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WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center

Community organization · Portland, Multnomah County

Last verified Jun 2026

About

WomenFirst supports women exiting Coffee Creek Correctional Facility and recovering from addiction and trauma, beginning up to six months before release and continuing for up to a year after. Programs include 1:1 peer mentorship, empowerment training, and long-term clean-and-sober recovery housing. The center also connects participants to record expungement, name and gender-marker changes, and immigration services. Drop-in hours are Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10am-2pm.

Communities centered

BlackBIPOC

Services offered

Housing helpRecovery & substance usePeer supportMental healthLegal aidID & documentsCase management

Who it's for

Justice-involvedAdults 18+Currently unhoused

Serves

Location

WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center

10373 NE Hancock St, Suite 106, Portland, OR 97220

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