LCSNW Portland, Beaverton and Vancouver

03/11/2026

As part of our multi-cultural behavioral health services, we offer art groups that provide social opportunities for people who immigrated here as refugees. Often being a refugee is the result of traumatic life experiences. Starting over as a refugee can be quite challenging, leading to social isolation.

Our Nepali art group has gathered recently to make traditional woven crafts that sometimes adorn homes of Nepalese.

We are always accepting donations of yarn and related items used at these sessions.

03/09/2026

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the power, perseverance, and diversity of women across our vibrant communities. Together, we’re lifting up one another up.

02/25/2026

We had good turnout for our recent clay workshop at our Gresham office.

One of our sessions that took place prior to the start Ramadan last week covered grounding techniques to help manage fasting. Participants reported feeling calm and relaxed as they worked with with clay. Some participants told us they had perceived clay-working as an activity only for children.

We had a few ambitious folks who worked their clay into household items, such as a plate and candleholders.

Thanks to everyone who joined!

02/17/2026

Did know LCSNW's Safe Route Immigration provides affordable legal services in matters of immigration and asylum? We have staff attorneys working in Portland and Vancouver.

02/15/2026

Our offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, to give our staff a long weekend. We hope you are enjoying the weekend as well. Take care.

02/14/2026

Today we’re celebrating love in its most meaningful form—the kind expressed through compassion, support, and connection.

From our vantage point, love looks like:
* Standing with refugees and immigrants as they rebuild stability and belonging
* Supporting survivors of trauma
* Strengthening mental health and family stability
* Creating safety and dignity for people of every background
Across Greater Portland and Vancouver, our staff, volunteers, partners, and our clients show us what love in action truly is.

Thank you for helping build communities where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. ❤️

02/13/2026

Next Wednesday, Feb. 18, we are holding an art-making workshop at our Gresham office. The focus is on clay.

These are fun workshops where we have warm conversation about emotions, ways of handling stress, and enjoy hot tea, all while working with air-dry clay.

This space is safe for immigrants and refugees. Everyone is welcome, including children! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

12 p.m. on Feb 18 -- Russian interpretation available.
5 p.m. on 18 -- Karen interpretation available.

Our office: 2072 NE Burnside Rd, Gresham, OR 97030, United States

Questions? Please contact Yulia Shipulina, Behavioural Health Community Outreach Coordinator. 503 994 2874

01/29/2026

We have help standing by in Portland and Vancouver for people who've experienced crime and other harm.
Learn more at our website: https://lcsnw.org/program/crime-victim-service-center/

01/19/2026

01/13/2026

Did you know that here in Portland and Beaverton, LCSNW offers treatment for substance use disorder? It is also quite affordable -- no cost other than for urinalysis.

In-person and telehealth appointments. Contact our intake team at 503-731-9589.

01/13/2026

LCSNW has big news -- we've merged with another organization doing great work for social justice. Yay, welcome Compass Housing Alliance colleagues :)

It's official! Compass Housing Alliance and Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) complete merger. After years of affiliation and partnership, Compass and LCSNW are joining together as one organization! Our shared values: compassion, love, health, justice, and hope, make this joining together a win-win for the larger community. And we have been consciously moving towards this goal for years.

All of this is possible because of your support and dedication. We are so excited about the future!

https://www.compasshousingalliance.org/2026/01/its-official-compass-housing-alliance-and-lutheran-community-services-northwest-complete-merger/