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Compiled by Northwest Portland Ministries. Local Resources for Elders Focus on Downtown & NW Portland. Key Areas. Advocacy. Housing. Social Connection. Health & Well Being. Education & Recreation. Computers & Internet. Nutrition & Food Banks. Transportation. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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)
Key Areas
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
Key Areas
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
Key Areas
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
Key Areas
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
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
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
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
Key Areas
Social Connection
• Group Activities / Adopt-A-Highrise– Bingo, BBQs, Afternoon Tea, Games, Etc.
• One – on – One Connections – Friendly Visitor
– Helping Hands
Key Areas
• 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
Computer Resources
Miscellaneous
• Northwest Pilot Project 503-227-6505
– Housing assistance, misc. services
• Elder Resource Alliance – (GLBT) (503) 224-2640 x152
• Legacy Caregiver Services
Key Areas