BIPOC Resources in Portland, Oregon

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Mental Health & Crisis Support

  • BlackLine
    A 24/7 peer support and crisis hotline for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
    Call or text: 1-800-604-5841
    https://www.callblackline.com/

  • Racial Equity Support Line
    Peer support for those impacted by racial violence and microaggressions.
    Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM PST at 503-575-3764
    familyrootstherapy.com/resources

Community Organizations & Advocacy

Community and Social Services

  • Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO)
    Organizes, advocates, and performs community development for Asians and Pacific Islanders.
    apano.org

  • Black Resilience Fund
    Emergency fund providing immediate resources to Black Portlanders.
    https://www.brownhope.org/programs/black-resilience-fund

  • Coalition of Communities of Color
    A group of community-based organizations addressing socioeconomic disparities and advocating for social change.
    https://www.coalitioncommunitiescolor.org/

  • Don't Shoot Portland
    Promotes human rights and racial justice through education and police accountability efforts.
    dontshootpdx.org

  • Equitable Giving Circle
    Provides fresh produce boxes and rent support to BIPOC families.
    equitablegivingcircle.org

  • Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
    Provides over 200 culturally and linguistically specific social services to immigrants, refugees, and the broader community.
    irco.org

  • Latino Network
    Offers culturally specific programs and services to Latinx youth and families.
    https://www.latnet.org/

  • NAYA Family Center
    Provides culturally specific services to Indigenous communities, including mental health support, education, and substance abuse programming.
    nayapdx.org

  • The Urban League of Portland
    Works to empower African Americans and others to achieve equality in education, employment, health, and economic security.
    ulpdx.org

Education & Youth Development

  • BIPOC STEAM Ecosystem – Portland Metro STEM Partnership
    Culturally affirming STEAM education for BIPOC youth and underrepresented girls.
    pdxstem.org/bipoc-steam-ecosystem

  • Centro Cultural Youth Development
    Programs supporting Latino youth and families focused on education and leadership.
    https://www.centrocultural.org/

  • KairosPDX
    Advocates for equitable educational spaces with programs including a public charter school.
    kairospdx.org

Nature & Wellness

Arts & Culture

  • Resonate – Write Around Portland
    Free BIPOC writing circle providing space to share stories and build community.
    writearound.org/resonate

  • Diversity in Design PDX
    Supports BIPOC design professionals through mentorship and events.
    diversityindesignpdx.org

Food Related

  • Feed'em Freedom Foundation
    Provides food security and independence through farms, workshops, and food pantry.
    feedemfreedom.org

  • Lil' America Food Cart Pod
    Food cart pod exclusively hosting BIPOC- and LGBTQ-owned vendors.
    pdx.eater.com

Housing & Emergency Support

Business & Economic Empowerment