Local Resources for EldersFocus on Downtown & NW Portland

Compiled by

Northwest Portland Ministries

Key Areas

Advocacy

Education & Recreation

Health &Well Being

Transportation

Social Connection

Computers &Internet

Nutrition & Food Banks

Housing

Local Resources for Elders

1. Northwest Portland Ministries (NWPM)

2. Multnomah County.Aging & Disability Services (ADS)

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Resources

• Senior Help Line:

503-988-3646 24 hours a day

• On the internet: • www.multnomah.or.networkofcare.org/aging

• ADS District Office:Multnomah County Courthouse

1021 S.W. Fourth Avenue, Room 600

Portland, OR 97204 Key Areas

Available Through ADS…

1. Enrollment for: Medicaid, Food Stamps, Oregon Health Plan2. Case Management3. Finding Supportive Housing4. Care-giving Resources5. Meals & Nutrition6. Getting A Ride / Transportation Alternatives7. Choosing Health Insurance8. Understanding Medicare & Social Security9. Locating Medical Equipment & Aids10. Visiting a Senior Center11. Planning for Old Age, Disability & Retirement12. Help with other Services

Activities

Resources

Programs

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Senior Centers

9 District Centers in Multnomah County• Friendly House

Senior Program

Serves NW Portland, West of 405,North of Burnside

Phone: 503-224-2640 www.friendlyhouseinc.org

• Neighborhood House Aging Services & Senior Center

Serves SW, Pearl District & Downtown

Phone: 503-244-5204 www.nhweb.org

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NWPM Transportation Program

503-221-1224, 3 day notice desiredMedical appointments given priorityDowntown & NW shuttle to key locations 6 days a week 8:30-4pm, 1 hour loopRegular hours 8am-4pm Weekdays

- but we can try to accommodate other requests

Volunteers provide about 50% of rides

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Nutrition Resources

• Loaves & Fishes

• NWPM Emergency Food Box

• Store to Door (503) 413-7352

• Oregon Food Bank (503) 282-0555

- grocery delivery service, at cost plus 10%

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Loaves & Fishes

• Meals & socialization for seniors

• Not just food! Many activities

of interest.

• Meals on Wheels (delivery)

• Downtown Center: Elm Court 1032 SW Main

• Irving Street Senior Lunch Program– NWMP is partner, at NW 19th & Irving

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Advocacy Resources

• Elders in Action personal advocates, education,

- elder friendly business program 503-235-5474

• AARP Oregon 1-866- 554-5360

- health care, politics, huge variety of topics & resources

• SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance)

- 1-800-722-4134 or Senior Help Line:

• Neighborhood Association System– Civic involvement, livability, crime prevention 503-823-4288

• Senior Law Project (ADS)

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Education/Recreation Resources

• PSU Senior Adult Learning Center

- Tuition free audit program for 65-plus, 503-725-4739

• Portland Parks & Recreation

- classes, activities & fieldtrips, scholarships available 503-82-2525

• OASIS educational programs 503-241-3059

• Senior Computer Learning Center 503-288-6858

• Loaves & FishesKey Areas

Medical & Dental Resources

• Mobile Medical Clinic (in NW!)• Wednesdays, 1 – 5 pm, All ages, Call

for screening 503 224-2640

• Russell Street Dental Clinic• 214 N Russell, M-Sat, 8-5 pm, All ages,

Call 503 494-6822,

• sliding scale

Key AreasContinue to Health & Well Being

Health & Well Being

• Enhance Fitness (free) 503-736-6325 x25953

• VIEWS Volunteers Involved in the Emotional Well-being of Seniors

- Peer counseling for aged 60+ 503-489-2230

• Living Well With Chronic Conditions - free 6 week class on health management 971-673-0984

• Emergency Preparedness - Voluntary Emergency Registry

- Preparedness Card

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Social Connection

• Group Activities / Adopt-A-Highrise– Bingo, BBQs, Afternoon Tea, Games, Etc.

• One – on – One Connections – Friendly Visitor

– Helping Hands

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• Senior Computer Learning Resource Center Basic skills classes (503) 252-3335

• FreeGeek.org • Volunteer and earn free computer & class

• (503) 232-9350

• Multnomah Library

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Computer Resources

Miscellaneous

• Northwest Pilot Project 503-227-6505

– Housing assistance, misc. services

• Elder Resource Alliance – (GLBT) (503) 224-2640 x152

• Legacy Caregiver Services

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