# 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. --- _Updated as of January 2, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact SWOP Oregon at 1-800-886-7930._