WILLAMETTE CENTER
WILLAMETTE CENTER
Shelter and service center for up to 120 people experiencing homelessness. The site has 2 large sleeping rooms, a space for coffee and tea, books and board games, a gated courtyard, showers and laundry, space to leave belongings during the day, and a kitchen for light food and beverages. Staff will provide information, referral, and support. Onsite support services include housing, health, and income resources.
5120 SE Milwaukie Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
Eligibility: Women and couples (any two people who present as a couple, regardless of gender) age 18 and older. Priority is given to people age 55 and older, adults with disabilities, and veterans.

Pets allowed; must be well-behaved, safe, and housebroken. The owner of the animal is responsible for caring for, feeding, and cleaning up after the animal.
Hours: Shelter: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week
Resource Center: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm; service intakes end 15 minutes before close (650 NW Irving Street, Portland, OR 97209)
Resource Center phone hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm; service intakes end 15 minutes before close
(503) 280-4700
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (503) 280-4700 TPI Day Center
  • TPI Resource Center (503) 280-4700
INTAKE PROCEDURE: Walk in to Resource Center (650 NW Irving Street), or call for more information. The shelter operates on a reservation basis. Intake is done through the Resource Center or online via the Shelter Access Pre-Screening Form, not through the shelter's physical location. If guests arrive at the shelter location without a reservation, they will be turned away. Once a space is reserved, the guest may continue to use the space until they no longer need it.
FEES: None
DOCUMENTS: None required at intake
LANGUAGES: English, interpretation by arrangement
AREA SERVED: Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties
TRAVEL/LOCATION INFORMATION: Accessible by TriMet bus lines 19 and 70. Traveling down SE 17th Avenue, turn right on Mitchell Street and the Willamette Center will be on your left.
Services:
  • Community Shelters * Homeless Couples
  • Community Shelters * Homeless Women
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WILLAMETTE CENTER