Resources for Families
Following the most recent guidelines from state officials in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro (BGCP) made the difficult decision to close all Clubs starting Monday, March 16. See the latest update on these Club closures.
Check out several weeks of fun activities in this virtual programming calendar, put together by Club staff.
To help assist families in need of childcare, food, housing assistance and other services, we have created this list of community resources. We will be updating this list as frequently as possible; however, please keep in mind that as the situation changes over the coming weeks some information may become outdated. If you see information on this website that is inaccurate or know of a resource we should add, please email our team at admin@https://bgcportland.org.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro Meal Distribution Sites:
Families can get 5 days worth of pick-up suppers and snacks for youth ages 1-18 one day per week at:
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Inukai Family Club, HillsboroTuesdays 11am – 12pm
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Regence Club, North PortlandFridays 10am – 11am
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Rockwood Club, East County
Wednesdays 6:30 – 7pm
* Please RSVP with your family’s needs: rockwoodinfo@https://bgcportland.org
211info connects people with health and social service organizations, including food and housing assistance, healthcare, childcare, utilities and other needed services.
For assistance, you can:
- search for resources or childcare
- call 211 or 1-866-698-6155
- text your zip code, “children” or “ninos” to 898211
- or email help@211info.org or children@211info.org
A list of resources not specific to COVID-19 support, sectioned by communities we serve, is available of our Youth & Family Services web page. These resources can help with healthcare, social services, and basic needs.
List of COVID-19 Emergency Resources from Congressman Earl Blumenauer
Pandemic of Love is an international mutual aid community started in response to COVID-19. When you fill out this form to request help with grocery bills, gas for your car, utility bills, and other needs, you will be connected to a patron community member to help.
During this public health crisis, we advocate children stay home if possible. However, we know that many families, including those of service workers, first responders, and medical professionals, will still need access to childcare while schools are closed.
211info is an excellent resource for assistance accessing childcare.
Child care facilities are not required to close at this time. You can also search a list of child care providers through this online child care search tool.
Childcare for First Responders & Essential Workers
- Champions: Child care is being offered at essential Champions sites. Check their website for the list in Oregon.
- Kindercare: Offering child care for youth up to age 12 for workers in essential roles at select sites. Check their list for open sites in Oregon.
Collaborative Care in Your Community
- Create a Family Childcare Cooperative with the help of this scheduling calendar. Instructions on their website.
- Portland Childcare Collective
Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro Meal Distribution Sites:
Families can get 5 days worth of pick-up suppers and snacks for youth ages 1-18 one day per week at:
General Info
- SNAP Update: Oregon is now allowing purchases of online groceries for those receiving SNAP benefits.
Organizations Offering Meals or Grocery Assistance
Blanchet House
310 NW Glisan Street, Portland, Oregon
Open Monday – Saturday
Meals at 6:30-7:30 am, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, and 5 – 6 pm
Anyone who would like a meal is welcome to eat at Blanchet House of Hospitality free of charge. We offer delicious, well-balanced meals six days a week, three times a day in a safe, clean and friendly cafe. Our volunteers serve every guest a plate of food helping to nourish and restore dignity to the individual without judgment. There are no requirements to enjoy a meal at Blanchet House.
Meals on Wheels
To-go home meal service will be unavailable beginning Tuesday, March 17, with the exception of the Meals on Wheels downtown location at 1032 SW Main, which will remain open for to-go meals from 10 a.m. to noon from March 17 – 20 for people who regularly access that site. March 13, in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus. For updated info information on Meals on Wheels People, call their COVID-19 Hotline at 503.953.8158. Learn more >>
Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
Provides meals to elders and after-school families enrolled in NAYA programming. Many Nations Academy students should go to local school distribution sites for meals provided there. More resources are listed on their website.
Oregon Food Bank
Use their find a food pantry tool to find a food pantry near you.
Though hours of operation are updated as frequently as possible, please call ahead before visiting a location.
Partners for a Hunger Free Oregon
Partners for a Hunger free Oregon has put together a COVID-19 online resource guide that will help you find info about SNAP, school meal programs, Food Pantries and more.
They have a list of all Oregon school districts with links to their meal plans during the Coronavirus school closures. You do not have to attend that specific school or district to have access to these meals – free meals are available to children age 1-18 to pick up “grab and go” style.
Portland Area Covid-19 Mutual Aid Network
Covid-19 Mutual Aid Network
Volunteers committed to assisting communities impacted by COVID-19. They try to respond within 48 hours to let you know if they can meet your needs, and will shop and deliver groceries for those with financial means but inability to get to the store. Fill out this form to be connected.
Rose Haven
Rose Haven will be continuing to offer services. They will be serving meals from 9 am-noon M-F as well as offering supplies. They are letting a limited number of people in at a time for their restrooms. Services include: Food, water, emergency clothing, diapers, wipes, hygiene products, mail service, pet food, bathrooms and sink usage, outdoor supplies including tents, tarps, sleeping bags (as supplies last), additional direct service allocations for rental and utility assistance.
627 NW 18th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
tel: (503) 248-6364
email: info@rosehaven.org
SNAP
Benefits will continue to be available on their regular schedule. You do not need to go into a Department of Human Services office to get service. You can call or email a DHS office to access an application (or you can apply online), submit information or paperwork, report changes and/or to conduct an interview.
Walmart and Amazon are now accepting SNAP for delivery of food qualified items.
Snowcap
Monday – Friday 10 am – 2 pm, Monday & Wednesday 6-8 pm
Families will be provided with 3-5 days of healthy groceries. You must live east of 82nd avenue and within Multnomah County. Proof of address required (mail addressed to you within the last 30 days). Call (503) 674-8785 for additional information.
Sunshine Division
Serving Portland and Gresham with emergency food box deliveries to area homes. In person pick-up at Sunshine Division locations on N. Thompson and SE Stark. More info and register for delivery >>
Washington County Food Resources
Washington County has compiled a list of resources for those who need food, please check out their website.
Wichita Center
6031 SE King Road, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
Monday, March 16th – Friday, March 20th, Monday, March 30th, Tuesday, March 31st
Drive thru food boxes available 10am – 4pm. Please drive up to the front drive-way and call 503-353-5663. Building will be closed to the public.
Lift Urban Portland
Delivering food boxes for those who cannot come to Preston’s Pantry. Each person in the program receives a food box once a month, with a service referral from a Case Manager or Resident Service Coordinator. Call 503-221-1224 to determine eligibility. Learn more >>
Preston’s Pantry open, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 3 – 6 pm, at:
1838 SW Jefferson St.
Portland, OR 97201
Please check their website for more details and up-to-date hours.
Meals Available through Restaurants
Please note that as of March 16, all restaurants have been ordered to stop on-site dining and limit sales to carry out and delivery.
Bless Your Heart Burger
Starting Monday, March 16th will provide free burgers for kids in need. Learn more on their website.
- 5410 NE 33rd Ave. Portland, OR 97211
Jojo Food Truck
Free kids meal and free food for industry workers affected by Coronavirus, 12pm-6pm or until stock runs out. Get updates on Instagram.
Laughing Planet Cafe
From now until further notice Laughing Planet will be providing a free kids meal to kids who qualify for Meal Assistance Programs. Check out their Facebook page for more details and updates.
Lionheart Coffee
Starting Monday, March 16th Brown bag lunches available until they run out for anyone who needs it. Check their instagram for updates.
Two Beaverton locations:
- 11421 SW Scholls Ferry Road
- 4590 SW Watson Ave
Nicholas Restaurant
Offering a free kids meal to families through the end of March, and a discounted healthy menu. $10 for an entree, $7 sandwiches and pizzas, $3 appetizers. Updates on their Facebook page >>
Locations at:
- 3223 NE Broadway St, Portland
- 318 SE Grand Ave, Portland
- 323 N Main Ave, Gresham
PDX Sliders
Free meals to any kids in need, no questions asked. See updates on their instagram page.
Po’Shines Cafe
Po’Shine’s Restaurant will deliver meals to seniors age 65 and Older. Free Dinner (Limited Time).
8139 N Denver. Call 503-978-9000 to order and arrange delivery.
Sugar Street Bakery
Beginning Monday, March 16, Sugar Street will be offering free brown bag lunches to children and families in need. Get updates on their Facebook page.
Meals Available through School Districts
Portland Public Schools
Breakfast and lunch will be provided to children in the community ages 1-18 Monday through Thursday. Learn more >>
Meals will be available for pickup from 11 am – 1 pm at the following locations:
- Boise-Eliot/Humboldt Elementary – 620 N Fremont Ave
- César Chávez Elementary – 5103 N Willis Blvd
- George Middle School – 10000 N Burr Ave
- Grout Elementary – 3119 SE Holgate Blvd
- Harrison Park School – 2225 SE 87th Ave
- Lent School – 5105 SE 97th Ave Dr.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary – 4906 NE 6th Ave
- Rigler Elementary – 5401 NE Prescott St
- Rosa Parks Elementary – 8960 N Woolsey Ave
- Scott Elementary – 6700 NE Prescott St
- Sitton Elementary – 9930 N Smith St
- Woodmere Elementary – 7900 SE Duke St
- Markham Elementary – 10531 SW Capitol Hwy
- Madison at Marshall – 3905 SE 91st Ave
- Franklin High School – 5405 SE Woodward St.
Gladstone School District
The Gladstone School District will serve students free breakfast and lunch from March 16-20 and March 30-31. No meals will be provided during Spring Break, March 23 to 27. Meal service will continue if the school closure is extended. Learn more >>
Drive by or walk up bagged meals will be available in the bus loop in front of the school.
Between 9 am – 10 am, any youth age 1-18 can pick up a free grab and go breakfast and lunch from:
- Gladstone Center for Children & Families – 18905 Portland Avenue
Beaverton School District
The Nutrition Services Department will be providing free breakfast & lunch for all students and children ages 1 and up from March 16-20, March 30, and March 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at designated school sites (listed below). Meals will be available to all students. Students must be present to be given a meal. Staff will be handing meals out, grab-and-go style. Cafeterias will not be open for dining. Curbside pick-up will be available. Learn more >>
- Aloha Huber Park K-8
- Barnes Elementary School
- Beaver Acres Elementary School
- Chehalem Elementary School
- Fir Grove Elementary School
- Hazeldale Elementary School
- Kinnaman Elementary School
- McKinley Elementary School
- Raleigh Hills K-8
- Vose Elementary School
- William Walker Elementary School
- Whitford Middle School
- Beaverton High School
- Southridge High School
- Sunset High School
Hillsboro School District
Meals will be offered to any child at any location, ages 1-18. Distribution times at the individual school sites are 10 am for elementary school students, 11 am for middle school students, and 12 pm for high school students. Learn more >>
These schools will be offering breakfast and lunch during the school shutdown:
- R.A. Brown Middle School: Site for students at Imlay, Indian Hills, Ladd Acres, and R.A. Brown
- Century High School: Site for students at Reedville**, Tobias, Century, and Hilhi
- South Meadows Middle School: Site for students at Butternut Creek, Groner, Minter Bridge, Rosedale, Witch Hazel, and South Meadows
- Lincoln Street Elementary School: Site for students at Farmington View, Free Orchards**, Lincoln Street, McKinney**, Mooberry**, and Miller Education/Big Picture
- Evergreen Middle School: Site for students at Jackson, North Plains, Patterson, Evergreen, and Glencoe
- Poynter Middle School: Site for students at Brookwood, Eastwood, W.L. Henry**, and Poynter
- Liberty High School: Site for students at Lenox, Orenco, Quatama, West Union, and Liberty
** These locations will also have meals distributed to their school site, as a second option.
Gresham Barlow School District
Monday, March 16th – Friday, March 20th, and Monday, March 30th – Tuesday, March 31st
Breakfast: 8:30 – 9 am
Lunch: 11:30 – 12:30 pm
- Clear Creek Middle School – 219 NE 219th Avenue, Gresham, OR 97030
- Gordon Russell Middle School – 3625 SE Powell Valley Road, Gresham, OR 97080
- Highland Elementary School – 295 NE 24th Street, Gresham, OR 97030
- Hogan Cedars Elementary School – 1770 SE Fleming Avenue, Gresham, OR 97080
- North Gresham Elementary School – 1001 SE 217th Avenue, Gresham, OR 97030
- East Gresham Elementary School – 900 SE 5th Street, Gresham, OR 97080
- Kelly Creek Elementary School – 2400 SE Baker Way, Gresham, OR 97080
- West Gresham Elementary School – 330 W. Powell Blvd., Gresham, OR 97030
North Clackamas School District
NCSD is providing meals to district students March 16-31, Monday-Friday. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to students in a pre-made fashion at the same time. The pick up point will be in the parking lot near the high school cafeterias; signage will be posted. Learn more >>
Meals will be available for pickup from 7:30 am – 9 am at the following locations:
- Clackamas High School – 12400 SE Freeman Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222
- Milwaukie High School – 11300 SE 23rd Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222
- Rex Putnam High School – 4950 SE Roethe Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97267
- Alder Creek Middle School – 13801 SE Webster Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Pre-boxed food packages will be available for community members at the Wichita Center on Monday, March 16 through Friday March 20 and March 30 to 31 from 10 am – 4 pm. Wichita Center is not open during spring break.
Reynolds School District
Reynolds School District is offering meals for all students 18 and under. Signage will be posted directing you where to pick up. Learn more >>
Curbside pickup meals will be available to all students at these locations from 11:30 am – 1 pm Monday – Friday:
April 1 – June 10 (holidays excluded) • Monday-Friday • 11:30am – 1 pm
- Alder Elementary School
- Davis Elementary School
- Fairview Elementary School
- Glenfair Elementary School
- H.B. Lee Middle School
- Reynolds High School
- Reynolds Middle School
- Rockwood Preparatory Academy
- Troutdale Elementary School
- Wilkes Elementary School
Centennial School District
Centennial SD will be distributing a week’s worth of breakfast and lunches, only on Mondays, throughout the remainder of the school year. Current food distribution is scheduled through JUNE 11. Learn more >>
Walk up/drive up sites for food distribution, 10:30 am – 12:30pm on Mondays, through June 11:
- Powell Butte, Meadows
- Parklane/Oliver
- Patrick Lynch Elementary
- Centennial High School
In addition, Centennial will continue running two meal distribution bus routes, with four stops. At each stop, the bus will stay for 15 minutes.
North Food Route:
- 10:10 AM SE Division St. @ SE 154th Ave/Griffin Court Apts
- 10:30 AM 14222 SE Division St./Rollin Wheels Mobile Park Driveway
- 10:50 AM 2609 SE 145th Ave./Arbor Glen Apts
- 11:15 AM 16910 SE Naegeli Drive/Meadowland Apts
South Food Route:
- 10:10 AM 5001 W Powell Blvd/Worship Center
- 10:35 AM SE 156th Ave @ SE Ogden Drive
- 11:00 AM Pleasant Valley Elementary School
- 11:25 AM Butler Creek Elementary School
David Douglas School District
Providing breakfast from 9am – 10am, lunch from 12pm – 1pm on Monday, March 30th – Tuesday, March 31st.
For March 17-20 only, grab-and-go meal hours have been changed so that families need only make one trip to pick up both breakfast and lunch. Our four sites will be open from 9-11 a.m. March 17-20. Click here for the Food Resources button below for details.
- David Douglas High School – South Campus – 1500 SE 130th Ave, Portland, OR 97233
- Ron Russell Middle School – 3955 SE 112th Ave., Portland, OR 97266
- Ventura Park Elementary – 145 SE 117th Ave., Portland, OR 97216
- Gilbert Heights Elementary – 12839 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97236
South Washington County Schools
Food pickup sites and food delivery details available on their website. Families may visit meal pickup sites a maximum of 2 times per week, with number of meals distributed varying by weekday of pickup.
- Crestview Elementary (7830 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN)
- 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays
- Locate the carpool lane on the east side of the building (closest to park) and go to door number two. Please line up alongside the sidewalk and remain in your vehicle. A volunteer staff member will then bring you the appropriate number of meals.
- Oltman Middle School (6625 Goodview Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016)
*Replacing Cottage Grove Middle School as of Tuesday, May 12- 4-6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Enter the parking lot and follow the car pool lane to door #28. Please line up alongside the sidewalk and remain in your vehicle. A volunteer staff member will then bring you the appropriate number of meals.
- Lake Middle School (3133 Pioneer Dr., Woodbury, MN)
- 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays
- Enter Lake Middle School from Pioneer Drive and continue to go straight until you reach the other side of the building where the bus entry is located. Please line up alongside the sidewalk and remain in your vehicle. A volunteer staff member will then bring you the appropriate number of meals.
- Woodbury Elementary School (1251 School Dr., Woodbury, MN 55125)
- 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Locate door number two on the west side of the building. Please line up alongside the sidewalk and remain in your vehicle. A volunteer staff member will then bring you the appropriate number of meals.
Parkrose School District
Providing food to district students starting Monday, March 16th. More info >>
Packaged pick-up breakfast and lunch provided 11am – 1pm:
- Parkrose Middle School (Food Pantry open 3:30-6pm)
- Russell Elementary School
Community Healthcare
- Federally Qualified Health Care Systems (FQHCS) in Oregon: Anyone, regardless of their immigration status, can go to one of these community clinics. They will have a sliding scale for payment for general primary care services, and all tests and treatments related to COVID-19 are covered without any cost.
- Project Access Now continuing to provide Oregon Health Plan (OHP) enrollment over the phone.
Student Healthcare
- Multnomah County Student Health Center at Parkrose High School (12003 NE Shaver St) is open during the school closures. They ask that you call to make appointments beforehand. Telemedicine is available. Call 503-988-3392.
Mental Health Crisis Services for Youth & Families
- Multnomah County Crisis Services
Multnomah County Call Center/Crisis Line: (503) 988-4888
Urgent Walk-In Clinic: 4212 SE Division (503) 963-2575
Parkrose Multnomah County Health Clinic: (503) 988-3392
Kaiser Crisis Line: (503) 331-6425 - Washington County Crisis Line
Call 503-291-9111 - Clackamas County Urgent Mental Health Center
24/7 crisis and support line 503-655-8585
Call to schedule services 503-742-5335, Monday – Thursday, 7 am – 6 pm. - National Suicide Prevention Hotline
English: 1 (800) 273-8255
Spanish: 1 (800) 628-9454 - Oregon Youthline
Text: Teen2Teen to 839863 or call (877) 968-8491. - Trevor Project
Text START to 678678 or call (866) 488-7386.
Low Cost Mental Health Resources (Under $50)
- Sprout Therapy PDX
- Attunement Psychotherapy
- Cathy Walker, LPC
- Dr. Eliot Atschul, Ph. D
- Handmade Parenting
- www.marchickcounseling.com
- www.rosehipwellnesspdx.com
- www.onewithwellness.org
- www.chicorycounseling.com
- www.elenadubose.com
- www.laya-yoga.com
- www.wellnesspnw.com
- www.stablebalancellc.com
- www.insighttointimacy.com
- www.traumacenternw.com
- www.meganelizabethmiller.com
- www.openpathcollective.org
- www.betterhelp.com
Culturally Specific Mental Health Resources
African American Mental Health Practitioners:
Listing of African American mental health providers in Portland for youth and adults from Jonicia Shelton; please do your own research about licensure and practitioners listed here, as they may be subject to change.
Services for Spanish Speaking Adults:
The Latino Services at Central City Concern’s Puentes Program is accepting referrals for mental health services to Spanish speaking adults (sorry, no youth), particularly for those in Multnomah County who are uninsured. These referrals can go to their case manager, Jesus Mendoza at jesus.mendoza@ccconcern.org.
El programa Puentes de Servicios Latinos en Central City Concern está aceptando referencias para servicios de salud mental a adultos de habla hispana (lo siento, no jóvenes), particularmente para aquellos en el Condado de Multnomah que no tienen seguro. Estas referencias pueden ir a su administrador de casos, Jesús Mendoza, en jesus.mendoza@ccconcern.org.
Managing Anxiety around Coronavirus
- Virus Anxiety Toolkit
The team at Shine, in partnership with Mental Health America, has vetted and compiled a wealth of research-backed and helpful tools for you—articles, meditations, access to mental health experts, anxiety screenings, and more. Think of Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety as your mental health toolkit during this time. - 5 Tips to Help you Regain Calm
- Mindfulness Practice to Help You Respond to COVID-19 Anxiety
Other Mental Health Tools & Resources
- Headspace
Offering all healthcare professionals who work in public health free access to Headspace Plus through 2020. - Greater Good Magazine
Based out of the UC Berkely Greater Good Science Center with resources for well-being, stress, anxiety, and much more. Geared for parents, educators and children. They even have live sessions to connect with others to talk about connectivity, positivity etc. - Well-being while Working from Home
Check out this video from Global News specifically about well-being while working from home or staying home. - National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI has lots of resources on well-being during this time.
Unemployment Resources
- File a claim
- Check out Oregon Employment Resources for info about what is allowable for unemployment benefits, and rules around temporary layoffs
- Unemployment estimator
- Resources from Congressman Blumenauer’s office for job seekers, workers, students, and educators impacted by COVID-19, with updates related to the CARES Act.
Other Financial Services and Assistance
- The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are providing special payment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 Outbreak. The deadlines to FILE and PAY federal income taxes are extended to July 15, 2020.
- Birch Community Services provides families with classes and one-on-one financial counseling to help them on their journey to become financially self-sufficient. Also helps distribute food, clothing, and household items to working, struggling families.
Utility Assistance
For a more comprehensive list of Utility Assistance Programs, visit the 211info Energy page.
Utility Extensions & Help from Companies
- Portland Water Bureau customers, your sewer/water will not be shut off during this time, per announcement from the Portland Water Bureau. PLEASE NOTE: The Water Bureau always offers crisis assistance in the form of a $500 voucher once every 12 months if you cannot pay your bill at any time. More information here.
- Northwest Natural – is suspending automatic service shutoffs in the event of nonpayment.Customers should call (800) 226- 4211 and contact the billing department to make arrangements.
- Pacific Power– Pacific Power is temporarily suspending disconnections and late fees for non-payment for customers in Oregon, Washington and California.Customers can call 1-888-221-7070 at any time to speak with a customer care agent.
- Portland General Electric (PGE) – Suspended non-payment disconnection. If you need help with your bill, please call them.You can request a payment extension 24/7 by logging in to your account or calling our automated phone system at the numbers below.They will work with you to set up a payment plan or help connect you with energy assistance programs, if needed.Call 503-228-6322 or 800-542-8818 Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm.
- City of Portland – Until further notice, Portland Water and BES will not disconnect water service for non-payment of sewer/storm water/water bills. Customers are still responsible for sewer/storm water/water charges due now accrued during this temporary suspension. Flexible payment arrangements and discounts available for low-income homeowners and renters and rent assistance for water users in multi-family properties and other options.Call Customer Service at 503-823-7770 to work out a plan. Apply for financial assistance.
Internet
Many Internet Service Providers, including Comcast, CenturyLink, NW Fiber (Frontier), AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint and numerous others, took a pledge to the following commitments for the next 60 days (starting the week of March 14):
- Not terminate service to any residential or small business customers because of their inability to pay their bills due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
- Waive late fees that any residential or small business customers incur because of their economic circumstances related to the coronavirus pandemic.
- Open Wi-Fi hotspots to any American who needs them.
Comcast Internet Essentials: Any new Internet Essentials customers will receive the first two months service free of charge and Comcast will assist them with the acquisition of a notebook computer.
AT&T: AT&T is offering Cisco Webex Meetings for 90 days to businesses, universities and schools.
T-Mobile: T-Mobile is working with its partners to provide its Lifeline customers with extra free data up to 5GB per month over the next two months. Additionally, T-Mo is increasing the free data allowance for students and schools in the EmpowerED digital learning programs, ensuring that they’ve got at least 20GB of data per month for the next 60 days.
Rental Update
- Evictions suspended in Multnomah County and Portland: On March 17, Multnomah County and Portland suspended evictions. Tenants will have up to six months after March 26, when city and county state of emergencies end, to repay any rent they owe, officials said.
The moratoriums apply to people whose jobs are shut down, whose work hours are reduced, who miss work to provide child care, or who are unable to work because they or a relative are sick from the virus.
Housing and Utility Support
Portland Metro Area
El Programa Hispano
(503)-669-8350
Human Solutions, Powell Office, Rockwood Office
(503) 548-2000 or (503) 405-7875
Impact NW
503-721-1740
IRCO – Asian Family Center
503-235-9396
Latino Network
Rockwood: 503-283-6881
Community Resources During Coronavirus Crisis
Native American Youth & Family Center
503-288-8177
Multnomah Stability Initiative
503-988-4298
Self Enhancement, Inc (SEI)
503-249-1721
SnowCap
503-674-8785
St. Vincent DePaul
(503) 235-8431
- Love Inc: Located in N. Clackamas and Hillsboro, providing hygiene supplies, furniture, medical equipment, diapers and more at a variety of local church locations. they ask that you call and leave a message. Visit their websites for more info.
North Clackamas Locations
Hillsboro Locations
Information from our friends in Washington County:
- The public charge has been lifted for COVID-19. There will be no charge for getting tested or treated for COVID-19, even if you do not have insurance. Find more answers and resources in 11 languages.
- List of Federally Qualified Health Care Systems (FQHCS) in Oregon: Anyone, regardless of their immigration status, can go to one of these community clinics. They will have a sliding scale for payment for general primary care services, and all tests and treatments related to COVID-19 are covered without any cost.
- IRCO Public Charge FAQ (attached in English)
- Oregon Law Center Public Charge Fact Sheet (choose a language and then generate a link to the Public Charge Fact sheet on their website)
- Unemployment insurance is NOT subject to the public charge rule – information from IRCO (attached in English)
Health Clinics
- Federally Qualified Health Care Systems (FQHCS) in Oregon: Anyone, regardless of their immigration status, can go to one of these community clinics. They will have a sliding scale for payment for general primary care services, and all tests and treatments related to COVID-19 are covered without any cost.
Buses, MAX and streetcar service is still available, but with seating limited and most routes reduced to service similar to weekend frequency. Masks are required on transit.
Cash is no longer accepted, so riders will need to pay with the Hop card or mobile wallet. FREE Hop cards may be obtained at Pioneer Courthouse Square, or will be mailed to you if you call: 503-238-7433, or email hopto@trimet.org.
Ride Connection
Still in service, though limited, with increased social distancing practices for essential travel. Primarily for older adults and people with disabilities.
You can request a ride by phone or through an online form for returning customers.
PHONE: (503) 226-0700 or Oregon Relay: 7-1-1
Monday-Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Interpreters available when needed.
Covid-19 Mutual Aid Network
Volunteers committed to assisting communities impacted by COVID-19 by delivering food and other supplies. They try to respond within 48 hours to let you know if they can meet your needs, and will shop and deliver groceries for those with financial means but inability to get to the store. Fill out this form to be connected.
The Pongo Fund is a charity focused on fighting pet hunger. The pet food bank located at 3632 SE 20th Ave, Portland. Call them at 503-939-7555 to determine when their next distribution day will be, and determine your eligibility for the program.
Playlists and live streams of skills and subject-based learning, designed for families with youth of all ages.
20 days of free, active learning to help sustain educational opportunities for students who are at home.
Educational Resources Spreadsheet
Amazing Educational Resources has provided many links to educational websites that students can use to stay engaged during out-of-school time.
Activity Proposal Plan for At-Home Learning from a Teacher
Resource learning plan from K-12 educator Andy Malone, which they recommend for upper elementary and middle schoolers.
Yoga, HIIT, Barre, and other workouts free for everyone until April 1, and free access for students and teachers through July 1st.
Highlighting a series of Playworks games on social media that can be played at home. Follow using #PlayworksAtHome and #PlayAtHome.
Teach Youth about how Disease Outbreaks are Tracked
In this game, youth will play the role of an epidemiologist investigating a disease outbreak, helping them learn about the patterns and causes of diseases.
Virtual Volunteering for Teens
Turn teens’ focus away from boredom and what they can’t do toward what they CAN do for the community. Check out these ideas for virtual volunteer opportunities that they can do on their own or with the family.
- Tips for Keeping Your House Virus-Proof
This guide covers best practices for cleaning everyday objects, keeping the home, your household, and any visitors safe. - Making Your Own Mask or Face Covering
The CDC has released a guide on how you can make your own masks and face-coverings at home. See guidance on mask requirements from the Oregon Health Authority. - How to Talk to Your Child About COVID-19
5 Tips you can use to talk with kids about COVID-19 and prevention practices from Boys & Girls Clubs of America. - Helping Youth Regulate Emotions of Fear, Sadness, and Anger
Coronavirus can be scary for adults and youth as well. Learn how to look for solutions, seek support, and understand what is important with this helpful PDF resource. PDF pamphlets are available in a variety of languages on the HEMOT project website, which focuses on emotional preparedness in case of disasters.
- COVID-19 Answers from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
- OHA Fact Sheets – Multiple Languages
- Social Distancing – What it means and how to to do it properly.
- Multnomah County Health Department (MCHD)
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Oregon Department of Education (ODE)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Research Center
- Indian Health Services (IHS)
Where Can I Access Testing?
OHSU COVID-19 Hotline
If you do not have a primary care provider, and have questions about coronavirus symptoms and care, call OHSU at 833-647-8222, 8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week. See more resources from OHSU on their site >>
Free OHSU Drive-Up Testing for those without Insurance
2 sites available for those with COVID-19 Symptoms:
- Westside Mobile Testing Site: Hillsboro Stadium, 4450 N.E. Century Blvd., Hillsboro, OR 97124; noon to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday
- North Mobile Testing Site: Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland, OR 97217; noon to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday
Free COVID-19 Testing for Black and African American Families
Self Enhancement Inc. will be hosting the state’s first non-symptom testing site for COVID-19 focused on the African-American community on JUNE 6 at SEI and Emmanuel Church. Sign Up >>
