YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER
Provides services to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness including:
-Food, clothing, hygiene items, and bus tickets
-Engagement activities, including mentoring and specific activities for LGBTQIA2S+ youth
-Referrals to employment programs (job readiness training, work experience, life skills training)
-Referrals to alternative education options, including pursuing a GED
-Information and referrals to housing, health insurance, crisis support, and medical care
-Referrals and resources for gang affected-youth, youth with alcohol and drug addictions, and CSEC youth (Commercially and Sexually Exploited Children)

Where appropriate, can connect youth with employment and education opportunities and programs serving youth transitioning out of foster care that are offered by New Avenues.
470 SE 165th Avenue
Portland, OR 97233
Eligibility: Ages 9-24
Hours: Ages 9-17: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week
Ages 18-24: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
(971) 754-4350
Get Directions
Visit Website
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • Main phone (971) 754-4350
  • Access Center (503) 432-3986
Email Address: [email protected]
INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call Access Center for screening. Youth must first be screened into the Homeless Youth Continuum (HYC). On-site staff can assist youth to connect with HYC for a screening.
FEES: None
DOCUMENTS: None required at intake
AREA SERVED: Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties
Services:
  • Food Pantries * At Risk Youth
  • Gang Programs
  • General Clothing Provision * At Risk Youth
  • Mentoring Programs * At Risk Youth
  • Personal/Grooming Supplies * At Risk Youth
  • Specialized Information and Referral * At Risk Youth
  • Specialized Information and Referral * Human Trafficking Issues
  • Substance Use Disorder Referrals * At Risk Youth
  • Transportation Passes * At Risk Youth
  • Youth Employment Programs
Other Services Offered At This Location:
If you represent this agency, update your listing here.
* The community resource directory information is up to date to the best of our knowledge. However, you should always call the provider to confirm this information and make an appointment. Be sure to confirm payment information with the provider, if payment is required. 211Info does not rate, recommend or endorse any agency. We simply provide information as a public service.
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER