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Tess Anawalt Welcomed as Development Director "I feel fortunate to work in a space where, every day, I can be inspired both by the courage of our clients and the strength of the conviction of our donors to support our clients’ needs. I am excited to continue to...

We all need a little support sometimes...Dear Friend, I believe everyone can be successful if they’re given a chance. When addiction is involved that can mean the support to just stay alive long enough to do something differently.I started experimenting with alcohol...

Outside In is now offering low-barrier, comprehensive reproductive health services at our East Portland Clinic!We are so excited to announce that our East Portland Clinic is now a certified Reproductive Health Clinic with the State of Oregon! This program is dedicated...

“There are as many ways to interact with gender identity as there are people.”  ~River Green, Outside In Medical Assistant Gender-affirming care is built into all of our health services at Outside In. But what is gender-affirming care, and what does it look like...

Outside In is now offering low-barrier, accessible pediatric services at our East Portland Clinic!We are so excited to have expanded our services and to now be offering pediatric services at our East Portland Clinic, located at 16144 E Burnside St, in the Rosewood...

I got into social work because I felt like no one took me seriously as an adolescent, and I wanted to be an adult who supported young folks. ~Lindsay Hyland, Outside In Housing ManagerWe have a new Housing Manager for our transitional housing program here at Outside...

I wanted independence and stability. I wanted to belong. I found Outside In.Dear Friend, When you have a sickle cell anemia crisis, you feel like your blood and bones are on fire. I was a junior in high school, what happened to me was out of my control. After time in...

"As a clinician, I start with the assumption that everyone has experienced trauma. And when I walk into an exam room to meet a patient for the first time, I have no idea what that trauma might be."Trauma-Informed Care is Integral at Outside In  Here are Outside In, we...

Our relationships with food are complex – they're connected to our culture, mental health, physical health, and community.By Emily Droge, Outside In SNAP Outreach and Education Coordinator When thinking of nutrition education, one may envision Chef Jamie Oliver...

Learn to make Tokyo Turnip Yakisoba! Outside In's partners at Wild Roots and Umi Organic work to create access to fresh, local foods by donating high quality food to share with our community. These products are used in our Day Program Café to create nourishing meals...