Community Information & Referral Services
We’re here to help! PCRI residents are encouraged to contact our Resident Services staff for information, advocacy, and referral services. We are available to answer questions about PCRI programs and resident services and share community resources.
Contact Resident Services: 503-288-2923, ext. 132
The resources listed below are not a recommendation nor a guarantee of assistance. They are outside organizations located in the Portland Metro Area, which provide social services.
Emergency Numbers/ Hotlines
- Police or Medial Emergency: Call 9-1-1
- Aging & Disability Hotline/ Senior Help Line: 503-988-3646
- Alcohol and Drug Help Line: 503-244-1312 (Toll-free: 1-800-923-HELP)
- Child Abuse Reporting Line: 503-731-3100
- Emergency Shelter and Food After-hours Line: 503-525-6400
- Mental Health Crisis Line: 503-988-4888
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
- Sexual Assault Resource Center: 503-384-0480
- Portland Women’s Crisis Line (Translation Available): 503-235-5333
- Winter Shelter Line (November 1 – March 15): 503-721-1500
Employment Services/Workforce Training
- Oregon State Employment Department: 503-280-6046 or visit http://www.worksourceoregon.org/
- Better People (employment and training services for ex-offenders): 503-281-2663
- Easter Seals: 503-552-9926
- Seniors Make Sense: 503-232-7684
- Youth Employment Institute: 503-280-1058
Food Banks and Pantries
- Loaves and Fishes (Meals-On-Wheels): 503-736-6325
- Salvation Army Emergency Food Pantry: 503-493-3925
- Sharon’s 7th Day Adventist: 503 287-7649
- St. Andrew Emergency Service: 971-244-0339
Legal
- Legal Aid of Multnomah County: 503-224-4086 or 1-888-610-8764
Miscellaneous
- 211 (Resource Assistance): Dial2-1-1 or visit www.211.org
- AARP: 1-866-554-5360
- CASH Oregon (Free Tax preparation): 503-243-7765
- Elders in Action: 503-235-5474
- Government Benefits: Visit www.oregonsafenet.org for information about SNAP, WIC and other programs
- Housing Connections (Affordable Housing Listings): http://www.housingconnections.org/
- Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO – Interpretation/Translation): 503-234-1541
- Project Linkage (Metro Family Service): 503-249-1480
- Urban League of Portland: 503-280-2600
Moving Assistance
- Scott Sheppard Managed Movers: 503-780-7136
- Todd’s Supportive Services: 503-557-1441 or 503-422-1000 (cell)
Rent Assistance/Utilities Assistance
- Human Solutions: 503-548-0200
- Impact NW: 503-988-6545/503-988-6000
- Multnomah County Energy Assistance Program: 503-988-6295
- Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA): 503-288-8177
- Neighborhood House: 503-246-1663
- Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI – Community Services): 503-240-0828 or 503-285-0493
- St. Andrew Emergency Service: 971-244-0339
- St. Vincent de Paul: 503-235-8431
- Transition Project (TPI): 503-823-4930 x316 or 503-280-4700
- Your Next Step: www.yournextstepgrants.org/apply
- YWCA of Greater Portland: 503-721-6760
Transportation
- North/Northeast Ride Connection: 503-226-0700
- Tri-Met: 503-238-RIDE (503-238-7433)