Support & Help Resources

Additional resources for home repair-related help and support

Emergencies

Warming shelters, bill and damage-repair assistance

Emotional support and well-being during times of crisis

General help

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Aging and Disabled Services Helpline

  • 503-988-3646

  • Provides support to elderly and disabled individuals in addressing housing, transportation, nutrition, and medical needs.

Additional Home Repair Agencies

Multnomah County

Catalyst NW

  • http://www.communityenergyproject.org/

  • 503-284-6827

  • Emergency Home Repair & Senior Weatherization
    Safety repairs and in-me weatherization services to save energy and reduce utility bills.

  • Expanded Home Repair
    Larger repairs to address plumbing or electrical needs, roof patches, gutters, and more.

  • DIY Weatherization Workshops
    Learn basic weatherization and insulation techniques and get free supplies to save on energy costs in your home.

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region

  • http://www.multco.us

  • 503-988-6295

  • insulation, heating, and related services for income-eligible residents

Native American Youth & Family Center (NAYA)

  • http://www.nayapdx.org/

  • Home Repair and Weatherization
    Repair, maintenance, and in-home weatherization services to save energy and reduce utility bills.

Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc. (PCRI)

Refit

  • www.refitportland.org

  • (503) 698-8382

  • Oregon nonprofit organization that provides no-cost home modifications to financially and physically challenged members of the greater Portland area. Some ways we help include installing wheelchair ramps, bathroom grab bars, ADA-compliant sinks and toilets, widening doorways, and more.

REACH Community Development

  • http://www.reachcdc.org/

  • Community Builders Program
    REACH's Community Builders Program provides small-scale home repairs for low-income senior or disabled homeowners throughout Portland.

Rebuilding Center

Unlimited Choices

  • http://www.unlimitedchoices.org/

  • 503-234-6167

  • Adapt-A-Home
    Accessibility adaptations for people of all ages with physical disabilities. Modifications may include handrails, wheel-in showers, ramps, and more.

  • Mend-A-Home
    Critical home repairs to address safety and structural stability needs, including mobile homes.

Clackamas County

REACH Community Development

  • http://www.reachcdc.org/

  • Community Builders Program
    REACH's Community Builders Program provides small-scale home repairs for low-income senior or disabled homeowners throughout Portland.

Unlimited Choices

  • http://www.unlimitedchoices.org/

  • Adapt-A-Home
    Accessibility adaptations for people of all ages with physical disabilities. Modifications may include handrails, wheel-in showers, ramps, and more.

  • Mend-A-Home
    Critical home repairs to address safety and structural stability needs, including mobile homes.

Homeownership Retention Services

African American Alliance for Homeownership (AAAH)

  • http://www.aaah.org/

  • AAAH provides home retention case management services to keep low-income homeowners in stable housing.

Latino Network

  • https://www.latnet.org/family-stability-overview

  • Latino Network’s Family Stability Programs help families connect to the resources and assistance they need. Bilingual/bicultural case managers provide culturally specific intensive home retention case management to help families secure stable housing. 

Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc.

Foreclosure Prevention Guidance

African American Alliance for Homeownership (AAAH)

  • http://www.aaah.org/

  • AAAH offers HUD-certified foreclosure prevention and loss mitigation counseling and hosts an annual fair that addresses the needs of both homebuyers and homeowners trying to avoid foreclosure.

Hacienda Community Development Center

  • https://haciendacdc.org/economic-opportunity/default-intervention/

  • Hacienda’s Default Intervention Program provides support to homeowners at risk of foreclosure. HUD-certified housing counselors work with those struggling financially to identify and explore all available options based on their specific situations. Limited-time funding available for mortgage assistance. 

Native American Youth & Family Center (NAYA)

  • http://www.nayapdx.org/

  • NAYA offers HUD-approved foreclosure prevention counseling. NAYA Family Center also hosts an annual fair that addresses the needs of both homebuyers and homeowners trying to avoid foreclosure.

Hoarding help

Hoarding Resource List

  • Buried in Treasures Workshop: 503-352-2400

  • Clutterers Anonymous: 503-674-8893

  • Lutheran Community Services Northwest: 503-731-9589 

  • NW Anxiety Institute: 503-542-7635

Individual and peer support groups

  • OHSU OCD Group: 503-494-6176

  • Pacific University - Psychology Clinic: 503-352-2400

  • William Temple House: 503-226-3021

  • Pegasus Social Services: 503-252-8499 

  • ServiceMaster of Portland: 503-483-4036 

  • Supportive Services of Oregon: 503-388-0313 or 503-422-1000 

  • Helping Hands for Good: 503-756-3167