We are a day center and shelter for adults with mental health or addiction challenges who also live outside. You can find a safer space to relax, and find help and hope every day, year-round.
You can take a break from the outdoors, take a shower, do laundry and talk to someone who gets it.
You don't need to be clean or sober, or have identification. And we allow pets!
Location: Downtown Portland at 333 SW Park Ave, between SW Harvey Milk and Oak Streets
"No matter how bad it is, there is a way to turn it around." - Shawn, former participant
Day Center
Open daily from 8am-8pm. Closed the fourth Friday of every month from 11am-3pm.
Managed by the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon (MHAAO).
Services
- Peer support
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Laundry
- Lockers
- Mail pick up
- Computers and charging stations
- Basic first aid and medical referrals
- A cool and safe space to relax
- Support groups and activities
- Warm drinks, water, light snacks
- Clothing
Mobile medical clinic: Comes weekly. See schedule»
Mail pick up hours: 9-10am, 12-1pm, 3-4pm, 6-7pm
You can have mail delivered to our address. No entry ticket is required to check mail.
You can also get help and connected to more services if you want it, from people who have been there and get it.
You don’t have to participate in any activities you don’t want.
What We Don't Offer
- Detox
- Safe-use space
- Emergency services
How to Access the Day Center
You must have a ticket to enter the day center.
- Go to our outreach van at NW Broadway and Glisan St
(From 6am-1pm or until tickets run out) - Choose a 3-hour time block
- Head to the day center (333 SW Park Avenue)
Time Entry Blocks
There are four, 3-hour time blocks scheduled during the day—25 people can enter during each block. Entry tickets for each block are first-come, first-served.
You must enter within 15 minutes of the start of your time block and leave when it's over.
- Time block 1 | 8-10:45 am
- Time block 2 | 11am-1:45 pm
- Time block 3 | 2-4:45 pm
- Time block 4 | 5-7:45 pm
Once you enter, staff will take your photo and ask your name so they can know who is in the center during each block. Names and photos will not be shared with others.
Time block full? Talk with our staff at the van to get into the next available block.
Shelter & Bridge Housing
Do Good Multnomah manages our onsite shelter and bridge housing to help people on their path to permanent housing.
It offers dorm-style living for any gender. Peers and clinical staff run the program, and are dedicated to supporting you in your goals.
You do not need to be clean or sober. And we allow pets!
Services
- 30-day shelter (33 beds)
- 90-day bridge housing (19 beds)
- Room options for men, women and gender non-conforming people
- Peer support
- Clinical support
- Documentation assistance
- Oregon Health Plan sign-ups
- Community referrals
- Support groups
How to Access the Shelter
We're open to anyone over 18, whether you are a regular at the day center or just looking for housing options.
Due to high-demand, the shelter is often full. To get our waiting list, call 503-988-5059 ext. 87434 for an intake screening. We will try to contact you when we have an opening to let you know the next steps.
Rules
- No firearms or explosives
- Other weapons (or self-defense tools) must be checked in a locker
- No drug or alcohol use onsite or within a two block radius of the building
We expect everyone to be respectful and safe. We will work with someone who is being disrespectful or unsafe to help them stay at the center. If the behavior continues, you may be asked to leave.
More information
Contact us
Behavioral Health Resource Center
333 SW Park Ave (at SW Oak St)
Portland, Oregon
503-988-4100
bhrc-info@multco.us
Hours: 8am-8pm daily
Closed the fourth Friday of every month from 11am-3pm