Outside In

We believe that individuals experiencing houselessness are some of the most vulnerable people in our community, and it is critical they have access to services that are low barrier, trauma informed, person-centered, and harm reduction based. Outside In remains committed to calling out oppression and advocating for the rights and dignity of all individuals, particularly those experiencing houselessness within our community.

Douglas, treated and monitored by Marcia and the team through serious health issues, credits her for making sure he did not become just another negative statistic. “I can’t thank her enough,” he says. These days, after treatment for pancreatic cancer, he’s doing much better. He lives nearby and volunteers daily at the service center. “When I first came here, I was stand-offish,” he adds. But getting to know people and assisting them in getting needs met—listening to others the way Marcia listened to him—uplifted him. “It helps me open up,” Douglas says. “Coming here gives me confidence.” Giving Doug a hug, Marcia adds “This community means a lot to me - they feel like my people.” Read more about Doug and Marcia’s journey and donate to support these essential services by visitinghttps://lnkd.in/gxEJJ7Ef. #outsideinpdx #mobilemedicalservices #beyondwallsbeyondlimits 

From all of us here at Outside In, we wish you a Happy Pride!  We’re here to make our LGBTQIA2S+ community feel seen, heard, and loved - year round. We’ve partnered with our friends at FreeWill so that you can take informed action this month to make your voice heard and your wishes honored by creating your estate plan. Estate planning is your right, and you deserve to have your wishes and legacy made that reflects your truth. Please take a moment this Pride to secure your future, protect the well-being of your community, and join us in providing an identity-affirming community for young people. Visit https://lnkd.in/g3ZuirRu to learn more! #OutsideInPDX #freewilll #estateplanning  #Pridemonth 

Since we started offering health care to young people living on the streets of Portland in 1968, meeting people where they are has been at the heart of Outside In services. Today, this commitment continues to drive us. Learn about the journey our mobile medical team is on to continue to offer our healthcare to those that need it most by visiting https://lnkd.in/gxEJJ7Ef #outsideinpdx #mobilemedicalservices #beyondwallsbeyondlimits


Looking for a way to invest in LGBTQIA+ centric causes this month? Consider supporting Outside In’s transgender and gender diverse services. Investing in our LGBTQIA+ services helps us provide gender affirming care, assist gender expansive clients navigate legal name changes, and fosters queer community for youth experiencing houselessness. Not only will your gift help us serve our community, it will go twice as far! 
 Right now, thanks to our friends at the Ed Cauduro Fund of the The Oregon Community Foundation, all gifts to our LGBTQIA+ programs up to $25,000 will be doubled! That's twice the impact this month and a lot to be proud of! Our goal is mobilize our network and raise that $25,000 during this Pride Month. Help us send a strong message of hope to queer youth this Pride. Visit https://lnkd.in/dXn-mxjQ to learn more and donate. 
 #outsideinpdx #pridemonth #doubleyourimpact #beyondwallsbeyondlimits

Meet Marcia - a medical assistant for more than six years with Outside In’s Mobile Medical team. Since we started offering health care to young people living on the streets of Portland in 1968, meeting people where they has been at the heart of Outside In. Today, this sentiment continues to drive us and is perhaps most embodied by our mobile medical program. When the mobile medical van arrives at the Clackamas Service Center Inc to begin a day of outreach, participants—many unhoused and living in nearby tents—clear a path and urge those not feeling well to seek attention. “The clients out here take care of us,” Marcia says. “Everybody takes care of each other. This is a community.” Learn more about Marcia and the rest of our Mobile Medical team by visiting https://lnkd.in/gxEJJ7Ef #outsideinpdx #mobilemedicalservices #beyondwallsbeyondlimits

We have two exciting opportunities in our Finance department to share with you! Outside In is actively seeking a Finance Director, as well as a Revenue Cycle Manager. The Finance Director supports the fulfillment of Outside In’s mission and ensures alignment with strategic goals by being the steward of financial resources and by providing fiscal management oversight. The Finance Director oversees the Fiscal and Compliance teams. The Revenue Cycle Manager is responsible for timeliness and accuracy of charge activity and account follow-up, and ensures that OI billing and coding practices are in compliance with federal and state laws. If you would like to see the full job posting(s), and to apply, visit us at https://lnkd.in/gqf4YTi

Portland City Council meets today and tomorrow ~ the agenda includes amendments to City Code to update public camping. Visit https://lnkd.in/gGjgExjP to submit testimony (Agenda item 339) in opposition and show the city know being unhoused is not a crime! #outsidein #outsideinpdx #beingunhousedisnotacrime

YOU’RE INVITED! Join Outside In leadership as well as representatives from our partner agencies in the community as we vision cast for the next chapter at Outside In. Come share your hopes and dreams for the future of our agency. We are looking for 6-10 participants to share in this experience. If you are interested and are a client, youth, or community member, we’d like to offer you a $25 Visa gift card as a thank you. Reach out to [email protected] to reserve your spot ~ we can’t wait to see you there! 💃 #outsidein #outsideinpdx #worldcafe

The Oregon Senate recently passed Measure 4002, recriminalizing drugs in Oregon. Outside In believes that M110 saves lives everyday. Outside In's Substance Use Treatment Program Manager shares: "Our services are still here, serving more people than we ever have in the 2 years this program has been alive. We are going to continue to show up for our clients and offer life saving services, despite the recriminilazing of drugs. We want to offer a buffer to protect people that use drugs from arrest and the criminal justice system. We are committed to our clients now more than ever." #outsideinpdx #protectmeasure110 #measure110 #measure110saveslives