How OHRA Can Help You
- Are you behind on rent or utilities?
- Are you unhoused?
- Have you lost your job?
- Are you experiencing medical or mental health struggles?
- Do you need help getting government benefits?
OHRA is here to help. Our programs are available to anyone in the community – housed or unhoused. OHRA’s resource navigators can expertly guide you in getting essential services or support. And they will walk beside you every step on your road from crisis to stability.
OHRA offers three programs:
the OHRA Resource Center, the OHRA Shelter and the OHRA Shower Trailer.
The OHRA Resource Center
If you need help paying utilities or rent to avoid eviction, or car repairs to get to work, or identification to apply for benefits or a place to receive mail – or other related essential services – visit the Resource Center.
The Center is co-located with The OHRA Shelter, 2350 Ashland St. The nearest bus stop is in the Bi-Mart parking lot.
Navigators Help With:
Bus passes
Computer access
Goodwill vouchers
Job Search Assistance
Pet food
Phone and mail services
Rent
Resume writing
Utility Assistance
Navigators Refer to/Help with Application to:
Housing
Affordable housing
Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers
Sober living housing
Transitional housing
Assisted Living
Permanent supportive housing
Veterans affairs housing
Navigators Refer to/Help with Application to:
Benefits, services, and legal documents:
Credit counseling
Legal advocacy
Substance use disorder recovery
Birth certificates
Health insurance
Mental health services
Oregon IDs and driver licenses
Social Security Disability Insurance
SNAP food benefits
Veterans Affairs Benefits
The OHRA Shelter
If you are unhoused, you can apply to enter the OHRA Shelter. To start the process, make an appointment with a resource navigator. Admission to the Shelter is based on vulnerability, meaning those most in need receive priority. The Shelter is low barrier, which means completion of an addiction recovery program or background check are not required for admittance. Because it is low barrier, residents must be 18+. If you have people under 18 in your household and need shelter, please make an appointment with us, so we can help review other available shelter options.
The Shelter is open 365 days a year. Each guest has their own private room and bathroom, and some meals are provided. Guests can stay at The OHRA Shelter for a maximum of six months. While staying at the OHRA Shelter you will work closely with a resource navigator to help you in making your housing plan.
The OHRA Shower Trailer
For a hot shower, visit us at The OHRA Shower Trailer, currently located at The OHRA Center in Ashland at 2350 Ashland St. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The showers are cleaned professionally between each guest’s use to ensure safety. Resource navigators are present and can talk to you about any other needs, including laundry services. Currently, guests having a shower can do one small load of laundry onsite.
We know that sometimes situations can become unmanageable quickly. Not knowing where to turn is scary. That is why OHRA is here. Call or visit:
The OHRA Resource Center is open 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. weekdays at 2350 Ashland Street, Ashland.
To make an appointment call 541-631-2235.