How Can I Access Shelter?

The Lighthouse Navigation Center is the only low-barrier, walk up shelter in Bend. The Lighthouse is currently undergoing renovations. Ta access shelter visit 275 NE 2nd Street after 6:00pm. To access daytime services, visit 181 NE Franklin Avenue. For questions or additional information, call 541-318-0729 or visit the Shepherd's House Ministries webpage.

About the Shelter

The City of Bend purchased the property at 275 NE 2nd Street in September of 2021. During the 2021-2022 winter, Shepherd's House Ministries temporarily operated the site as a Warming Shelter. In March 2023, the City of Bend signed a three-year contract with Shepherd's House for operations and, in July 2022, the site opened daytime services and began operating as the Lighthouse Navigation Center. 

A Navigation Center is a low-barrier emergency shelter that is open seven days a week and connects individuals and families to health services, permanent housing, and public benefits. The Lighthouse Navigation Center provides intensive support in a clean, safe, and professionally managed environment. 

The Lighthouse Navigation Center... 

• Is low-barrier, meaning there are minimal requirements for entry and the program is focused on harm-reduction;
• Has 100 beds of congregate, emergency shelter available each night;
• Can accommodate pets;
• Does not permit alcohol, drugs, or criminal activity on-site.

   Daytime Services at the Lighthouse include... 

• Three meals per day
• Basic Needs Assistance
• Case Management
• Peer Support Service
• Employment Assistance
• Life Skills Education
• Counseling Services
• Transportation Assistance
• ID Assistance
• Benefits Assistance
• Clothing and Shoes
• Hygiene Services

How Can I Access Shelter?

The Franklin Avenue Shelter takes referrals through the Coordinated entry System. The Coordinated Entry System utilizes VI-SPDAT assessments to help match participants to services, shelter, and housing opportunities. To complete an assessment, call 541-630-2533 on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM. 

About the Shelter

In April 2022, the City of Bend purchased the former Rainbow Motel located at 154 NE Franklin Avenue as part of a redevelopment plan. In response to the urgent need for additional shelter capacity, City Council approved an 18-month contract with Shepherd's House Ministries for the operation of the site as a low-barrier emergency shelter. City Council authorized the contract with Shepherd's House Ministries on May 17, 2023, and operations began the following week.

The 50-room motel will add 60 new shelter beds for community members experiencing houselessness. Additionally, the site will have set-aside units for families with minor children and people who are medically vulnerable. While in program, clients will have access to showers and bathrooms, daily meal service, and case management. 

To support this project, the City has been awarded $932,000 from the Governor's Executive Order 23-02. Additionally, the City has partnered with Deschutes County to reallocate $1.5 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding for operations of the site. 

How Can I Access Shelter?

Stepping Stone takes referrals for through the Coordinated Entry System. The Coordinated Entry System utilizes VI-SPDAT assessment to help match participants to services, shelter, and housing opportunities. To complete an assessment, call 541-630-2533 on Tuesday or Thursday between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

About the Shelter?

During the 2021-2023 biennium, the City of Bend was awarded $2.97 million in Project Turnkey funds from the State of Oregon for the purchase, renovation, and operations of a former motel property as an emergency shelter. The City purchased the former Bend Value Inn located at 2346 NE Division Street in July 2021. 

Renovations of the site were completed during the 2022-2023 winter and Stepping Stone officially opened on February 21, 2023. At this time, the City signed a three-year contract with NeighborImpact for operations.

Stepping Stone has 28 units of non-congregate shelter, with rooms to accommodate families, individuals, and couples. 

While in program, households will have access to private rooms and bathrooms, daily meal service, and case management. 

How Can I Access Shelter?

Central Oregon Villages' Temporary Outdoor Shelter is a high-barrier shelter, meaning guests may be required to meet certain requirements, such as being clean and sober. For more information, call 541-382-1672 or visit Central Oregon Villages website.

About the Shelter?

A Temporary Outdoor Shelter is a location that provides a place for those experiencing houselessness to safely sleep at night. Shelter spaces are temporary and include tents, cabins, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, or other similar structures. 

On June 1, 2022, City Council approved a contract with Central Oregon Villages for the first phase of development of a Temporary Outdoor Shelter located on the corner of Bear Creek and 27th. The first phase of the project included designing program operations, working with neighbors to draft a Good Neighbor Agreement, and applying for shelter siting approval under House Bill 2006. Following approval of the organization's HB 2006 application in September 2022, City Council approved an amendment to the contract for three years of operational support. To fund this contract, the City has partnered with Deschutes County to allocate a total of $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for this project.

The site opened in early June 2023. The site is professionally managed and has 24/7 supervision. While staying at the site, each household is housed in a private pallet shelter or cabin and has access to a portable bathroom and shower trailer as well as a kitchen trailer.