Oregon RU Ready

Homeless? Low Income? Need assistance with finding a place to live?
There are several agencies in Jackson County that can help.



 

GENERAL HOUSING

Housing Authority of Jackson County
2231 Table Rock Road, Medford, OR 97504

PH: (541) 779-5785
WEB: http://www.hajc.net
HOURS:  Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4

PROGRAMS:

• Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program
• Mod-Rehab Program
• Home Program
• Agency Owned Apartments
• Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
• Subsidized Housing

HOMELESS/RUNAWAY YOUTH

Maslow Project 
209 West Main St.
Medford, OR 97501

PH:  HelpLine (541) 779–HELP (779-4357)
WEB:  http://www.maslowproject.com
PROGRAM: Maslow Project for Homeless/Runaway Teens

On-Site Resources for Youth and Families

• Food boxes, snacks and hot meal programs
• Clothes closet, shoes, hygiene supplies, school supplies
• Blankets, sleeping bags, backpacks
• Laundry and shower facilities
• Gymnasium
• Computer-Internet access, homework, job seeking, etc.
• Information on community resources and services

School Support

• McKinney liaison
• Student and family advocacy
• Case managment
• Assistance with school enrollment-diploma, GED, school records & immunizations, enrollment dispute resolution
• Transportation
• Tutoring and mentoring
• Assistance with school related fees, graduation costs, school sports/activity fees
• Free school meals
• School supplies and backpacks
• Assistance with school clothes, shoes and coats
• Referrals for support services

 Case Management

• Crisis intervention
• Assessment and establishing goals
• Counseling and mentoring
• Referrals to emergency shelters
• Community referrals for medical, domestic violence, substance abuse, mediation, etc.
• Information on affordable housing and utility assistance
• Assistance with after-school program fees, summer camps or enrichment opportunities

 Street Outreach

• Team of two
• On the streets, in the community seeking youth in need of emergency or basic services
• Distribution of information, snacks, water, basic supplies
• Community outreach-networking with agencies, churches, businesses, etc.
• School presentations, workshops, service fairs, community advocacy
• Recruiting out of school youth seeking to complete their education

 On-Site Community Partners

• Kids Unlimited: After-school programs, summer camp, gang prevention, sports programs, teen dances, concerts, case management
• Community Works: Free mental health counseling, parenting resources, Transitional Living Program, Host Homes, domestic violence and sexual assault services
• Job Council: Job Seeking Skills-resumes, master applications, job searches, interview clothes
• Department of Health and Human Services: Assistance with Oregon Health Plan, Food Stamps, Emergency Assistance, TANF
• Mediation Works: family mediation, peer mediation, dispute resolution

Off-Site Community Partners

• ACCESS: Emergency food pantry
• Hearts With a Mission: Temporary youth shelter
• Family Nurturing Center: Mentoring and community garden
• St. Mark’s Church: Mentoring and community garden

Hearts with a Mission
521 Edwards Streen
Medford, OR 97501

PH:  541-646-7385 or 541-944-3237
WEB:  http://www.heartswithamission.org
PROGRAM: Hearts with a Mission for Homeless/Runaway Teens

Hearts with a Mission is shelter for youth ages 10 to 17, providing temporary, emergency shelter for 72 hours without parental consent.  Youth may stay up to 120 days with written parental consent.  Currently the facility has beds for 17 youth and quadrants that maintain boy/girl seperation. 

Magdalene Home
12 Black Oak Dr.
Medford, OR 97504

PH:  541-773-5040 
WEB:  http://www.magdalenehome.org/
PROGRAM: Magdalene Home for Pregnant Teens

Magdalene Home is a private non-profit home for pregnant and parenting teen girls under 18 years of age.  Residents are expected to attend school and further their education.  Life skills trainers help girls learn about parenting, meal planning and preparation, money and household management, nuturition and other essential skills. 

HOUSING – PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

DASIL
29 North Ivy, Medford, OR  97501

 PH:  (541) 608-6746  
Program: Second Chance Renters Program