Seaside
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Local offices in Seaside
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Oregon Department of Human Services, Seaside Office
1111 Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, OR 97138
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsVisit the office to get help with food benefits, cash assistance, and related services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on apps.oregon.gov
Utilities · City office
Seaside City Hall and Utility Billing
989 Broadway, Seaside, OR 97138
Help here
- City Hall servicesVisit City Hall for help with city services and questions.Read more
- Water and sewer billingPay your water or sewer bill, ask about a charge, or get information about city utility service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofseaside.us
Local office · Regional office
Bob Chisholm Community Center
1225 Avenue A, Seaside, OR 97138
Help here
- Senior nutrition and community programsOlder adults can come for senior nutrition programs and community activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofseaside.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
WorkSource Clatsop
1111 N Roosevelt Dr, Suite 108, Seaside, OR 97138
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help looking for work and using job seeker services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oregonworkforcepartnership.org
Library · City office
Seaside Public Library
1131 Broadway, Seaside, OR 97138
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its books, programs, and other public services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofseaside.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Seaside
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
Community Action Team, Inc - CAT
125 N 17th St, Saint Helens, OR 97051-1708
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clatsop County
Seaside 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clatsopcounty.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