Since 1968, Outside In has transformed thousands of lives by helping break the cycles of chronic homelessness, poverty, and poor health among Portland’s LGBTQIA+ community, people of color, those experiencing homelessness, and the underserved. Our health clinic and young adult programs strive to meet people where they are and provide safe, affirming spaces for our community to receive judgment-free care and support.
Compassionate, Inclusive, Innovative, Transformative, Courageous
Since 1968, Outside In has transformed thousands of lives by helping break the cycles of chronic homelessness, poverty, and poor health among Portland’s LGBTQIA+ community, people of color, those experiencing homelessness, and the underserved. Our health clinic and young adult programs strive to meet people where they are and provide safe, affirming spaces for our community to receive judgment-free care and support.
Adrianna’s Story
When I hit the streets of Portland, I was 11. I became a victim of human trafficking. By the time I was 17, I didn’t trust anybody … except Outside In. Read More
LATEST NEWS
Help Nonprofits Access $200 billion in Charitable Funding
Help Outside In Advocate forEmergency Charitable Stimulus Right now, there is an estimated $1.2 trillion in wealth warehoused in private foundations and donor-advised funds (DAFs). While donors to these funds have already received substantial tax deductions for their...
Outside In receives $20,000 grant from Grow: The Advantis Community Fund to support our COVID-19 response efforts
We would like to thank Advantis Credit Union for their generous grant to Outside In through Grow: The Advantis Community Fund. This contribution supports our agency's response to COVID-19 as we continue to provide health care and basic resources to our patients and...
Fentanyl test strips a behavior-changing tool – KATU News
Outside In's Haven Wheelock was featured in a recent article from KATU. "Fentanyl test strips are billed as a tool used to save lives and change habits when it comes to battling deadly drug overdose. But addiction treatment experts acknowledge they're not widely...
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Adrianna’s Story
We are living in exceptionally challenging times. The people served by Outside In need your help more than ever. Thank you for helping people like Adrianna!Dear Friend, I didn't have a stable home. When I hit the streets of Portland, I was 11. I thought I was part of...
Safe, stable housing is the first step to independence
Homelessness is tragic and traumatic - most especially for youth. Outside In helps!Housing is the first step to achieving independence for youth experiencing homelessness Having safe, stable housing is so important – especially for young people. Outside In is proud...
Project Zero – It’s a “Developmentship” Program
Outside In teams up with PGE and local nonprofits to offer a new "developmentship" program to young people of color in PortlandDid you do an internship when you were a young person? Internships are often a foot in the door for a young person to gain...
COVID-19 Info
COVID-19 Updates (Noticias)
Important Updates Our clinic is now scheduling e-visits for patients with non-urgent or routine appointments. Please call 503.535.3860 to schedule an appointment. Our pharmacy can mail prescriptions and do curbside pickups. Patients can call our pharmacy at...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Latest Updates about Available Services COVID-19 Information and Guidance With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) hitting Oregon, we want to make sure that you have all the information you need to know. At Outside In, we are closely following the guidance for the Oregon...
Información de Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ÚLTIMAS NOTICIAS SOBRE SERVICIOS DISPONIBLES COVID-19 Información y guía Con la llegada del coronavirus (COVID-19) a Oregon, queremos asegurarnos que usted tenga toda la información que necesite que saber. En Outside In, estamos siguiendo de cerca las pautas...
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