Columbia and Clatsop Counties Social Service Guide
Social Service Guide | Columbia and Clatsop | Multnomah | Washington | Yamhill
Everyone needs a little help sometimes, and in Oregon there are many organizations ready offer it to those in need.
Whether you are looking for assistance, or looking to volunteer your time, this guide can help you connect with the various state, county and non-profit organizations that provide social services in Columbia and Clatsop Counties.
The service guide is divided the type of resource the organization offers:
Housing
Northwest Oregon Housing Authority
Affordable rental housing, rental vouchers
503-861-0119
PO Box 1149
Warrenton, OR 97146
Food, Clothing and Other Services
Oregon Department of Human Services
Financial help, emergency assistance, food, clothing, job opportunities
503-646-4260
12901 SW Jenkins Road, Suite B
Beaverton, OR 97005
Oregon SafeNet
Information and Referral for food stamps, Oregon Health Plan, school lunches
1-800-SafeNet
1-800-723-3638
Clatsop Regional Food Bank
Food boxes
503-325-1400
364 9th Street
Astoria, OR 97103
Columbia Pacific Food Bank
Food boxes
503-397-9708
474 Milton Way
St. Helens, OR 97051-2153
Community Action Inc. (Columbia, Clatsop, Tillamook)
Various assistance available, including energy assistance
503-397-3511
St. Vincent de Paul
Many different types of assistance
503-235-7837 Portland Council
Office
P.O. Box 42157
Portland, Oregon 97242
Low Income Family Emergency (LIFE Center)
Basic needs to people throughout Oregon
503-284-6878
Health Care
Oregon Health Plan
Health care for low income and Medicare eligible Oregonians
1-800-527-5772
Oregon Prescription Drug Purchasing Program
Prescription drug assistance for Oregonians over 54 years old and under 185% of the FPL who have no Rx coverage
Public Service Building
255 Capitol St. NE
Salem, OR 97310
503-378-2422
1-866-554-5360
RX Outreach
Affordable prescription drugs for low income clients
1-800-769-3880
Legal Assistance
Oregon Advocacy Center
Free legal assistance and advocacy to individuals with physical or mental disabilities
620 SW Fifth Ave, 5th Floor
Portland, OR 97204
503-243-2081
Oregon State Bar Modest Means Program
Referrals for low to moderate priced lawyers
1-800-452-7636
Columbia County Legal Aid
Civil cases for income-eligible clients
503-397-1628
Clatsop County Legal Aid
Civil cases for income-eligible clients
503-648-7163 or 888-245-4091
Job placement
Oregon Employment Department
Unemployment insurance to unemployed individuals; job training and placement
503-325-4821
Astoria Employment Office
450 Marine Drive
Suite 110
Astoria 97103
503-397-4995
St. Helens Employment Office
500 N Hwy 30
Suite 320
St. Helens 97051