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Local offices in Powers
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Utilities · City office
Powers City Hall and Utility Billing
275 Fir Street, Powers, OR 97466
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- City services and utility accountsContact City Hall about water and sewer bills, starting or stopping service, account questions, and city services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on powersor.govoffice3.com
Library · City office
Powers Public Library (Hazel M. Lewis Library)
511 3rd Avenue, Powers, OR 97466
Help here
- Library materials and programsGet books and other materials, use public internet and technology, and join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on powersor.govoffice3.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Powers Senior Activity Center
120 East Fir Street, Powers, OR 97466
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- Senior activities and supportContact the center about activities and services for older adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on co.coos.or.us
Local office · Nonprofit
211info
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- Community resource referralsCall 211info to find local food, housing, health, utility, and other support services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211info.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Coos County
Powers is in Coos County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Coos Health & Wellness
281 LaClair Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, disease testing, health education, and other public health services.Read more
- Behavioral health servicesGet mental health care, counseling, case management, and crisis support.Read more
- WICApply for food and nutrition support, health screenings, and breastfeeding help for eligible families with young children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cooshealthandwellness.org
Veterans · County office
Coos County Veterans Services
1611 Virginia Ave, Suite 125B, North Bend, OR 97459
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.coos.or.us
Emergency help · County office
Coos County Emergency Management
250 N Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information to prepare for disasters and receive county emergency alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.coos.or.us
Child support · County office
Coos County Child Support
240 N Collier Street, Coquille, OR 97423
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and connect with family support resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.coos.or.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Coos County Law Library
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal reference materials and a computer for legal research by appointment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.coos.or.us
Library · County office
Coos County Library Service District
Help here
- Countywide library servicesFind public library services and shared resources available across Coos County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cooslibraries.org
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