Madras
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Local offices in Madras
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Utilities · City office
Madras Utility Billing
125 SW E Street, Madras, OR 97741
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help starting or stopping water and sewer service, paying a bill, or asking about a utility account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on madras.gov
Local office · City office
Madras City Hall
125 SW E Street, Madras, OR 97741
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services or reaching a city department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on madras.gov
Older adults · County office
Jefferson County Community and Senior Center
860 SW Madison Street, Madras, OR 97741
Help here
- Senior and community centerVisit the center for local senior and community activities and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountyor.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Madras
1170 E Ashwood Road, Madras, OR 97741
Help here
- Job search helpMeet with WorkSource staff for help with your job search, career options, and employment services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on worksourceoregon.org
State office
Oregon DMV Madras Office
249 SW 3rd Street, Madras, OR 97741
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew an Oregon driver license or state identification card at this office.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Library · County office
Jefferson County Library District
241 SE 7th Street, Madras, OR 97741
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card to borrow books and use digital books, technology help, and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jcld.specialdistrict.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Madras
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
Offices for all of Jefferson County
Madras is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Jefferson County Public Health
500 NE A Street, Suite 102, Madras, OR 97741
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with public health programs, immunizations, reproductive health, and other community health needs.
- WICWIC offers food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountyor.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Jefferson County Circuit Court Self Help
129 SW E Street, Madras, OR 97741
Help here
- Court self-helpFind court forms and information for people handling a legal matter 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
Jefferson County Veterans Services Office
860 SW Madison St., Madras, OR 97741
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and finding services for veterans.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jefferson County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessGet county emergency updates and learn how to prepare for or respond to local emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountyor.gov
State office
Madras DMV
249 SW 3rd Street, Madras, OR 97741
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver licensing, identification cards, and eligible vehicle transactions.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
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