Multnomah County
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Local offices in Multnomah County
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Human services · County office
Department of County Human Services
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- Community Action AgencyConnects residents to energy help, weatherization, rent assistance and housing stabilization through community partners.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on multco.us
Public health · County office
Multnomah County Health Department
619 NW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
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- Public health and health careProvides public health programs, community health care and behavioral health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on multco.us
Public health · County office
Multnomah County WIC
600 NE 8th St, Room 230, Gresham, OR 97030
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- WIC nutrition supportOffers healthy food benefits, nutrition education and breastfeeding support for eligible pregnant people and families with children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on multco.us
Older adults · County office
Aging, Disability and Veterans Services Division
209 SW 4th Ave, Suite 510, Portland, OR 97204
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- Aging and disability resource helpHelps older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers find services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on multco.us
Veterans · County office
Multnomah County Veterans' Services
209 SW 4th Ave, Suite 510, Portland, OR 97204
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- Veterans benefits assistanceHelps veterans and their families understand and apply for benefits and appeal benefit decisions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on multco.us
Mental health and recovery · County office
Multnomah County Behavioral Health
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- Behavioral health crisis supportConnects residents to mobile behavioral health help and crisis services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on multco.us
Housing authority · County office
Multnomah County Homeless Services Department
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- Housing and homelessness servicesCoordinates local services and funding for people experiencing homelessness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on multco.us
Library · County office
Multnomah County Library
221 NE 122nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97230
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- Library servicesProvides books, digital materials, public computers, classes and research help.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on multcolib.org
Emergency help · County office
Multnomah County Office of Emergency Management
501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97214
Help here
- Emergency preparednessHelps residents prepare for emergencies and coordinates local disaster response and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on multco.us
Courts and legal help · State office
Multnomah County Circuit Court Legal Resource Center
1200 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97204
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- Court self-help and legal resourcesProvides court information and legal resource help for people handling cases without a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.oregon.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Oregon North Portland
30 N Webster Street, Suite E, Portland, OR 97217
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- Employment and job search helpHelps people look for jobs, build skills and connect with employers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourceoregon.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Oregon Gresham
18633 SE Stark Street, Suite 201, Gresham, OR 97233
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet free help with finding work, training, and other job search needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on worksourceoregon.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Oregon Southeast Portland
6401 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206
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- Employment and job search helpHelps people look for jobs, build skills and connect with employers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourceoregon.org
State office · State office
Oregon DMV Gresham
1519 NE 181st Ave, Portland, OR 97230
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- Driver and vehicle servicesHandles driver license, identification card, knowledge test and vehicle title services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Home Forward
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- Affordable housing and rental assistanceOffers affordable housing, housing vouchers and rent assistance for eligible residents.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on homeforward.org
Local office · Nonprofit
211info
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- 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
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Multnomah County
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.
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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
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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