Street Roots ~ Rose City ~ Resource Guide

Veteran Services

Veterans Crisis Line

1-800-273-8255

Press 1 for veterans or text 838255 or chat online.
Connects veterans in crisis, their families and friends with VA responders.
Open 24/7

Clackamas County Veterans Services Office

503-650-5631

Helps military veterans and their families get the benefits they’ve earned. Email veterans@clackamas.us or call 503-650-5631 to make an appointment.

Mon-Thurs. 7am - 5pm.
Closed noon-1pm.
No walk-in services.

Community Resource and Referral Center

503-808-1256
(Lawrence Bldg.)

Part of the VA Portland Health Care System. Services for veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. 

Walk-in hours:
Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 8am - 3pm.
Thurs. 10am - 3pm.

Disability, Aging and Veteran Services

503-846-3060

Programs and services to enhance quality of life and ensure basic needs are met for Washington County seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. Most programs serve those 60 and older, but veterans and benefits enrollment center serves all ages. Includes Oregon Project Independence, food and nutrition services.

Mon.-Fri. 8am- 5pm.

Do Good Multnomah

503-436-5757

Veteran-priority and Veteran-specific shelter and service provider. Options include Veteran-priority bridge housing, permanent housing, low-barrier and alternative shelters. Shelter locations also provide meal services, showers and hygiene care, support services, case management and housing navigation. Call or fill out referral online.

Easterseals

503-228-5108
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 - 5pm.
Homeless Veteran's Reintegration Program (HVRP)

Employment assistance program providing comprehensive support to veterans experiencing homelessness. Personalized case management, job training and employment services, to secure sustainable employment and achieve long-term stability. To refer a veteran you can email hvrpreferrals@or.easterseals.com or visit our website to see other services offered.

Supportive Services for Veterans' Families (SSVP)

Provides assistance with homelessness prevention and transition to permanent housing, outreach and case management with referrals to other resources. To qualify, must be homeless or at risk and have any discharge status other than dishonorable while serving at least 1 day of active duty.

Fort Kennedy

503-765-2661

Support for veterans including hot meals, showers, food boxes, clothing and assistance connecting with shelter and housing resources. Call for more information.

Mon.-Fri. 9am - 3pm.

Lines for Life Military Helpline

1-888-457-4838

Offers help and hope to all veterans, military services members, family members and friends and providers or caregivers who serve military communities. Operated independently and not affiliated with the Department of Defense, offers connection to resources.

Available 24/7

Portland Vet Center

503-688-5361

Readjustment counseling services for combat veterans and their families, also for veterans who experienced military sexual trauma. Grief counseling for families who have lost someone in active service. Other services through VA, state and community agencies are also available.

Mon.-Fri. 8am - 4:30pm.

Returning Veterans

503-954-2259

Free mental and physical health services for Veterans, Current Services, National Guard Members and their Families.

Mon.-Fri. 9am - 4pm.

Transition Projects - Mt. Scott Office

1-855-425-5544

Resources, referrals to VA and homeless prevention assistance. Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and Grant and Per Diem (GPD) shelter program available. Call for screening and eligibility info or go on line to fill out a referal form.

The Salvation Army Veteran and Family Center

503-239-1259

Per diem short-term transitional housing and case management for veterans. Up to nine-month program for vets and their families. Emergency transitional housing for singles only up to 30 days with possible extention to 90 days maximum, VA must refer.

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