Elgin
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Local offices in Elgin
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Library · City office
Elgin Public Library
1699 Division St, Elgin, OR 97827
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library computers, printing, copying, scanning, and fax services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofelginor.org
Local office · City office
Elgin City Hall
790 S 8th Avenue, Elgin, OR 97827
Help here
- City services and informationVisit City Hall for help with city services and information.
- Water, sewer, and waste billsPay water, sewer, and waste bills at City Hall or find other payment options.Apply onlineRead more
- Past-due water and sewer billsContact the Utility Office to ask about a payment agreement for a past-due water or sewer bill.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofelginor.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Elgin Community Center
260 N 10th Avenue, Elgin, OR 97827
Help here
- Community center and recreationContact the center for information about community activities and recreation facilities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofelginor.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Elgin
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 Connection of Northeast Oregon, Inc - CCNO
2802 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850-5267
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Union County
Elgin is in Union County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Union County District Attorney Family Support Division
1104 K Avenue, La Grande, OR 97850
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing a child support order and collecting support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncountyor.gov
Public health · County office
Center for Human Development, Inc. Public Health
2301 Cove Avenue, La Grande, OR 97850
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services such as immunizations, family planning, and disease prevention.
- WICGet nutrition support through the county WIC program.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncountyor.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Center for Human Development, Inc. Behavioral Health
2301 Cove Avenue, La Grande, OR 97850
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesCall or visit to ask about behavioral health services and crisis support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chdinc.org
Veterans · County office
Union County Veterans Services
2301 Cove Avenue, La Grande, OR 97850
Help here
- Veterans servicesContact the county veterans services office for help with veterans' needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncountyor.gov
Emergency help · County office
Union County Emergency Services
1106 K Avenue, La Grande, OR 97850
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet preparedness information and sign up for emergency notifications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncountyor.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
WorkSource Oregon La Grande
1901 Adams Avenue, La Grande, OR 97850
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help finding work, training, and employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourceoregon.com
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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