Blanchet House opens 75-bed shelter for women in Northwest Portland

The new overnight emergency shelter, Bethanie's Room, offers a crucial new option for unhoused women in the city.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Blanchet House has opened a new 75-bed overnight emergency shelter for women called Bethanie's Room in Northwest Portland. The privately-funded shelter operates nightly from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., follows the city's neighborhood agreement, and allows pets, providing a crucial new option for unhoused women in the area.

Why it matters

The new shelter beds come at a crucial time, as Portland continues to grapple with homelessness and a lack of resources, especially for vulnerable populations like unhoused women. The shelter aims to provide a safe, supportive environment for women in need of overnight accommodations and access to food, hygiene supplies, and peer support.

The details

Bethanie's Room is run by the nonprofit Blanchet House and offers 75 overnight beds for women, along with food, hygiene supplies, and peer support. The shelter follows the city's neighborhood agreement and allows pets, providing an important new option for unhoused women in Northwest Portland.

  • Bethanie's Room opened in February 2026.

The players

Blanchet House

A nonprofit organization that operates the new Bethanie's Room shelter in Northwest Portland.

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The takeaway

The opening of Bethanie's Room represents a significant step forward in addressing the needs of unhoused women in Portland, providing a safe, supportive, and pet-friendly environment during overnight hours. As the city continues to grapple with homelessness, this new shelter offers a crucial resource for a vulnerable population.