Black History Month serves as an important opportunity to honor the profound contributions that Black and African Americans have made in shaping both our nation’s history and future, including right here in Portland, OR. It is more crucial now than ever to celebrate, amplify Black voices, and participate in the ongoing struggles for racial equity.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Quest Center will be closed: Monday January 19, 2026

In case of a mental health crisis please call:

Multnomah County Crisis Line: 503-988-4888

Washington County Crisis Line: 503-291-9111

Clackamas County Crisis Line (Riverstone): 503-655-8585

We’re excited to share with you Quest Center’s 2025 Annual Impact Report!

Thank you for being part of our community - we could not continue this work without the support of our dedicated participants, staff, community partners, individual donors, corporate partners, and government and foundation support.

As we enter into a new year, Quest is more committed than ever to provide compassionate and affirming integrative behavioral health and medical care to the city of Portland. We look forward to serving you!

When Jamie first arrived at Quest, she was living in isolation, struggling with chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, and years of medical dismissal. “I went from being a total shut-in who often didn’t make it to the store or to doctor appointments, because of pain and immobility, to being involved in all of this!” she shared, along with a series of photos of herself among her colorful crochet projects, Historical society meetings, puzzle groups, and more.

This time of year is often filled with joy, togetherness, and celebration with loved ones. However, it can also bring moments of stress and overwhelm, and it's easy to fall back on old coping mechanisms that may not have been helpful in the past.

When Lawrence moved to Portland seven years ago, he was starting over. He had left behind a long chapter of his life in Los Angeles, a city he had called home for 25 years.

The move wasn’t just a change of scenery; it marked a new beginning in Lawrence’s decades-long journey of self-acceptance.

“I was raised Mormon in Utah,” he explains. “Very straight environment. I knew from a very early age that I was different.” For the first 35 years of his life, Lawrence tried to live within the strict expectations of his faith and community. He served a mission, married at 24, and had children, all while quietly pushing down his identity as a gay man. “They kept saying, ‘Get married, have kids, you’ll change.’ But nothing changed.”

In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, Quest Center will be closed: THURSDAY 11/27/25 & FRIDAY 11/28/25

In case of a mental health crisis please call:

Multnomah County Crisis Line: 503-988-4888

Washington County Crisis Line: 503-291-9111

Clackamas County Crisis Line (Riverstone): 503-655-8585