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Basic needs

Basic Needs Hub

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The Basic Needs Hub is a one-stop location for PCC students to find support for their basic needs concerns.  Each Hub is staffed by a team of Peer Resource Navigators, interns from the PCC Family and Human Services program and the who offer a peer-to-peer model of support.

Summer 2026                        June 22-August 21

Remote
Mon-Fri by Appointment

Rock Creek
Remote by Appointment Only

Cascade
Remote by Appointment Only

Sylvania
Remote by Appointment Only

Southeast
Remote by Appointment Only
10am-3pm

What We Do

We provide PCC students with information and referrals to basic needs resources like food, housing, transportation, and healthcare so they can focus on their personal, academic, and career goals.

Peer Resource Navigators help guide and assist PCC students with:

  • SNAP eligibility screening and applications
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  • Oregon Health Plan information and applications
  • Accessing community free food resources
  • Navigating housing resources and referrals
  • Accessing utility assistance programs
  • Mental health provider search
  • TriMet Reduced Fare Program applications
  • Connection and referrals to on-campus and community resources to address their basic needs
  • One-on-one conversations to think things through, identify goals, explore strategies, and build a plan.

Where to Find Us

Hubs are located in the Student Basic Needs Center at each PCC campus:

  • Cascade: Student Union, Room 207
  • Rock Creek: Building 5, Room 113
  • Southeast: Mt Tabor Building, Room 152
  • Sylvania: CC Building, Room 216

How to Connect

  • Drop-in: Stop by anytime we are open. We’d love to connect with you!
  • Appointments: to request an appointment with a Peer Resource Navigator.
  • Email: basicneeds@pcc.edu
  • Phone: 971-722-4826

Hours

 Summer 2026 (June 22-Aug 20):

  • Rock Creek: Remote by Appointment Only
  • Cascade: Remote by Appointment Only
  • Sylvania: Remote by Appointment Only
  • Southeast: Remote by Appointment Only
  • Remote: Appointments available by request Mon-Fri,
Learn More

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The Student Basic Needs Center is pleased to offer accommodations to ensure that our programs are accessible and inclusive. Please email a request, questions, and thoughts to: basicneeds@pcc.edu.