Gearhart

Local offices in Gearhart

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

• Local office · City office

  Gearhart City Hall

  698 Pacific Way, Gearhart, OR 97138

  Help here

  • City services and informationGet help with city services, public records, and city meetings.
  • Water utility billingView or pay your city water bill online.Apply online
  Call 503-738-5501DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Gearhart website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Gearhart

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

Offices for all of Clatsop County

Gearhart is in Clatsop County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Clatsop Community Action

  364 9th Street, Astoria, OR 97103

  Help here

  • Food assistanceAsk about food pantry and mobile produce pantry services for low-income households.
  • Housing assistanceGet information about coordinated entry, rental assistance, and other housing support.
  • Utility assistanceAsk about help paying eligible energy and utility costs.
  Call 503-325-1400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Clatsop County Child Support Division

  800 Exchange Street, Astoria, OR 97103

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing child and medical support orders.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Astoria Self-Sufficiency Office

  422 Gateway Avenue, Suite 260, Astoria, OR 97103

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or get help with food, cash, medical, and child care benefits.
  Call 503-325-2021DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Northwest Oregon Housing Authority

  147 S Main Avenue, Warrenton, OR 97146

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about affordable housing and rental assistance programs.
  Call 503-861-0119DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Clatsop County Public Health

  820 Exchange Street, Suite 100, Astoria, OR 97103

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesGet clinic services, immunizations, reproductive health care, and help with communicable diseases.
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 503-325-8500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Clatsop County Law Library

  800 Exchange Street, Suite 410, Astoria, OR 97103

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse Oregon legal research tools and resources by appointment at the county building.
  Call 503-325-1000DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Clatsop 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