Basic Needs Hub
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 PSU School of Social Work, who offer a peer-to-peer model of support.
Winter 2026 hours
Remote
By appointment
Rock Creek
Tue, Wed
10am-3pm
Cascade
Tue, Wed
10am-3pm
Sylvania
Tue, Wed
10am-3pm
Southeast
Tue, Wed, Thurs
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
- Complete?this quick screener?to see if you qualify for SNAP!
- 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: Complete this form?to request an appointment with a Peer Resource Navigator.
- Email: basicneeds@pcc.edu
- Phone: 971-722-4826
Hours
Basic Needs Hub Winter 2026 hours:
- Rock Creek: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am-3pm
- Cascade: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am-3pm
- Sylvania: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am-3pm
- Southeast: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10am-3pm
- Remote:?Appointments available by request
Hub closures: January 19th
Learn More
Check out our YouTube video and our list of events!
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.