Community and Wellness Resources

Online Editor/Portland State Vanguard

 

Happening Soon

 

Career Webinar: Job Search 101

Zoom

Aug. 19, 12–1 p.m. 

Free

PSU Career Center webinar to help students land a job in a competitive market

 

SHAC Summer Polyvagal Workshops

Zoom 

Aug. 28, 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Free

Review the core concepts of polyvagal theory and learn concrete strategies to help your mood.

 

Willamette Sea Kayak Overnight Trip

PSU Outdoor Program office

Aug. 26–27, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

$150 for Campus Rec members

Paddle to the camp spot, camp overnight, then keep paddling down the river in the morning



Resources

 

PSU Basic Needs Hub

SMSU Suite 435

Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Free for students

To help students access resources such as funds, food, housing, employment, childcare and health support

  

PSU Food Pantry 

1704 SW Broadway (temporary location)

Tues–Thur, 12–4 p.m.

Free for students 

Access to free groceries in a welcoming, equitable, trauma-informed way. Must be enrolled in at least one credit for summer or fall.

 

REACH Community Development

4150 S Moody Ave.

Call or go online for more details on cost and time availability 

Rent-controlled, income-restricted housing with current open waitlists

 

Community Technology Space

730 SW 10th Ave. Suite 111 (entrance on SW 9th Ave.)

Mon–Fri, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Free

Multnomah County official cooling center with access to free technology, internet, limited books and events

 

Oregon Energy Fund

Varying Locations

Mon–Fri, varying times (call ahead)

Free

Providing energy bill assistance to low-income Oregonians to support household stability

 

Hygiene4All Hub

SE MLK Blvd. and SE Belmont St. (under Morrison Bridge)

Sun/Tue/Thu 3–9 p.m. and Fri 3–7 p.m.

Free

Provides access to showers, toilets, trash drop-off and a clothing and bedding exchange

 

Wellness 

 

SHAC Mind Spa

UCB Suite 310

Mon–Fri (by appointment)

Free for students 

Solo space to experience biofeedback, light therapy, meditation, massages, relaxation and more. Must be enrolled in at least five credits for summer or fall.

 

Telus Health Student Support

Download on App Store or Google Play

Available 24/7

Free

Connecting students with free, confidential mental health and wellbeing support

 

BORP Online Fitness Studio

Zoom

Mon–Sat, varying times 

Free

Virtual exercise classes for people with physical disabilities

 

Cosmic Kids Yoga

Youtube

Available 24/7

Free 

Using fun and popular stories to get kids engaged in a calm, relaxing, mindful workout

 

Yoga For Bigger Bodies

Varying locations

Sun–Thur

$100 for six weeks

Explore Hatha Yoga’s roots, philosophy and mindfulness in gentle, guided classes