# Sex Worker Support Help - Oregon
## National Resources for Sex Workers
- **Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP USA)**
- **Website:** [https://swopusa.org](https://swopusa.org/)
- **Email:** [
[email protected]](mailto:
[email protected])
- **Description:** Provides harm reduction resources, advocacy, and support for sex workers, including crisis intervention.
- **The Network for Sex Work Projects (NSWP)**
- **Website:** [https://www.nswp.org](https://www.nswp.org/)
- **Description:** Advocates for sex workers' rights and safety with an international network of organizations.
- **St. James Infirmary**
- **Website:** [https://stjamesinfirmary.org](https://stjamesinfirmary.org/)
- **Description:** Offers health services, legal support, and crisis counseling specifically for sex workers.
## Statewide Sex Worker Support Resources
- **SWOP Oregon**
- **Phone:** 1-800-886-7930
- **Website:** [https://swopusa.org/local-chapters/oregon/](https://swopusa.org/local-chapters/oregon/)
- **Description:** Local chapter of SWOP USA offering peer support, legal advocacy, and harm reduction education for sex workers in Oregon.
- **Oregon Harm Reduction Alliance (OHRA)**
- **Phone:** [Insert contact number]
- **Website:** [Insert link]
- **Description:** Provides free harm reduction kits, syringe exchange services, and overdose prevention resources statewide.
## Local Resources by Region/City
### Portland
- **Rose Haven Women’s Shelter**
- **Phone:** (503) 248-6364
- **Website:** [https://rosehaven.org](https://rosehaven.org/)
- **Address:** 627 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
- **Specialized Services:** Crisis support, hygiene kits, hot meals, and peer-led counseling services for women and gender-diverse individuals.
- **Outside In**
- **Phone:** (503) 535-3800
- **Website:** [https://outsidein.org](https://outsidein.org/)
- **Address:** 1132 SW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
- **Specialized Services:** Housing assistance, medical care, and harm reduction programs for marginalized populations, including sex workers.
### Eugene
- **HIV Alliance**
- **Phone:** (541) 342-5088
- **Website:** [https://hivalliance.org](https://hivalliance.org/)
- **Address:** 1195 City View St, Eugene, OR 97402
- **Description:** Offers syringe exchange, health screenings, and overdose prevention services.
- **Sex Worker Solidarity Eugene**
- **Website:** [Insert link]
- **Description:** Community-based organization offering peer support, legal aid, and harm reduction services.
### Salem
- **Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency**
- **Phone:** (503) 585-6232
- **Website:** [https://mwvcaa.org](https://mwvcaa.org/)
- **Address:** 2475 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301
- **Specialized Services:** Emergency housing, food assistance, and access to support services for vulnerable populations.
## Online and Remote Support Options
- **Virtual Peer Support Groups:**
- **SWOP Online Communities:** [https://swopusa.org/online-resources](https://swopusa.org/online-resources)
- **Description:** Online spaces for sharing experiences, emotional support, and community building.
- **Crisis Hotlines for Sex Workers:**
- **SWOP Crisis Hotline:** 1-877-776-2004
- **Description:** Immediate help for issues like exploitation, violence, or legal concerns.
## Legal and Advocacy Resources
- **Know Your Rights**
- **Website:** [https://www.nswp.org/sex-worker-rights](https://www.nswp.org/sex-worker-rights)
- **Description:** Information on sex worker rights, how to access legal representation, and understanding local laws.
- **Advocacy Campaigns:**
- **Website:** [https://swopusa.org/advocacy/](https://swopusa.org/advocacy/)
- **Description:** Campaigns to promote decriminalization, workplace safety, and anti-discrimination policies.
## Educational and Harm Reduction Programs
- **Sex Worker Safety Workshops:**
- **Website:** [Insert link]
- **Description:** Training for self-defense, identifying risks, and understanding harm reduction strategies.
- **Health and Wellness Programs:**
- **Website:** [Insert link]
- **Description:** Includes mental health resources, substance use recovery, and holistic wellness support.
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_Updated as of January 2, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact SWOP Oregon at 1-800-886-7930._