Linn County

Local offices in Linn County

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

• Child support · State office

  Oregon Department of Justice Child Support, Albany

  1245 Clay St SE, Albany, OR 97322

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases and payments.
  Call 541-967-2028DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on doj.state.or.us

• State office

  Oregon Department of Human Services, Albany

  118 SE 2nd Ave, Albany, OR 97321

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and other benefitsVisit or contact the office to apply for food, cash, and other assistance benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-699-9075DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Linn-Benton Housing Authority

  1250 SE Queen Avenue, Albany, OR 97322

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceThe housing authority offers affordable housing programs and housing choice vouchers for eligible residents.Apply online
  Call 541-926-4497DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on l-bha.org

• Public health · County office

  Linn County Health Services

  445 SW 3rd Ave, Albany, OR 97321

  Help here

  • Public health and health servicesFind county health programs, clinics, and health information.
  • WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
  • Mental health crisis servicesGet a crisis assessment, safety planning, and a referral to treatment in person or by phone.Read more
  Call 541-967-3866DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on linncountyhealth.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
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211info.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Linn County Law Library and Self Help Legal Center

  304 Broadalbin Street SW, Albany, OR 97321

  Help here

  • Legal research and self-help resourcesUse legal research materials and get help finding legal and government information.Read more
  Call 541-924-6902DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  OCWCOG Senior and Disability Services

  1400 Queen Ave SE, Suite 206, Albany, OR 97322

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesGet help with aging, disability, caregiver, food, and Medicaid long-term care services.
  Call 541-967-8630DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Linn County Veterans Services

  505 SW Ellsworth Street, Albany, OR 97321

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their dependents can get help applying for federal and state benefits.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  WorkSource Albany

  139 4th Ave. SE, Albany, OR 97321

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and employment resources.Read more
  Call 541-967-2171DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Albany DMV

  2242 Santiam Hwy SE, Albany, OR 97321

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver licensing, identification cards, and vehicle services.Apply online
  Call 541-967-2014DirectionsWebsite

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

Linn County, Oregon website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Linn County

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

Cities and towns in Linn County

• Albany
• Brownsville
• Halsey
• Harrisburg
• Lebanon
• Lyons
• Mill City
• Millersburg
• Scio
• Sodavillenot checked yet
• Sweet Home
• Tangent
• Waterloonot checked yet

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