Portland/Multnomah County

Access to Health Care and Sick Leave

Health Insurance

If you are uninsured, call 211 for a list of health clinics that will see you
- Multnomah County Health Insurance Page - OHP is open to all children and teens younger than 19, regardless of immigration status, who meet income and other criteria
- 503-416-4100 or 1-900-224-4840- Oregon Health Plan is doing phone call assistance to enroll or make appointments
- Outside In - call 503-583-6659 for assistance with OHP enrollment.
- Project Access Now - for assistance in enrolling in OHP or the Health Insurance Marketplace, call/fax 503-345-7031 or email oea@projectaccessnow.org(link sends e-mail). Assistance available in English, Spanish, and Russian
- CAWEM - coverage of emergency medical services only for those eligible for Medicaid if not for immigration status. CAWEM Plus available for pregnant individuals.
- COFA Premium Assistance Program - free health insurance for low-income citizens from the Republic of Marshall Islands, the Federated State of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.

Clinics

Coalition of Community Health Clinics - safety-net clinics
Primary Care Health Centers - Rockwood Community Community Health Center, North Portland Health Center, Southeast Health Center, and La Clinica de Buena Salud available for virtual and telemedicine services
Student Health Centers - Parkrose High School Student Health Center is open

Sick Leave

State of Oregon - facts about sick time

Disability Resources

Multnomah County Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Oregon Office of Developmental Disabilities Services - contact the ODDS Emergency Management Specialist at ODDS.FieldLiaison@dhsoha.state.or.us(link sends e-mail)

Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, and Recovery Support

Mental Health Crisis Lines

Multnomah County Crisis Line: 503-988-4888, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Toll-free: 800-716-9769. Hearing-impaired dial: 711. Interpreters available.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Oregon Youthline, Call: 877-968-8491
Text: Text teen2teen to 839863 between 4pm - 10pm to text with another teen.
National Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-442-HOPE (4673)
Oregon Partnership 24 Hour Youth Helpline: or 1-877-553-TEEN (8336)

Mental Health and COVID-19

Recovery Community

Recovery Speakers- online library of pre-recorded speeches
Pause Awhile - call in meetings 425-436-6360; zoom participant code 422932#
Online AA Meetings During COVID-19 - Google Doc created by mutual aid support organizers that is being continually updated with new zoom, hangout, and call-in meetings
DePaul Treatment Center - modified schedule
Oregon Recovers- resources for people in recovery and their loved ones

Culturally-Specific Resources

Multnomah County Language Resources - Amharic, Arabic, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Chuukese, Farsi, French, Swahili, Kosrean, Paulauan, Pohnpeian, Russian, Somali, Vietnamese, Tongan, etc.
City of Portland/Multnomah County COVID-19 videos - Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Farsi, French, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Thai, Vietnamese, etc.

Native Specific Organization Responses

Immigrant and Refugee Services in Multnomah County

Multnomah County Global

Public Charge and COVID-19

The federal government has announced that medical treatment or preventive services for coronavirus (COVID-19) will not count against those seeking permanent residency in the United States.

Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

As of 3/18/20, ICE has announced it will temporarily halt enforcement and focus enforcement on public safety risks and individuals subject to mandatory detention based on criminal grounds.

Resilience and Community Care Resources

Mutual Aid Guides - developed by community organizers

Good Drive of Mutual Aid Support Guides

LGBTQIA+ Resources

The Trevor Project
Transgender Legal Defense Fund- trans people and navigating COVID-19
The National Center for Transgender Equality COVID-19 Guide
PDX Trans Housing Coalition

Resources for those Experiencing Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

In an emergency, dial 911
Call to Safety - 24-hour crisis line 503-235-5333 or 1-888-235-5333
El Programa Hispano - Proyecto UNICA - Línea de Crisis 24 horas 503-232-4448 o 1-888-232-4448
National Domestic Violence Hotline- hotline is open and resources are available
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)

Food Support

Meal Resources for Families
Food Boxes & Pantries:
- Oregon Food Bank - Operating with modified services
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - the application to obtain SNAP (also known as food stamps)
- WIC - public health nutrition program for women, infants and children

Unhoused Community Resources

Multnomah County COVID-19 Guidance - for people experiencing homelessness without shelter. Information cards for street outreach in English and Spanish
How to connect with service providers: A curated list of what dozens of service providers are offering, and how their services have changed because of COVID-19.
A summary of the County's work to create physical-distancing space in shelters, set up motel options for people with symptoms, and bring supplies/information to campers through outreach.
Map of City of Portland Emergency Hygiene Stations - hand washing stations and portable toilets
City of Portland reduction in encampment cleanups - focusing on encampments with significant presence of hazardous materials that clearly present a public health and safety risk
Portland Street Medicine on-street medical care for those experiencing homelessness

Financial, Job, and Business Support

Where to get financial help during Coronavirus pandemic?

Utilities

Portland General Electric, NW Natural, Portland Water Bureau, and Pacific Power, will not disconnect services due to nonpayment. Pacific Power is also suspending late fees. Visit sites for more information and financial assistance.

Rent

Multnomah County Moratorium on Evictions - press release
Home Forward - offers housing to low-income individuals and families. Has issued a rent moratorium and instructions to notify your landlord of rent payment concerns. Information on COVID-19 response here.
Impact NW - offers services to prevent homelessness. Facilities are closed but programs and services continue to operate.

Job Specific Relief Funds

Layoff & Unemployment Information - State of Oregon website for more detailed information on questions about business closures, filing for unemployment , and layoffs
File a complaint to report work hazards - Oregon OSHA
COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources - list of resources for freelance artists
Restaurant Workers Community Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund - individual restaurant workers can apply for direct relief
Urban League of Portland - call the Resource Line at 503-280-2600 for assistance applying for unemployment benefits

Internet Access

Keep Americans Connected Pledge - Companies such as Verizon, Spring, T-Mobile, AT&T, and others have agreed to not terminate service due to nonpayment, are waiving late fees, and offering WiFi hotspots
Charter - Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households. Wifi spots opened up for public use.
Comcast- Free Xfinity WiFi hotspots open to anyone, unlimited data at no additional charge, no disconnects or late fees, 60 days of complimentary Internet Essentials for new customers, new educational material for school-age students, 24x7 network monitoring, increasing speeds from 15/2 MBPS to 25/3 for all new and existing customers.

Education

Anti-Oppressive/Anti-Racist Homeschool Resource List - Resources and activities by grade, developed by families
Scholastic Learn At Home - 3 free hours per day for 20 days
Mystery Science K-5th Grade STEM activities
Amazing List of Educational Resources - family resourced list of many educational sites and activities
Virtual Field Trip Google Drive - sourced from several community members, a full google document of 30+ free virtual field trips
Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions - Compiled list of several education companies that are offering free subscriptions during school closures
NASA's Full Media Library - NASA opened their entire library for free to explore
Cincinnati Zoo - 3pm EDT/12pm PST daily Facebook Live events with a featured animal and an activity for kids to join in at home
Think Indigenous- Online cultural educational facebook page - Grades K-8 - Lessons from Elders, storykeepers, and on many subjects
Department of Education - information on provision of services to children with disabilities during COVID-19 outbreak
Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules - supporting individuals with autism through uncertain times
Talking with Kids about COVID-19

Ways to Help

Donations and volunteers: drop off personal protective equipment, sign up for other donation and volunteer opportunities with Multnomah County and the City of Portland’s Joint Volunteer Information Center.

Multnomah County maintains a list of resources to support county residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. This list can be found here and is reproduced in part below.