Coos Bay
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Local offices in Coos Bay
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Coos Bay Finance Department
500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Help here
- Sewer bill paymentsPay city fees in person or ask about sewer billing and payment options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on coosbayor.gov
Local office · City office
Coos Bay City Hall
500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Help here
- City services and questionsContact City Hall for help finding the right city department or service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on coosbayor.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Bay Area Senior Center
886 S 4th Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can join social, recreational, and learning activities and get hot meals.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211info.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Coos
990 S 2nd Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help finding jobs, training, and career services at the local WorkSource center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on worksourceoregon.org
State office
Coos Bay DMV
1155 S Fifth St, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver licensing, identification cards, and vehicle services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Library · City office
Coos Bay Public Library
525 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Help here
- Library resources and programsBorrow books and other materials, use technology, and join programs for all ages.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on coosbaylibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Mingus Park Community Building
850 W. Park Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Help here
- Community events and building rentalsAsk the city about community events or renting the building for a gathering.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on coosbayor.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Coos Bay
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
Oregon Coast Community Action - ORCCA
1855 Thomas Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420-2976
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Coos County
Coos Bay is in Coos County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.coos.or.us
State office
Oregon Department of Human Services, Coos Bay
Coos Bay, OR
Help here
- Food, cash, and child care benefitsApply for or get help with food, cash, and child care benefits in person.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cooshealthandwellness.org
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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211info.org
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.coos.or.us
Older adults · Regional office
South Coast Business Employment Corporation Area Agency on Aging
800 North Bayshore Drive, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help with senior meals, benefits, in-home services, respite care, and transportation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southcoastbusiness.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.
- 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
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