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Over 30+ warmlines plus webinars, workshops, job postings, special events, consumer input opportunities and more.
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Training Opportunities in July 2020
List Provided Courtesy of State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority
Click here to download PDF Format, 16 pages
How Events are Sorted:
First, at the top of the list: Disaster Hotline & Oregon Safe + Strong Helpline.
Next in the list: Bundled “All Day” Events for organizations with events happening at multiple times throughout the day and/or in many formats or locations; these are bundled into a single listing to prevent endless scrolling. Usually these offer a lookup by zip code or other criteria.
Lastly, Time-Specific Events listed by start time from 12:01am early morning to 11:59pm late night. Warmlines and places east of Oregon’s time zone tend to start earlier (e.g. 4am in Oregon is 7am in New York).
Safe & Strong Oregon Helpline
FREE, available 24/7 at 1-800-923-4357
Language interpreters available
1-800-923-HELP (4357)
Excerpt(s) from L4L (Lines for Life) web page:
Help is free and available 24/7. Language interpreters are available.
Safe + Strong Helpline, in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority, is an emotional support and resource referral line that can assist anyone who is struggling and seeking support. Callers do not need to be in a crisis to contact this line.
Many of us are juggling concerns about wildfires and smoke, COVID-19, political unrest, financial instability, and more, in addition to the everyday things we personally struggle with.
Disasters can leave us feeling increased anxiety, worry, anger, or depression. In these challenging times, we provide emotional support, mental health triage, drug and alcohol counseling, or just connection with a person who cares.
If you or a loved one is feeling worried, upset, or overwhelmed, give us a call. Our call counselor will listen, assess your needs, and problem-solve with referral to community services and resources if needed.
Visit the Safe & Strong Oregon website for more resources and information at:
UPDATE
January 18, 2022
FREE COVID Test & Support
As of January 18, 2022, the U.S. Federal Government announced that households may get up to 4 FREE COVID tests.
Visit the website of the US Postal Service for free at-home COVID-19 test kits at this link:
https://special.usps.com/testkits
or
Visit this US White House provide link at:
Excerpt(s):
Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order:
Limit of one order per residential address
One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
Orders will ship free starting in late January
Fill in the form with your contact and shipping information to order your tests.
USPS only requires users to enter their name and the address where the kits will be shipped.
NOTE: If you have an apartment number or suite, be sure to put the apartment number on the 1st address line. Otherwise, you might get an error message rejecting the request, indicating the address was already used.
If you test positive:
NEW: State of Oregon has a website and hotline number you can call for information on next steps if you test positive for COVID.
Hotline:
Toll Free (866) 917-8881. Staff available Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm PST. Saturday 10am-4pm PST.
Website:
https://govstatus.egov.com/or-oha-covid-19-positive-test?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Survey:
https://www.oregon.gov/positivecovidtest
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Additional resources:
211info.org
Dial 211 to ask about COVID tests, vaccines, and boosters
SAFE+STRONG helpline for support
Toll Free: (800) 923-4357
COVID-19 Vaccine Access Information
Información de acceso a la vacuna COVID-19
English & Espanol
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORLEG/bulletins/2cd30a8
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORLEG/bulletins/2cd30a8
Weekly Update: Vaccines, Session Progress, Budget Hearing
Support, Resources, Assistance & Info for Tenants and Landlords During COVID-19
Apoyo, recursos, asistencia e información para inquilinos y propietarios durante COVID-19
Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program
(OERAP) helps eligible low-income households with their past due rent and utilities. This program uses funds from the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which allocated a collective total of $280 million to Oregon, the City of Portland, and multiple counties in the state. In most cases, approved applications will result in payments made directly to landlords and utility providers.
Click on the link below to apply for Emergency Rental Assistance
APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS LINK
Important Update:
Safe Harbor Eviction Protection Period Extended
- Oregon Legislators recently held a special session to extend eviction protections known as “Safe Harbor” protections in Oregon (SB 278). As a result of recent legislation, tenants have protection from eviction upon showing their documentation of rental assistance application to their landlord. These protections replace the 60-day period (90 days in some jurisdictions) and now cover the entire time an application is being processed (up until September 30, 2022.)
- In order to be protected, tenants must give proof of application to their landlord right away (by June 30, 2022 at the latest, or at or before any first court appearance, whichever is sooner.)
- Anyone who has already applied for assistance and shown documentation of their application to their landlord at or before any first court appearance is now protected from nonpayment eviction until their application is processed.
- Landlords are required to give 10 days of notice of termination of tenancy for nonpayment until September 30, 2022.
- Landlords may begin eviction proceedings if you’ve missed rent and haven’t begun an application – apply to an open rental assistance program right away to access these protections!
- If your application is closed or denied or paid in an amount that is less than is owed, your landlord can move forward with the eviction process for unpaid months.
- If you have questions about eviction protections, please visit the Oregon Law Center’s website for updates at www.oregonlawhelp.org.
Is your landlord taking you to eviction court?
Get fast and free legal help from legal aid’s
new Eviction Defense Project
The Eviction Defense Project provides free legal assistance to low-income tenants facing eviction court cases.
Contact us right away so we can review your case before it is too late.
Have your court case number and hearing date ready.
Eviction court moves fast. Don’t wait.
¿Su arrendador lo ha llevado a la corte de desalojo?
Obtenga ayuda legal rápida y gratuita del nuevo Proyecto de Defensa contra Desalojos de los Servicios Legales.
El Proyecto de Defensa contra Desalojos brinda asistencia legal gratuita a inquilinos de bajos recursos que enfrentan casos de desalojo en la corte.
Comuníquese con nosotros de inmediato para que podamos revisar su caso antes de que sea demasiado tarde.
Tenga a la mano el número de su caso y la fecha de la audiencia.
La corte de desalojo se mueve rápido. No espere.
Important Information
for Oregon Renters and Landlords
There is no longer an eviction freeze in Oregon. Renters who are behind on rent or can’t pay future rent should apply for help.
Renters can apply to programs for help paying back and future rent and utilities through:
- 211info.org or call 211 for information on local rent programs, or
- oregonrentalassistance.org for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP)
- NOTE: OERAP paused accepting applications on 12/1/21 for at least six weeks while waiting for new state money.
Payments go directly to landlords and utility companies.
Renters should show their landlords proof that they applied for rent help as soon as possible.
Renters are now protected from eviction until their application for rent help is processed if they show proof to their landlord.
- If renters show their landlord proof that they applied for rent help before June 30, 2022, they cannot be evicted until
- after the application is processed or
- after September 30, 2022 – whichever is sooner.
- Renters who already have a court case for unpaid rent should show proof that they applied for help to both their landlord and the judge to get extra time.
- Until September 30, 2022, any notice to pay rent from a landlord must give 10 days to pay. Notices must also include special information about rent help programs and other protections.
Back Rent from April 2020 – June 2021: Time to Pay
The deadline to pay back rent owed for April 2020 – June 2021 is February 28, 2022. Landlords cannot evict tenants for rent owed from this period until March 1, 2022.
- Renters who owe rent from this time period should apply for rent help as soon as possible before March 1, 2022.
Landlord Guarantee Program:
Landlords who have delayed evictions for renters who applied for rent help may qualify for this program. More information is available here.
- NOTE: The Landlord Guarantee Program has paused accepting applications while making changes to the program. To get an email when the application system opens up, please share your email address with LGP@homeforward.org.
Other Important Changes:
Landlords with renters that owe rent for the April 2020 – June 2021 period cannot:
- evict renters for rent owed for this period (until March 1, 2022)
- charge fees for unpaid rent for this period, and
- report renters for past due rent to a consumer credit reporting agency.
Unpaid rent from April 2020 – March 2022 cannot count against renters in future rental applications. (Oregon law SB 282)
Guests – Renters may share housing until February 28, 2022, as long as they are not breaking any laws. This means that until that time, landlords cannot evict or fine renters for having more guests than the landlord’s guest policy allows.
Resources
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- Renters can contact Legal Aid Services of Oregon or Oregon Law Center to learn more about their rights and legal protections.
- Landlords and renters can find more details at the City of Portland’s website (statewide information is available).
Qué hay de nuevo:
Información importante para inquilinos y propietarios de Oregón
Ya no existe un congelamiento de desalojos en Oregón. Los inquilinos que están atrasados en el alquiler o que no pueden pagar el alquiler futuro deben solicitar ayuda.
Los inquilinos pueden solicitar programas de ayuda para pagar el alquiler y los servicios públicos atrasados y futuros a través de:
- 211info.org o llame al 211 para obtener información sobre los programas locales de alquiler, o
- oregonrentalassistance.org para el Programa de Asistencia de Alquiler de Emergencia de Oregón (OERAP)
- NOTA: OERP detuvo la aceptación de solicitudes el 1/12/21 durante al menos seis semanas mientras esperaba nuevos fondos estatales.
Los pagos van directamente a los propietarios y las empresas de servicios públicos.
Los inquilinos deben mostrar a sus propietarios pruebas de que solicitaron ayuda para el alquiler lo antes posible.
Los inquilinos ahora están protegidos contra el desalojo hasta que se procese su solicitud de ayuda para el alquiler si muestran pruebas al propietario.
- Si los inquilinos le muestran al propietario prueba de que solicitaron ayuda para el alquiler antes del 30 de junio de 2022 , no pueden ser desalojados hasta que
- después de que se procese la solicitud o
- después del 30 de septiembre de 2022, lo que ocurra primero.
- Los inquilinos que ya tienen un caso en la corte por alquiler impago deben mostrar prueba de que solicitaron ayuda tanto al propietario como al juez para obtener tiempo adicional.
- Hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2022, cualquier aviso para pagar la renta de un arrendador debe dar 10 días para pagar. Los avisos también deben incluir información especial sobre los programas de ayuda para el alquiler y otras protecciones.
Alquiler atrasado de abril de 2020 a junio de 2021: hora de pagar
La fecha límite para pagar el alquiler adeudado de abril de 2020 a junio de 2021 es el 28 de febrero de 2022 . Los propietarios no pueden desalojar a los inquilinos por el alquiler adeudado desde este período hasta el 1 de marzo de 2022.
- Los inquilinos que adeudan el alquiler de este período deben solicitar ayuda para el alquiler lo antes posible antes del 1 de marzo de 2022.
Programa de Garantía del Propietario:
Los propietarios que han retrasado los desalojos de los inquilinos que solicitaron ayuda para el alquiler pueden calificar para este programa. Más información está disponible aquí .
- NOTA: El Programa de Garantía del Propietario ha dejado de aceptar solicitudes mientras realiza cambios en el programa. Para recibir un correo electrónico cuando se abra el sistema de solicitud, comparta su dirección de correo electrónico con LGP@homeforward.org .
Otros cambios importantes:
Los propietarios con inquilinos que adeudan alquiler para el período de abril de 2020 a junio de 2021 no pueden :
- desalojar a los inquilinos por el alquiler adeudado durante este período (hasta el 1 de marzo de 2022)
- cobrar cargos por el alquiler no pagado durante este período, y
- informe a los inquilinos por alquileres atrasados a una agencia de informes de crédito al consumidor.
El alquiler impago de abril de 2020 a marzo de 2022 no se puede descontar de los inquilinos en futuras solicitudes de alquiler. (Ley de Oregón SB 282)
Invitados : los inquilinos pueden compartir la vivienda hasta el 28 de febrero de 2022 , siempre que no infrinjan ninguna ley. Esto significa que hasta ese momento, los propietarios no pueden desalojar ni multar a los inquilinos por tener más invitados de los que permite la política de invitados del propietario.
Congelación de ejecuciones hipotecarias
El congelamiento de ejecuciones hipotecarias para propietarios de viviendas finaliza el 31 de diciembre de 2021 .
Obtenga más información en la División de Regulación Financiera de Oregón .
Recursos
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- Los inquilinos pueden comunicarse con Legal Aid Services of Oregon o Oregon Law Center para obtener más información sobre sus derechos y protecciones legales .
- Los propietarios e inquilinos pueden encontrar más detalles en el sitio web de la ciudad de Portland (hay información disponible en todo el estado).
Need help paying your rent?
Need help getting into housing?
- Emergency Rent Assistance
- Energy Conservation programs
- Renter support programs
- Homeless Services
- Family Shelters
- Severe weather shelters
- Rent Well Tenant Education Courses
- Supportive Services for Veteran’s Families
Find a Housing Counselor
| County | Homeownership Center | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker | Community Connection of Northeast Oregon | (541) 963-3186 | info@ccno.org |
| Benton | DevNW | (541) 752-7220 | hello@devnw.org |
| Clackamas | Native American Youth & Family Center | (503) 288-8177 x223 | kevins@nayapdx.org |
| Clackamas | African American Alliance for Homeownership | (503) 595-3517 | info@aaah.org |
| Clackamas | Hacienda Community Development Corporation | (503) 961-6432 | home@haciendacdc.org |
| Clackamas | DevNW | (503)-655-8974 | hello@devnw.org |
| Clatsop | Community Action Team | (800) 325-8098 | nmartin@cat-team.org |
| Columbia | Community Action Team | (800) 325-8098 | nmartin@cat-team.org |
| Coos | NeighborWorks Umpqua | (541) 673-4909 | info@nwumpqua.org |
| Crook | NeighborImpact | (541) 323-6567 | homesource@neighborimpact.org |
ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES FOR LANDLORDS
Oregon Housing and Community Services has partnered with the Oregon State Bar to help landlords and tenants understand recent changes to Oregon laws.
Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 and Landlord Tenant LawSource: Oregon State Bar
EnglishPrinted copies of these pamphlets can be ordered in quantities of 25 through the Oregon State Bar’s online catalog. There is no charge for the first order, up to 100 copies, of each language. If you need larger quantities, please contact the Oregon State Bar here.
Oregon LGP Program Details
Reimbursement for Eligible Costs
Did you wait through the “safe harbor?” Get paid.
Landlords, Apply to Forgive Tenant Debt
(503) 802-853
Program Guidelines and Information
If you would like some support understanding program eligibility and the application process, please view these training materials or call us today at (503) 802-8532.
Review the landlord training video below for additional information on the “safe harbor” law and a walk-through of the application portal steps.
To report suspected fraud, please email LGP@homeforward.org.
Digital Recovery Resources PDX
A DATABASE OF RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY AND PEOPLE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
Whether you are looking for a daily recovery meeting, a recovery yoga class, a recovery Cross Fit session, engagement with a peer specialist, or just a place to connect with your network – we’ve got you covered
RecoveryResourcesPDX.com offers this daily schedule with links to a variety of online recovery meetings and events. Plus you’ll find links to recovery resources, social services, food & housing, financial resources and COVID-19 information.
NOTE: Meeting rooms open 15 minutes prior to official start times. All times are listed in Pacific Standard Time. Events and meeting times vary daily
Digital Meetings Schedule
https://recoveryresourcespdx.com/digital-meetings
Recovery Resources PDX Website:
https://recoveryresourcespdx.com
Excerpt(s) from website last viewed 2020 May 01:
DAILY MUTUAL AID MEETINGS 4am-9pm PST
4:00AM – 5:00AM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
6:00AM – 7:00AM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
6:00AM – 7:00AM: Eastside Sunrise (AA, All)
6:30AM – 7:30AM: Dawn Patrol (AA, All)
9:00AM – 10:00AM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
10:00AM – 11:00AM: Ben’s Friends National (All Recovery, Food & Beverage Industry, All)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: Newcomers at Noon (AA, Women Only)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: Men’s Clock Room (AA, Men Only)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: Portland Daily Double Group (AA, All)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: Surrender at Noon (AA, All)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: NW at Noon (Al-Anon, All)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
3:00PM – 4:00PM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
3:00PM – 4:00PM: Recovery In the House (NA, All, M-F)
5:00PM – 6:00PM: Portland Daily Double Group (AA, All)
5:30PM – 6:30PM: Upstairs 5:30 (AA, All)
5:30PM – 6:30PM: New Alternatives (AA, All)
6:00PM – 7:00PM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
8:00PM – 9:00PM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
AA Intergroup National Online Meetings Directory
AA Intergroup Portland Online Meetings Directory
WEEKLY MUTUAL AID MEETINGS
MON 7:00PM – 8:15PM: Our True Selves (ACA, All)
TUE 9:00PM – 10:00PM: Karma Kontrol (AA, All)
TUE 10:00AM – 11:00AM: Ben’s Friends Portland (All Recovery, Food & Beverage)
TUE 4:00PM – 5:00PM: RecoveryLink Women’s Meeting (All Recovery, Women Only)
TUE 7:00PM – 8:00PM: Secular ACA (ACA, All)
WED 8:00AM – 9:00AM: RecoveryLink LGBTrans* Queer+ Meeting (All Recovery, LGBTQ+)
WED 6:30PM – 8:00PM: Gentleness, Humor, Love & Respect (ACA, All)
THU 4:00PM – 5:00PM: RecoveryLink Women’s Meeting (All Recovery, Women Only)
SUN 10:00AM – 11:00AM: Beyond Belief (AA, Agnostic)
DAILY CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
9:00AM – 10:00AM: TRG Recovery CrossFit (All Recovery, All)
2:00PM – 3:00PM: TRG Recovery CrossFit (All Recovery, All)
2:00PM – 3:00PM: Social Determinants of Recovery Workshop (All Recovery, All)
6:00PM – 7:00PM: TRG Recovery CrossFit (All Recovery, All)
WEEKLY CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
MON 4:00PM – 5:00PM: Mindfulness Recovery Support Group (All Recovery, All)
TUE 2:00PM – 3:00PM: Recovery Yoga (All Recovery, All)
TUE 6:45PM – 7:45PM: Invitation to Change (Family and Friends, All)
WED 5:00PM – 6:00PM: Mindfulness Meditation (All Recovery, All)
FRI 4:00PM – 5:00PM: Mindfulness Recovery Support Group (All Recovery, All)
SUN 2:00PM – 3:00PM: Recovery Yoga (All Recovery, All)
Zoom Meeting How-Tos
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697
Digital Meeting Safety Guidelines
Uplift Peer Support Training for Young People
Uplift Trainings registration is live!
Uplift by Youth Era is a virtual summit for young people ages 14-21. The event is designed to motivate, empower, and support you to change your life and the lives of those around you. The event is packed with engaging lectures, challenging discussions, and impactful activities. You will take yourself to the next level and make a commitment to bettering yourself and those around you.
With funding from OHA, youth aged 14-21 years old, across Oregon will have the opportunity to attend Uplift, a virtual mental health summit created by Youth Era and the University of Oxford. Registration is free and youth across Oregon can sign up here
C-TEC Youth Services’ Clackamas Achievement Program supports youth ages 14-21 in and around Clackamas County who have not obtained a high school diploma or GED and have become disengaged from education during the COVID pandemic.
Services we offer include:
- case management,
- financial assistance,
- support services,
- system navigation,
- and community referrals.
Initial contacts with youth focus on the safety, health, and well-being of the youth and family, with an emphasis on a caring interaction to support the student holistically.
Students will work with a Youth Re engagement Advisor (YRA) who will stay in regular contact, providing appropriate referrals to community agencies, and helping to support the student with navigating school enrollment with their individual district, alternative, or GED program. The YRA will continue to support the youth by encouraging attendance, progress, and addressing any needs or barriers.
- Support services such as tutors, transportation assistance, school supplies, equipment, etc. will be provided as appropriate.
- Youth will be offered dual enrollment into other programs such as C-TEC’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services to leverage additional funds and services. WIOA participants are eligible for ongoing services that include transition to college, opportunities for career exploration and hands-on career exposure, work readiness training, certifications and credentials, and paid work experience.
- Clackamas Community College is partnering to provide education services such as high school credit recovery and GED preparation and testing, however, this can be arranged with Mt Hood Community College or Portland Community College for students that are closer to these institutions.
- Their Workforce Development Department will provide opportunities for youth over 18 that are interested in job training programs or increasing their skills. Assistance with financial aid will be offered, as well as one-on-one support with navigating processes and systems at CCC.
- Clackamas Workforce Partnership is partnering to provide workforce development activities such as career exploration opportunities and paid work experience, as well as coordination between school districts and workforce development entities.
The YRA will continue to follow up with students and families to offer resources and support to help ensure continued school participation and progress. This program will provide trauma informed services.
Clackamas Achievement Program FAQ
Who is eligible for CAP?
- Must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Youth ages 14-21 who are defined as a “dropout” and not exempt from attending public school;
- Youth ages 14-21 who are not enrolled in school*, and have not earned a high school diploma or GED;
- Must be at least 14 years old and under 22 years old;
- Must not have completed their high school credential prior to enrollment.
*Students who started GED classes after Sep 1st, 2021, are still eligible to enroll in CAP services.
How do I refer a youth to CAP?
Complete the following referral form: https://forms.gle/g2upqfKkc2gPi98e7
-or-
Contact Carlos with youth’s name, DOB, and contact information
Carlos Benson Martinez
How much does CAP cost?
CAP is 100% free for youth.
What expenses are paid for by CAP?
If a youth or family is unable to afford expenses associated with GED classes and testing, school supplies, etc. CAP can cover those costs or leverage funds from other resources in the community.
Can a youth be dual enrolled in CAP & WIOA services?
Yes, funds can be “braided” to address a variety of the youth’s needs. While CAP solely addresses education goals, WIOA services include employment exploration opportunities that can continue on after a youth finishes CAP.
What are a youth’s education options with CAP?
Youth can attend GED classes and testing at Clackamas Community College, Credit Recovery at Clackamas Community College, Adult High School Diploma at Clackamas Community College, or reengagement into classes at a youth’s home school district to pursue a diploma.
Can youth outside of Clackamas County apply for CAP?
Youth are eligible to receive CAP services if they live outside Clackamas County, as long as they live within a reasonable distance to receive the service from Clackamas County.
What happens after a youth finishes CAP?
If youth would like support exploring employment opportunities, they can be enrolled into C-TEC’s WIOA program to continue receiving services. You can learn more about WIOA services by visiting C-TEC’s website, c-tecyouthservices.org
Safe & Strong Oregon Helpline
FREE, available 24/7 at 1-800-923-4357
Language interpreters available
1-800-923-HELP (4357)
Excerpt(s) from L4L (Lines for Life) web page:
Help is free and available 24/7. Language interpreters are available.
Safe + Strong Helpline, in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority, is an emotional support and resource referral line that can assist anyone who is struggling and seeking support. Callers do not need to be in a crisis to contact this line.
Many of us are juggling concerns about wildfires and smoke, COVID-19, political unrest, financial instability, and more, in addition to the everyday things we personally struggle with.
Disasters can leave us feeling increased anxiety, worry, anger, or depression. In these challenging times, we provide emotional support, mental health triage, drug and alcohol counseling, or just connection with a person who cares.
If you or a loved one is feeling worried, upset, or overwhelmed, give us a call. Our call counselor will listen, assess your needs, and problem-solve with referral to community services and resources if needed.
Visit the Safe & Strong Oregon website for more resources and information at:
UPDATE
January 18, 2022
FREE COVID Test & Support
As of January 18, 2022, the U.S. Federal Government announced that households may get up to 4 FREE COVID tests.
Visit the website of the US Postal Service for free at-home COVID-19 test kits at this link:
https://special.usps.com/testkits
or
Visit this US White House provide link at:
Excerpt(s):
Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order:
Limit of one order per residential address
One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
Orders will ship free starting in late January
Fill in the form with your contact and shipping information to order your tests.
USPS only requires users to enter their name and the address where the kits will be shipped.
NOTE: If you have an apartment number or suite, be sure to put the apartment number on the 1st address line. Otherwise, you might get an error message rejecting the request, indicating the address was already used.
If you test positive:
NEW: State of Oregon has a website and hotline number you can call for information on next steps if you test positive for COVID.
Hotline:
Toll Free (866) 917-8881. Staff available Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm PST. Saturday 10am-4pm PST.
Website:
https://govstatus.egov.com/or-oha-covid-19-positive-test?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Survey:
https://www.oregon.gov/positivecovidtest
—
Additional resources:
211info.org
Dial 211 to ask about COVID tests, vaccines, and boosters
SAFE+STRONG helpline for support
Toll Free: (800) 923-4357
COVID-19 Vaccine Access Information
Información de acceso a la vacuna COVID-19
English & Espanol
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORLEG/bulletins/2cd30a8
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORLEG/bulletins/2cd30a8
Weekly Update: Vaccines, Session Progress, Budget Hearing
Support, Resources, Assistance & Info for Tenants and Landlords During COVID-19
Apoyo, recursos, asistencia e información para inquilinos y propietarios durante COVID-19
Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program
(OERAP) helps eligible low-income households with their past due rent and utilities. This program uses funds from the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which allocated a collective total of $280 million to Oregon, the City of Portland, and multiple counties in the state. In most cases, approved applications will result in payments made directly to landlords and utility providers.
Click on the link below to apply for Emergency Rental Assistance
APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS LINK
Important Update:
Safe Harbor Eviction Protection Period Extended
- Oregon Legislators recently held a special session to extend eviction protections known as “Safe Harbor” protections in Oregon (SB 278). As a result of recent legislation, tenants have protection from eviction upon showing their documentation of rental assistance application to their landlord. These protections replace the 60-day period (90 days in some jurisdictions) and now cover the entire time an application is being processed (up until September 30, 2022.)
- In order to be protected, tenants must give proof of application to their landlord right away (by June 30, 2022 at the latest, or at or before any first court appearance, whichever is sooner.)
- Anyone who has already applied for assistance and shown documentation of their application to their landlord at or before any first court appearance is now protected from nonpayment eviction until their application is processed.
- Landlords are required to give 10 days of notice of termination of tenancy for nonpayment until September 30, 2022.
- Landlords may begin eviction proceedings if you’ve missed rent and haven’t begun an application – apply to an open rental assistance program right away to access these protections!
- If your application is closed or denied or paid in an amount that is less than is owed, your landlord can move forward with the eviction process for unpaid months.
- If you have questions about eviction protections, please visit the Oregon Law Center’s website for updates at www.oregonlawhelp.org.
Is your landlord taking you to eviction court?
Get fast and free legal help from legal aid’s
new Eviction Defense Project
The Eviction Defense Project provides free legal assistance to low-income tenants facing eviction court cases.
Contact us right away so we can review your case before it is too late.
Have your court case number and hearing date ready.
Eviction court moves fast. Don’t wait.
¿Su arrendador lo ha llevado a la corte de desalojo?
Obtenga ayuda legal rápida y gratuita del nuevo Proyecto de Defensa contra Desalojos de los Servicios Legales.
El Proyecto de Defensa contra Desalojos brinda asistencia legal gratuita a inquilinos de bajos recursos que enfrentan casos de desalojo en la corte.
Comuníquese con nosotros de inmediato para que podamos revisar su caso antes de que sea demasiado tarde.
Tenga a la mano el número de su caso y la fecha de la audiencia.
La corte de desalojo se mueve rápido. No espere.
Important Information
for Oregon Renters and Landlords
There is no longer an eviction freeze in Oregon. Renters who are behind on rent or can’t pay future rent should apply for help.
Renters can apply to programs for help paying back and future rent and utilities through:
- 211info.org or call 211 for information on local rent programs, or
- oregonrentalassistance.org for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP)
- NOTE: OERAP paused accepting applications on 12/1/21 for at least six weeks while waiting for new state money.
Payments go directly to landlords and utility companies.
Renters should show their landlords proof that they applied for rent help as soon as possible.
Renters are now protected from eviction until their application for rent help is processed if they show proof to their landlord.
- If renters show their landlord proof that they applied for rent help before June 30, 2022, they cannot be evicted until
- after the application is processed or
- after September 30, 2022 – whichever is sooner.
- Renters who already have a court case for unpaid rent should show proof that they applied for help to both their landlord and the judge to get extra time.
- Until September 30, 2022, any notice to pay rent from a landlord must give 10 days to pay. Notices must also include special information about rent help programs and other protections.
Back Rent from April 2020 – June 2021: Time to Pay
The deadline to pay back rent owed for April 2020 – June 2021 is February 28, 2022. Landlords cannot evict tenants for rent owed from this period until March 1, 2022.
- Renters who owe rent from this time period should apply for rent help as soon as possible before March 1, 2022.
Landlord Guarantee Program:
Landlords who have delayed evictions for renters who applied for rent help may qualify for this program. More information is available here.
- NOTE: The Landlord Guarantee Program has paused accepting applications while making changes to the program. To get an email when the application system opens up, please share your email address with LGP@homeforward.org.
Other Important Changes:
Landlords with renters that owe rent for the April 2020 – June 2021 period cannot:
- evict renters for rent owed for this period (until March 1, 2022)
- charge fees for unpaid rent for this period, and
- report renters for past due rent to a consumer credit reporting agency.
Unpaid rent from April 2020 – March 2022 cannot count against renters in future rental applications. (Oregon law SB 282)
Guests – Renters may share housing until February 28, 2022, as long as they are not breaking any laws. This means that until that time, landlords cannot evict or fine renters for having more guests than the landlord’s guest policy allows.
Resources
-
- Renters can contact Legal Aid Services of Oregon or Oregon Law Center to learn more about their rights and legal protections.
- Landlords and renters can find more details at the City of Portland’s website (statewide information is available).
Qué hay de nuevo:
Información importante para inquilinos y propietarios de Oregón
Ya no existe un congelamiento de desalojos en Oregón. Los inquilinos que están atrasados en el alquiler o que no pueden pagar el alquiler futuro deben solicitar ayuda.
Los inquilinos pueden solicitar programas de ayuda para pagar el alquiler y los servicios públicos atrasados y futuros a través de:
- 211info.org o llame al 211 para obtener información sobre los programas locales de alquiler, o
- oregonrentalassistance.org para el Programa de Asistencia de Alquiler de Emergencia de Oregón (OERAP)
- NOTA: OERP detuvo la aceptación de solicitudes el 1/12/21 durante al menos seis semanas mientras esperaba nuevos fondos estatales.
Los pagos van directamente a los propietarios y las empresas de servicios públicos.
Los inquilinos deben mostrar a sus propietarios pruebas de que solicitaron ayuda para el alquiler lo antes posible.
Los inquilinos ahora están protegidos contra el desalojo hasta que se procese su solicitud de ayuda para el alquiler si muestran pruebas al propietario.
- Si los inquilinos le muestran al propietario prueba de que solicitaron ayuda para el alquiler antes del 30 de junio de 2022 , no pueden ser desalojados hasta que
- después de que se procese la solicitud o
- después del 30 de septiembre de 2022, lo que ocurra primero.
- Los inquilinos que ya tienen un caso en la corte por alquiler impago deben mostrar prueba de que solicitaron ayuda tanto al propietario como al juez para obtener tiempo adicional.
- Hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2022, cualquier aviso para pagar la renta de un arrendador debe dar 10 días para pagar. Los avisos también deben incluir información especial sobre los programas de ayuda para el alquiler y otras protecciones.
Alquiler atrasado de abril de 2020 a junio de 2021: hora de pagar
La fecha límite para pagar el alquiler adeudado de abril de 2020 a junio de 2021 es el 28 de febrero de 2022 . Los propietarios no pueden desalojar a los inquilinos por el alquiler adeudado desde este período hasta el 1 de marzo de 2022.
- Los inquilinos que adeudan el alquiler de este período deben solicitar ayuda para el alquiler lo antes posible antes del 1 de marzo de 2022.
Programa de Garantía del Propietario:
Los propietarios que han retrasado los desalojos de los inquilinos que solicitaron ayuda para el alquiler pueden calificar para este programa. Más información está disponible aquí .
- NOTA: El Programa de Garantía del Propietario ha dejado de aceptar solicitudes mientras realiza cambios en el programa. Para recibir un correo electrónico cuando se abra el sistema de solicitud, comparta su dirección de correo electrónico con LGP@homeforward.org .
Otros cambios importantes:
Los propietarios con inquilinos que adeudan alquiler para el período de abril de 2020 a junio de 2021 no pueden :
- desalojar a los inquilinos por el alquiler adeudado durante este período (hasta el 1 de marzo de 2022)
- cobrar cargos por el alquiler no pagado durante este período, y
- informe a los inquilinos por alquileres atrasados a una agencia de informes de crédito al consumidor.
El alquiler impago de abril de 2020 a marzo de 2022 no se puede descontar de los inquilinos en futuras solicitudes de alquiler. (Ley de Oregón SB 282)
Invitados : los inquilinos pueden compartir la vivienda hasta el 28 de febrero de 2022 , siempre que no infrinjan ninguna ley. Esto significa que hasta ese momento, los propietarios no pueden desalojar ni multar a los inquilinos por tener más invitados de los que permite la política de invitados del propietario.
Congelación de ejecuciones hipotecarias
El congelamiento de ejecuciones hipotecarias para propietarios de viviendas finaliza el 31 de diciembre de 2021 .
Obtenga más información en la División de Regulación Financiera de Oregón .
Recursos
-
- Los inquilinos pueden comunicarse con Legal Aid Services of Oregon o Oregon Law Center para obtener más información sobre sus derechos y protecciones legales .
- Los propietarios e inquilinos pueden encontrar más detalles en el sitio web de la ciudad de Portland (hay información disponible en todo el estado).
Need help paying your rent?
Need help getting into housing?
- Emergency Rent Assistance
- Energy Conservation programs
- Renter support programs
- Homeless Services
- Family Shelters
- Severe weather shelters
- Rent Well Tenant Education Courses
- Supportive Services for Veteran’s Families
Find a Housing Counselor
| County | Homeownership Center | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker | Community Connection of Northeast Oregon | (541) 963-3186 | info@ccno.org |
| Benton | DevNW | (541) 752-7220 | hello@devnw.org |
| Clackamas | Native American Youth & Family Center | (503) 288-8177 x223 | kevins@nayapdx.org |
| Clackamas | African American Alliance for Homeownership | (503) 595-3517 | info@aaah.org |
| Clackamas | Hacienda Community Development Corporation | (503) 961-6432 | home@haciendacdc.org |
| Clackamas | DevNW | (503)-655-8974 | hello@devnw.org |
| Clatsop | Community Action Team | (800) 325-8098 | nmartin@cat-team.org |
| Columbia | Community Action Team | (800) 325-8098 | nmartin@cat-team.org |
| Coos | NeighborWorks Umpqua | (541) 673-4909 | info@nwumpqua.org |
| Crook | NeighborImpact | (541) 323-6567 | homesource@neighborimpact.org |
ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES FOR LANDLORDS
Oregon Housing and Community Services has partnered with the Oregon State Bar to help landlords and tenants understand recent changes to Oregon laws.
Source: Oregon State Bar
Printed copies of these pamphlets can be ordered in quantities of 25 through the Oregon State Bar’s online catalog. There is no charge for the first order, up to 100 copies, of each language. If you need larger quantities, please contact the Oregon State Bar here.
Oregon LGP Program Details
Reimbursement for Eligible Costs
Did you wait through the “safe harbor?” Get paid.
Landlords, Apply to Forgive Tenant Debt
(503) 802-853
Program Guidelines and Information
If you would like some support understanding program eligibility and the application process, please view these training materials or call us today at (503) 802-8532.
Review the landlord training video below for additional information on the “safe harbor” law and a walk-through of the application portal steps.
To report suspected fraud, please email LGP@homeforward.org.
Digital Recovery Resources PDX
A DATABASE OF RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY AND PEOPLE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
Whether you are looking for a daily recovery meeting, a recovery yoga class, a recovery Cross Fit session, engagement with a peer specialist, or just a place to connect with your network – we’ve got you covered
RecoveryResourcesPDX.com offers this daily schedule with links to a variety of online recovery meetings and events. Plus you’ll find links to recovery resources, social services, food & housing, financial resources and COVID-19 information.
NOTE: Meeting rooms open 15 minutes prior to official start times. All times are listed in Pacific Standard Time. Events and meeting times vary daily
Digital Meetings Schedule
https://recoveryresourcespdx.com/digital-meetings
Recovery Resources PDX Website:
https://recoveryresourcespdx.com
Excerpt(s) from website last viewed 2020 May 01:
DAILY MUTUAL AID MEETINGS 4am-9pm PST
4:00AM – 5:00AM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
6:00AM – 7:00AM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
6:00AM – 7:00AM: Eastside Sunrise (AA, All)
6:30AM – 7:30AM: Dawn Patrol (AA, All)
9:00AM – 10:00AM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
10:00AM – 11:00AM: Ben’s Friends National (All Recovery, Food & Beverage Industry, All)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: Newcomers at Noon (AA, Women Only)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: Men’s Clock Room (AA, Men Only)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: Portland Daily Double Group (AA, All)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: Surrender at Noon (AA, All)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: NW at Noon (Al-Anon, All)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
3:00PM – 4:00PM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
3:00PM – 4:00PM: Recovery In the House (NA, All, M-F)
5:00PM – 6:00PM: Portland Daily Double Group (AA, All)
5:30PM – 6:30PM: Upstairs 5:30 (AA, All)
5:30PM – 6:30PM: New Alternatives (AA, All)
6:00PM – 7:00PM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
8:00PM – 9:00PM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
AA Intergroup National Online Meetings Directory
AA Intergroup Portland Online Meetings Directory
WEEKLY MUTUAL AID MEETINGS
MON 7:00PM – 8:15PM: Our True Selves (ACA, All)
TUE 9:00PM – 10:00PM: Karma Kontrol (AA, All)
TUE 10:00AM – 11:00AM: Ben’s Friends Portland (All Recovery, Food & Beverage)
TUE 4:00PM – 5:00PM: RecoveryLink Women’s Meeting (All Recovery, Women Only)
TUE 7:00PM – 8:00PM: Secular ACA (ACA, All)
WED 8:00AM – 9:00AM: RecoveryLink LGBTrans* Queer+ Meeting (All Recovery, LGBTQ+)
WED 6:30PM – 8:00PM: Gentleness, Humor, Love & Respect (ACA, All)
THU 4:00PM – 5:00PM: RecoveryLink Women’s Meeting (All Recovery, Women Only)
SUN 10:00AM – 11:00AM: Beyond Belief (AA, Agnostic)
DAILY CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
9:00AM – 10:00AM: TRG Recovery CrossFit (All Recovery, All)
2:00PM – 3:00PM: TRG Recovery CrossFit (All Recovery, All)
2:00PM – 3:00PM: Social Determinants of Recovery Workshop (All Recovery, All)
6:00PM – 7:00PM: TRG Recovery CrossFit (All Recovery, All)
WEEKLY CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
MON 4:00PM – 5:00PM: Mindfulness Recovery Support Group (All Recovery, All)
TUE 2:00PM – 3:00PM: Recovery Yoga (All Recovery, All)
TUE 6:45PM – 7:45PM: Invitation to Change (Family and Friends, All)
WED 5:00PM – 6:00PM: Mindfulness Meditation (All Recovery, All)
FRI 4:00PM – 5:00PM: Mindfulness Recovery Support Group (All Recovery, All)
SUN 2:00PM – 3:00PM: Recovery Yoga (All Recovery, All)
Zoom Meeting How-Tos
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697
Digital Meeting Safety Guidelines
Uplift Peer Support Training for Young People
Uplift Trainings registration is live!
Uplift by Youth Era is a virtual summit for young people ages 14-21. The event is designed to motivate, empower, and support you to change your life and the lives of those around you. The event is packed with engaging lectures, challenging discussions, and impactful activities. You will take yourself to the next level and make a commitment to bettering yourself and those around you.
With funding from OHA, youth aged 14-21 years old, across Oregon will have the opportunity to attend Uplift, a virtual mental health summit created by Youth Era and the University of Oxford. Registration is free and youth across Oregon can sign up here
C-TEC Youth Services’ Clackamas Achievement Program supports youth ages 14-21 in and around Clackamas County who have not obtained a high school diploma or GED and have become disengaged from education during the COVID pandemic.
Services we offer include:
- case management,
- financial assistance,
- support services,
- system navigation,
- and community referrals.
Initial contacts with youth focus on the safety, health, and well-being of the youth and family, with an emphasis on a caring interaction to support the student holistically.
Students will work with a Youth Re engagement Advisor (YRA) who will stay in regular contact, providing appropriate referrals to community agencies, and helping to support the student with navigating school enrollment with their individual district, alternative, or GED program. The YRA will continue to support the youth by encouraging attendance, progress, and addressing any needs or barriers.
- Support services such as tutors, transportation assistance, school supplies, equipment, etc. will be provided as appropriate.
- Youth will be offered dual enrollment into other programs such as C-TEC’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services to leverage additional funds and services. WIOA participants are eligible for ongoing services that include transition to college, opportunities for career exploration and hands-on career exposure, work readiness training, certifications and credentials, and paid work experience.
- Clackamas Community College is partnering to provide education services such as high school credit recovery and GED preparation and testing, however, this can be arranged with Mt Hood Community College or Portland Community College for students that are closer to these institutions.
- Their Workforce Development Department will provide opportunities for youth over 18 that are interested in job training programs or increasing their skills. Assistance with financial aid will be offered, as well as one-on-one support with navigating processes and systems at CCC.
- Clackamas Workforce Partnership is partnering to provide workforce development activities such as career exploration opportunities and paid work experience, as well as coordination between school districts and workforce development entities.
The YRA will continue to follow up with students and families to offer resources and support to help ensure continued school participation and progress. This program will provide trauma informed services.
Clackamas Achievement Program FAQ
Who is eligible for CAP?
- Must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Youth ages 14-21 who are defined as a “dropout” and not exempt from attending public school;
- Youth ages 14-21 who are not enrolled in school*, and have not earned a high school diploma or GED;
- Must be at least 14 years old and under 22 years old;
- Must not have completed their high school credential prior to enrollment.
*Students who started GED classes after Sep 1st, 2021, are still eligible to enroll in CAP services.
How do I refer a youth to CAP?
Complete the following referral form: https://forms.gle/g2upqfKkc2gPi98e7
-or-
Contact Carlos with youth’s name, DOB, and contact information
Carlos Benson Martinez
How much does CAP cost?
CAP is 100% free for youth.
What expenses are paid for by CAP?
If a youth or family is unable to afford expenses associated with GED classes and testing, school supplies, etc. CAP can cover those costs or leverage funds from other resources in the community.
Can a youth be dual enrolled in CAP & WIOA services?
Yes, funds can be “braided” to address a variety of the youth’s needs. While CAP solely addresses education goals, WIOA services include employment exploration opportunities that can continue on after a youth finishes CAP.
What are a youth’s education options with CAP?
Youth can attend GED classes and testing at Clackamas Community College, Credit Recovery at Clackamas Community College, Adult High School Diploma at Clackamas Community College, or reengagement into classes at a youth’s home school district to pursue a diploma.
Can youth outside of Clackamas County apply for CAP?
Youth are eligible to receive CAP services if they live outside Clackamas County, as long as they live within a reasonable distance to receive the service from Clackamas County.
What happens after a youth finishes CAP?
If youth would like support exploring employment opportunities, they can be enrolled into C-TEC’s WIOA program to continue receiving services. You can learn more about WIOA services by visiting C-TEC’s website, c-tecyouthservices.org
Safe & Strong Oregon Helpline
FREE, available 24/7 at 1-800-923-4357
Language interpreters available
1-800-923-HELP (4357)
Excerpt(s) from L4L (Lines for Life) web page:
Help is free and available 24/7. Language interpreters are available.
Safe + Strong Helpline, in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority, is an emotional support and resource referral line that can assist anyone who is struggling and seeking support. Callers do not need to be in a crisis to contact this line.
Many of us are juggling concerns about wildfires and smoke, COVID-19, political unrest, financial instability, and more, in addition to the everyday things we personally struggle with.
Disasters can leave us feeling increased anxiety, worry, anger, or depression. In these challenging times, we provide emotional support, mental health triage, drug and alcohol counseling, or just connection with a person who cares.
If you or a loved one is feeling worried, upset, or overwhelmed, give us a call. Our call counselor will listen, assess your needs, and problem-solve with referral to community services and resources if needed.
Visit the Safe & Strong Oregon website for more resources and information at:
UPDATE
January 18, 2022
FREE COVID Test & Support
As of January 18, 2022, the U.S. Federal Government announced that households may get up to 4 FREE COVID tests.
Visit the website of the US Postal Service for free at-home COVID-19 test kits at this link:
https://special.usps.com/testkits
or
Visit this US White House provide link at:
Excerpt(s):
Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order:
Limit of one order per residential address
One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
Orders will ship free starting in late January
Fill in the form with your contact and shipping information to order your tests.
USPS only requires users to enter their name and the address where the kits will be shipped.
NOTE: If you have an apartment number or suite, be sure to put the apartment number on the 1st address line. Otherwise, you might get an error message rejecting the request, indicating the address was already used.
If you test positive:
NEW: State of Oregon has a website and hotline number you can call for information on next steps if you test positive for COVID.
Hotline:
Toll Free (866) 917-8881. Staff available Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm PST. Saturday 10am-4pm PST.
Website:
https://govstatus.egov.com/or-oha-covid-19-positive-test?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Survey:
https://www.oregon.gov/positivecovidtest
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Additional resources:
211info.org
Dial 211 to ask about COVID tests, vaccines, and boosters
SAFE+STRONG helpline for support
Toll Free: (800) 923-4357
COVID-19 Vaccine Access Information
Información de acceso a la vacuna COVID-19
English & Espanol
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORLEG/bulletins/2cd30a8
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORLEG/bulletins/2cd30a8
Weekly Update: Vaccines, Session Progress, Budget Hearing
Support, Resources, Assistance & Info for Tenants and Landlords During COVID-19
Apoyo, recursos, asistencia e información para inquilinos y propietarios durante COVID-19
Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program
(OERAP) helps eligible low-income households with their past due rent and utilities. This program uses funds from the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which allocated a collective total of $280 million to Oregon, the City of Portland, and multiple counties in the state. In most cases, approved applications will result in payments made directly to landlords and utility providers.
Click on the link below to apply for Emergency Rental Assistance
APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS LINK
Important Update:
Safe Harbor Eviction Protection Period Extended
- Oregon Legislators recently held a special session to extend eviction protections known as “Safe Harbor” protections in Oregon (SB 278). As a result of recent legislation, tenants have protection from eviction upon showing their documentation of rental assistance application to their landlord. These protections replace the 60-day period (90 days in some jurisdictions) and now cover the entire time an application is being processed (up until September 30, 2022.)
- In order to be protected, tenants must give proof of application to their landlord right away (by June 30, 2022 at the latest, or at or before any first court appearance, whichever is sooner.)
- Anyone who has already applied for assistance and shown documentation of their application to their landlord at or before any first court appearance is now protected from nonpayment eviction until their application is processed.
- Landlords are required to give 10 days of notice of termination of tenancy for nonpayment until September 30, 2022.
- Landlords may begin eviction proceedings if you’ve missed rent and haven’t begun an application – apply to an open rental assistance program right away to access these protections!
- If your application is closed or denied or paid in an amount that is less than is owed, your landlord can move forward with the eviction process for unpaid months.
- If you have questions about eviction protections, please visit the Oregon Law Center’s website for updates at www.oregonlawhelp.org.
Is your landlord taking you to eviction court?
Get fast and free legal help from legal aid’s
new Eviction Defense Project
The Eviction Defense Project provides free legal assistance to low-income tenants facing eviction court cases.
Contact us right away so we can review your case before it is too late.
Have your court case number and hearing date ready.
Eviction court moves fast. Don’t wait.
¿Su arrendador lo ha llevado a la corte de desalojo?
Obtenga ayuda legal rápida y gratuita del nuevo Proyecto de Defensa contra Desalojos de los Servicios Legales.
El Proyecto de Defensa contra Desalojos brinda asistencia legal gratuita a inquilinos de bajos recursos que enfrentan casos de desalojo en la corte.
Comuníquese con nosotros de inmediato para que podamos revisar su caso antes de que sea demasiado tarde.
Tenga a la mano el número de su caso y la fecha de la audiencia.
La corte de desalojo se mueve rápido. No espere.
Important Information
for Oregon Renters and Landlords
There is no longer an eviction freeze in Oregon. Renters who are behind on rent or can’t pay future rent should apply for help.
Renters can apply to programs for help paying back and future rent and utilities through:
- 211info.org or call 211 for information on local rent programs, or
- oregonrentalassistance.org for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP)
- NOTE: OERAP paused accepting applications on 12/1/21 for at least six weeks while waiting for new state money.
Payments go directly to landlords and utility companies.
Renters should show their landlords proof that they applied for rent help as soon as possible.
Renters are now protected from eviction until their application for rent help is processed if they show proof to their landlord.
- If renters show their landlord proof that they applied for rent help before June 30, 2022, they cannot be evicted until
- after the application is processed or
- after September 30, 2022 – whichever is sooner.
- Renters who already have a court case for unpaid rent should show proof that they applied for help to both their landlord and the judge to get extra time.
- Until September 30, 2022, any notice to pay rent from a landlord must give 10 days to pay. Notices must also include special information about rent help programs and other protections.
Back Rent from April 2020 – June 2021: Time to Pay
The deadline to pay back rent owed for April 2020 – June 2021 is February 28, 2022. Landlords cannot evict tenants for rent owed from this period until March 1, 2022.
- Renters who owe rent from this time period should apply for rent help as soon as possible before March 1, 2022.
Landlord Guarantee Program:
Landlords who have delayed evictions for renters who applied for rent help may qualify for this program. More information is available here.
- NOTE: The Landlord Guarantee Program has paused accepting applications while making changes to the program. To get an email when the application system opens up, please share your email address with LGP@homeforward.org.
Other Important Changes:
Landlords with renters that owe rent for the April 2020 – June 2021 period cannot:
- evict renters for rent owed for this period (until March 1, 2022)
- charge fees for unpaid rent for this period, and
- report renters for past due rent to a consumer credit reporting agency.
Unpaid rent from April 2020 – March 2022 cannot count against renters in future rental applications. (Oregon law SB 282)
Guests – Renters may share housing until February 28, 2022, as long as they are not breaking any laws. This means that until that time, landlords cannot evict or fine renters for having more guests than the landlord’s guest policy allows.
Resources
-
- Renters can contact Legal Aid Services of Oregon or Oregon Law Center to learn more about their rights and legal protections.
- Landlords and renters can find more details at the City of Portland’s website (statewide information is available).
Qué hay de nuevo:
Información importante para inquilinos y propietarios de Oregón
Ya no existe un congelamiento de desalojos en Oregón. Los inquilinos que están atrasados en el alquiler o que no pueden pagar el alquiler futuro deben solicitar ayuda.
Los inquilinos pueden solicitar programas de ayuda para pagar el alquiler y los servicios públicos atrasados y futuros a través de:
- 211info.org o llame al 211 para obtener información sobre los programas locales de alquiler, o
- oregonrentalassistance.org para el Programa de Asistencia de Alquiler de Emergencia de Oregón (OERAP)
- NOTA: OERP detuvo la aceptación de solicitudes el 1/12/21 durante al menos seis semanas mientras esperaba nuevos fondos estatales.
Los pagos van directamente a los propietarios y las empresas de servicios públicos.
Los inquilinos deben mostrar a sus propietarios pruebas de que solicitaron ayuda para el alquiler lo antes posible.
Los inquilinos ahora están protegidos contra el desalojo hasta que se procese su solicitud de ayuda para el alquiler si muestran pruebas al propietario.
- Si los inquilinos le muestran al propietario prueba de que solicitaron ayuda para el alquiler antes del 30 de junio de 2022 , no pueden ser desalojados hasta que
- después de que se procese la solicitud o
- después del 30 de septiembre de 2022, lo que ocurra primero.
- Los inquilinos que ya tienen un caso en la corte por alquiler impago deben mostrar prueba de que solicitaron ayuda tanto al propietario como al juez para obtener tiempo adicional.
- Hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2022, cualquier aviso para pagar la renta de un arrendador debe dar 10 días para pagar. Los avisos también deben incluir información especial sobre los programas de ayuda para el alquiler y otras protecciones.
Alquiler atrasado de abril de 2020 a junio de 2021: hora de pagar
La fecha límite para pagar el alquiler adeudado de abril de 2020 a junio de 2021 es el 28 de febrero de 2022 . Los propietarios no pueden desalojar a los inquilinos por el alquiler adeudado desde este período hasta el 1 de marzo de 2022.
- Los inquilinos que adeudan el alquiler de este período deben solicitar ayuda para el alquiler lo antes posible antes del 1 de marzo de 2022.
Programa de Garantía del Propietario:
Los propietarios que han retrasado los desalojos de los inquilinos que solicitaron ayuda para el alquiler pueden calificar para este programa. Más información está disponible aquí .
- NOTA: El Programa de Garantía del Propietario ha dejado de aceptar solicitudes mientras realiza cambios en el programa. Para recibir un correo electrónico cuando se abra el sistema de solicitud, comparta su dirección de correo electrónico con LGP@homeforward.org .
Otros cambios importantes:
Los propietarios con inquilinos que adeudan alquiler para el período de abril de 2020 a junio de 2021 no pueden :
- desalojar a los inquilinos por el alquiler adeudado durante este período (hasta el 1 de marzo de 2022)
- cobrar cargos por el alquiler no pagado durante este período, y
- informe a los inquilinos por alquileres atrasados a una agencia de informes de crédito al consumidor.
El alquiler impago de abril de 2020 a marzo de 2022 no se puede descontar de los inquilinos en futuras solicitudes de alquiler. (Ley de Oregón SB 282)
Invitados : los inquilinos pueden compartir la vivienda hasta el 28 de febrero de 2022 , siempre que no infrinjan ninguna ley. Esto significa que hasta ese momento, los propietarios no pueden desalojar ni multar a los inquilinos por tener más invitados de los que permite la política de invitados del propietario.
Congelación de ejecuciones hipotecarias
El congelamiento de ejecuciones hipotecarias para propietarios de viviendas finaliza el 31 de diciembre de 2021 .
Obtenga más información en la División de Regulación Financiera de Oregón .
Recursos
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- Los inquilinos pueden comunicarse con Legal Aid Services of Oregon o Oregon Law Center para obtener más información sobre sus derechos y protecciones legales .
- Los propietarios e inquilinos pueden encontrar más detalles en el sitio web de la ciudad de Portland (hay información disponible en todo el estado).
Need help paying your rent?
Need help getting into housing?
- Emergency Rent Assistance
- Energy Conservation programs
- Renter support programs
- Homeless Services
- Family Shelters
- Severe weather shelters
- Rent Well Tenant Education Courses
- Supportive Services for Veteran’s Families
Find a Housing Counselor
| County | Homeownership Center | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker | Community Connection of Northeast Oregon | (541) 963-3186 | info@ccno.org |
| Benton | DevNW | (541) 752-7220 | hello@devnw.org |
| Clackamas | Native American Youth & Family Center | (503) 288-8177 x223 | kevins@nayapdx.org |
| Clackamas | African American Alliance for Homeownership | (503) 595-3517 | info@aaah.org |
| Clackamas | Hacienda Community Development Corporation | (503) 961-6432 | home@haciendacdc.org |
| Clackamas | DevNW | (503)-655-8974 | hello@devnw.org |
| Clatsop | Community Action Team | (800) 325-8098 | nmartin@cat-team.org |
| Columbia | Community Action Team | (800) 325-8098 | nmartin@cat-team.org |
| Coos | NeighborWorks Umpqua | (541) 673-4909 | info@nwumpqua.org |
| Crook | NeighborImpact | (541) 323-6567 | homesource@neighborimpact.org |
ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES FOR LANDLORDS
Oregon Housing and Community Services has partnered with the Oregon State Bar to help landlords and tenants understand recent changes to Oregon laws.
Source: Oregon State Bar
Printed copies of these pamphlets can be ordered in quantities of 25 through the Oregon State Bar’s online catalog. There is no charge for the first order, up to 100 copies, of each language. If you need larger quantities, please contact the Oregon State Bar here.
Oregon LGP Program Details
Reimbursement for Eligible Costs
Did you wait through the “safe harbor?” Get paid.
Landlords, Apply to Forgive Tenant Debt
(503) 802-853
Program Guidelines and Information
If you would like some support understanding program eligibility and the application process, please view these training materials or call us today at (503) 802-8532.
Review the landlord training video below for additional information on the “safe harbor” law and a walk-through of the application portal steps.
To report suspected fraud, please email LGP@homeforward.org.
Digital Recovery Resources PDX
A DATABASE OF RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY AND PEOPLE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
Whether you are looking for a daily recovery meeting, a recovery yoga class, a recovery Cross Fit session, engagement with a peer specialist, or just a place to connect with your network – we’ve got you covered
RecoveryResourcesPDX.com offers this daily schedule with links to a variety of online recovery meetings and events. Plus you’ll find links to recovery resources, social services, food & housing, financial resources and COVID-19 information.
NOTE: Meeting rooms open 15 minutes prior to official start times. All times are listed in Pacific Standard Time. Events and meeting times vary daily
Digital Meetings Schedule
https://recoveryresourcespdx.com/digital-meetings
Recovery Resources PDX Website:
https://recoveryresourcespdx.com
Excerpt(s) from website last viewed 2020 May 01:
DAILY MUTUAL AID MEETINGS 4am-9pm PST
4:00AM – 5:00AM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
6:00AM – 7:00AM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
6:00AM – 7:00AM: Eastside Sunrise (AA, All)
6:30AM – 7:30AM: Dawn Patrol (AA, All)
9:00AM – 10:00AM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
10:00AM – 11:00AM: Ben’s Friends National (All Recovery, Food & Beverage Industry, All)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: Newcomers at Noon (AA, Women Only)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: Men’s Clock Room (AA, Men Only)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: Portland Daily Double Group (AA, All)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: Surrender at Noon (AA, All)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: NW at Noon (Al-Anon, All)
12:00PM – 1:00PM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
3:00PM – 4:00PM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
3:00PM – 4:00PM: Recovery In the House (NA, All, M-F)
5:00PM – 6:00PM: Portland Daily Double Group (AA, All)
5:30PM – 6:30PM: Upstairs 5:30 (AA, All)
5:30PM – 6:30PM: New Alternatives (AA, All)
6:00PM – 7:00PM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
8:00PM – 9:00PM: RecoveryLink All-Recovery Meeting (All Recovery, All)
AA Intergroup National Online Meetings Directory
AA Intergroup Portland Online Meetings Directory
WEEKLY MUTUAL AID MEETINGS
MON 7:00PM – 8:15PM: Our True Selves (ACA, All)
TUE 9:00PM – 10:00PM: Karma Kontrol (AA, All)
TUE 10:00AM – 11:00AM: Ben’s Friends Portland (All Recovery, Food & Beverage)
TUE 4:00PM – 5:00PM: RecoveryLink Women’s Meeting (All Recovery, Women Only)
TUE 7:00PM – 8:00PM: Secular ACA (ACA, All)
WED 8:00AM – 9:00AM: RecoveryLink LGBTrans* Queer+ Meeting (All Recovery, LGBTQ+)
WED 6:30PM – 8:00PM: Gentleness, Humor, Love & Respect (ACA, All)
THU 4:00PM – 5:00PM: RecoveryLink Women’s Meeting (All Recovery, Women Only)
SUN 10:00AM – 11:00AM: Beyond Belief (AA, Agnostic)
DAILY CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
9:00AM – 10:00AM: TRG Recovery CrossFit (All Recovery, All)
2:00PM – 3:00PM: TRG Recovery CrossFit (All Recovery, All)
2:00PM – 3:00PM: Social Determinants of Recovery Workshop (All Recovery, All)
6:00PM – 7:00PM: TRG Recovery CrossFit (All Recovery, All)
WEEKLY CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
MON 4:00PM – 5:00PM: Mindfulness Recovery Support Group (All Recovery, All)
TUE 2:00PM – 3:00PM: Recovery Yoga (All Recovery, All)
TUE 6:45PM – 7:45PM: Invitation to Change (Family and Friends, All)
WED 5:00PM – 6:00PM: Mindfulness Meditation (All Recovery, All)
FRI 4:00PM – 5:00PM: Mindfulness Recovery Support Group (All Recovery, All)
SUN 2:00PM – 3:00PM: Recovery Yoga (All Recovery, All)
Zoom Meeting How-Tos
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697
Digital Meeting Safety Guidelines
Uplift Peer Support Training for Young People
Uplift Trainings registration is live!
Uplift by Youth Era is a virtual summit for young people ages 14-21. The event is designed to motivate, empower, and support you to change your life and the lives of those around you. The event is packed with engaging lectures, challenging discussions, and impactful activities. You will take yourself to the next level and make a commitment to bettering yourself and those around you.
With funding from OHA, youth aged 14-21 years old, across Oregon will have the opportunity to attend Uplift, a virtual mental health summit created by Youth Era and the University of Oxford. Registration is free and youth across Oregon can sign up here
C-TEC Youth Services’ Clackamas Achievement Program supports youth ages 14-21 in and around Clackamas County who have not obtained a high school diploma or GED and have become disengaged from education during the COVID pandemic.
Services we offer include:
- case management,
- financial assistance,
- support services,
- system navigation,
- and community referrals.
Initial contacts with youth focus on the safety, health, and well-being of the youth and family, with an emphasis on a caring interaction to support the student holistically.
Students will work with a Youth Re engagement Advisor (YRA) who will stay in regular contact, providing appropriate referrals to community agencies, and helping to support the student with navigating school enrollment with their individual district, alternative, or GED program. The YRA will continue to support the youth by encouraging attendance, progress, and addressing any needs or barriers.
- Support services such as tutors, transportation assistance, school supplies, equipment, etc. will be provided as appropriate.
- Youth will be offered dual enrollment into other programs such as C-TEC’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services to leverage additional funds and services. WIOA participants are eligible for ongoing services that include transition to college, opportunities for career exploration and hands-on career exposure, work readiness training, certifications and credentials, and paid work experience.
- Clackamas Community College is partnering to provide education services such as high school credit recovery and GED preparation and testing, however, this can be arranged with Mt Hood Community College or Portland Community College for students that are closer to these institutions.
- Their Workforce Development Department will provide opportunities for youth over 18 that are interested in job training programs or increasing their skills. Assistance with financial aid will be offered, as well as one-on-one support with navigating processes and systems at CCC.
- Clackamas Workforce Partnership is partnering to provide workforce development activities such as career exploration opportunities and paid work experience, as well as coordination between school districts and workforce development entities.
The YRA will continue to follow up with students and families to offer resources and support to help ensure continued school participation and progress. This program will provide trauma informed services.
Clackamas Achievement Program FAQ
Who is eligible for CAP?
- Must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Youth ages 14-21 who are defined as a “dropout” and not exempt from attending public school;
- Youth ages 14-21 who are not enrolled in school*, and have not earned a high school diploma or GED;
- Must be at least 14 years old and under 22 years old;
- Must not have completed their high school credential prior to enrollment.
*Students who started GED classes after Sep 1st, 2021, are still eligible to enroll in CAP services.
How do I refer a youth to CAP?
Complete the following referral form: https://forms.gle/g2upqfKkc2gPi98e7
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Contact Carlos with youth’s name, DOB, and contact information
Carlos Benson Martinez
How much does CAP cost?
CAP is 100% free for youth.
What expenses are paid for by CAP?
If a youth or family is unable to afford expenses associated with GED classes and testing, school supplies, etc. CAP can cover those costs or leverage funds from other resources in the community.
Can a youth be dual enrolled in CAP & WIOA services?
Yes, funds can be “braided” to address a variety of the youth’s needs. While CAP solely addresses education goals, WIOA services include employment exploration opportunities that can continue on after a youth finishes CAP.
What are a youth’s education options with CAP?
Youth can attend GED classes and testing at Clackamas Community College, Credit Recovery at Clackamas Community College, Adult High School Diploma at Clackamas Community College, or reengagement into classes at a youth’s home school district to pursue a diploma.
Can youth outside of Clackamas County apply for CAP?
Youth are eligible to receive CAP services if they live outside Clackamas County, as long as they live within a reasonable distance to receive the service from Clackamas County.
What happens after a youth finishes CAP?
If youth would like support exploring employment opportunities, they can be enrolled into C-TEC’s WIOA program to continue receiving services. You can learn more about WIOA services by visiting C-TEC’s website, c-tecyouthservices.org
Safe & Strong Oregon Helpline
FREE, available 24/7 at 1-800-923-4357
Language interpreters available
1-800-923-HELP (4357)
Excerpt(s) from L4L (Lines for Life) web page:
Help is free and available 24/7. Language interpreters are available.
Safe + Strong Helpline, in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority, is an emotional support and resource referral line that can assist anyone who is struggling and seeking support. Callers do not need to be in a crisis to contact this line.
Many of us are juggling concerns about wildfires and smoke, COVID-19, political unrest, financial instability, and more, in addition to the everyday things we personally struggle with.
Disasters can leave us feeling increased anxiety, worry, anger, or depression. In these challenging times, we provide emotional support, mental health triage, drug and alcohol counseling, or just connection with a person who cares.
If you or a loved one is feeling worried, upset, or overwhelmed, give us a call. Our call counselor will listen, assess your needs, and problem-solve with referral to community services and resources if needed.
Visit the Safe & Strong Oregon website for more resources and information at:
UPDATE
January 18, 2022
FREE COVID Test & Support
As of January 18, 2022, the U.S. Federal Government announced that households may get up to 4 FREE COVID tests.
Visit the website of the US Postal Service for free at-home COVID-19 test kits at this link:
https://special.usps.com/testkits
or
Visit this US White House provide link at:
Excerpt(s):
Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order:
Limit of one order per residential address
One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
Orders will ship free starting in late January
Fill in the form with your contact and shipping information to order your tests.
USPS only requires users to enter their name and the address where the kits will be shipped.
NOTE: If you have an apartment number or suite, be sure to put the apartment number on the 1st address line. Otherwise, you might get an error message rejecting the request, indicating the address was already used.
If you test positive:
NEW: State of Oregon has a website and hotline number you can call for information on next steps if you test positive for COVID.
Hotline:
Toll Free (866) 917-8881. Staff available Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm PST. Saturday 10am-4pm PST.
Website:
https://govstatus.egov.com/or-oha-covid-19-positive-test?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Survey:
https://www.oregon.gov/positivecovidtest
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Additional resources:
211info.org
Dial 211 to ask about COVID tests, vaccines, and boosters
SAFE+STRONG helpline for support
Toll Free: (800) 923-4357