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

Websitehttps://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

Other Information

Payment Options

Free

Focus Population

Homeless
Veterans
Low Income

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

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