Access Center

Open: Daily 7 am – 7 pm

Located on SE 6th between SE Oak St & SE Baseline – across from Tuality Hospital. Blue line max stop Tuality/SE 8th Bus lines 47 & 58 SE 5th and Oak.

The center offers a range of essential services, including the provision of nutrient-dense meals, showers, laundry facilities, ID acquisition assistance, OHP enrollment, peer support, and connections to shelter and housing resources within the county—accomplishing our mission by facilitating a comprehensive pathway toward stability and self-reliance for houseless neighbors in our community.

“I came here with nothing on my feet. I hadn’t showered in seven days. My stomach was empty and I was hungry. My clothes were dirty with holes. I was alone and knew nobody. Thank you; I’m leaving and look, you gave me shoes. I took a shower and my clothes are clean. I ate so much my stomach is full. And now I have friends.”

PHC’s access center plays a significant and positive impact on both the individuals it serves and the wider community. Here are some of the key ways our center is making a difference:

Access to Basic Needs: Homeless individuals often lack access to basic necessities like food, clothing, and hygiene facilities. Our center provides immediate relief by offering these services, ensuring that individuals’ basic and immediate human needs are met.
- Food: Providing two nutrient-dense meals daily boosts immunity, addresses food insecurity, and provides greater stability, allowing individuals a greater chance of getting out of their 24-hour time horizon.
- Clothing: Recognizing the harsh impact of changing climates on health and comfort, our clothing closet supplies individuals in need with essential items such as new underwear, socks, shoes, winter coats, and various other clothing options.
- Hygiene: Showers, clean laundry, and other hygiene items such as toothbrushes, deodorant, and foot powder increase overall well-being and confidence.
Healthcare and Mental Health Services: Many homeless individuals struggle with physical and mental health conditions. Our staff helps guests enroll with the Oregon Health Plan and refers them to various healthcare providers, including mental health services and addiction treatment programs, improving overall health outcomes.
Social Support and Community: Homelessness can be isolating. Our center provides a sense of community and social support, reducing feelings of loneliness.
Housing and Shelter Connections: Phase 1 assessments, a prerequisite for placement on waitlists for shelter and housing programs, are conducted here.
Community Engagement: We engage with local volunteers and organizations, fostering a sense of community involvement and collective responsibility for addressing homelessness.