Athena

Local offices in Athena

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Athena City Hall

  302 E Current St, Athena, OR 97813

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact City Hall with questions about city water and sewer bills or to pay your bill online.Apply online
  Call 541-566-3862DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofathena.com

• Library · City office

  Athena Public Library

  418 E Main St, Athena, OR 97813

  Help here

  • Library cards and public library servicesResidents can apply for a library card and use library materials and programs.Read more
  Call 541-566-2470DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on athenalibrary.weebly.com

City of Athena website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Athena

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Umatilla County

Athena is in Umatilla County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Nonprofit

  Umatilla-Morrow Head Start WIC Hermiston Clinic

  110 NE 4th Street, Hermiston, OR 97838

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition servicesWIC helps eligible families get food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and children.
  Call 541-564-6878DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on umchs.org

• Housing help · County office

  Umatilla County Housing Authority

  155 SW 10th Street, Hermiston, OR 97838

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about affordable housing and housing assistance programs.
  Call 541-567-3241DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on umatillacountyhousing.org

• Public health · County office

  Umatilla County Public Health Department

  200 SE 3rd Street, Pendleton, OR 97801

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with public health programs, education, and community services.
  Call 541-278-5432DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ucohealth.net

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Community Counseling Solutions

  595 NW 11th Street, Hermiston, OR 97838

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careGet counseling, substance use treatment, and crisis support.Read more
  Call 541-567-2536DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ccswebsite.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Umatilla County Circuit Court Self Help

  216 SE 4th Street, Pendleton, OR 97801

  Help here

  • Court self-help informationFind forms and information to help with common court matters in Umatilla County.
  Call 541-278-3029DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.oregon.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Umatilla County Veterans Services

  125 SE Court Avenue, Suite 7, Pendleton, OR 97801

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits claimsGet help filing claims for veterans benefits and services.
  Call 541-278-6363DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on umatillacounty.gov

Everything in Umatilla 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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