Albany
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Local offices in Albany
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Oregon Department of Human Services Albany office
118 SE 2nd Ave, Albany, OR 97321
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsAsk about applying for food and cash benefits at the local ODHS office.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Linn-Benton Housing Authority
1250 SE Queen Avenue, Albany, OR 97322
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceThe housing authority offers affordable housing programs and housing choice vouchers for eligible residents.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on l-bha.org
Utilities · City office
Albany Utility Billing
333 Broadalbin St SW, Albany, OR 97321
Help here
- Water, sewer, and stormwater billsGet help with city utility accounts, bills, payments, and service changes.
- Low-income utility bill assistanceEligible residents can apply for help paying qualifying city utility charges.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on albanyoregon.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211info
Help here
- Local resource referralsCall 211info to find local help with food, housing, health care, child care, utilities, jobs, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211info.org
Local office · City office
City of Albany customer service
333 Broadalbin St SW, Albany, OR 97321
Help here
- City services and questionsCall or visit City Hall to get help finding the right city department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on albanyoregon.gov
Older adults · City office
Riverfront Community Center
489 NW Water Ave, Albany, OR 97321
Help here
- Senior and community activitiesVisit the center for classes, activities, social programs, and community services for people of all ages.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on albanyoregon.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Oregon Albany
139 4th Ave SE, Albany, OR 97321
Help here
- Job search and employment helpVisit WorkSource for free help with job searches, training, and employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourceoregon.org
State office · State office
Albany DMV
2242 Santiam Hwy SE, Albany, OR 97321
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver licensing, identification cards, and vehicle services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Library · City office
Albany Public Library
2450 14th Avenue SE, Albany, OR 97322
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use library services, and get help from staff.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on library.albanyoregon.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Albany Parks & Recreation
333 Broadalbin St SW, Albany, OR 97321
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesFind and register for city recreation classes, activities, trips, and events.Apply onlineRead more
- Parks and facilitiesGet help with park facilities, shelter reservations, and park maintenance requests.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on parks.albanyoregon.gov
City of Albany, Oregon website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Albany
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Oregon Food Bank
7900 NE 33rd Drive, Portland, OR 97211
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Services Consortium - CSC
250 SW Broadalbin St., Suite 2A, Albany, OR 97321-2295
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Linn County
Albany is in Linn County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Oregon Department of Justice Child Support, Albany
1245 Clay St SE, Albany, OR 97322
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases and payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on doj.state.or.us
State office · State office
Oregon Department of Human Services, Albany
118 SE 2nd Ave, Albany, OR 97321
Help here
- Food, cash, and other benefitsVisit or contact the office to apply for food, cash, and other assistance benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Public health · County office
Linn County Health Services
445 SW 3rd Ave, Albany, OR 97321
Help here
- Public health and health servicesFind county health programs, clinics, and health information.
- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
- Mental health crisis servicesGet a crisis assessment, safety planning, and a referral to treatment in person or by phone.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on linncountyhealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Linn County Law Library and Self Help Legal Center
304 Broadalbin Street SW, Albany, OR 97321
Help here
- Legal research and self-help resourcesUse legal research materials and get help finding legal and government information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on linncountyor.gov
Older adults · Regional office
OCWCOG Senior and Disability Services
1400 Queen Ave SE, Suite 206, Albany, OR 97322
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet help with aging, disability, caregiver, food, and Medicaid long-term care services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ocwcog.org
Veterans · County office
Linn County Veterans Services
505 SW Ellsworth Street, Albany, OR 97321
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their dependents can get help applying for federal and state benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on linncountyor.gov
Oregon programs by kind of help
These are run by Oregon and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211info
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988