Ashland
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Local offices in Ashland
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Ashland Self-Sufficiency Office
1658 Ashland St, Ashland, OR 97520
Help here
- Food, cash, medical, and child care benefitsApply for food, cash, medical, or child care benefits at this state office.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Utilities · City office
Utility Customer Service
2245 Ashland St, Ashland, OR 97520
Help here
- Utility bills and assistanceGet help starting or stopping city electric, water, sewer, and internet service, paying a bill, or asking about payment plans and low-income discounts.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ashlandoregon.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
Older adults · City office
Ashland Senior Services Division
1699 Homes Avenue, Ashland, OR 97520
Help here
- Senior services and activitiesFind senior activities, classes, meals, and local resources at the Ashland Senior Center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ashlandoregon.gov
State office · State office
Ashland DMV
600 Tolman Creek Rd, Ashland, OR 97520
Help here
- Driver and vehicle licensingVisit the DMV for driver license and vehicle registration services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Library · County office
Ashland Library
410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR 97520
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or take part in programs and events.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jcls.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
20 E Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520
Help here
- General city helpContact the City Manager’s Office with general questions about city services, meetings, or city records.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ashlandoregon.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ashland
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
ACCESS
3630 Aviation Way, PO Box 4666, Medford, OR 97501-0188
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jackson County
Ashland is in Jackson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Oregon Department of Justice Child Support, Medford
310 E 6th St, Suite 300, Medford, OR 97501
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and payments at the Medford office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on doj.state.or.us
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Jackson County
2251 Table Rock Road, Medford, OR 97501
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher and affordable housing assistanceContact the housing authority about rental assistance and affordable housing programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hajc.net
Older adults · Regional office
Rogue Valley Council of Governments Senior and Disability Services
155 N 1st Street, Central Point, OR 97502
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local services and supports.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rvcog.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
WorkSource Rogue Valley, Medford
119 N Oakdale Avenue, Medford, OR 97501
Help here
- Job seeker and career servicesGet free help with job searches, career planning, and training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourcerogue.org
State office · State office
Oregon DMV, Medford
987 Medford Center Dr, Medford, OR 97504
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the office for driver licensing, vehicle registration, and other DMV services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.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