New Tillamook Shelter Expands Recovery Housing Access - 10/14/25
Oct. 14, 2025
Media Contact: Kim Lippert Kimberly.l.lippert@oha.oregon.gov 971-323-3831
New Tillamook shelter expands recovery housing access
Tillamook, Ore. – A new recovery housing shelter in Tillamook is expanding access to behavioral health resources on the Oregon coast, providing temporary housing, restrooms and showers, and onsite services to help residents achieve long-term housing and employment.
The Anchor Night-by-Night Shelter and the West Shelter Village, part of the Tillamook Micro Shelter Project led by Community Action Resource Enterprises (CARE), celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting Oct. 10.
“We are thrilled to see recovery housing becoming available in Tillamook for those in need of a safe and stable place to call home,” said Ebony Clarke, behavioral health director at Oregon Health Authority (OHA). “Our mission is to ensure that everyone has access to the housing and support they need to thrive.”
OHA awarded approximately $1.7 million in Measure 110 Behavioral Health Resource Network funding to support this project, including more than $700,000 for the capital project. This investment aligns with the agency and Governor Kotek’s commitment to addressing the social factors that impact health, including access to stable housing.
The new housing is part of Tillamook County’s efforts to provide compassionate, low-barrier shelter and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing houselessness.
The Tillamook Micro Shelter Project features a congregate shelter, individual “micro-shelters” for temporary housing, ADA-accessible restrooms and showers, and onsite services to help residents achieve long term housing and employment. A micro-shelter is a small, simple structure designed to provide basic protection from the elements.
Staff from Community Action Resource Enterprises (CARE) celebrated the opening of a new Micro Shelter Project in Tillamook on Oct. 10. The new facility includes housing for families and individuals in need of safe and stable housing.
The Anchor shelter will be open from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., providing emergency shelter for up to 10 adults in a safe, warm space. It is open to adults 18 and over.
"With compassion and community at the heart of our mission at CARE Inc., we’re proud to open the doors of our new shelter in Tillamook — a safe haven and stepping stone for our houseless neighbors to rebuild, reconnect and reclaim hope, said Koren Karlovic, project manager for the Houseless Action Network at CARE Inc."
The Village welcomes both individuals and families. As a “low-barrier” shelter, it does not require sobriety or a mental health diagnosis for entry. Residents participate in CARE’s shelter program to address barriers toward permanent housing. Stays are limited to six months, while the Anchor offers nightly shelter on a first-come, first-served basis.
Anyone in need of housing should come to the CARE Inc office at 2310 First Street in Tillamook to make an appointment with a peer for an assessment.