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for Linn & Benton Counties (updated 8/2005)

ABUSE 

Adult Protective Services ……………………………….......................... 928-3636

Investigates reports of abuse and/or neglect of adults with disabilities.

All Because of Children (ABC House)

PO Box 68, Albany……………………………………………………...... 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)…………………………… 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………………………….. 967-2085

After hours or weekends, call police………………………………............... 9-1-1

Circuit Court

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

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.

ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE 

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

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

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.

CLOTHING

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

928 NW Beca St., Corvallis…...…………………………...................... 754-9011

Hours: 10 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. (Mon. - Sun.)

The Arc Resale

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

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

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

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 Main St., Sweet Home……………………………….................... 367-3190

Twice Upon a Time

252 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.

CHILDREN

Boys & Girls Club

Albany………………………………...................................................... 926-6666

Corvallis………………………………................................................... 757-1909

Lebanon………………………………................................................... 258-7105

Sweet Home...……………………………............................................. 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…..…………………………..........................................753-5838

Linn County……………………………….............................................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

Family Resources ………………………………....................................... 917-4897

Classes for parents and their young children. Childcare resource and referral.

Healthy Start

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

Linn County Health Dept. ………………………………........................ 967-3888

Linn-Benton Early Intervention Program

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.)

COUNSELING

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………………………………......................................... 766-6844
Linn County……………………………….............................................. 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. 

CREDIT COUNSELING

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.

CRISIS INTERVENTION

Benton County Mental Health Department

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.

DISABILITY

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

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

EDUCATION

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

EMPLOYMENT

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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.

FOOD

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.

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.

FOOD PANTRIES

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.

SOUP KITCHENS – MEAL SITES

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.) 

FOOD & FIREWOOD GLEANING

Gleaners

People who are able-bodies volunteers with low incomes gather crops, surplus or salvage foods and firewood to share fifty/fifty with adoptees. Adoptees are elderly and/pr disabled individuals who have low incomes. Gleaners also share with food banks and agencies that sponsor group meals. There are fourteen groups in Linn and Benton Counties:

Albany Gleaners

Alsea Valley Gleaners

Canyon Gleaners – Mill City

Central Valley Harvesters – Shedd, Peoria, Halsey, Brownsville

Fair Share Unlimited – Sweet Home

Harrisburg Harvesters

Helping Hands – Albany

Lebanon Gleaners

Mary's River Gleaners – Corvallis

Mid-Valley Gleaners – Albany

North Santiam Gleaners – Jefferson, Scio, Crabtree

Philomath Community Gleaners

South Benton Co. Gleaners – Monroe

Sweet Home Gleaners

Please call the Volunteer Programs Coordinator at Linn Benton Food Share, it you would like to join one of these groups……………………………….... 752-1010

Linn-Benton Food Share

545 SW 2 nd St., Suite A, Corvallis………………………………............ 752-1010

Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.) Refers participants and volunteers to local groups. Refers donors of surplus food and wood to local gleaning groups. Contact Susan James, Volunteer Programs Coordinator.

2005 Summer Free Meal Program

Children can have free food while school is out during the summer with the Summer Food Program.  All children are welcome to eat at one of the following locations:

Location

Breakfast

Lunch

Lincoln Elementary  
110 SE Alexander Ave.
     June 20 - August 4   Monday-Thursday

8:00-8:30

11:30-12:00

Garfield Elementary
1205 NW Garfield Ave.
     June 20 - August 4, Monday – Thursday

7:45-8:30

11:30-12:00

Corvallis Boys and Girls Club  
1112 NW Circle Blvd.
      June 16 - September 2, Monday – Friday

8:25-9:15

11:40-12:10

Lancaster Bridge Housing Dev.  
3384 NE Oxford Cir.
      June 20 - September 2, Monday – Friday

N/A

12:00-12:30

Acorn Center  
1740 NW Division
      June 14 - August 13, Monday – Friday

N/A

Snacks only 2:30-3:00pm

For food and nutrition services information, call 541-757-5859, fax 541-757-5730, or write to/ visit 1555 SW 35th St., Corvallis, OR  97333.

HEALTH/MEDICAL

Alsea Health Care Clinic ………………………………............................. 487-7116

Assistance League of Corvallis Dental Care Program ………..……… 757-1978

Assists children and youth needing dental care referred from appropriate sources and provides dental education presentations to sixth grade classes in Benton County.

Benton Community Health Centers
530 NW 27 th St, Corvallis, OR………………………………................. 766-6835
110 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis, OR………………………………...... 766-3456
600 Dragon Dr, Monroe, OR……………………………….................... 847-5143

Birth Control

County Family Planning
Benton County……………………………….................................... 766-6839
Linn County………………………………........................................ 967-3888

County Health Department: Medical/Dental Assistance
Benton County………………………………......................................... 766-6835
Linn County……………………………….............................................. 967-3888

Community Outreach Medical Clinics ………………………………....... 758-3000
Albany Inreach Clinic
Corvallis Medical Clinic
Rural Outreach Clinics

Corvallis acute, outpatient care only. Services for low-income, uninsured patients with no access to other medical care. $5 fee.

Family Health Insurance Assistance Program (FHIAP) ……… 1-888-564-9669

Hospice Care

Benton Hospice………………………………....................................... 757-9616

Samaritan Evergreen………………………………............................... 812-4661

Provides supportive care services to terminally ill people and their families.

Hospital and Urgent care

Albany General Hospital……………………………….......................... 812-4000

Corvallis Good Samaritan………………………………........................ 768-5111

Corvallis Clinic Immediate Care Center………………………………... 754-1282

Samaritan Lebanon community Hospital………………………………. 258-2101

Lincoln Health Center ………………………………................................ 766-3546

Linn County Department of Health Services

Linn County Courthouse Annex, 315 4 TH Ave SW, Albany (main office) ……………………………….................................. 967-3999 or 1-800-304-7468
1600 S Main St, Lebanon………………………………....................... 451-5932
799 Long St, Sweet Home………………………………....................... 367-3888

The Public Health Program offers communicable disease services including HIV counseling and testing, immunizations and sexually transmitted infection clinics and reproductive health services including birth control, physical exams, pregnancy tests, vasectomy counseling and referral. The Maternal Child Health Program offers home visits to pregnant women and families with children to age 4, a breast and cervical cancer screening program and WIC nutritional services to women, infants and children.
The Environmental Health Program responds to citizen's concerns about sewage, drinking water and food service. The Mental Health Division offers a variety of counseling and therapy services including a 24-hour crisis response service, an alcohol and drug treatment program and a developmental disabilities program.

Oregon Health Plan (OHP) …………………………….................. 1-800-359-9517

Oregon Helps

Website: www.oregonhelps.org

Oregon Poison Control ……………………………….................... 1-800-222-1222

Oregon Safenet ……………………………….................................. 1800-723-3638

Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Website: www.rxassist.org

Prescriptions/Medication

Fish of Benton County………………………………............................. 752-4688

Fish of Linn County……………………………….................................. 928-4460

Salvation Army, Albany………………………………............................ 928-4774

Samaritan Medication Assistance Program …...… 768-6866 or 1-800-255-8165

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)

Aids/HIV Counseling Hotline………………………………......... 1-800-227-8922

Oregon Aids Hotline………………………………...................... 1-800-777-AIDS

Valley AIDS information Network………………………………............. 752-6322

Outlying areas………………………………............................... 1-800-588-2437

PREGNANCY AND PARENTING SUPPORT

Corvallis Pregnancy Care Center ……………………………….............. 757-9645

Families &Agencies Coming Together (FACT )………………………… 924-3720

Community resource connection for families with children in Albany.

Family Connections ………………………………...... 917-4899 or 1800-845-1363

Referral, support, and advice hotline for parents.

Family Tree Relief Nursery ………………………………......................... 223-2133

Support services to parents in stress over parenting.

Fish Guest House .……………………………..................................……. 928-4460

Healthy Start Program
315 4 th Ave. NW, Albany……………….………………......................... 924-6910

New Hope Pregnancy Center ………………………………..................... 924-0160

Parent Enhancement Program(PEP )……………………………............. 758-8292

Serves young parents by matching with support mentors

INFORMATION AND REFERRAL

Community Alliance for Diversity

104 SW 2 nd St., Corvallis………………………………......................... 738-6293

Provides resources related to diversity (i.e. Resource guide, speakers list, educational forums).

Community Outreach, Inc.

865 NW Reiman Ave., Corvallis……………………………….............. 758-3000

Information and referral, emergency shelter, case management, phone with message service, mail service.

Community Services Consortium

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

Website: www.csc.gen.or.us

Information and referral to human service resources in Linn Benton Counties.

Families & Agencies Coming Together (FACT) …………………….….. 924-3720

Helps families and students in the Albany school system seeking access to health and social services.

Love Inc. ………….…………………........................................................ 757-8111

Referral, transportation, home heeds, lends durable medical equipment, accepts bikes to repair and donate to low income children and families, towels and bedding.

Oregon SafeNet ………………………….…… 1-800-SAFENET or 1-800-723-3638

A statewide toll-free health information and referral hotline.

Philomath Community Services ………………………………................. 929-2499

MENTORING

Big brother/Big sister Program ……………………………….................. 737-3041

YM/YWCA program run through OSU to match student volunteers with children ages 5-14 in Benton County to provide companionship and mentorship.

Partners program ……………………………….......................... 926-4488 ext. 306

Offered through the Albany YMCA to match adults with children and teens for mentoring purposes and friendship development.

HOUSING

Albany Partnership for Housing and Community Development

PO Box 1764, Albany………………………………............................... 926 5451

Creates affordable housing for those on restricted incomes in Linn County.

Benton County Information & Referral ………………………………...... 752-4636

Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV)
Crisis line………………………………................... 754-0110 or 1-800-927-0197

Community Outreach ……………………………….................................. 758-3000

Community Services Consortium ……………………………….............. 752-1010

Corvallis Neighborhood Housing Services

2797 NW 9 th , Corvallis, OR 97330.……………………………............. 752-7220

E-mail: cnhs@corvallisnhs.org Executive Director: Jim Moorefield

Fax: (541) 752-5037 Volunteer Contact: Barbara Dallmann

Clients: Low and very low income households in need of affordable housing.

CNHS is committed to addressing the affordable housing needs of low income people through a partnership of business, government and the nonprofit sector. CNHS is organized into four service areas: Housing Development Services,

Home Ownership Education, Resident Services and Asset Management.

Fish Guest House, Albany ……………………………….......................... 928-4460

Helping Hands, Albany ………………………………............................... 928-4460

Jackson Street Youth Shelter ……………………………….................... 754-2404

Linn-Benton Housing Authority ………………………………................. 926-4497

The Linn, Benton, Lincoln Regional Housing Center

257 SW Madison, Suite 205, Corvallis………….. 752-0667 or 1-866-245-1780

Signs of Victory, Albany ………………………………............................. 967-8545

Sweet Home's Hope Inc. …………………………….............................. 367-4673

Veggie House

2311 NW Van Buren Ave., Corvallis……………………………......... 757-7486

The Veggie House is a vegetarian-themed rooming house located in Corvallis, Oregon. It is located just 3 blocks from the campus of Oregon State University . Fred Meyer is just a few blocks away, and the house is within walking distance of both downtown and the fairgrounds. Rent for the room includes all utilities (except phone). Each room is equipped with 2 phone jacks and is wired for cable if that is desired. Some rooms have their own bathrooms but most do not. 

LEGAL AND MEDIATION ASSISTANCE

ACLU of Oregon ………………………………................................. (541) 345-6162

Legal assistance in matters of civil liberties, discrimination, violation of free speech.

Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse ………………………………...... 1-800-638-8736

Linn-Benton Mediation Services ………………………………................ 928-5323

Helps resolve community or family disputes. Provides training, family mediation and supervision for parent/childhood visitation.

Linn-Benton legal Aid ………………………………... 926-8678 or 1-800-817-4605

Free legal assistance in specific areas of law to qualifying low-income persons.

Problem Solvers ………………………………............................... 1-800-452-7636

Attorneys for teens, legal info for teens.

Tel –Law ………………………………........................................... 1-800- 452-4776

Tape library of legal info. 

SENIORS

Benefits Checkup

Website: www.benefitscheckup.org

Elder Abuse ………………………………................................................. 967-8630

Eldercare Locator ………………………………............................. 1-800-677-1116

Experience Works ………………………………................................ 503-644-4212

Grace Center ………………………………................................................ 754-8417

Adult day services.

Medicare ………………………………............................................ 1-800-633-4227

Oregon Prescription Drug Program ……………………………… 1-866-554-5360

Must meet eligibility requirements.

Prescription Drug Assistance

Website: www.rxassist.org

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSPV)

Benton County……………………………….......... 753-9197 or 1-800-683-0510

Linn County……………………………….............................................. 917-4476

Senior Companion Program …………………………….......................... 812-4185

Senior Drug Discount Program ……………………………........... 1-800-359-9517

Senior Meals Location Program …………………………….......... 1-800-638-0510

Senior Services, Oregon Cascades West ……...… 967-8630 or 1-800-638-0510

Provides a variety of services with the main goal of helping senior citizens preserve an independent lifestyle and enable them to live in community settings rather than institutional care. Services available for seniors including seniors with low incomes.

Social Security ……………………………….................................. 1-800-772-1213 

TRANSPORTATION

Amtrak ………………………………............................................... 1-800-872-7245

Albany Call-A-Ride ………………………………...................................... 917-7770

Albany Transit ………………………………............................................. 917-7667

Corvallis Transit ……………………………….......................................... 766-6998

Dial-A-Bus

Corvallis……………………………….................................................. 752-2615

Lebanon………………………………................................................... 451-7481

Sweet Home………………………………............................................ 367 4775

Dial-A-Bus offers curb-to-curb transportation within Benton county to people over 60 years old and to people under age 60 who are certified as eligible. For a ride, call one to seven days in advance.

Greyhound, Corvallis ………………………………………….................. 757-1797

Linn-Benton Loop ………………………………....................................... 917-7667

Linn shuttle ……………………………….................................................. 367-4775

Mid Valley Car pool ……………………………….......................... 1888-323-POOL

UTILITIES

Consumers Power ……………………………….............................. 1-800-872-9036

CSC's Low- Income Energy Assistance Programs

Benton County………………………………......................................... 752-2840

Lebanon County………………………………...................................... 451-4408

Linn County……………………………….............................................. 926-7163

Link Up America ………………………………................................ 1-800-848-4442

Financial help with phone installation charges.

NW Natural Gas ……………………………….......................................... 926-4253

Oregon Telephone Assistance Program ………………………… 1-800-848-4442

Reduces phone bill for low-income individuals.

Pacific Power ……………………………….................................... 1-888-221-7070

VETERANS

Veteran Employment Services ………………………………..... 967-2171 ext 302

 

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