Alano Club of Portland

Mission

To provide a vibrant, inclusive and trauma-informed recovery support center that offers a diverse array of free and accessible resources, supports and services to anyone in or seeking recovery from substance use and mental health disorders.

Bottom Line for Portland

Through innovative programming — including mutual-aid support meetings; movement-based exercise through The Recovery Gym and Run TRG; cooking and arts classes and cultural events; yoga and mindfulness-based meditation; peer-delivered services; free legal services; and and harm reduction work through Project RED — and collaborative work with local and national partners like All Rise, Ben's Friends, Confronting the Storm, Literary Arts, p:ear, Pearl Jam, Wellbriety and many others, the Alano Club offers free, trauma-informed resources, services and supports to anyone in or seeking recovery (however they define it) from substance use and mental health disorders, serving more than 10,000 people monthly. Amid the ongoing substance use and mental health epidemics in Oregon and nationally, the need for centers like ours has never been greater.

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“My recovery started at the Alano Club, and I joined the board of directors because the Alano Club does innovative, inspiring work in the communities I feel deeply connected to. Being a board member has allowed me to feel even more connected to the sober community in Portland, and to continue to use my platform to help others find that same connection in their own recovery.” —Gregory Gourdet, Alano Club of Portland Board of Directors

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Alano Club of Portland is committed to improving the wellness, quality of life, and safety of its employees, partners, and participants. We believe every person and their life is valuable, and deserves the Alano Club of Portland. We acknowledge systemic and structural racism, marginalization of individuals from the LGBTQ+ community, and inequities to resources which create disproportionate mortality rates among people of color, opportunities to improve quality of life, and continued distrust and fear of systems in our society that uphold a culture of white supremacy. 

The Alano Club of Portland is aware of the systemic imperialism within the institution of behavioral health. Hostility and inequities within institutions of behavioral health damage the physical, emotional and mental health of employees of color and individuals from the LGBTQ+ community, contributing to an underrepresentation of the communities of color and LGBTQ+ in the workforce. The Alano Club of Portland values a diverse workforce for achieving cultural competence and for delivering culturally responsive and representative services. The Alano Club of Portland values multiple paths to wellness and recovery, and values diverse perspectives, voices, experiences, and practices to meeting the challenges of the organization and of the people and communities it serves. We aspire to create an anti-racist and equitable organization so we may better support the individuals and families we serve and reduce cultural barriers in the healing process.

Incentives

Nov 1st: In addition to the Big Give Day, any donation given at our Give!Guide Kickoff Party at Bodecker Foundation automatically enters you to win a prize package including gift certificates from Kate's Ice Cream, Kiva Spa, and the Yo Store.

Nov 8th: Any donation on this day automatically enters you to win a prize package including class packs from Flow in the City, Revel Indoor Cycling and The Recovery Gym, and a private yoga session!

Nov 15th: Any donation on this day automatically enters you to win a $100 gift card for skincare (facials, lashes, and brows) from Cate Face! (Two gift cards will be given away!)

Nov 22nd: Any donation of $10 or more automatically enters you to win a prize package including gift certificates from Sniff Dog Hotel and Hip Hound!

Nov 29th: Any donation of $10 or more automatically enters you to win a prize package from Clinton Street Theater including 2 tickets to a regular film screening and 2 popcorn!

Dec 3rd: GIVING TUESDAY! In addition to the Big Give Day, any donation on this day automatically enters you to win a Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster (value: $1,299) from Thunder Road Guitars!

Dec 6th: Any donation on this day automatically enters you to win a gift package from Portland Leather including a mini cross-body bag and mystery box!

Dec 13th: Any donation on this day automatically enters you to win a prize package including a one-night stay at Inn at Northrup Station and a $100 gift card from Dragonfly Coffee House!

Dec 20th: Any donation on this day automatically enters you to win a gift package from Mississippi Studios including two tickets to any show (sold-out shows excepted) and a $50 gift card!

Partner(s)

Bodecker Foundation — The Bodecker Foundation’s workshop, mentoring, and scholarship programs are designed to spark young people to realize their creative power through immersive learning experiences.

Cate Face — Cate Face creates tailored-to-you treatments, services and routines so you can love your skin through all of it’s beautiful evolutions.

Clinton Street Theater — A landmark of Portland history, the Clinton Street Theater is one of the oldest operating movie houses and event spaces in the United States.

Dragonfly Coffee House — We're the cozy community coffee house you thought was long gone.

Ever AFter – Ever AFter is an AF/NA (alcohol-free/non-alcoholic) mobile bottle shop and tasting bar. 

Flow In the City — Flow in the City creatively connects community to wellness in a culture forward space so you can be yourself, feel at home, and bask in color, art, and authenticity.

Ghia – Ghia is a spirits-free apéritif adapted for modern times.

Hip Hound — The Hip Hound is a pet supply boutique dedicated to providing the finest holistic pet food and treats, quality toys, stylish clothing and collars, custom beds and much more!

Inn at Northrup Station — Northwest Portland's all-suites boutique hotel.

Kate's Ice Cream — Kate’s Ice Cream is made using organic coconut milk and is 100% plant-based and gluten-free. We focus on collaborations with local, woman, and minority owned businesses and use fresh seasonal produce from Pacific Northwest farms - all with the goal of making the absolute best ice cream.

Kiva Spa — KIVA Spa offers a tranquil space for deep healing and rejuvenation, combining spa therapies from around the world for beauty, healing + wellness.

Mississippi Studios — Mississippi Studios is a music venue built, owned and operated by and for musicians. 

Portland Leather — Handmade leather goods.

Revel Indoor Cycling — Revel is a women-owned, full-body, indoor spin studio located in SE Portland, and we love celebrating the power of movement, music and connection. Every single one of our classes is a celebration of what your body and mind are capable of doing. We create unique experiences that allow you to revel in the music and movement of your workout, revel in the joy of connecting with community, and revel in your ride.

Sniff Dog Hotel — Portland's boutique dog hotel in downtown Portland, with overnight boarding, daycare, grooming, training, self-service dog wash and more.

Third Eye Books – Third Eye Books and Gifts is an independently owned Black bookstore in Portland, Oregon, celebrating the rich tapestry of Black culture.

Thunder Road Guitars — Located in NW Portland, Thunder Road Guitars is here to help you find your own unique musical voice through fine vintage, used, and rare instruments.

The Yo Store — A local, women owned store offering a colorful selection of women's, kids and home goods in Portland, Oregon.