Hood River County

Local offices in Hood River County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  Oregon Department of Human Services Hood River Office

  1610 9th Court, Hood River, OR 97031

  Help here

  • Food, cash, medical, and child care benefitsApply for or get help with food, cash, medical, and child care benefits in person.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 541-386-3199DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov

• Public health · County office

  Hood River County Health Department

  1109 June Street, Hood River, OR 97031

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health care, family health support, and referrals to health resources.
  • WICGet nutrition education and food support if you are pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under five.Read more
  • Oregon Health Plan application helpGet help applying for or renewing Oregon Health Plan coverage.Read more
  • Behavioral health and substance use referralsGet screened for substance use needs and referrals to behavioral health and treatment services.Read more
  Call 541-386-1115DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hoodrivercounty.gov

• 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
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211info.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Hood River County Justice Court

  440 WaNaPa Street, Cascade Locks, OR 97014

  Help here

  • Justice Court mattersGet information about court appearances, citations, and court forms for traffic, vehicle, boating, wildlife, and minor civil matters.
  Call 541-374-8121DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hoodrivercounty.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  CAPECO Area Agency on Aging

  3641 Klindt Drive, The Dalles, OR 97058

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource connectionGet information and connections to services for older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and caregivers.Read more
  • Options counselingTalk with a counselor about long-term care choices and support services.Read more
  Call 541-506-3512DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capeco-works.org

• Veterans · County office

  Hood River County Veteran Service Office

  1109 June Street, Hood River, OR 97031

  Help here

  • Veterans benefit claims helpGet help preparing, filing, tracking, or appealing veterans benefit claims.
  Call 541-386-1080DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hoodrivercounty.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Hood River County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsFind county emergency preparedness information and sign up for local emergency alerts.
  Call 541-386-2711Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hoodrivercounty.gov

• State office

  Hood River DMV

  600 E Port Marina Drive, Hood River, OR 97031

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the office for driver licensing, vehicle registration, and other DMV services.Apply online
  Call 541-386-3231DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Hood River County Library District

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use digital library resources, and access library programs across the county.
  Call 541-386-2535Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hoodriverlibrary.org

Hood River County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hood River County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Hood River County

• Cascade Locks
• Hood River

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