Joseph
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Local offices in Joseph
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Joseph Water and Sewer Billing
201 North Main, Joseph, OR 97846
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceContact the city to start or change water and sewer service or ask about your bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on josephoregon.org
Local office · City office
Joseph City Hall
201 North Main, Joseph, OR 97846
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city services, forms, and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on josephoregon.org
Library · City office
Joseph Public Library
201 North Main, Joseph, OR 97846
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, or request items through interlibrary loan.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on josephoregon.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Joseph Event Center
102 East First Street, Joseph, OR 97846
Help here
- Community space rentalAsk the city about renting the Event Center for a meeting or community gathering.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on josephoregon.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Joseph
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 Connection of Northeast Oregon, Inc - CCNO
2802 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850-5267
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wallowa County
Joseph is in Wallowa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Wallowa County Child Support Program
101 S River St, Enterprise, OR 97828
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, including support orders and payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wallowa.or.us
Public health · County office
Wallowa County Health Department
758 NW 1st St, Enterprise, OR 97828
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health and environmental health services for county residents.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support and food benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness
606 Medical Parkway, Enterprise, OR 97828
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet mental health, substance use, crisis, and developmental disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wvcenterforwellness.org
Veterans · County office
Wallowa County Veterans Service
107 SW 1st Street, Suite 103, Enterprise, OR 97828
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help from the county Veterans Service Officer with veterans’ benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wallowa.or.us
State office · State office
Enterprise DMV
200 W. North St., Enterprise, OR 97828
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver and vehicle services, including drive tests by appointment.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Library · County office
Wallowa County Library
207 NW Logan St, Enterprise, OR 97828
Help here
- Library servicesFind books, literacy programs, and other library resources for county residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wallowa.or.us
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