VA Community Services offered by VA Portland Community Resource and Referral Center

308 Southwest 1st Avenue, Suite 155, Lawrence Building, Portland, OR 97204

1st and Oak Street MAX stop.

Eligibility

- Veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. - Veteran must be present in the household to receive some benefits. - Some services available for Veterans who are not eligible for full VA Healthcare benefits.

Hours

Business hours: M/Tu/W/F, 7:30am-4:30pm Th, 10am-4:30pm closed federal holidays. Walk-in hours: M/Tu/W/F, 8am-3pm Th, 10am-3pm closed federal holidays. Best to come earlier in the day for walk-in appointments no walk-ins accepted after 2:30pm.

(503) 808-1256

Voice - Main Phone

https://www.va.gov/portland-health-care/locations/portland-va-clinic/

Application process

Walk in or call for appointment. Call for outreach if unable to appear in person.

Fees

None.

Service area

Washington, OR
Multnomah, OR
Clark, WA
Clackamas, OR

Description

Provides help to veterans in accessing VA and community services. Services may include short-term case management, onsite primary care, access to medical, mental health, and substance abuse treatment, and access to VA housing programs, including Grant and Per Diem program, HUD/VASH, Veterans Recovery House and Supportive Service for Veteran Families (SSVF) if found eligible. These grants do not provide immediate assistance, are sometimes one-time, and may include case management. Help with finding market rate or subsidized housing or linkage to community housing programs. Assistance with expediting VA Benefit claims and access to employment programs such as Supported Employment, Veterans Reintegration program, and State employment. Access to computers, clothing, and hygiene items is available onsite.

What's Here

Transitional Housing/Shelter Veteran Outpatient Clinics General Clothing Provision Substance Use Disorder Referrals Specialized Information and Referral Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Personal/Grooming Supplies Housing Related Coordinated Entry Case/Care Management Veteran Benefits Assistance Veteran Employment Programs Housing Search Assistance

Providing organization

VA Portland Community Resource and Referral Center

Part of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Portland Health Care System. Provides access to both VA and community services for Veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Services for Veterans only.