National and Local Search Portal

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has created an online search tool to help people find shelters and service providers. You can also contact shelters directly using the information listed below.

Local Shelter Resources

Note: A variety of shelter options are offered in the general Salem area, but not all may have capacity at any given time. Please check directly with each provider to determine whether space is available.

Salem Warming Network

Temporary shelter locations and warming centers are available in Salem for overnight stays or drop-in housing. These shelters are temporary because they are not meant for long-term use and only open on the coldest winter nights.

Safe Vehicle Parking Program and Other Shelter Options

Salem's Safe Vehicle Parking Program helps people find a safe place to park their vehicle overnight.

Salem/Keizer Shelter Providers

Below is a list of providers in the Salem and Keizer area who regularly provide assistance with sheltering and services. Please contact a listed provider directly to ask about availability.  

Church at the Park
https://www.church-at-the-park.org

Family Promise of the Mid-Willamette Valley
1055 Edgewater St. Northwest
503-370-9752

The ARCHES Project
615 Commercial St. NE
503-399-9080

St. Francis Shelter
1820 Berry St. SE
503-588-0428

Simonka Place
5119 RIver Road N
Keizer, OR
503-362-7487

Taylor House Youth Shelter
971-273-7300

Union Gospel Mission of Salem
345 Commercial St. NE
503-362-3983

United Way Safe Sleep
1910 Front St.
503-816-3409

Women at the Well Grace House
1243 Peace St. SE
971-600-3627

HOST - Resource Center and Transitional Living Program
1115 Liberty St. NE
503-588-5825

Mount Angel Shelter Locations

St Joseph Shelter
925 South Main St. 
503-845-6147

Complete a Local Service Assessment for Housing

ARCHES
503-399- 9080

Mid-Valley Resources

Mid-Valley Resources provides links to find resources in our region. You'll find both searchable and printable resource lists.

The Salem Navigation Center at 1185 22nd Street SE is Marion County's first 24/7 low-barrier shelter for homeless people. It has 75 beds and helps connect people to benefits, health services, and permanent homes.

Salem Navigation Center First-Year Report

Why This Center Is Important

Marion County contains 8% of Oregon's homeless population, facing high chronic homelessness rates. Traditional shelters often require things like sobriety and segregate by gender, limiting who can use them. The Navigation Center offers help to everyone, lets people bring personal items and pets, and doesn't require sobriety. This approach helps more people access services, eases the demand on existing hot and cold weather shelters, and provides a step toward a better future.

Center’s Purpose

The center provides essentials like sleep, meals, and help with important documents to stabilize lives. It isn't a permanent home but aids in finding a stable, long-term solution.

Navigation Center Investment

Thank you to our partners:

• $3 million from City of Salem (ARPA, American Rescue Plan Act COVID funding) for buying and renovating the building
• $3 million from Marion County (ARPA) for building improvements
• $3.2 million from Oregon Housing & Community Services for health services and operations
• $5 million from Oregon Department of Human Services for daily operations
• $1.3 million from Mid-Willamette Community Action Agency for daily operations

Micro-Shelter Villages

Micro-shelter villages provide a safe, temporary place for people who don't have homes. These small villages offer help and connect people to important resources.

Why Are Micro-Shelters Important?

The City of Salem works with local non-profit groups to help people who are homeless. These micro-shelters have up to 40 small homes for people to stay temporarily. At each location, there's 24-hour security, staff on-site, and important facilities like bathrooms and meals. People staying there can also get support and link up with local help services and programs.

Learn More

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions about Micro-Shelter Villages below for more information.

The City of Salem allows managed Safe Parking shelter Sites where people without homes can park and live in their cars safely and legally. Unfortunately, vehicle residency is one of the fastest growing forms of homelessness in our area. Designating parking lots for those in need offers a prompt response in recognition of Salem's shelter crisis and rise in homelessness.

Why It's Important

No one should have to live in a car, but these safe parking sites provide a temporary place to stay. They are important because they help individuals and families connect to vital services. With access to toilets, showers, laundry, storage, and security, these sites support people in need. As homelessness grows, these sites offer essential help for individuals to get back on their feet.

Where Are the Sites?

Several safe parking sites are available throughout Salem. For example, one site is located at the 500 Block of Commercial Street SE. This location has 16 parking spaces and gives priority to families with children. It offers security, electricity, toilets, water, and laundry facilities.

Managed Sites

These sites are managed by Church at the Park, which ensures the locations are clean and peaceful. Management handles daily operations and guest services. Guests can have visitors, keep pets, and access storage for their belongings, while following the established rules.

Helping People in Need

Safe Parking Sites provide a secure and supportive environment. They meet people's basic needs while helping them find a more permanent home. This approach offers hope and stability during tough times.