Your housing situation affects your ability to focus and succeed in college. While Rogue Community College does not offer on-campus housing, you have access to a wide range of resources through RCC and community partners. Whether you need a safe place to stay, help paying rent, or guidance on navigating housing programs, support is available.
If you need help finding the right resources for your situation, fill out the form linked below to connect with the RCC Advocacy & Resource Center. A Resource Coordinator can help you explore options and connect with support that fits your situation.
Contact the Advocacy & Resource Center at ARCFREERogue%20Community%20College or 541-956-7369.
If you are in crisis or need emergency housing right away, contact local shelters or crisis lines in your area:
Jackson County
- Rogue Retreat (Medford)
- Maslow Project (Ages 21 or under, or parents of minor children)
Josephine County
RCC provides showers and gym access for currently enrolled students and RCC employees.
Redwood Campus — Grants Pass
Showers are free to use. The gym is available for students registered in a Health
and Physical Education/Recreation (HPER) class at no charge. Ask your instructor or
the gym staff for assistance. Students not enrolled in an HPER class but registered
in at least one other RCC course can sign up for Open Gym (GYM 1200) for a $17 fee
per term. A mandatory safety orientation is required before first use. Students must
have a current student ID and wear non-marking tennis. All students and staff must
sign the Rules and Protocol for the gym before beginning to work out.
Gym Hours
Monday–Thursday during the term: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Riverside Campus — Medford
Showers are on the second floor of the Higher Ed Center (HEC). Students can get the
access code from the administrative assistant in HEC-201 or HEC-301.
Table Rock Campus — White City
Showers are available for currently enrolled students in the all-gender restrooms,
Rooms A-158 and A-168.
211info is a free, nonprofit service that helps you find local resources for basic needs such as food, shelter, health care and more. You can contact 211info by phone, text, email, or use their online database and mobile app to search for programs in your area. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Learn more and find local resources: 211info.org
- Call 211 or 1-866-698-6155 or email [email protected].
Mid Rogue Foundation Mobile Navigators
Serving Josephine and Jackson Counties, the Mid Rogue Foundation provides mobile navigators who meet students where they are to connect them with
community resources, including housing and transportation support, job search assistance,
legal referrals and enrollment in programs such as SNAP and OHP.
- Contact Noe at 458-329-8996
- Contact Tyler at 458-229-2888
Rogue Retreat
Rogue Retreat serves over 500 unhoused individuals each night in Southern Oregon.
They provide immediate safety and stability through shelter, housing, case management
and peer support to help individuals transition back into the community. Services
include street outreach, medical respite, low-barrier shelter, tiny home villages
and shared housing and apartments.
For more information, visit Rogue Retreat or call 541-499-0880.
Short-term or transitional housing programs offer temporary housing and support to help you stabilize and access community resources.
- Hearts for Seniors — Jackson and Josephine counties
Provides safe temporary housing and support for older adults. - Hearts With A Mission — Jackson and Josephine counties
Support for youth experiencing homelessness, including a shelter, transitional housing and life skills programs. - Maslow Project — Jackson and Josephine counties
Support for youth experiencing homelessness, including safe housing, case management and life skills programs.
Jackson County
- Community Works — Medford
Housing and support for teenagers and young adults ages 18–23. 24-hour crisis and referral line: 541-779-4357. - Dunn House Emergency Housing — Medford
Provides temporary shelter for individuals and families in crisis: 541-779-4357. - Rogue Retreat — Medford
Provides transitional housing and support programs for individuals experiencing homelessness. - St. Vincent de Paul — Medford
Provides short-term housing and resources for people experiencing homelessness.
Josephine County
- Gospel Rescue Mission — Grants Pass
Offers emergency shelter and support services for people experiencing homelessness. - Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance — Cave Junction
Safe housing and support services in the Illinois Valley. Call 541-592-2515. After hours, call Women’s Crisis Support Team at 541-479-9349. - St. Vincent de Paul — Grants Pass
Offers emergency shelter and support services to individuals and families in need.
Call 541-476-5137. - Women’s Crisis Support Team — Grants Pass
For women and children fleeing domestic violence in Josephine County. Provides advocacy, safety planning, information about restraining orders, and access to safe shelter. Crisis hotline: 541-479-9349.
Jackson County
- ACCESS
Provides housing support, utility assistance, temporary housing assistance and support services for residents experiencing housing instability. - Housing Authority of Jackson County (HAJC)
Affordable apartments throughout Southern Oregon. Properties are smoke-free; rents are below market rate but not based on income. Waitlists vary from six months to four years. Emergency housing is not available.
Phone: 541-779-5785 ext. 1063
Email: [email protected]
2251 Table Rock Rd., Medford, OR 97501 - Maslow Project (ages 21 or younger)
Support for youth experiencing homelessness, including safe housing, case management and life skills programs.
Josephine County
- Grants Pass Weatherization/Rehabilitation Program
Assistance for low-income homeowners of owner-occupied homes within Grants Pass city limits. - I.V. Living Solutions
Provides housing support and case management for residents in the Illinois Valley. - I.V. HOPE Village
Short-term housing and supportive services for individuals and families. - Josephine County Home Repair & Weatherization Program
Assistance for low-income homeowners of owner-occupied homes outside Grants Pass city limits. - Josephine Community Library's Community Resources
Provides information on local housing, support services, and community programs. - Maslow Project (ages 21 or younger)
Support for youth experiencing homelessness, including safe housing, case management and life skills programs. - Partners Assisting the Homeless (PATH)
Provides housing resources, case management and referrals for people experiencing homelessness. - United Community Action Network (UCAN)
Assists with housing, utility support and other basic needs programs.
Statewide programs provide housing information, legal guidance and renter education.
- Find Affordable Housing (Oregon Housing and Community Services)
Provides listings of affordable housing options across Oregon and guidance on applying for housing programs. - Landlord & Tenant Resources
Resources and information provided by Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS). - Oregon Law Center
Free legal help to people struggling to make ends meet on matters related to their homes, livelihoods, medical care and physical safety against domestic violence. - Eviction Defense in Oregon: Know Your Rights
Resources and information to help tenants understand their rights and access legal support. - HUD Housing Counseling
Free or low-cost counseling to help renters and homeowners navigate housing, credit and foreclosure issues. - Rent Well Tenant Education
Transition Projects provides training and workshops to help renters build skills for successful, stable tenancy. - Fair Housing Council of Oregon
Advocates for tenants’ rights and provides education on fair housing laws.
Students enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) may qualify for housing-related support and referrals.
- OHP Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN)
Connects OHP members to housing and other social support services. - AllCare Health
Provides health coverage and can assist members with accessing housing-related benefits. - Jackson Care Connect
Supports OHP members in Jackson County with health and housing-related resources.
These programs can help you manage energy and utility costs.
- ACCESS Energy Assistance (Jackson County)
Helps Jackson County residents with utility payments and energy needs. - Energy Assistance Programs
Statewide programs offering help with heating, cooling and energy bills. - Energy Rebates and Weatherization
Offers rebates, weatherization and home energy efficiency programs. - Oregon Energy Fund
Provides emergency utility bill assistance for qualifying residents.
Oregon Energy Fund - UCAN Utility Assistance (Josephine County)
Provides utility support and energy-related programs for Josephine County residents.
Programs for youth experiencing homelessness, including transitional services, housing support, and access to benefits:
- Hearts With A Mission — Jackson and Josephine counties
Support for youth experiencing homelessness, including a shelter, transitional housing and life skills programs. - Maslow Project — Jackson and Josephine counties
Support for youth experiencing homelessness, including safe housing, case management and life skills programs.