Homeless Services Department - Multnomah County

A county department funding shelter, outreach, housing services for neighbors experiencing homelessness. 3k+ shelter beds, housing for ~12k people.

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Find help in Multnomah County.

You are not alone, and support is available whenever you are ready.

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Safe, stable housing is the foundation of safety and healing. 💜

As October comes to a close, Domestic Violence Awareness Month serves as an important reminder that leaving an unsafe situation often forces individuals and families into immediate housing instability.

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These programs work to ensure no one in our community is forced to choose between personal safety and having a roof over their head.

If you or someone you know is navigating relationship abuse, domestic violence, or needs safe shelter, confidential help is available right now.

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📲 Stream on KGW+ or listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!

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Behind the scenes at @KGWNews! 🎬

Catch HSD Director Nathaniel VerGow on Straight Talk as he breaks down how we are meeting people where they are across Multnomah County, connecting them with vital services, and moving neighbors from the streets into permanent, stable housing.

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Questions? Call Multnomah County Elections at 503-988-VOTE (8683).

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- Mailing address: Use any safe place to pick up mail, like a shelter, friend's address, or the Multnomah County Elections Building (1040 SE Morrison St).

Take two minutes to register, update your address, or check your status at https://t.co/8jSLU1i6vl

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Quick facts for voters experiencing housing instability:
- No traditional address? For your residence, you can list a shelter, park, motorhome, or cross street.

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Already registered? You can still update your address and get a ballot all the way up to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day!

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Housing status should never stand in the way of making your voice heard. If you aren't registered to vote in Oregon yet, you have until the end of the day tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct 13) to register online.

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Check your inbox for the full newsletter if you’re already signed up, access the link below, or sign up for our newsletter to receive monthly updates from our department.

https://t.co/oNP7aMT2Sa

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The HSD Monthly Newsletter, 🎃October 2026 edition is here!

Plenty of exciting updates from HSD this month, including:

📮Voting Rights & Housing Instability: Guidance and resources for voters experiencing housing instability.

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🌇Homeless Youth Continuum Annual Report: Celebrating FY 2026 highlights.

🛌Northeast Family Shelter Update: Progress on building a safe supportive space for families.

📍And much more

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#MultnomahCounty #Portland #PDXNews #HousingSupport #CommunityFirst #FamilyShelter

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More shelter options are coming to Multnomah County families! 🏠✨

A Northeast Portland motel is being repurposed into a family shelter, providing a safe, supportive space for local families navigating housing instability.

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Expanding transitional housing options like this is a crucial step in keeping families safe while connecting them to long-term stability.

📲 Read the full KOIN News report: https://t.co/BxyHKUgNdh

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Illustrated Storymap by Stefanie Koehler in collaboration with the TREES Lived Experience Committee and K Conte.

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How do we build long-term housing stability in Multnomah County? 🏠

Portland State University’s Homelessness Research and Action Collaborative (HRAC) has released Part 2 of the HSD-funded Pathways Study. Informed by a lived experience advisory group (the TREES committee), the...

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system gaps, and address root structural causes alongside immediate shelter needs.

👇 Read the full PSU press release and access the study:
https://t.co/hrKQ8446s1