Medford Navigation Center

Individuals residing at the shelter, operated by Rogue Retreat, are able to experience a number of enhancements offered at the facility:

• Larger congregate space to allow for more room for persons with medical conditions and seniors.
• Five non-congregate family rooms to provide families with separate accommodations.
• Larger shower areas to accommodate families and persons with disabilities.
• Improved accommodations for service dogs including bathing area and indoor kennel area.
• Larger indoor recreation room for guests, including a separate area for families with children.
• Commercial kitchen space that will improve capacity to prepare meals for shelter residents and the Urban Campground.

The Navigation Center provides 24/7 emergency shelter access to health services, public benefits, permanent housing connections and other services for unhoused individuals and families. 

In 2021, the City of Medford purchased the property with a $2.5 million grant from the State of Oregon for the purpose of establishing a Navigation Center.  In addition to this grant, the City has invested over $4.4 million in renovations.

The previous Kelly Shelter location (324 West 6th Street) now serves as a permanent location for the Medford Severe Weather Shelter in partnership with ACCESS.