Community Resources

We believe everyone deserves support. Below you’ll find quick links to essential resources for food, housing, and financial assistance in Washington and Oregon.

Food Resources for Those Affected by the SNAP Shutdown

Many community members are feeling the impact of the SNAP shutdown and recent benefit reductions.
Below is a collection of free meal programs, food pantries, and local businesses in Oregon and Southwest Washington offering support during this time.
All services are free and open to anyone in need — no proof of income or eligibility required.

Oregon

Nan’s Taqueria – 15640 SE Happy Valley Town Center Dr, Happy Valley, OR
AG Burrito Shops – 325 Main Ave., Gresham, OR
DB Dessert Company – 2624 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR
El Sombrero Tapatio – 10820 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR
Mama Chow’s Kitchen – 3757 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
GeekEasy Anime Café – 310 NW Davis St, Portland, OR
Ask for the “Otaku Special” for a free ham sandwich, greens, and a drink.
Grass – 1375 SE Hawthorne St., Portland, OR
Italian restaurant offering free meals.
Heretic Coffee – 5120 SE 28th Ave., Portland, OR

Washington

Creekside BBQ – 910 NE Tenney Rd Suite 119, Vancouver, WA

Food & SNAP Assistance

Washington State

Apply for SNAP (Basic Food) — Apply online for food, cash, and medical assistance.
Washington 211 – Food Resources — Find local food banks and meal programs by ZIP code.
Northwest Harvest Food Locator — Search for free groceries and meal sites near you.

Oregon State

Oregon SNAP (Food Stamps) — Apply for food benefits and check eligibility.
Oregon Food Bank Finder — Locate a food pantry or meal site close to you.
211 Oregon – Food Assistance — Get connected to free food programs and nutrition support.

Housing & Rental Assistance

Washington State

WA State Department of Commerce – Housing Help — Rental, utility, and emergency housing support.
Housing Search WA — Affordable housing and shelter listings by city.
WA 211 – Housing Help — Call or search for local housing and shelter resources.

Oregon State

Oregon Housing and Community Services — Rental, homeowner, and emergency housing programs.
211 Oregon – Housing — Find shelter, rent help, and transitional housing.
Portland Housing Bureau (if local) — City-specific rental and housing assistance.

Therapy Resources

General Directories & Online Therapy

Psychology Today — Find therapists by location, insurance, and specialty.
Mindful Therapy Group — In-person and telehealth therapy across WA & OR with easy self-scheduling.
TherapyDen — Inclusive therapist directory searchable by identity, specialty, and approach.
Open Path Collective — Affordable therapy with licensed professionals ($40–$70 per session).
Talkspace / BetterHelp — Online therapy via text, phone, or video with licensed providers.

Identity-Affirming & Inclusive Therapy

Inclusive Therapists — Culturally responsive care for marginalized communities.
Therapy for Black Girls — Focused on supporting Black women’s mental health.
Therapy for Black Men — Free and low-cost therapy network for Black men.
Clinicians of Color — National directory of BIPOC therapists.
LatinX Therapy — Therapy and mental health resources for the Latinx community.
Asian Mental Health Collective — Directory and support for the Asian community.
Pride Counseling — LGBTQIA+ affirming online therapy.

Low-Cost & Community Options

NAMI HelpLine — Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) for free education, support, and local mental health referrals.
211 — Call 2-1-1 or visit online to find nearby mental health and counseling programs.
Sea Mar Behavioral Health — Counseling and addiction recovery services (WA).
Cascadia Health — Low-cost therapy and community mental health care (OR).
Compass Health — Affordable mental health programs for all ages (WA).
Project Access NOW — Connects Oregon residents to affordable healthcare services.

Psychiatry Resources

General Psychiatry & Medication Management

Mindful Therapy Group — Offers psychiatry and medication management (WA & OR).
Talkiatry — Online psychiatry and medication support covered by most insurance plans.
Kaiser Permanente Mental Health — For members needing psychiatry, therapy, or medication management.
Community Psychiatry (now Mindpath Health) — Psychiatry and therapy options available in many states, including WA & OR.

Low-Cost & Community Psychiatry

Sea Mar Behavioral Health — Affordable psychiatry and mental health medication support (WA).
Cascadia Health — Community psychiatry and crisis services (OR).
Community Services Northwest — Counseling and psychiatric care for Southwest WA residents.
211 — Find local psychiatry and medication programs by ZIP code.

Additional Community Resources

For Anyone

211 (Call or Visit) — Free, confidential 24/7 referral line for food, housing, healthcare, and crisis support.
Low-Income Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — Help with energy and utility bills.
FindHelp.org — Search local support for food, rent, mental health, and more by ZIP code.
Resources for Multnomah County