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.
Fall 2026
- Remote
- Mon: 9am-12pm
- Tues, Wed, Thurs: 9am-3pm
- Fri: 9am-1pm
- Rock Creek
- Tues, Wed, Thurs: 10am-3pm
- Cascade
- Tues, Wed, Thurs: 10am-3pm
- Sylvania
- Wed: 10am-3pm
- Southeast
- Tues, 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.
Who is Eligible
PCC students enrolled in credit or academic non-credit classes for the current term.
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
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 requests, questions, and thoughts to basicneeds@pcc.edu.