Please check out the various resources below. Each link will lead you to a page with resources for each category. If you think we are missing an important resource, please mail us and let us know!
OSU Child Care Services and Programs
Linn-Benton Community College Child Care Referrals
Corvallis Community Children's Centers
OSU Child Care and Family Services Facebook Page
National Child Care Information Center
National Network for Child Care
Community Resources for Linn & Benton Counties (updated 2012)
Adult Protective Services www.nwsds.org……………….......................... 928-3636
Investigates reports of abuse and/or neglect of adults with disabilities.
All Because of Children (ABC House)
PO Box 68, Albany www.abchouse.org.……………………………………………...... 926-2203
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.) Child victim assessment center.
Canyon Crisis Center
Mill City…………………………………….................................. (503) 897-2327
24-hour hotline. Helps women and children who are victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV)
4786 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis (office) www.cardv.peak.org…… 758-0219
Local hotline………………………………............................................ 754-0110
24-hour hotline……………………………….............................. 1-800-927-0197
Childsafe Program ………………………………...................................... 757-8086
Provides group counseling for children who have been sexually abused and for their non-abusive parents.
Child Welfare Program, Dept. of Human Services
To report child abuse in Linn/Benton County www.oregon.gov./DHS/children….. 967-2085
After hours or weekends, call police………………………………............... 9-1-1
Circuit Court
www.ojd.state.or.us/courts/circuit/index.htm
300 4 th Ave. SW, Rm. 107, Albany……………………………….......... 967-3845
120 NW 4 th St., Corvallis……………………………….......................... 766-6705
Temporary restraining orders under Abuse and Prevention Act.
Elder Abuse …..…………………………................................................... 967-8630
www.oregon.gov/DHS/spwpd/abuse/home.shtml
Hit Home
National Youth Crisis Line……..………………………............... 1-800-448-4663
HOPE Inc.
Sweet Home………………………...................................................... 367-4673
Emergency shelter for abused and homeless women of Linn County.
National Child Abuse Hotline …………………………….............. 1-800-442-4453
National Domestic Violence Hotline …..……………………….... 1-800-799-7233
Offers support pertaining to relationship issues.
National Youth Crisis Line ……………………………................... 1-800-448-4663
Referral for youth 17 and under.
Adolescent Alcohol & Drug Treatment Program
104 4 th St. SW, Albany………………………………............................. 967-3819
1600 S Main St., Lebanon……………….…………………………….... 451-5932
799 Long St., Sweet Home………………………………...................... 367-3888
Intensive outpatient alcohol and drug treatment, prevention program through schools, regional gambling addiction treatment for both Linn and Benton Counties.
Alcohol & Drug Help Line …………………………..................... 1-800-923-HELP
Alanon ……………………………….......................................................... 967-6262
Support for families and friends of alcoholics. Call and leave message.
Alcohol and Dug Treatment Programs
www.co.benton.or.us/health/mentalhealth/drugs.php
Benton County Health Dept., 503 NW 27 th St., Corvallis…………… 766-6835
Linn County Public Health Services, 104 4 th St. SW, Albany………. 967-3819
Alcoholics Anonymous of Benton and Linn Counties ……………… 967-6243
Small group meetings designed to help stop drinking by sharing alcohol problems.
Community Outreach, Inc.
865 NW Reiman Ave., Corvallis………………………………............. 758-3000
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program.
Emergence (formerly called Aces)
Albany……………………………….......................... 967-6597 or TTY 967-6879
Corvallis………………………………....................... 758-8022 or TTY 758-0725
Lebanon………………………………................................................... 258-7732
Gambling Treatment ………………..………….......... 967-3819 or 1-800-304-7468
Harm Reduction Program ………………………………........................... 766-6252
Needle Exchange
Narcotics Anonymous ……………………………......................... 1-800-233-4287
Oregon Partnership Alcohol & Drug …………………………...... 1-800-621-1646
Poison Control Drug Info …………………...………….................. 1-800-222-1222
Salvation Army
www.salvationarmycapitalregion.org
345 Columbus St., Albany………………………………....................... 928-4774
Twelve-step program, meets Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Teen Challenge ………………………………............................................ 259-3401
One year residential program.
Youthline ………………………………........................................... 1-877-553-8336
24-hours drug and alcohol help. Young people can talk to peers about youth related issues between 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Altrusa/Soroptimist Career Closet, Corvallis ……………….. 757-4201 ext. 240
Free suitable clothing for income eligible women seeking work. Need referral from agency. When calling, ask for Lil.
The Arc Resale Corner
www.arcbenton.org/resale_stores.php
928 NW Beca St., Corvallis…...…………………………...................... 754-9011
Hours: 10 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. (Mon. - Sun.)
The Arc Resale
www.arcbenton.org/resale_stores.php
936 S Main St., Philomath...……………………………........................ 929-3946
Hours: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Mon. - Sat.), Noon – 5 p.m. (Sun.)
Assistance League of Corvallis: Operation School Bell ……………... 757-1978
Provides free clothing to needy school children in Benton County. Referral by social service agency required.
The Cat's Meow
110 SW 3 rd , Corvallis………………………………............................... 757-0573
Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Mon. - Sat.)
Dream Center
4358 Hwy 20, Sweet Home………………………………..................... 367-2038
Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Tue. - Sat.)
God's Storehouse
180 Smith Street, Harrisburg………………………………................... 995-8403
Hours: 10 a.m. – Noon & 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Tue. - Thu.) Clothing costs 20¢ an item unless marked otherwise
Fish Clothes Closet
1880 Hill St. SE, Albany………………………………........................... 928-4460
Hours: 9 a.m. - noon (Wed./ Fri.) Free clothing, must bring ID with current address.
GOODWILL Industries
1605 Pacific Blvd., Albany………………………………...................... 928-3261
2445 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis………………………………............... 750-0104
Jefferson/Scio/Crabtree Community Food Bank
172 N Main St. ………………………………........................................ 327-2442
Hours: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Thu./Fri.), first and last full week of each month
Free clothing, household items and furniture.
Kid's Kloset
philomathcommunityservices.org
360 S 9 th , Philomath………………………………................................ 929-2499
Hours: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Thu.) Provides free donated clothing/furniture for babies to low-income parents, or anyone in need.
Lord's Storehouse
726 West Oak, Lebanon…………………...….……............................. 259-1265
Free clothing.
Next 2 New Inc.
1204 Main St., Philomath………………………………......................... 929-7487
Hours: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Next Time Around
712 NW 4 th , Corvallis………………………………............................... 754-5437
Hours: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Tue. - Fri.), 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Sat.)
The OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop
oregonstate.edu/groups/osufolk/thriftshop.htm
144 NW 2 nd Street, Corvallis
Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Tue. - Thu.), 9:30 a.m. – 2: 30 p.m. (Fri.), Oct. - May; 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.(Tue./Thu.), Jun. - Sep.
Salvation Army
salvationarmycapitalregion.org
345 Columbus St., Albany………………………………...................... 928-4774
Hours: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
1224 Santiam Rd. SE, Albany………………………………................ 926-3433
Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Mon. - Sat.)
2 nd & Ash St., Lebanon
Hours: 1:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Wed./Fri.) Clothing, utilities, prescriptions. Walk-in only.
Signs of Victory
202 NW 3 rd St., Corvallis………………………………......................... 754-6661
Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Mon. - Sat.)
S&J Thrift
223 Ave. SW, Albany………………………………............................... 928-2264
Seventh Day Adventist Community Center
4 th Ave. and Holley St., Sweet Home..……………………………........ 367-4524
Free clothing, dishes and bedding.
Sharing Hands Thrift Shop
130 Spaulding St., Brownsville………………………………................ 466-3110
St. Vincent de Paul
223 2 nd St., Lebanon………………………………................................ 258-5405
Free clothing, furniture, household items.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop
501 NW 25 th St., Corvallis………………………………......... 757-1988 ext. 119
Hours: 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Sweet home Gleaners Thrift Store
3031 Highway 20, Sweet Home……………………………….................... 367-3190
Twice Upon a Time
252 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis……………………………….................... 738-6772
Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Tue. - Sat.)
Vina Moses Center
968 NW Garfield Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330………………………....... 753-1420
E-mail: vinamoses@proaxis.com
The Center provides clothing and household items with an emphasis on work clothes for adults and school clothes for children. The annual school program provides new shoes, socks, underwear and school supplies to children K-12. Gifts/food baskets are given during Christmas. FISH provides emergency financial support to those in danger of eviction, utility shut off, etc. Medical and transportation assistance is also available.
Boys & Girls Club
Albany bgc-albany.org……………………...................................................... 926-6666
Corvallis bgccorvallis.org..…………………................................................... 757-1909
Lebanon bgclebanon.org.…………………................................................... 258-7105
Sweet Home bguubsweethome.com..……............................................. 367-6421
Provide school-age youth the opportunity to develop their intellectual, athletic and social skills in a challenging and safe environment.
CASA - Voices for Children
Benton County cas-vfc.org…………………………..........................................753-5838
Linn County linncasa.org………………………….............................................967-3807
Advocates for neglected and abused children in juvenile court & community
Child Welfare Program, Dept. of Human Services
555 NW 5 th St., Corvallis………………………………......................757-4121
118 2 nd St., Albany………………………………...............................967-2060
A number of programs that focus on preventing child abuse in troubled families. Provides counseling, referral and casework services to teens who are victims.
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP )………………..…. 1-800-339-9517
Corvallis Community Children's Centers
Growing Oaks Center, 3731 SW Jefferson Way……………..………. 737-7745
Lancaster Center, 3285 NE Oxford Cir. ………………………..……… 753-0191
Monroe Center, 1165 Monroe St. ………………………………........... 753-2519
Provides low cost childcare, transition program for children and families in need.
Family Connections ………………………………..... 917-4899 or 1-800-845-1363
oregonstate.edu/childcare/family-connections-child-care-resource-amp-referral-O
Family Resources ………………………………....................................... 917-4897
oregonstate.edu/childcare/local-child-care-centers
Classes for parents and their young children. Childcare resource and referral.
Healthy Start
oregon.gov/OCCF/hso.index.shtml
315 4 th Ave. SW, Albany……………………………….......................... 924-6910
4515 Country Club Dr., Corvallis………………………………............. 757-8068
Information, support and home visits to first-time parents.
Immunization
Benton County Health Dept. ………………………………................... 766-6835
co.benton.or.us/health/publichealth/immunizations.php
Linn County Health Dept. ………………………………........................ 967-3888
co.linn.or.us/health/public-health/immunizations.htm
Linn-Benton Early Intervention Program
lblesd.K12.or.us/prog_serv/ei_ecse/index.php
33461 SE Peoria Rd., Corvallis………………………………............... 753-1202
Cascade School, 2163 S 7 th , Lebanon……………………………….... 451-5099
Identifies, evaluates and helps children from birth to kindergarten with a wide range of developmental disabilities.
National Center for Missing Children ……………………………. 1-800-843-5678
National Runaway Hotline ………………………………................ 1-800-621-4000
Confidential.
Parent Enhancement Program (PEP) ………………………................... 758-8292
Mentors teenage parents in Benton County.
Presbyterian Child Care Center
114 SW 8th St., Corvallis, OR 97333.………………………................ 753-2228
E-mail: church@1stpres.org Fax: (541) 754-5324 Director: Kay Hawley Volunteer Contact: Barbara Malloy Clients: Children and families within the Linn and Benton counties.
The Presbyterian Child Care Center offers a quality, state certified child care program infant through pre-kindergarten age. The Center works to meet the physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs of children through a developmentally appropriate program. Families are supported by providing sliding- scale tuition assistance and by offering information on community support services.
Self Sufficiency Program, DHS
118 2 nd Ave. SE, Albany……………………………….......................... 967-2078
Hours: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
545 SW 2 nd , Suite B, Corvallis………………………………................. 757-4201
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Mon.), 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Tue. - Fri.)
44 Industrial Way, Suite E, Lebanon………………………………....... 258-5869
Hours: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Albany Helping Hands
1989 Santiam Hwy. SE, Albany..…………………............................... 926-4036
E-mail: helpinghands@proaxis.com Website: www.proaxis.com/~helpinghands
Homeless shelter and soup kitchen providing shelter for men, women and children. Three meals per day, mail and message phone service, shower and laundry facility upon approval.
County Mental Health
Benton County co.benton.or.us……………………......................................... 766-6844
Linn County co.linn.or.us………………………….............................................. 967-3866
Community Outreach ……………………………….................................. 758-3000
Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Expeditions
PO Box 1064, Albany, OR 97321.……………………………............. 926-7252
E-mail: info@cfreer.com Website: www.cfreer.com
Therapeutic wilderness treks for teenagers. Licensed as a mental health and drug and alcohol program.
Friends of the Family Ministries ………………………………................ 757-1761
E-mail: friends@fofm.org Website: www.fofm.org
Premarital, marital and family and counseling (sliding fee scale); marriage and parenting seminars; training for pastors, counselors and church leaders; fostering of church and community connections.
Jackson Street Youth Shelter
555 NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis…………………. 754-2404 or 1 -800-901-2904
E-mail: jsysi@peak.org Website: www.jsysi.peak.org
Emergency housing, crisis stabilization and links to services to youth ages 10 to 17.
Old Mill Center For Children and Families
4515 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis………………………………...... 757-8068
E-mail: omill@peak.org Website: www.omill.org
Community-based, family-oriented center, helping children of diverse backgrounds maximize their potential through specially-designed education and therapy programs.
Pastoral Counseling Center
602 SW Madison, Corvallis, OR 97333.……………………………...... 753-9217
E-mail: llees@proaxis.com Executive Director: Jeff Lindner
Clients: Anyone in Linn and Benton counties. The Pastoral Counseling Center (PCC) offers individual counseling and psychotherapy, marital and family therapy, anger management and aftercare for persons recovering from an addiction. All services are offered by certified and licensed practitioners. No one is denied service. Fees are based on ability to pay.
AARP Tax Aide ……………………………….................................. 1- 888-227-7669
E-mail: linntaxaide@aol.com, bentontaxaide@aol.com
Website: www.aarp.org/taxaide
IRS-trained volunteers prepare income tax returns free of charge for middle- and low-income persons between Feb. 1 and April 15; various locations.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
214 Hickory St. NW, Albany……………………………….................... 926-5843
E-mail: jamling@peak.org Website: www.cccs-lb.org
Help with money management and/or debt repayment planning, including budget workshops and first-time homebuyer classes.
Benton County Mental Health Department
www.co.benton.or.us/health/mentalhealth/adult.php
530 NW 27 th St., Corvallis.…………………………….......................... 766-6835
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.), 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Wed.)
Appointment preferred. Sliding scale fees, no one turned away if unable to pay.
After hours Mental Health Crisis………………………………... 1-888-232-7192
CARDV ………………………………......................................................... 754-0110
Hotline………………………………........................................... 1-800-927-0197
Community Outreach Inc. ..………………………................................. 758-3000
Twenty-four hour crisis line.
Police ……………………………….................................................................. 9-1-1
Trillium Children's farm Home
4455 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis………………………………...................... 757-1852
Mental services for youth 1-18 and their families. Information and referral, out patient, support, residential and in-home skills training.
Youth Help Line …..…………………………................................... (541) 754-2404
Accepts collect calls.
ARC of Benton County
1885 NW 9 th , Corvallis………………………………............................. 753-1711
Advocates and provides services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Circle of Hope, Corvallis
Drop in center for low-income community members who are coping with mental illness or homelessness.
Disability Services: Cascades West Council of Governments
Albany………………………………................................. 928-3636 or 928-3670
Lifespan Respite Care ……………………………… 917-4899 or 1-800-845-1363
Family connections for short relief from ongoing care of family with special needs.
Mid Valley Housing Plus ………………………………............................. 738-8552
Helps find housing for mentally ill.
On Our Own
1122 Jackson St. SE, Albany..…………………………........................ 791-4041
Drop-in center for those coping with mental health issues or disabilities related to chemical dependency.
Senior Companion Program ……………………….……......................... 812-4185
Veterans Services
co.benton.or.us/admin/hr/veterans.php
301 NW 4 th St., Suite 140, Corvallis…………..................................... 758-1595
Inquiries about services for persons under the age of 65 with disabilities or veterans, their dependents, or their survivors.
Vocational Rehabilitation
545, SW 2 nd , Suite G, Corvallis………………………………............... 757- 4131
1400 Queen Ave. SE, Suite 107, Albany….……………….................. 967-2022
Alternative Schools : Community Services Consortium
CSC, 250 SW Broadalbin, Suite 2A, Albany……………………….….. 928-6335
CSC, 545 SW 2 nd St., Suite, Corvallis………………………………….. 752-1010
CSC, 380 Market St., Lebanon………………………………..........….. 451-1071
Also Adult Basic Development. GED Preparation.
Even Start Program
Corvallis………………………………................................................... 757-4464
Lincoln Elementary School-supports parenting skills and literacy for Spanish speaking families
Albany………………………………...................................................... 917-4897
Family Literacy Program; Early Childhood Program (6 wks. -4 yrs.). At Linn Benton Community College.
Extension Services , Oregon State University
Benton County………………………………......................................... 766-6750
Linn County………………………………............... 967-3871 or 1-888-883-0522
Kidco Head Start of Linn and Benton Co.
Riverside School, Albany………………………………......................... 967-1044
Lincoln School, Corvallis………………………………......................… 758-1164
Lebanon………………………………................................................... 259-2227
Philomath………………………………................................................. 929-7595
Other Linn and Benton locations……………………………….... (541) 451-1581
OSU Child Development Program………………………………........... 737-2516
CSC Lincoln County Head Start………………………………...........… 336-5113
Pre-school program for low income families
Linn-Benton Community College ………………………………...........… 917-4710
6500 Pacific Blvd., Albany 757 NW Polk, Corvallis
44 Industrial Way, Lebanon 2054 Applegate, Philomath
1661 Long St., Sweet Home
Adult Basic Skills Development and GED preparation.
Literacy Line ………………………………...................................... 1-800-322-8715
Learn to read.
Libraries, Benton County
Alsea………………………………........................................................ 487-5061
Corvallis………………………………................................................... 757-6927
Monroe………………………………..................................................... 847-5174
Philomath………………………………................................................. 929-3016
Libraries, Linn County
Albany………………………………..................................................… 917-7580
Brownsville………………………………............................................... 466-5454
Harrisburg………………………………................................................ 995-6655
Lebanon………………………………................................................... 258-4926
Scio……………………………….......................................................... 394-3342
Sweet Home……………………………….........................................… 367-3342
Oregon State University ………………………………............................. 737-1000
Corvallis Parks and Recreation Department
1310 SW Avery Park Dr. ………………………………......................... 766-6918
Ages 14-16 are eligible for Youth Park Corps or Youth Recreation Corps.
Community Services Consortium (CSC)
250 Broadalin SW, Suite 2A, Albany………………………………....… 928-6335
545 SW 2 nd St., Suite A, Corvallis………………………………........… 752-1010
Lebanon
44 Industrial Way (adults)………...………………………................ 259-5830 380 Market St. (youth)……………………………........................... 451-1071
120 Avery St., Newport……………………………….......................…. 265-8505 Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.) Website: www.csc.gen.or.us
Workforce Services : Range from self-service to individualized assistance and may include Assessment/Career Planning, Job Search Assistance, Occupational Skills Recruitment, Employee Assistance, Job Placement Assistance, Job Retention Service, Employer Designed Customized Training, Work Experience/On-the-Job Training. Services are tailored to individual plans. Eligibility requirements based on income and/or dislocated worker status.
YouthBuild Program : YouthBuild CSC is a comprehensive training program that serves low income and undereducated people ages 16-24. The training period averages 10-12 months. Trainees earn a modest living stipend while they work toward their GED or high school diploma. They learn construction skills by building affordable housing for homeless or low-income people. Emphasis placed on leadership development, community service, and life success skills, such as living drug free and budgeting time and money. Eligibility requirements apply.
Department of Human Services Self Sufficiency Program
118 2 nd Ave. SE, Albany………………………………......................…. 967-2078
Hours: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
545 SW 2 nd , Suite B, Corvallis.…………………………….................... 757-4201
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Mon.), 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Tue. - Fri.)
44 Industrial Way, Suite E, Lebanon………………………………....… 259-5860
Hours: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Mon.- Fri.)
Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) provides a wide range of education and employment training for TANF and Food Stamp clients.
Goodwill Vocational Services
1605 Pacific Blvd., Albany………………………………....................... 928-3382
Job Corps ………………………………........................................ 1-800-733-JOBS
Hands-on youth job education and training; development for young people 16-24.
Linn-Benton Community College: Turning Point Transitions
6500 Pacific Blvd. SE, Albany………………………………................. 917-4876
Career counseling, life skills development, personal counseling, support groups for displaced homemakers, dislocated workers, disabled individuals, single pregnant women, single parents, the elderly, teen parents, welfare recipients.
Oregon State Employment Department
139 4 th Ave. SE, Albany………………………………........................... 967-2171
545 SW 2 nd St., Suite C, Corvallis………………………………........... 757-4261
44 Industrial Way, Lebanon…….………………………....................... 259-5790
Website: www.emp.state.or.us Provides placement services for job seekers and businesses.
Unemployment Benefits ………………………………................... 1-877-728-7970
Website: www.WorkingInOregon.org/ocs
Veterans Employment Services ………………………………... 967-2171 ext. 302
Vocational Rehabilitation
1400 Queen Ave. SE, Suite 107, Albany..…………………………..… 967-2022
545 SW 2 nd , Suite G, Corvallis……………………………….............… 757-4131
Provides employment services to eligible people who have disabilities.
Workforce Development Centers
Community agencies work in partnership to provide a variety of services to both job seekers and employers. Computers with internet access, phones, fax and copying machines are available for individuals looking for work. Free employment skills assistance classes.
Benton Workforce Development Center
454 SW 2 nd , Ash Building, Suite C, Corvallis
Community Services Consortium………………………………............. 758-2638
Oregon Employment Department………………………………............ 757-4261
Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Dept. ……………..………………... 757-4131
East Linn Workforce Development Center
44 Industrial Way, Lebanon………………………………................ 259-5850
Community Services Consortium………………………………............. 259-5830
Oregon Employment Department………………………………............ 259-5790
Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Dept. ……………………………..… 967-2022
Linn Workforce Development Center
139 4 th Ave. SE, Albany
Community Services Consortium………………………….…. 967-2171 ext. 243
Linn Benton Community College………………………...…… 967-2171 ext. 265
Oregon Employment Department……………………………….........… 967-2171
Adult & Family Services
Albany………………………………...................................................... 967-2078
Corvallis………………………………................................................... 757-4201
Benton County Information & Referral ……...…………………….......... 752-4636
Community Human Services Self-Sufficiency Program, DHS
Benton County………………………………......................................... 758-1178
545 SW 2 nd St., Suite B, Corvallis………………………………............ 757-4201
118 2 nd Ave. SE, Suite C, Albany………………………………............. 967-2078
44 Industrial Way, Lebanon………………………………..................... 259-5857
Formerly known as Adult and Family Services of Oregon, this state department offers such programs as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF); Employment Related Day Care (ERDC); the Oregon Health Plan (OHP); JOBS Program Services (Employment services for applicants and recipients of TANF); food stamps; and the Volunteer Services Program for DHS clients.
E-mail: AFS.info@state.or.us Website: www.afs.hr.state.or.us
Community Services Consortium (CSC)
250 Broadalbin SW, Suite 2A, Albany……………………………….......... 928-6335
545 SW 2nd St., Suite A, Corvallis……………………………….......... 752-1010
Lebanon
44 Industrial Way (adults)…………………………….......…............ 259-5830 380 Market St. (youth)……………………………........................... 451-1071
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.) To income-qualified households, we offer weatherization, utility and rental assistance and no-interest housing rehabilitation loans.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
241 NW Hickory, Albany……………………………….......................... 926-5843
Helps people solve debt problems and avoid bankruptcy.
Fish Emergency Services
Benton County………………………………......................................... 752-4688
Hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Limited assistance with medical, rent, utilities, and transportation, ID cards.
Fish of Albany
1880 Hill St. SE, Albany………………………………........................... 928-4460
Hours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Food box, limited assistance with utilities, medial, transportation, ID cards.
Fish of Benton County ………………………………................................ 752-4688
Fish of Linn County ………………………………..................................... 928-4460
Fish of Lebanon ……………………………….......................................... 259-3200
Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Mon- Fri) Help with utilities, rent, clothing, prescriptions. Call first.
Oregon Helps
Website: http://oregonhelps.org/
Can tell whether your family might be able to get help from 12 different services.
Salvation Army
345 Columbus St., Albany.…………………………….......................... 928-4774
Hours: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Corvallis (by appointment)…………………………….......................… 758-1178
Presbyterian Church, 145 W Ash St., Lebanon
Hours: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Wed./Fri.)
Walk-in assistance only.
Clothing, prescriptions, rent, utilities, transportation and propane assistance.
Self-Sufficiency Programs, DHS
118 2 nd Ave. SE, Albany………………………………........…………… 967-2078
Hours: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
545 SW 2 nd , Suite B, Corvallis………………………………................. 757-4201
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Mon.), 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Tue.- Fri.)
44 Industrial Way, Suite E, Lebanon………………………………...…. 259-5869
Hours: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Offers financial help to qualified families with children in the form of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF); Domestic Violence Emergency Assistance (DV-EA) offers financial help to families who have no resources and need help fleeing domestic violence; Employments Related Day Care (ERDC) provides child-care subsidies for low-income working families. Food stamps and medical.
Senior Services ………………………………............ 1-800-638-0510 or 967-8630
Sharing Hands, Inc.
130 Spaulding St., Brownsville………………………………................ 466-3110
Hours: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Wed./ Fri.)
Small emergency fund to assist with utilities, prescriptions, gas, and propane. Call for eligibility.
Sweet Home Emergency Ministries (SHEM)
4101 Hwy 20.…………………………….............................................. 367-6504
Hours: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Tue. - Thu.), 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Sat.)
Voucher funds are provided for propane, prescriptions, clothes, rent and utility needs. Food box requests verified through program and guidelines.
Telephone Assistance Program: Link-America ………………... 1-800-848-4442
You may qualify for a reduction on your phone bill.
We Care ………………………………........................................................ 758-2632
Onetime emergency financial assistance to Benton Co. residents when no other help is available and when individual will be able to manage after a single assist.
Coastal Range Food Bank, Philomath ………………………………...... 929-2499
Emergency food box available.
Community Outreach Emergency Food Bank …………………………. 758-3000
E-mail: info@communityoutreachinc.org
Hours: after 5 p.m. (Mon. - Sun.)
Website: www.communityoutreachinc.org
Provides three- to four-day supply of food to people in need in emergency situations.
Fish of Albany ……………………………….............................................. 928-4460
Provides emergency help with food, clothing, medicine, transportation, transitional housing and shelter for pregnant and parenting teens.
Fish of Corvallis ……………………………….......................................... 752-4688
Provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, medical needs and transportation.
Food Stamps: Self Sufficiency Program, DHS
118 2nd Ave. SE, Albany………………………………......................... 967-2078
Hours: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
545 SW 2nd, Suite B, Corvallis………………………………................ 757-4201
Hours: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Mon.- Fri.)
44 Industrial Way, Suite E, Lebanon………………………………....... 259-5860
Hours: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Linn-Benton Food Share and Gleaning Program ……………………… 752-1010 E-mail: mgibson@csc.gen.or.us, sjames@csc.gen.or.us
Website: www.csc.gen.or.us/foodshare.htm
Fifteen gleaning groups collect and distribute food to 73 local agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters from its base at 545 S.W. Second St. in Corvallis. Volunteer gleaners gather surplus food and firewood to share with adoptees.
Meals on Wheels ……………………………….......... 967-8630 or 1-800-638-0510
Meals delivered to homebound seniors in Linn and Benton counties.
OSU Emergency Food Pantry................................ 737-3473
http://oregonstate.edu/hsrc/emergency-food-pantry
Open to Corvallis community members and OSU students.
Salvation Army Food Bank
345 Columbus St. SE, Albany
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Mon. -Fri.), 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Tue./Wed.)
Fred Meyer store, 777 N.W. Kings Blvd., Corvallis…………………… 758-1178
Hours: Mobile unit travels to Corvallis on Monday, Thursday and Friday.
Help is available by appointment; call in the morning.
First Presbyterian Church, 145 Ash St., Lebanon…………………… 928-4774
E-mail: stephen_sutter@uswsalvationarmy.org
Hours: 1:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Wed./Fri.)
Provides food boxes and emergency financial assistance.
St. Mary's Soup Kitchen
Provides free hot meals to anyone in need.
St. Mary's Catholic Church, 820 Ellsworth St. SW, Albany………..… 926-8562
Hours: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Mon./Wed./Fri.)
Meals served in the basement.
Corvallis………………………………................................................... 757-1988
St. Mary's Catholic Church, 501 N.W. 25th St.
Hours: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Mon./Thu.),11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
(Wed./Fri.)
Westminster House, 101 NW 25th St.
Hours: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Tue.)
First Christian Church, 170 E. Grant St., Lebanon……………………. 451-7667
Hours: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Mon./Wed./Fri.)
Meals served in the fellowship hall.
Vina Moses Center
968 NW Garfield Ave., Corvallis.
Clothing and household items; shoes and clothing for children starting school; Christmas baskets and gifts; and layette program for expectant mothers based at
Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program (WIC) ………… 1-800-304-7468
WIC Benton County………………………………................................. 766-6835
WIC Linn County………………………………..................................... 967-3888
Lebanon………………………………................................................... 451-5932
Sweet Home……………………………….........................................… 367-3888
Nutrition counseling and monthly food vouchers available for low-income pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants and children.
Caring Team Ministry
2900 S Main Rd., Lebanon………………………………..................... 401-1264
Hours: 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Fri.) Emergency food box.
Coastal Range Food Bank
11661 Nashville Rd., Blodgett………………………………................. 456-2141
E-mail: crfb@casco.net
Hours: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Wed.), 9:30 a.m. – noon (last Saturday of the month)
Distributes emergency food boxes during times above but also available during times of emergency.
Community Outreach, Inc.
865 NW Reiman Ave., Corvallis……………………………….............. 758-3000
Hours: (for emergency food box) 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.), 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Sat. - Sun.) Emergency shelter, out patient medical clinic for uninsured. Information and referral, advocacy, case management, phone with message service, mail service and laundry facilities.
Fish of Albany
1880 SE Hill St., Albany………………………………........................... 928-4460
Hours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Food box (call first for emergency food), clothing, medical and transportation.
Fish of Lebanon
First Presbyterian Church, Ash & 2 nd St. ………………………………. 259-3200
Hours: (emergency food box) 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Tue.. Fri.) Call first, before 3 p.m. food box distribution day. Utility, rent, clothing, transportation help, medicine on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., call first.
God's Storehouse
180 Smith St., Harrisburg………………………………........................ 995-8403
Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Tue. - Thu.)
Food boxes are distributed on open days from 10 a.m. – noon & 1 – 4 p.m. Bring apple-box sized box and proof of address. Clothes and some furniture at low cost.
Jefferson/ Scio/ Crabtree Community Food Bank
172 N Main, Jefferson……………………………….............................. 327-2442
Hours: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Thu.- Fri.), first and last full week of the month
Emergency food box, clothing, dishes, furniture.
Lord's Storehouse
726 West Oak, Lebanon……………………………….......................... 259-1265
Hours: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Mon./ Thu.) Emergency food box, clothing.
Philomath Food Bank
360 S 9 th , Philomath………………………………................................ 929-2499
Hours: emergency food box distribution from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Tue.), 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Thu.)
Salvation Army, Albany
345 Columbus St., Albany………………………………....................... 928-4774
Hours: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.) Emergency food box, clothing, prescriptions, transportation, rent, and utility assistance.
Salvation Army, Corvallis ………………………………........................... 758-1178
Emergency food box, rent and utility assistance by appointment only.
Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Center
4 th & Holly St., Sweet Home………………………………..................... 367-4524
Hours: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Mon.) Emergency food box, free clothes, dishes, bedding
Sharing Hands
130 Spaulding St., Brownsville………………………………............... 466- 3110
Hours: food box distribution from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Wed./ Fri.) Utilities, prescriptions, gas, propane. Thrift shop opens from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
Signs of Victory Food Bank
705 S Lyons, Albany………………………………................................ 967-8545
Hours: emergency food box distribution at 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
South Benton Food Bank
648 Orchard St., Monroe (behind the United Methodist Church)…… 424-3021
Hours: 10 a.m. – noon (Thu.), 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (3 rd Thursday of every month)
South Corvallis Food Bank
1750 SW 3 rd St., Suite M, Millrace Center, Corvallis Hours: emergency food box from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (Mon./ Wed.), 10 a.m. - noon (Sat.)
St. Vincent de Paul
233 2 nd St., Lebanon………………………………................................ 258-5405
Hours: emergency food box distribution at 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Wed.)
Rent, utility assistance from 9 – 11 a.m., Wednesdays.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank
501 NW 25 th St., Corvallis………………………………........................ 757-1988
Hours: emergency food box distribution from 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Thrift store, same hours, clothing at very low cost, small household items and toys.
Sweet Home Assembly of God
890 Mt. View Rd., Sweet Home………………………………............... 367-2038
Emergency food box, call first, delivery available. Also firewood, emergency clothing.
Sweet Home Emergency Ministries (SHEM )
4104 Hwy. 20, Sweet Home………………………………................... 367- 6504
Hours: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Tue. - Thu.), 10 a.m. – noon (Sat.)
Emergency food box, clothing, propane, prescriptions, rent and utility assistance.
Trinity Baptist Church
72 E Elmore, Lebanon………………………………............................. 258-7667
Hours: 9 a.m. – noon (3 rd Thursday of the month)
Emergency food box available during hours as indicated or as needed.
Albany Helping Hands
619 9 th St. SE, Albany……………………………….............................. 926-4036
Hours: breakfast at 7:30 a.m., lunch at noon, and dinner at 6 p.m. (Mon. - Sun.)
Shelter also available.
Community Outreach, Inc .
865 NW Reiman Ave., Corvallis……………………………….............. 758-3000
Hours: 7 a.m. – 9 a.m., Noon- 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (Mon. - Sun.) Community kitchen available to store food and prepare food that is available.
Lebanon Soup Kitchen
170 E Grant St., Lebanon………………………………........................ 451-7667
Hours: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Mon./Wed./Fri) Also provides clothing, blankets, sleeping bags, and diapers.
Neighbor to Neighbor
United Methodist Church Social Hall, 1123 Main St., Philomath……. 929-6614
Hours: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Tue.)
SHEM Meal Site (Manna )
845 6 th Ave., Sweet Home………………………………....................... 367-6504
Hours: 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Fri.)
Signs of Victory Soup Kitchen
620 Cleveland St. SE, Albany……………………………….................. 967-8545
Hours: dinner at 6 p.m. (Tue./ Thu./ Sat/)
St. Mary's Soup Kitchen
728 Ellsworth, Albany……………………………….............................. 926-8562
Hours: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Mon./Wed./Fri.)
Stone Soup Program, Corvallis ………………………………................. 757-1988
St. Mary's Catholic Church school gym, 501 NW 25 th St., Corvallis
Hours: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Mon./ Thu.), 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Wed./ Fri.)
Westminster House, 101 NW 23 rd ST., Corvallis
Hours: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Tue.)
The First Christian Church, 602 SW Madison, Corvallis
Hours: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Sat.), 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Sun.)
Below is a list of resources for popular feminist blogs, art, music, and entertainment. Check them out! If we are missing any important sites/links, please feel free to send an email to womenscenter@oregonstate.edu and we'll add it to the list.
Enjoy!
About-Face http://www.about-face.org/r/
Bitch, Ph.D. http://bitchphd.blogspot.com/
Fem.Men.Ist http://fem-men-ist.blogspot.com/
Feminist Blogs feministblogs.org
Feminist Housewives Community http://feministhousewives.ning.com
Feminist Review http://feministreview.blogspot.com/
Feministe http://www.feministe.us/blog/
Feministing http://www.feministing.com
Finally, a Feminism 101 Blog http://finallyfeminism101.wordpress.com/purpose/
Frieda’s Feminist Book Blog http://feministbook.blogspot.com/
Girl with Pen http://girlwithpen.blogspot.com/
Girlistic http://www.girlistic.com/blog/blogs/
Global News, Women’s Voices http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/cms/blog/
Holla Back NYC http://www.hollabacknyc.blogspot.com/
La Chola www.brownfemipower.com
Mama Ph.D. http://www.mamaphd.com/blog/
Packaging Girlhood http://www.packaginggirlhood.typepad.com/
Pandagon http://pandagon.net/
Problem Chylde www.problemchylde.wordpress.com
Reappropriate www.reappropriate.com
Shakesville http://shakespearessister.blogspot.com/
The Angry Black Woman www.theangryblackwoman.wordpress.com
The F-Word http://www.thefword.org.uk/blog/
The Silence of Our Friends www.the-silence-of-our-friends.blogspot.com
WOC PhD www.profbw.wordpress.com
Womanist Musings http://www.womanist-musings.com/
Women’s and Gender Studies Blog http://feminism-gender.blogspot.com/
Below is a list of popular feminist blogs. Check them out! If we are missing any important ones, send an email to womenscenter@oregonstate.edu and we'll add it to the list.
Enjoy!
About-Face http://www.about-face.org/r/
Bitch, Ph.D. http://bitchphd.blogspot.com/
Fem.Men.Ist http://fem-men-ist.blogspot.com/
Feminist Blogs feministblogs.org
Feminist Housewives Community http://feministhousewives.ning.com
Feminist Review http://feministreview.blogspot.com/
Feministe http://www.feministe.us/blog/
Feministing http://www.feministing.com
Finally, a Feminism 101 Blog http://finallyfeminism101.wordpress.com/purpose/
Frieda’s Feminist Book Blog http://feministbook.blogspot.com/
Girl with Pen http://girlwithpen.blogspot.com/
Girlistic http://www.girlistic.com/blog/blogs/
Global News, Women’s Voices http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/cms/blog/
Holla Back NYC http://www.hollabacknyc.blogspot.com/
La Chola www.brownfemipower.com
Mama Ph.D. http://www.mamaphd.com/blog/
Packaging Girlhood http://www.packaginggirlhood.typepad.com/
Pandagon http://pandagon.net/
Problem Chylde www.problemchylde.wordpress.com
Reappropriate www.reappropriate.com
Shakesville http://shakespearessister.blogspot.com/
The Angry Black Woman www.theangryblackwoman.wordpress.com
The F-Word http://www.thefword.org.uk/blog/
The Silence of Our Friends www.the-silence-of-our-friends.blogspot.com
WOC PhD www.profbw.wordpress.com
Womanist Musings http://www.womanist-musings.com/
Women’s and Gender Studies Blog http://feminism-gender.blogspot.com/
SOL: LGBT Multi-Cultural Support Network
Oregon State University organization that is committed to improving the climate of Oregon State University for LGBT persons of color through counseling, educational programming, advocacy, and ally building among undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and staff of Oregon State University,
LGBTQ Services Office
The LGBTQ Services Office supports Oregon State University in meeting the specific academic, social, and cultural needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and Allied (LGBTQQIA) students, prospective and current. Retention of LGBTQQIA students is the primary goal of the LGBT Services Office. Promoting campus based groups who educate and raise awareness about sexual and affectional orientation and identities is an essential component of the program. Equally important is the goal of fostering relationships within Corvallis and across surrounding communities to help build relationships through which LGBTQQIA students can thrive as they pursue future educational, career, and life goals.
Pride Center
The OSU Pride Center provides programs and support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersexed members of the OSU community and their allies. The Pride Center affirms the identities and empowers the lives of LGBTQQI people by providing education, outreach, program support, consultation, community development, visibility and advocacy. The Pride Center is a safe space for all members of our community to explore aspects of sexual orientation and gender identity in an open and non-judgemental atmosphere.
OSU Rainbow Continuum
The Rainbow Continuum is a student-fee funded organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, and intersex (LGBTQQI) students, and our allies at Oregon State University. As a social and educational group the Rainbow Continuum strives to create a welcoming and safe space for diverse communities to interact with and relate to one another; educate OSU about the experiences of the LGBTQQIA community; and refer students to the network of support structures and resources available to the LGBTQQIA community at OSU.
Gay Law Report
This blog discusses LGBT law and related news.
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays - Corvallis/Albany
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
The Women's Center was an integral part to the formation of the first OSU student LGBT group in 1976. It then acted as the center of LGBTQ students until 2004, when the OSU Pride Center opened on campus.
Take a look at the Women's Center's involvement with the LGBTQ movement on the OSU campus.
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AAUW Scholarship 2011 (Corvallis Branch)
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OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop Scholarship 2011
OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop offers $2,400 in scholarships for older than average women students. Applicants must be Benton County residents age 26 or older by March 18, 2011m enrolled full-time at OSU in Fall 2011 in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Professional degree program and send in their applications by March 18th, 2011. Forms are available in the Financial Aid Office at OSU, Oregon State University head advisor offices and in the OSU Women’s Center, as well as at the OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop on the corner of 2nd and Jackson streets downtown.