RESOURCES
Trans Youth and Young Adults
“These rescources selectedf from the Mapping Action Collective
( https://www.oregonyouthresourcemap.com)
Provides free legal education through online resources and legal assistance in some cases that involve violations of civil liberties. Committed to centering the individuals and intersectional communities historically disenfranchised by institutions and systems.
Know Your Rights resources are available through their website.
Resources available only by phone or send a message through the website. Voicemail may take several weeks to respond. If you are facing an upcoming court date or similar deadline, you should continue to seek legal assistance elsewhere while they investigate your complaint.
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. Crisis hotline available 7am – 2am Pacific Time in English, 10am – 10pm in Spanish.
La línea directa de Trans Lifeline es un servicio telefónico de apoyo entre pares dirigido por personas trans para nuestros pares trans y que cuestionan. Llámanos si necesitas a alguien trans con quien hablar, incluso si no estás en crisis o si no estás seguro de ser trans. Horas de operación: 10am – 10pm EST de lunes a viernes. A national hotline that provides peer counseling in response to crisis situations for transgender individuals.
Leadership team is majority BIPOC. Run by trans people for trans people. Also can guide trans individuals to grants, and to local mental health resources.
541 Willamette St #310, Eugene, OR 97401
Provides community and resources for transgender individuals. Provide a yoga class and support groups for transgendered folks, questioning and parents. Website provides a list of providers that are LGBTQ affirmative. Please contact via website or email for full services, places and times. Leave message on the phone and they will get back. Also check Facebook: facebook.com/transponderpublic
1132 SW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Support to youth and young adults age 16-24 with an emphasis on those experiencing homelessness. Their services include housing, education, counseling, healthy meals, health care, and more.Provides an LGBTQ affirming medical clinic, transgender care, housing assistance, a Queer Zone group and a community drop-in center.
Young adults 16-24
No one is turned away for inability to pay.
Spanish, English
16-24
941 W. 7th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402
Looking Glass Homeless Youth Services services Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY). New Roads drop-in center serves youth between the ages of 16-21 and hosts a variety of services from showers and meals to safe and stable housing. Station 7 Youth Shelter provides emergency shelter for youth 12-20.
Hours may be impacted by COVID. Please call for updated hours.
Homeless youth ages 12-21
English, Spanish
12-21
1202 SE Douglas Ave, Roseburg, OR 97470
Peace at Home (Battered Persons’ Advocacy) is a private non-profit agency focused on creating a community free of family violence, sexual assault and stalking through empowerment, support, and education. Services include: Emergency Services, Hispanic Outreach Services, Legal Advocacy Services, Sexual Assault Services, Shelter Services, Peer to Peer Counseling and Support Groups, and Transitional Services.
We have a 24 hour crisis line.
A Douglas County chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Nativity Lutheran Church, 60850 Brosterhous Rd., Bend
A Central Oregon chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Facilitator: Cait Boyce
This facility is ADA accessible. PFLAG is not affiliated with the Nativity Lutheran Church but it is an affirmative, and welcoming church to the LGBTQ community.
COVID Update: Meetings are on hold and will resume in April 2022. Check website for details & updates.
Prineville Presbyterian Church, 1771 NW Madras Hwy, Prineville
A Central Oregon chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month 6:30PM – 8:00PM (Except for November and December, we take a hiatus for the holidays and return in January)
Where: Prineville Presbyterian Church 1771 NW Madras Hwy, Prineville
Facilitator: Becky Groves
COVID Message: Meetings are on hold and will resume in April 2022. Check website for details & updates.
A Grants Pass chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Check facebook for a boost of LGBTQ events in the area.
5633 SE Division St. Portland, OR 97206
Mission: Black & Beyond the Binary Collective builds the leadership, healing, and safety for Black – African transgender, queer, nonbinary, and intersex (TQNI+) Oregonians.
Vision: We envision a future that gives power back to our communities, celebrates self-expression, and preserves the dignity, joy, and the future of Black queer and Trans communities living fully liberated lives.
1144 Gateway Loop, Suite 200, Springfield, OR 97477
In partnership with Oregon Health Authority, Portland State University, and other local and statewide stakeholders, Healthy Transitions positively impacts transition-age youth, ages 16-25, who live in Lane County. We improve access to supports and community opportunities for youth who experience mental health challenges, may be outside traditional settings, are marginalized, or are at risk of disconnection from services. Healthy Transitions develops supportive relationships, improves life trajectories, promotes self-discovery and independence, and empowers youth and young adults to reach their goals. Services include:
- Peer Support Specialists and Support Groups
- Mental Health Counseling
- Resource Navigation
- Youth Empowerment and Leadership Opportunities
Building temporarily closed due to COVID, please reach out via phone or email to get support.English
16-25
Trimet LIFT provides shared-ride services for people who are unable to use regular buses and trains due to a disability or disabling health condition.
Disabled people
Point of Pride provides free chest binders (specially-designed chest compression garments) to any trans person who needs one and cannot afford or safely obtain one.
We have only two requirements in an effort to be as inclusive as possible: 1) You identify as transgender (FTM, genderqueer, non-binary, genderfluid, gender non-conforming, and every other non-cis identity within the trans umbrella.) 2) You cannot afford to purchase a binder, or you cannot safely obtain a binder.
Point of Pride’s Electrolysis Support Fund provides financial assistance towards permanent hair removal services (including electrolysis and laser hair removal) for trans femme folks who cannot otherwise afford them.
We have very few requirements in an effort to be as inclusive as possible: You must identify as transgender and on the feminine spectrum (this program supports AMAB trans people including MTF, trans femme, and non-binary identities.) You are seeking hair removal on your face, neck, or on an area of your body in preparation for bottom surgery. You have financial need that prevents you from affording hair removal services. You are 18 years old or older, or have consent from your parents and/or hair removal providers. You live in the United States.
This program is intended to help trans folks who otherwise can not afford hair removal. We ask that you consider your access to healthcare before applying for this grant. Here are some questions to consider:
Are you able to pay for hair removal services out of pocket?
Are you employed and able to save some money towards hair removal services?
Are you a citizen or documented immigrant?
Do you identify as white, or do you experience white/light-skinned privilege?
If you answered YES to these questions, you may consider making space for our trans siblings who mostly answered NO. (Even if you answer YES to most or all of these questions, you are still eligible to apply.)
Point of Pride provides free femme shapewear (specially-designed compression underwear/gaffs) to any trans femme person who needs one and cannot afford or safely obtain one.
We have only two requirements in an effort to be as inclusive as possible: You identify as transgender (MTF, genderqueer, non-binary, genderfluid, gender non-conforming, and every other non-cis identity assigned male at birth within the trans umbrella.) You cannot afford to purchase femme shapewear, or you cannot safely obtain femme shapewear. We accept all requests for support, and applications are open year-round. Once you complete your application, your request will be added to our waitlist. Shipping is discrete and 100% free, and we ship internationally to 90+ countries and counting.
This program is intended to help trans folks who otherwise can not afford or access femme shapewear. We ask that you consider your access before applying.
Point of Pride’s HRT Access Fund is a scholarship-like program that provides direct financial assistance to trans folks who cannot afford their gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy (also known as “HRT.”)
In partnership with Plume, recipients will receive 12 months of:
Medical care through initial and regular telemedical visits
3x year lab work and monitoring through Quest Diagnostics
24/7 text access to our predominantly trans care team
Any medical letters you may need related to your transition
Prescription cost coverage
You identify as transgender (FTM, MTF, non-binary, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, and all other non-cis identities). You have financial need that prevents you from affording hormone replacement therapy. You are 18 years old or older (19+ in Nebraska) at the time you apply. You live in one of the states Plume serves. You are not currently on Medicare. If you live in CO or KY, you are not currently on Medicaid.
This program is intended to help trans folks who otherwise can not afford gender-affirming surgery. We ask that you consider your access to healthcare before applying for this grant. Here are some questions to consider:Do you have health insurance coverage that is trans-inclusive?
If not, do you qualify for Medicaid?
Do you live in a state whose Medicaid plans cover HRT?
Are you employed and able to pay for HRT out of pocket?
Are there nearby clinics that offer HRT with informed consent?
Do you have reliable transportation options to access a provider?
Do you consider yourself healthy and able-bodied (i.e., not living with a chronic or long-standing illness)?
Do you identify as white, or do you experience white/light-skinned privilege?
If you answered YES to most of these questions, you may consider making space for our trans siblings who mostly answered NO. (Even if you answer YES to most or all of these questions, you are still eligible to apply.)
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Point of Pride’s Annual Transgender Surgery Fund is a scholarship-like program that provides direct financial assistance to trans folks who cannot afford their gender-affirming surgery.
We have very few requirements in an effort to be as inclusive as possible: You identify as transgender (FTM, MTF, non-binary, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, and all other non-cis identities). You are 18 years of age or older at the time of your surgery, or have consent from your legal guardian(s) and healthcare provider(s). You have financial need that prevents you from affording gender-affirming surgery. You can demonstrate past attempts at affording care (i.e. saving money, fundraising, attempting to get insurance coverage). You complete your surgery in the United States with a US-based surgeon.
This program is intended to help trans folks who otherwise can not afford gender-affirming surgery. We ask that you consider your access to healthcare before applying for this grant. Here are some questions to consider:Do you have health insurance coverage that is trans-inclusive?
If not, do you qualify for Medicaid? (Learn more)
Do you have access to healthcare providers who are trans competent, and are able to travel to them to receive care?
Are you employed and able to save some money towards surgery?
Are you a citizen or documented immigrant?
Do you consider yourself healthy and able-bodied (i.e., not living with a chronic or long-standing illness)?
Do you identify as white, or do you experience white/light-skinned privilege?
If you answered YES to most of these questions, you may consider making space for our trans siblings who mostly answered NO. (Even if you answer YES to most or all of these questions, you are still eligible to apply.)
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Ride to Care provides non-emergent (not for an emergency) medical transportation or NEMT at no cost to the member. It is a benefit for eligible Health Share of Oregon members in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties. The trips get you to health care visits that Health Share pays for through the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). This could include appointments to a doctor, dentist, mental health counselor, or more.
It is a benefit for eligible Health Share of Oregon members in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties.
Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese, Somali, Swahili
9955 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97220
Ride Connection is a private, non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to providing transportation services to people in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. Our services are offered at no cost to our customers.
Ride Connection serves older adults and people with disabilities. Because we believe every individual should have access to reliable transportation, some services are designed for the general public. Call us and we will guide you to the right option.
Spanish, English
Bikes for Humanity PDX provides services, like bicycle repairs and repair classes, and donated bicycles to riders from different economic backgrounds.
10055 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97216
Impact NW works with families to make sure they are able to pay their bills during difficult financial times, while connecting them with resources that help them transition out of poverty and into self-sufficiency. We provide information and referrals in multiple languages and connect families with social services throughout the community, such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits or Impact NW’s Housing & Rent Assistance.
For customers of Pacific Power and Northwest Natural Gas, or oil and propane, walk–in energy assistance is available at our Dancing Tree Family Center (10055 E Burnside St.) Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am until 4:00 pm (or until appointments are filled). Appointments are scheduled for the day on a first come, first served basis (walk-ins only, no call-ins accepted).
650 NW Irving St, Portland, OR 97209
Transition Projects’ Resource Center allows individuals experiencing homelessness to access support services and connects individuals to our programming.
610 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
Sexual assault legal services for immigrants, students, and transgender individuals in the state of Oregon for no fee. The Victim Rights Law Center provides free, comprehensive legal services for sexual assault victims with civil legal issues in Massachusetts and Oregon. Our attorneys harness their knowledge from representing survivors to train professionals nationwide to improve the response to sexual violence.
24/7 talk or chat hotline for youth under 18.
Provides rapid access to resources and emergency services, such as: clothing/shoes, personal care products, backpacks, food, housing specialist, transportation, doctor’s appointments, counseling, mentors/peer support, youth advocate, application assistance, and library cards.
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605 W 4th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
The first step toward becoming sober. Sobering and medical detox on site. Walk up to the building, call, or get transportation from CAHOOTS. Spanish speakers available. You are housed and monitored in a safe and clean environment until you pass a sobriety test and can leave in a safe condition. During your stay, you are monitored for emerging medical issues, provided soup, fluids, and a safe place to rest. Prior to discharge, you meet with our skilled staff that provides motivational counseling designed to encourage entry into detox or other addiction treatment and referrals to other social/medical services as indicated.
Provides 24/7 on-site care for mental health or substance abuse emergencies, conflict resolution/mediation, transport to other agencies, deals with housing crises and first aid. Serves the Eugene-Springfield Metro area. CAHOOTS is dispatched through the Eugene police-fire-ambulance communications center, and within the Springfield urban growth boundary, dispatched through the Springfield non-emergency number. Each team consists of a medic (either a nurse or an EMT) & a crisis worker (who has at least several years experience in the mental health field).
Within Eugene and the Springfield urban growth boundary.
1175 G St, Springfield, 97477
Provides services for homeless families with children. To obtain services one must be registered in the program. Please call Gail at the phone above to register, or email gstreet@ccslc.org COVID update: No day shelter or kitchen facilities or transitional housing.
1160 Grant St, Eugene, OR 97402
Provides transitional shelter in Conestoga hut. The Conestoga Hut Micro-Shelter is a quick shelter option for individuals and couples who are experiencing homelessness. The Hut is designed as a hard-shelled, insulated tent structure that can be built with a group of a few volunteers with a wide-range of construction experience. Safe Spot Community*, along with plan advisers and peer support. Apply at office. Wheelchair accessible.
*The Safe Spot Communities (SSC) are legal, designated places for people who are without a conventional form of housing. CSS currently provides oversight to three SSCs, each focusing on a different demographic of the houseless population (people with disabilities, a site for veterans, and another site for a mixed population).
‘- No drugs and alcohol used onsite – Violence or threats of violence are not tolerated – Participants must attend monthly meetings, work parties, and personal check-ins with CSS Action Plan Advisors – Every participant holds a volunteer task or role within the SSC – General time limit of 10-months for participants – Participants (except for gate-keeper volunteers) are required to leave the site from 10am to 4pm Mon thru Fri
3500 E 17th Ave, Eugene, 97403
LTD offers half fare to qualifying people with disabilities. In order to establish eligibility for half fare, a person must provide a current, valid Medicare card, or proof of receiving SSI or SSD along with a valid photo ID card. Veterans who receive 50 percent or higher disability benefit are also eligible for half fare. Persons with disabilities who need an accessible accommodation in order to ride the bus may also be eligible for half fare.
The Trevor Project provides lifesaving and life-affirming services to LGBTQ youth. If you need support, call the Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678 (standard text-messaging rates apply).
Provides information & support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year round. The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people.
323 E 12th Ave, Eugene, 97401
Assistance with SSI/SSDI assistance from a public benefits specialist. Oregon birth certificate requests, transportation to appointments. Phone access, direct express cards, Assurance/Lifeline phones, and food stamps. Helps clients sign up for the Oregon Health Plan and purchasing private insurance through www.healthcare.gov. Walk in during open hours. Assistance is available by phone until 2 p.m.
1300 Irvington Dr, Eugene, 97404
A walk-in food pantry where you fill your own food boxes. Appointment only. The schedule is posted every Sunday evening at 6pm on this page for folks to schedule an appointment for the upcoming week. Appointments are limited to one household per week. Masks required. If you have mobility/transportation/accessibility issues, email waste2taste@burritobrigade.org to inquire about free box delivery
Thursday from 4-6pm and 3-5pm on Fridays
*See website to confirm availability
A national line that provides referral to services for homeless veterans or veterans at risk of becoming homeless. Others can also request referrals on behalf of veterans. Veterans will be referred to the Housing Coordinator at their local VA Medical Center for assistance. Translation service available.