Student Homelessness and Economic Crisis

In addition to resources listed on the Basic Needs Hub website for students on campus, the Street Roots Resource Guide to Portland services is especially helpful for Portland area persons experiencing housing insecurity. 

Academic

• Computer Labs
• PSU Miller Library: (503) 725-5874 (Calculator, iPad and Laptop Check-out)
• PSU Re-Use Room: 1st floor Cramer Hall (supplies)
• University Success: Ondine Room 204
• Writing Center: Cramer Hall Room 188

Food

• PSU Food Pantry: Smith Memorial Student Union 48 (Basement)
• Oregon Trail/Food Stamps: (971) 673-1400
• Food Boxes and Meals in Portland

Health Care

• Cascadia Behavioral Health: (503) 283-3763
• Multnomah County Crisis Line: (503) 988-4888
• Outside In Clinic: (503) 535-3890 (for individuals under 30)
• Prescription Assistance: (888) 477-2669
• Planned Parenthood: (888) 576-7526
• Student Health and Counseling: (503) 725-2800
• Student Insurance Information
• Vet2Vet Crisis Line (877) 838-2838

Housing

• Central City Concern Housing: (503)525-8483 (Housing assistance)
• City Rental Resources and Immediate Housing Availability
• Off Campus Shelters
• Portland State University Housing Office: (503) 725-4375
• Student Legal Services: (503) 725-4556 (Landlord tenant legal assistance)
• Transition Projects: (503) 823-4930 (Homelessness assistance)
• Utilities Assistance

ID Assistance

• Student Legal Services (Legal Assistance)
• Off Campus Legal Services
• Salvation Army-Women’s Safe Shelter: (503) 227-0810

Mail Box/Message Service/Free Phone Use

• JOIN: (503) 232-2031
• Sisters of the Road: (503) 222-5694
• St. Francis Dining Hall: (503) 234-2028
• Transition Projects: (503) 823-4930
• Portland Rescue Mission: (503) 906-7690 (Men’s Shelter)
• Housing Transitions Program: (971) 222-1880

Money

• Career Center: (503) 725-4613 (jobs on campus)
• Central City Concern Employment Access Center: (503) 226-7387
• Financial Aid: (503) 725-3461 (additional aid, work study, and PSU scholarships)
• Student Accounts Office: (503) 725-3440 (Emergency/Short-term loans and payment plans)
• Social Security and disability registration: (800) 772-1213

Personal/Other

• Rec Center (Showers available for students enrolled in one or more credits)
• Services for Students with Children: (503) 725-5655 (Childcare Assistance)
• Multnomah County Veterans Service: 503-988-3620
• Transition Projects Day Center: (503) 280-4700 (Laundry Services)
• Outside In: Homeless Day Center (503) 535-3800 (For individuals under 30)
• Housing Transition Program: (971) 222-1880
• Pet Care

This web site is being updated.  Please check back for more information.