Shelter

Legal Camping & Safe Sleep
Cornelius Pod Village
  • Description: Conestoga Hut shelters operated by Open Door HousingWorks with funding from Washington County's Homeless Services Division. Opened September 2023.
  • Access Notes: Contact Community Connect at 503-640-3263 for referral.
City of Hillsboro — Interactive Camping Map
  • Website: https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/services/community-support/homelessness-initiatives/shelters
  • Description: Interactive public map showing day centers and areas where overnight camping may be allowed.
This link shows current Washington County Shelters and the number of beds they have: https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/housing/creating-and-locating-new-shelters
 
LEGAL NOTE: Following the 2024 Supreme Court decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson, Oregon cities have more latitude to restrict camping. Individual city ordinances for Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood, and Forest Grove vary and are actively changing. Check with each city or Washington County's encampment management program for current rules. Washington County's non-emergency number for welfare checks is 503-629-0111.

Emergency Overnight Shelters
Washington County now offers over 430 shelter beds across multiple locations, funded primarily through the voter-approved Supportive Housing Services measure.
To access shelter: Call Community Connect at 503-640-3263 or email [email protected].
Just Compassion — Shelter & Resource Center
  • Website: https://www.justcompassionewc.com/
  • Phone: 503-624-4666
  • Address: 12264 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR
  • Description: 60 emergency shelter beds (opened March 2025). Two-story building with counseling, mental health support, medical triage, hygiene services, and employment training.
  • Access Notes: Contact Community Connect for intake. Low-barrier.
Project Homeless Connect — Adult Shelter
  • Website: https://www.phcwc.org/
  • Phone: 971-713-3930
  • Address: Hillsboro area (at Salvation Army HOPE Center, 1440 SE 21st Ave, Hillsboro — temporary location)
  • Description: Year-round adult shelter with both congregate and non-congregate sleeping options.
  • Access Notes: Contact Community Connect at 503-640-3263.
Hillsboro Year-Round Shelter (opened late 2025)
  • Description: New year-round shelter near Winco & Dairy Creek Park, operated by Project Homeless Connect. Funded through Supportive Housing Services.
  • Access Notes: Contact Community Connect.
Family Promise of Greater Washington County
  • Website: https://www.familypromisegwc.org/
  • Phone: 971-217-8949
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Description: Emergency family shelter — the largest family shelter in Washington County. Serves families with children in Beaverton, Aloha, Hillsboro, Cornelius, Forest Grove.
  • Access Notes: Families only. Contact for intake.
Washington County Family Shelter Network (Community Action)
  • Phone: 503-640-3263
  • Description: Variety of assistance for homeless families and persons at risk of homelessness.
Safe Place for Youth
  • Phone: 503-542-2717
  • Description: Emergency shelter, basic needs, and case management for youth aged 12–20 experiencing homelessness or at risk.
  • Access Notes: Call for availability and intake details.
HomePlate Youth Services
  • Website: https://www.homeplateyouth.org/
  • Phone: 503-320-8965
  • Description: Drop-in services and street outreach for young people age 24 and younger experiencing homelessness.
Salvation Army Beaverton Veterans & Family Center
  • Description: Shelter and services for veterans and families.
  • Access Notes: Contact for current availability.

Motel Voucher System
Community Action of Washington County
  • Phone: 503-640-3263
  • Website: https://caowash.org/housing-stability/homeless-services
  • Description: Administers motel vouchers and emergency housing assistance through the Community Connect system.
  • Access Notes: Call Community Connect for assessment and referral. Eligibility requirements apply based on funding source.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE VOUCHER SYSTEM: Once a person receives a motel voucher, finding a motel with vacancy can be extremely difficult. There is no centralized real-time vacancy hotline for voucher-accepting motels. Voucher holders typically must call motels individually. Ask your case manager or Community Connect for guidance on which motels are currently participating.

Subsidized Housing & Waitlist Navigation
Housing Authority of Washington County (HAWC)
  • Website: https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/housing/rent-assistance
  • Phone: 503-846-4794
  • Address: 161 NW Adams Ave, Suite 2000, Hillsboro, OR 97124
  • Description: Administers Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), Public Housing, VASH (veterans), Mainstream (disability), Emergency Housing Vouchers, and Regional Long-Term Rent Assistance (RLRA).
How the waitlist works:
  1. Most programs are currently closed to new applicants and working through existing waitlists.
  2. RLRA (Regional Long-Term Rent Assistance) is accessed only through Community Connect referral (503-640-3263).
  3. Place-Based Housing Waitlists open periodically when new affordable housing developments are completed. Application windows are typically very short (4–10 days). Watch for announcements at https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/housing/rent-assistance.
  4. Check waitlist status at the HAWC RENTCafe portal.
  5. Typical wait times: 2–6+ years for most programs.
NOTE: Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) are being wound down per federal direction, projected for late 2026 to early 2027.
Organizations that help navigate housing applications:
  • Community Action — 503-640-3263
  • Project Homeless Connect — 971-713-3930
  • Just Compassion — 503-624-4666
  • 211 Info — Dial 211

Daytime Drop-In Centers
Project Homeless Connect — Access Center
  • Phone: 971-713-3930
  • Address: 1440 SE 21st Ave, Hillsboro
  • Hours: Wed–Sun, 9 AM–5 PM
  • Services: Showers, laundry, meals, phone charging, resource connections.
Open Door HousingWorks (ODCC)
  • Phone: 503-640-9374
  • Hours: Mon–Fri, 9 AM–3 PM
  • Services: Hot meals, showers, laundry, phone use, mailbox, emergency food boxes.
Just Compassion — Shelter & Resource Center
  • Phone: 503-624-4666
  • Address: 12264 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
  • Services: Daytime drop-in, hygiene, meals, clothing, resource navigation. Also has 15 safe parking spots.
GG's House
  • Phone: 503-359-3871
  • Location: Forest Grove, OR 97116
  • Description: Daytime drop-in, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, pizza,  , basic hygiene items, household needs, and new undergarments. Serves veterans, homeless individuals, and people recovering from difficult situations.
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Access Notes: Walk-in.
HomePlate Youth Services
  • Phone: 503-320-8965
  • Description: Drop-in services for youth age 24 and younger.

Warming & Cooling Centers
Washington County Severe Weather Shelters
  • Website: https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/housing/shelters (check wcor.us/SevereWeatherShelter for real-time updates)
  • Description: Temporary shelters activated during dangerous weather.
Activation Triggers:
  • Temperature forecast of 25°F (−4°C) or below for 4+ hours
  • 1+ inch of snow accumulation forecast
  • At or below 32°F with 1+ inch of driving rain overnight
During activation:
  • Shelters open 24 hours
  • Hot meals provided
  • No one turned away
  • Pets allowed (work with shelter staff on individual pet policies)
  • Locations vary by activation — check website or call Community Connect (503-640-3263)
  • Past locations have included Beaverton Community Center (12350 SW 5th St, Beaverton)
How openings are announced: Washington County website, social media, and email newsletters. Sign up at the Housing Services webpage.
COOLING CENTERS: Check Washington County's website during summer heat events. Activation criteria and locations are announced similarly to winter shelters.

Vehicle Safe-Parking Programs
Just Compassion — Safe Parking
  • Phone: 503-624-4666
  • Address: 12264 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
  • Description: 15 safe parking spots for people living in vehicles, with access to case management and resource center services.
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (Beaverton)
  • Website: https://stbartsbeaverton.org/helping/
  • Description: Host site for the Beaverton Safe Parking Program.

Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Resource Center (DVRC)
  • Website: https://www.dvrc-or.org/
  • 24-Hour Crisis Line: 503-469-8620 or 1-866-469-8600
  • Description: Operates Monica's House (Washington County's DV shelter). Provides free counseling, crisis intervention, support groups, protective order assistance, and shelter. Most services available in Spanish.
  • Access Notes: Call crisis line for shelter availability. Location confidential.
Family Justice Center of Washington County
  • Address: 5240 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite 100, Hillsboro, OR 97124
  • Description: "One-stop" location housing DVRC, Oregon Law Center, Community Action, and law enforcement. For protective orders and multi-agency support.
Call to Safety
  • Phone: 503-235-5333 or 1-888-235-5333
  • Description: Daily bed checks at DV shelters across the Portland metro area. Can help locate available shelter beds.
SARC (Sexual Assault Resource Center)
  • Phone: 503-640-5311 (24/7)
  • Description: Crisis and long-term support for sexual violence survivors in Washington County. English and Spanish.
UNICA
  • Description: 24/7 crisis and long-term support for the Latina/o/e community experiencing domestic and/or sexual violence.
National DV Hotline
  • Phone: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)

Transitional Housing
Community Action of Washington County
  • Phone: 503-640-3263
  • Website: https://caowash.org/housing-stability/homeless-services
  • Description: Provides housing stability services including transitional housing programs, housing navigation, and case management.
Open Door HousingWorks
  • Phone: 503-640-9374
  • Description: Housing support and transitional services.
Family Promise of Greater Washington County
  • Phone: 971-217-8949
  • Description: Family shelter with pathway to transitional and permanent housing.

Eviction Prevention & Tenant Rights
Oregon Law Center — Hillsboro
  • Phone: 503-640-4115
  • Address: 230 NE 2nd Ave, Suite F, Hillsboro, OR 97124
  • Website: https://oregonlawhelp.org/
  • Description: Free civil legal help for low-income residents including housing, eviction defense, benefits disputes.
Eviction Defense Project (LASO/OLC)
  • Phone: 888-585-9638
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Description: Free legal help for tenants who have received eviction court papers.
Community Alliance of Tenants
  • Phone: 503-268-0130
  • Description: Tenant rights education and advocacy.
Fair Housing Council of Oregon
  • Phone: 503-223-8295 (Hotline: 800-424-3247 x2)
  • Description: Housing discrimination complaints and assistance.
Washington County — Prevent Eviction Resources
  • Website: https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/housing (see Prevent Eviction page)
  • Description: Emergency and short-term rent assistance programs for qualifying households.
Rent Well (Community Action)
  • Phone: 503-726-0821
  • Description: Tenant education training to help people with poor rental history, evictions, or bad credit improve their rental applications. Certificate provided upon completion.