Central City Concern

In observance of Memorial Day, on Monday, May 26, all programs and clinic sites will be closed, except for Hooper. Hooper will be open normal hours. All normal hours will resume Tuesday, May 27. #holidayhours #portland #nonprofit #memorialday

We’re thrilled to announce Amanda Risser, M.D., M.P.H., as CCC’s new Chief Medical Officer! Since joining CCC in 2019 as Senior Medical Director of Substance Use Disorder Services, Dr. Risser has led transformative projects and played a vital role in advancing compassionate, integrated care for those we serve. We look forward to all she’ll bring to this new role as we deepen our impact and expand access to care across our community. Learn more about Dr. Risser: https://bit.ly/4kaOezQ #endhomelessness #CMO #chiefmedicalofficer #executiveleadership #portland #nonprofit

How can we address the growing crisis of senior homelessness in Portland? Join us this 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮 𝗮𝘁 OMSI’𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 for a special screening of No Place To Grow Old, a documentary shedding light on the issue. Following the film, there will be a panel discussion with local leaders, including CCC’s Drew Grabham, LCSW, Director of Outreach and Strategic Leadership! In partnership with Humans For Housing. Buy tickets or learn more: https://bit.ly/44o0YxW #endhomelessness #nonprofit #affordablehousing #housingcrisis #housingisahumanright #portland

Since 1994, The Standard has been a valued partner to CCC, generously supporting our programming through employee giving, double-match donations, and event sponsorship. In recent years alone, their contributions have exceeded $600,000, including more than $84,000 in 2024! Learn how their ongoing commitment is making a difference: https://bit.ly/4dejoU2 #endhomelessness #communityfirst #TheStandard #employeegiving #communityimpact #partnership #portlandoregon

Recuperative care, also known as medical respite care, provides short-term residential support for people too ill to recover on the street or in a shelter but not sick enough to remain hospitalized. CCC offers this care at Evergreen Crossing, alongside similar programs operating nationwide! Learn more: https://bit.ly/438xvpu #respitecare #respite #residentialcare #transitionalhousing #supportivehousing #endhomelessness

Join us on 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟲:𝟯𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗽𝗺 𝗮𝘁 OMSI’𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 for a special screening of No Place To Grow Old, a powerful documentary on Portland’s senior homelessness crisis, followed by a panel discussion with local leaders, including CCC’s own Drew Grabham, LCSW! In partnership with Humans For Housing, CCC is proud to co-host this event. Buy tickets or learn more: https://bit.ly/44o0YxW #endhomelessness #nonprofit #affordablehousing #housingcrisis #housingisahumanright #portland 

CCC’s Flip the Script program recently held its first independent Advocacy Day at the Oregon State Capitol, bringing together participants, staff, and advocates to share personal stories and push for reentry-focused policy change! See how their day went: https://bit.ly/4ddOYRO. As part of our ongoing efforts to amplify reentry success, we’re proud to support #ReentryMatters, a national campaign focused on reentry support. We invite you to join the movement by sharing why reentry matters to you on social media. Your voice is important, so don’t forget to use the hashtag and tag both us and CSG Justice Center! #endhomesless #advocacy #reentry #reentrysupport #reentrysuccess

In honor of Mother’s Day, meet Phedra—an inspiring graduate of CCC’s Letty Owings Center, where moms can live with their children while building a foundation for recovery. After overcoming addiction and rebuilding her life, Phedra is now stepping into a new future and is a powerful reminder of the strength of mothers everywhere! Read her story: https://bit.ly/44tNocv #endhomesless #mothersday #recovery #recoveryjourney #portland

In partnership with Humans For Housing, CCC is proud to co-host a special screening of No Place To Grow Old, a powerful documentary on Portland’s senior homelessness crisis. After the screening, engage with local leaders—including CCC’s Director of Outreach and Strategic Leadership, Drew Grabham, LCSW—during a lively panel discussion, followed by an audience Q&A. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: OMSI - Empirical Theater 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: May 22, 6:30 to 8:30 pm 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: $9 adults, $8 seniors, $7 youth 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://bit.ly/44o0YxW #endhomelessness #nonprofit #affordablehousing #housingcrisis #housingisahumanright #portland

The second episode of our podcast is now live! In Episode 2, “Surviving the Supply,” host Juliana Lukasik talks with Bryce about his journey through addiction and recovery, and how he now helps others do the same. She also speaks with Dr. Amanda Risser of CCC's Hooper Detox Center to explore the role of medication-assisted treatment in recovery and how treatment is evolving in response to today’s increasingly unpredictable drug supply. Watch the episode 2 teaser: https://bit.ly/4daEH9l Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or at https://lnkd.in/gYUB_ret. #podcast #podcastshow #newpodcast #portland #pdx #nonprofit #endhomelessness