New Avenues for Youth

Youth Services in Portland, Oregon. New Avenues for Youth is a Portland non-profit serving runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth ages 11-24 in the Portland metro area. New Avenues operates a downtown drop-in resource center providing meals, showers, laundry, case management, mental health and substance use counseling, and basic-needs supports; transitional and supportive housing programs (Avenues House, Couve House); the SMYRC (Sexua

Phone: (503) 224-4339

Address: 1220 SW Columbia St, Portland, Oregon, 97201

Website: https://www.newavenues.org/

Good to know: New Avenues main 503-224-4339. Drop-in (1220 SW Columbia St Portland 97201) Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. SMYRC LGBTQ+ youth center 503-872-9664 at 314 SW 9th Ave Portland 97205. East Multnomah outpost 470 SE 165th Ave Portland 97233. Web: newavenues.org. National Runaway Safeline 1-800-786- 2929 for after-hours youth crisis routing.

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Frequently asked questions about New Avenues for Youth

How do I contact New Avenues for Youth?

You can call New Avenues for Youth at (503) 224-4339 or visit 1220 SW Columbia St in Portland, Oregon. Their website is https://www.newavenues.org/.

What services does New Avenues for Youth offer?

New Avenues for Youth is a Portland non-profit serving runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth ages 11-24 in the Portland metro area. New Avenues operates a downtown drop-in resource center providing meals, showers, laundry, case management, mental health and substance use counseling, and basic-needs supports; transitional and supportive housing programs (Avenues House, Couve House); the SMYRC (Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center) drop-in for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-23 a

Are services at New Avenues for Youth free or low-cost?

Many community youth services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call New Avenues for Youth at (503) 224-4339 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does New Avenues for Youth offer services in other languages?

Call New Avenues for Youth at (503) 224-4339 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.