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We offer low-cost counseling, healthy groceries, household items, and more to our community.

Grounded in a commitment to social justice, William Temple House has supported the mental, emotional, and physical health of tens of thousands of Portlanders since 1965.

10/14/2026

Up to 200,000 Oregonians could lose healthcare due to coming Medicaid changes. For many, it’s still hard to visualize what the impact of these changes will be.

Join our Call to Action to make the need visible. We’re creating a line of 200+ people to show what overwhelmed waiting lists really look like, and how many people they affect.

Our waitlist for counseling has already been growing, mostly because high cost of living, inflation, and cuts to SNAP benefits are driving Portlanders to find affordable counseling options. We anticipate Medicaid changes to create even more need.

Join the over 100 people who have already signed up. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-a-statement-on-medicaid-cuts-participate-in-advocacy-video-tickets-2001400286132

10/12/2026

Where Are They Now? 💙

From a Counseling Intern at William Temple House in 2015 to founder, supervisor, and therapist today, Ry Brown has spent the last decade helping others find hope and connection through counseling.

"WTH was such an important place and community for me. The training, mentorship, and values I encountered there continue to shape the work I do today. WTH gave me the space to discover who I am as a therapist.”

After founding Live True Counseling, today Ry provides therapy through The Center for Being Human in Portland, carrying forward the compassion, curiosity, and values they developed at William Temple House.

Every year, William Temple House trains around two dozen counseling interns who help make mental health care more accessible across Portland, during their time at WTH and long after.

We’re proud to have been part of Ry’s journey. 💙

10/09/2026

This is the story that brings many clients to William Temple House for low-cost counseling. In fact, we estimate a third of the people we see have insurance that’s either insufficient or too expensive.

Last year, over 300 people received counseling for grief, depression, anxiety and more at William Temple House, for an average of $4.11 a session. Your gifts and support are what power this access.

10/02/2026

Have you experienced a traumatic loss? You don't have to carry that grief alone.

Join our 16-week Grief Processing group, led by two William Temple House clinicians, starting November 12. Adults are welcome to join and cost is determined on a case by case basis.

☑️ $1 - $50 per session, sliding scale. No one turned away for inability to pay.
📅 Thursdays, 3pm-4:30 pm at William Temple House.
📧 Please email Misha at [email protected] to register or ask questions.

Please share widely!

William Temple House support groups are organized by our fantastic Counseling Interns and staff to meet the need for accessible, guided, and safe spaces to explore important mental health skills and topics within an intimate community setting. DM us with questions!

09/30/2026

We’re taking a temporary pause during the month of October to redesign & strengthen our Food Pantry program and plan for its future.

We know this pause may be difficult for community members who rely on our pantry services and for whom food support is essential. We did not make this decision lightly.

With food resources shrinking and costs rising, we’re making changes now to ensure we can continue serving our community for years to come.

This doesn't mean our pantry is going away. We remain committed to serving our community with food, counseling, and connection, and we’ll be sharing a re-opening date and more information in early November on our website and social media.

For the time being, we’ve notified our pantry community and partners of this temporary pause. If you need food assistance during this time, visit foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org to locate other food resources.

In NW Portland specifically, additional food resources include:
Lift Urban Portland
Trinity Cathedral
Sunshine Division

We thank you for your understanding and support. ❤️

09/29/2026

📣 CALL TO ACTION. 200,000 Oregonians could soon lose access to mental healthcare due to Medicaid cuts starting this January.

Join your neighbors in a powerful visual protest at William Temple House.

Stand in line at our clinic to symbolize the huge number of people who will lose access to care.

Thursday, Oct. 22
3pm to 4:15pm
2023 NW Hoyt St
Filming involved! Registration link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-a-statement-on-medicaid-cuts-participate-in-advocacy-video-tickets-2001400286132

By simply standing in line, you're making a statement that these support systems matter and the need will be great when they're cut! We will make an advocacy video of this demonstration.

270 People Needed: bring friends and family, including children, so we can show the true diversity of Oregonians who will be impacted.

Please share widely!

09/24/2026

At the end of September, we're saying goodbye to two beloved members of our team: Kevin Ryan, Director of Social Services, and Blu Christensen, Social Services Coordinator. 💙

Kevin began as a volunteer in 2015 and went on to lead our food pantry through tremendous growth and the challenges of the pandemic, always centering the dignity of the people we serve and creating a sense of genuine belonging. Blu joined us through Jesuit Volunteer Corps and quickly became an invaluable team member, known for his dedication to equity, steady presence, and humor.

Thank you, Kevin and Blu, for the legacy of care, compassion, and community you have created at William Temple House ❤️

Please help us shout out these two incredible human beings in the comments!

09/09/2026

We celebrated 60 years, and seeded another 60, at our recent August Anniversary event. Thank you to everyone who joined to make it a meaningful and vibrant night. Together, we reaffirmed that Portland needs places where everyone can access support, dignity, and belonging. This event was powered by the people that have powered William Temple House, as you'll see in these photos.

All photo credits to I. K. Davis.

Thank you to Lone Fir Hot Club for providing the tunes!

09/08/2026

It’s Hunger Action Month - and every action you take can make a meaningful difference for your fellow Portlanders.

Visits to food pantries in Oregon hit an all-time record this past year, according to Oregon Food Bank. We are serving record people this year, up to 179 people a day.

What can you do this September to take action against growing hunger? Lots! We have four impactful ideas.

1) Volunteer in your local pantry. By simply giving your time and talents, you can make a direct impact on your community. An added bonus is you join a community of like-minded people when you volunteer.

2) Make a monetary donation to a pantry this month. Pantries like ours stretch your dollar far and source exactly the food we need for the communities we serve.

3) Donate the extra food in your pantry to a food pantry. Contact your local pantry and see if they can take the items in the back of your pantry!

4) Use your voice to spread the word about all the good being done in Portland. There’s no shortage of bad news. But there’s also so much GOOD going on in our city that we can shout from the rooftops. It makes a difference.

Last year, over 7,000 Portlanders shopped for exactly the groceries they need at William Temple House. Join our impact!

08/31/2026

Removing barriers and expanding access.

Through Anchor & Access, William Temple House is bringing accessible counseling to a Portland Public School this fall.

With healthcare cuts looming, William Temple House is expanding our care to reach Portland's highest need populations directly where they spend their time. Learn more at williamtemple.org/access

Address

2023 NW Hoyt Street
Portland, OR
97209

Telephone

+15032263021

Website

https://www.williamtemple.org/

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