Vernonia
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Local offices in Vernonia
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Nonprofit
211info
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211info to find local food, housing, health, utility, and other support services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211info.org
Utilities · City office
Vernonia Utility Billing
1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR 97064
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer bills, payments, and paperless statements.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on vernonia-or.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Vernonia Senior Center
547 Weed Avenue, Vernonia, OR 97064
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can join activities and get hot meals at the center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211info.org
Library · City office
Vernonia Public Library
701 Weed Avenue, Vernonia, OR 97064
Help here
- Library materials and programsBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or join library programs.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on vernonia-or.gov
Local office · City office
Vernonia City Hall
1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR 97064
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on vernonia-or.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Vernonia
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 Action Team, Inc - CAT
125 N 17th St, Saint Helens, OR 97051-1708
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Columbia County
Vernonia is in Columbia County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
ODHS St. Helens Self-Sufficiency Office
500 N. Columbia River Highway, Suite 210, St. Helens, OR 97051
Help here
- SNAP food benefitsApply for monthly food benefits to help pay for groceries.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Public health · County office
Columbia County Public Health
230 Strand St., St. Helens, OR 97051
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with health care access, disease prevention, health promotion, and environmental health.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiacountyor.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
Courts and legal help · County office
Columbia County Law Library
270 S. First St., St. Helens, OR 97051
Help here
- Legal research and self-help resourcesUse legal research materials, public computers, and self-help guides for court matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiacountyor.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Columbia County Area Agency on Aging
125 N. 17th St., St. Helens, OR 97051
Help here
- Aging and disability resource connectionGet information and referrals to services for older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gethelp.211info.org
Veterans · Regional office
Columbia County Veterans Service Office
125 N. 17th St., St. Helens, OR 97051
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
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 866-698-6155 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988