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Oregon DHS Branch Offices
(Separate Website)
A list of DHS (Department of Human Services) offices throughout Oregon. These offices provide services for the following programs: TANF, JOBS Program, General Assistance, TA-DVS, Oregon Health Plan, Food Stamps, Child Protective Services.
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Oregon SPD (Seniors & People with Disabilities) Offices
(Separate Website)
A list of DHS (Department of Human Services) branch offices that provide services to seniors and people with disabilities.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
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Oregon Veterans
(Separate Website)
The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs provides free benefits counseling and claims service to veterans, survivors, and dependents on all veterans' benefits. The agency also provides home loans at lower rates to veterans who qualify.
By: Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs
Governor's Advocacy Office
(Separate Website)
The Governor's Advocacy Office's ombudsmen provides information, referral and help in resolving problems regarding any DHS program. The toll-free number is 1-800-442-5238.
By: Oregon Department of Human Resources
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Oregon SafeNet
(Separate Website)
Oregon SafeNet links low-income Oregon residents with health services, including routine & urgent medical care; immunizations; well-child care; pregnancy tests & prenatal care; and urgent and routine dental care. Call 1-800-SAFENET (1-800-723-3638).
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
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Rural Health Clinics
(Separate Website)
A list of Oregon's Rural Health Clinics and contact information. The purpose of these clinics is to increase primary care services for Medicaid and Medicare patients in rural communities.
By: OHSU
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Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA)
(Separate Website)
SHIBA volunteers help Medicare beneficiaries understand their rights and options in insurance, so that they can make informed choices.
By: SHIBA
BenefitsCheckup.org
(Separate Website)
Information about programs for seniors that may pay some costs of prescription drugs, health care, and other essential items or services.
By: National Council on Aging
Oregon Helps
(Separate Website)
Find out if your family might be able to get help from 12 state and federal programs. This website also gives you a list of the agencies and contact information in every county in Oregon.
By: Multnomah County
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Legal Aid Offices in Oregon
(Separate Website)
Find the legal services provider for your county.
By: Legal Services
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Need a Lawyer in Oregon?
(Separate Website)
You can contact the Oregon State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service for help in finding a lawyer in your area.
By: Oregon State Bar - Lawyer Referral Service
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Cash and Food Stamp Benefits for Low Income Oregonians
Information about cash benefits for which you may be eligible which are different from and not so well known as the TANF benefit program.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Electric, Gas, and Telephone Services - Keeping Utilities Going in Households with Persons Needing Ongoing Medical Care
(Separate Website)
Does someone in your household require ongoing medical care? Are you worried your electric, natural gas or telephone service might be disconnected? If you are, you should know that Oregon's regulated utilities offer a program to allow special payment arrangements to avoid having your telephone, electric and gas service from being shut off if you fall behind on paying your bills. If you have questions about this program, call the Oregon Public Utility Commission, Consumer Section at 1-800-522-2404.
By: Oregon Law Center
How to Write an Affidavit
Information on why and how to write an affidavit.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Immigration Status and Eligibility for Government Help
Many non-U.S. citizens and undocumented immigrants ARE eligible for public assistance!
The relationship between immigration status and eligibility for government benefits (such as food stamps, medical coverage, and cash assistance) is complicated. Learn more through this resource.
By: Oregon Law Center
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Oregon Health Plan - Information
Do you need health care? Do you have a disability and no health insurance? Information about the Oreon Health Plan.
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Oregon Telephone Assistance Program (OTAP)
(Separate Website)
Information on a program for low-income individuals receiving certain forms of public assistance.
By: Oregon Law Center
SSA/SSI Debt Collection
Questions about debt and Social Security Checks.
By: Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center
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