Deschutes County
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Local offices in Deschutes County
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Public health · County office
Deschutes County WIC
2577 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, OR 97701
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant people, new parents, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deschutescounty.gov
Child support · State office
Oregon Department of Justice Child Support, Bend
150 NW Pacific Park Lane, Suite 201, Bend, OR 97703
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and case questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on doj.state.or.us
State office
Bend Self-Sufficiency Office
1300 NW Wall St, Suite 101, Bend, OR 97703
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for food, cash, medical, and child care benefits and get help with your case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Works
405 SW 6th Street, Redmond, OR 97756
Help here
- Rental assistance and affordable housingFind information about rental assistance, affordable rentals, and homeownership programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housing-works.org
Public health · County office
Deschutes County Public Health
2577 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, OR 97701
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, disease reporting, immunizations, and related services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deschutescounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Deschutes County Behavioral Health
2577 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, OR 97701
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet behavioral health care and support through county clinics and programs.
- Crisis servicesGet walk-in crisis assessment and short-term support at the Stabilization Center.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deschutescounty.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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211info.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Deschutes County Law Library at Deschutes Public Library
61956 SE Santorini St, Bend, OR 97702
Help here
- Legal information and research resourcesUse legal materials and databases and get help locating legal information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deschuteslibrary.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Deschutes County Circuit Court Self-Help
1100 NW Bond Street, Bend, OR 97703
Help here
- Court self-helpFind court forms and information for people handling a case without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.oregon.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Council on Aging of Central Oregon
1036 NE 5th Street, Bend, OR 97701
Help here
- Aging and disability supportFind aging services, caregiver support, meals and help with Medicare questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on councilonaging.org
Veterans · County office
Deschutes County Veterans' Services
1130 NW Harriman Street, Bend, OR 97703
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for earned benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deschutescounty.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Oregon Bend
1007 SW Emkay Drive, Bend, OR 97702
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet free help finding work, training, and other employment services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourceoregon.org
State office
Bend DMV
63085 N Hwy 97, Building L, Suite 110, Bend, OR 97703
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew an Oregon driver license or ID and complete vehicle title and registration services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Library · Regional office
Deschutes Public Library
Help here
- Public library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and get help with research.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deschuteslibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Deschutes County
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
Neighbor Impact - NIMPACT
2303 SW 1st St, Redmond, OR 97756-7133
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Deschutes 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
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