Grant County
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Local offices in Grant County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
John Day Aging and People with Disabilities Office
725 W Main Street, Suite E, John Day, OR 97845
Help here
- Benefits and disability servicesApply for food, cash, medical, and child care benefits and get help with aging or physical disability services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Northeast Oregon Housing Authority
2608 May Lane, La Grande, OR 97850
Help here
- Affordable housing assistanceFind information about affordable housing programs serving Grant County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on neoha.org
Public health · County office
Grant County Health Department
528 E Main Street, Suite E, John Day, OR 97845
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health care, health information, and other public health services.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support and education for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcountyoregon.net
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Community Counseling Solutions
528 E Main Street, John Day, OR 97845
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the local provider for behavioral health and developmental disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ccswebsite.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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211info.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Grant County Justice Court
201 S Humbolt Street, Suite 320, Canyon City, OR 97820
Help here
- Court informationGet information about court processes for matters handled by the Justice Court.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcountyoregon.net
Courts and legal help · State office
Grant and Harney County Circuit Court Self Help
201 S Humbolt Street, Canyon City, OR 97820
Help here
- Self-help legal informationFind court forms and information for people handling their own cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.oregon.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Grant County Courthouse Law Library
201 S Humbolt Street, Canyon City, OR 97820
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse the courthouse law library and public case information computer for legal research.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.oregon.gov
Older adults · County office
Grant County Senior Programs
142 NE Dayton Street, John Day, OR 97845
Help here
- Senior and disability supportGet help finding services that help older adults and people with disabilities meet daily needs and stay safely at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcountyoregon.net
Veterans · County office
Grant County Veteran Services Office
530 E Main Street, Suite 5, John Day, OR 97845
Help here
- Veteran servicesVeterans can get help understanding and applying for available benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
State office
John Day DMV
193 N Canyon Boulevard, John Day, OR 97845
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesGet driver's license, identification, vehicle registration, and related DMV services at this office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Library · County office
Grant County Library
507 S Canyon Boulevard, John Day, OR 97845
Help here
- Library servicesVisit or contact the library to use its collections, renew items, and find library events.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcountyoregon.net
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Grant County
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
Cities and towns in Grant County
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