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SBHCs ensure that all students have access to the affirming and comprehensive health care they need, when they need it.What is a School Based Health Center?  Did you know that Outside In operates a School Based Health Center – or SBHC – at Milwaukie High School? SBHCs...

Every overdose death is a preventable death.Each year, it is an honor to observe Overdose Awareness Day and hold a memorial to remember those who have died from substance use and overdose. Because of COVID-19, we were not able to gather in person this year. But that...

Outside In is Proud to Support Measure 110 More Treatment. A Better Oregon. Outside In is proud to support Measure 110: More Treatment. A Better Oregon.   We have a substance use disorder crisis in Oregon.   Measure 110 is designed to change the system and save...

We are so excited to welcome Pharoah Bolding as our new Human Resources Director. Pharoah is an experienced human resources leader and a passionate equity advocate and activist. Prior to joining the Outside In team, he held positions with the Portland Trail...

Everyone deserves access to health careEveryone deserves to have access to health care and to be seen by compassionate medical providers who work hard to meet their patients’ medical, social, and mental health needs. Outside In is filled with gratitude, hope, and joy...

Accurate and Accessible COVID-19 Information is Critical to our CommunityThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world, and we know that things will continue to change for many months to come. Outside In is deeply committed to ensuring that everyone has access...

With funding from the FCC, Outside In will increase access to critical health care for people experiencing houselessness and poverty This May, Outside In was awarded a $297,000 grant from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as part of the most recent CARES Act...

Executive Director Patricia Patrón's Address to Outside In Staff The last few days, weeks, and months have been full of violence and tragedy, which has impacted our Black community terribly. This comes after years of oppression and amidst the COVID-19 pandemic which...

Today, Outside In needs your support more than ever, as we address the COVID-19 pandemic. We are committed to providing essential services to those who will be harmed the most during this crisis and in the months that follow. We hope you’ll consider making a gift so...

Dear Outside In Friends and Family, Oregon’s election day is approaching quickly! Tuesday, May 19th is the last day to drop off your ballot and have your voice be heard on many important and impactful local issues – including Measure 26-210. Now more than ever, our...