Navigation Center

formerly called the Drop-in Resource Center

a place to feel welcome….

Mission… to provide a welcoming community center where low-income and homeless people can find a safe day-time place to be comfortable and find access to food, basic hygiene facilities, interaction, resources, and support services to help them transition toward self-sufficiency at their own pace.

UPDATE: The Clatsop County Strategic Plan (dated December 2020) lists a Drop-In / Navigation Center as a goal. See https://www.co.clatsop.or.us/county/page/strategic-plan-2020. A Navigation Center within HB 2006 (signed by Governor Brown May 12, 2021) is “‘a low-barrier emergency shelter, as defined in section 9 of this 2021 Act, that is open seven days per week and connects individuals and families with health services, permanent housing and public benefits.” I have a sense, hopefully I’m wrong, that the county is picturing a day-use only facility.

Mission, Vision, Goals (draft)

We have a dedicated staff of volunteers and an Executive Director who make a difference in people’s lives by focusing on building trusting relationships. We recognize that we need to meet safety and comfort needs first. Therefore we offer food, showers, bathrooms, laundry, and basic supplies to all guests as they enter the facility for the first time. We welcome comfort animals and provide for their needs. <read more…>

Navigation Center Concept Paper (draft)

A Resource Center provides services to address the social and emotional needs of people who are homeless and those with mental health disabilities and co-occurring disorders. Navigation Centers provide a safe place for members to gather for socialization, an opportunity for peer support services, and one-stop access to other needed mental health and community services. <read more…>