouchers and bill discounts.