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Local Resources for Elders Focus on Downtown & NW Portland

Explore key areas including advocacy, housing, social connections, health, education, and more for elders in NW Portland. Utilize local resources from Northwest Portland Ministries and Multnomah County for various services and programs.

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Local Resources for Elders Focus on Downtown & NW Portland

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  1. Compiled by Northwest Portland Ministries Local Resources for EldersFocus on Downtown & NW Portland

  2. Key Areas Advocacy Housing Social Connection Health & Well Being Education & Recreation Computers & Internet Nutrition & Food Banks Transportation

  3. Local Resources for Elders • Northwest Portland Ministries (NWPM) • Multnomah County.Aging & Disability Services (ADS) Key Areas

  4. 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

  5. Available Through ADS… • Enrollment for: Medicaid, Food Stamps, Oregon Health Plan • Case Management • Finding Supportive Housing • Care-giving Resources • Meals & Nutrition • Getting A Ride / Transportation Alternatives • Choosing Health Insurance • Understanding Medicare & Social Security • Locating Medical Equipment & Aids • Visiting a Senior Center • Planning for Old Age, Disability & Retirement • Help with other Services Activities Resources Programs Key Areas

  6. Senior Centers 9 District Centers in Multnomah County • Friendly House Senior Program Serves NW Portland, West of 405,North of Burnside Phone: 503-224-2640www.friendlyhouseinc.org • Neighborhood House Aging Services & Senior Center Serves SW, Pearl District & Downtown Phone: 503-244-5204 www.nhweb.org Key Areas

  7. NWPM Transportation Program 503-221-1224, 3 day notice desired Medical appointments given priority Downtown & NW shuttle to key locations 6 days a week 8:30-4pm, 1 hour loop Regular hours 8am-4pm Weekdays - but we can try to accommodate other requests Volunteers provide about 50% of rides Key Areas

  8. 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% Key Areas

  9. 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 Key Areas

  10. 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) Key Areas

  11. 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 & Fishes Key Areas

  12. 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 Continue to Health & Well Being Key Areas

  13. 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 Key Areas

  14. Social Connection • Group Activities / Adopt-A-Highrise • Bingo, BBQs, Afternoon Tea, Games, Etc. • One – on – One Connections – Friendly Visitor – Helping Hands Key Areas

  15. Computer Resources • Senior Computer Learning Resource Center Basic skills classes (503) 252-3335 • FreeGeek.org • Volunteer and earn free computer & class • (503) 232-9350 • Multnomah Library Key Areas

  16. Miscellaneous • Northwest Pilot Project 503-227-6505 • Housing assistance, misc. services • Elder Resource Alliance • (GLBT) (503) 224-2640 x152 • Legacy Caregiver Services Key Areas

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