Vale
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Local offices in Vale
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Vale City Utility Services
150 Longfellow Street N, Vale, OR 97918
Help here
- Water and garbage serviceApply at City Hall to start city water and garbage service.
- Utility bill paymentPay a city utility bill online or contact City Hall for help with your account.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofvale.com
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
Local office · City office
Vale City Hall
150 Longfellow Street N, Vale, OR 97918
Help here
- City services and helpContact City Hall for city services, permits, and questions about local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofvale.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Vale Senior & Community Center
100 Longfellow Street S, Vale, OR 97918
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can join social activities and attend hot meal service at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211info.org
Library · City office
Emma Humphrey Library
150 A Street E, Vale, OR 97918
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections and online library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofvale.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Vale
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 in Action - CinA
915 SW 3rd Ave, Ontario, OR 97914-2124
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Malheur County
Vale is in Malheur County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Malheur County District Attorney Child Support Enforcement Unit
251 B Street West, #6, Vale, OR 97918
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing, and collecting child support orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on malheurco.org
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Malheur & Harney County
959 Fortner Street, Ontario, OR 97914
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rent assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamhc.org
Public health · County office
Malheur County Health Department
1108 SW 4th Street, Ontario, OR 97914
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, communicable disease services, and other public health care.
- WICWIC provides food support and nutrition services to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on malheurhealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Malheur Council on Aging & Community Services
842 SE 1st Avenue, Ontario, OR 97914
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesGet support finding local services and help with in-home care, meals, and caregiver needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcoacs.org
Veterans · County office
Malheur County Veterans Service Office
316 NE Goodfellow Street, Suite 4, Ontario, OR 97914
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans and survivor benefits, health care, education benefits, and transportation to medical appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on malheurco.org
Emergency help · County office
Malheur County Emergency Management
151 B Street West, Vale, OR 97918
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet county emergency information and preparedness support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on malheurco.org
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