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Help for When It's Hot
Information about cool spaces, cooling centers and other resources during the hot weather.
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Fentanyl State of Emergency
Addressing the public health and public safety crisis driven by fentanyl.
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Joint Office of Homeless Services
The Joint Office of Homeless Services oversees the delivery of services to people experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County.
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About Board Meetings
Learn about board meetings, sign up to testify or submit testimony, and watch meetings. The Board considers and votes on County business on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Briefings are held on Tuesdays at 10.
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Behavioral Health Crisis Services
503-988-4888
Toll-free: 800-716-9769
Hearing-impaired dial: 711
24/7 crisis counseling by phone, with interpretation services for non-English speakers.
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Climate Accountability Litigation
In June 2023, Multnomah County filed suit against top fossil fuel and coal-producing corporations, seeking to hold them accountable for the damages of the 2021 Pacific Northwest Heat Dome.
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How to get help with rent or an eviction notice
If you have received a notice with a court date, Call the Eviction Defense Project at (888) 585-9638. If you have a 72-hour termination notice from your landlord, call 2-1-1.
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Jobs
Bring your skills to Multnomah County and help us lead the way in public service. Learn about our challenging career opportunities and the benefits of working with us.
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Multnomah County Justice and Equity Agenda
Multnomah County is committed to building equity and justice in our community by transforming systems, affecting policies, meeting the needs of overlooked communities and making strategic investments.
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Good Government Hotline
888-289-6839
A place for county employees and residents to report suspected fraud, abuse of position, and misuse of county resources.
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County Ombudsperson
503-988-1234
Contact the County Ombudsperson if you need help resolving an issue with a county program or department.
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About Multnomah County
Information about the population, geography, cities, employees and functions of Multnomah County.
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Find your Multnomah County district
Want to know what Multnomah County district you live in? Type your address in to our interactive map to find out.
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Recent News
- NEWS RELEASE: Board approves new contract with City of Portland transforming, resetting shared work on homelessness
- NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County Elections releases video explaining ranked-choice voting, previewing ballots
- NEWS RELEASE: Chair Jessica Vega Pederson declares State of Emergency beginning Friday, July 5, for dangerous heat
- NEWS RELEASE: Housing Multnomah Now pilot initiative houses 306 households, exceeding goal by June 30 deadline
- NEWS RELEASE: Chair Jessica Vega Pederson issues statement on Supreme Court's ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson
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