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
The Basic Needs Hubs are now closed for the summer term. Fall term hours begin Sept 21st.
Remote
Fall Hours begin Sept 21
Rock Creek
Fall Hours begin Sept 21
Cascade
Fall Hours begin Sept 21
Sylvania
Fall Hours begin Sept 21
Southeast
Fall Hours begin Sept 21
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
Summer Term is Now closed
- Rock Creek: Fall Hours begin Sept 21
- Cascade: Fall Hours begin Sept 21
- Sylvania: Fall Hours begin Sept 21
- Southeast: Fall Hours begin Sept 21
- Remote: Fall Hours begin Sept 21
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.