A New Day for Housing and Homelessness Services in Clackamas Country

A Community-Centered Approach to Housing Crises
The county has transformed its services available to meet the growing rates of homelessness and housing insecurity. The new way Clackamas pest control treats housing and homelessness service delivery is through transparency, compassion, and accountability—an obvious paradigm shift in how the local government views one of the most pressing issues in this region.

Why Now?
Clackamas County, like most of Oregon, had increasing numbers of residents suddenly falling into homelessness. Increased rents, the unavailability of affordable housing, and post-pandemic malaise have further aggravated the crisis. In acknowledgement of this need for urgent and strategic action, county leaders have decided to commit to improvements in the kind of services and the wise use of resources.

What's Changing?
New Investments in Housing Services: 
Millions in state and federal funding are pouring into the establishment of permanent supportive housing, emergency shelters, and transitional housing programs.

Improved Coordination of Services:
A centralized system now lets residents access housing, job support, mental health care, and addiction treatment through one connected platform.

Community-Sourced Solutions:
By this, local nonprofits, advocates, and residents now have a stronger voice shaping housing policy, ensuring that lived experiences and neighborhood realities are reflected in said services.

Success Stories Already Emerging
Pilot programs have already produced several hundreds of stable homes. One exciting new development is that of shelter to housing pipeline-a really slick transition of individuals straight from an emergency shelter to permanent residence, often with supplemental support services.

An Equity Commitment
Targeted supports will be offered to marginalized communities as accrued, including Indigenous peoples, people of color, and LGBTQ+. The new model is committed to equity at every point in the service delivery continuum. 

Future Aspirations 
The roadmap of the county includes: 

Reducing chronic homelessness by half over five years 

Developing upwards of 500 new affordable housing units 

Enhancing eviction prevention and rental assistance programs 

Providing trauma-informed care and long-term case management 

FAQs
1. What is Clackamas County doing to reduce the rates of homelessness? 
The county is investing in all aspects of shelters, supportive housing, coordinated care, and partnerships with local service providers for sustainable actions to reduce homelessness levels. 

2. Who may access these housing services? 
All of Clackamas County is able to access these services if experiencing instability in their homes or if they are homeless. Outreach is especially to those vulnerable and marginalized groups. 

3. Will there be new shelters being built? 
Yes, the county will open new emergency shelters and convert former hotels into transitional housing units, many with on-site support services. 

4. How does the new system speed up the process for people? 

By centralizing resources and allowing one coordinated entry system, people could connect more quickly to the help they need. 

5. How is equity being assured in this initiative?

The county plans to prioritize historically underserved communities while involving them directly in decision-making and policy creation.