Josephine County
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Local offices in Josephine County
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Public health · County office
Josephine County WIC
715 NW Dimmick St, Grants Pass, OR 97526
Help here
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC)WIC helps eligible families with young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on josephinecounty.gov
State office
Oregon Department of Human Services, Grants Pass
2101 NW Hawthorne Ave, Suite B, Grants Pass, OR 97526
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsVisit the office for help with food, cash, child care, and domestic violence assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Josephine Housing and Community Development Council
1205 NE 7th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about rental assistance and affordable housing programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jhcdc.net
Public health · County office
Josephine County Public Health
715 NW Dimmick St, Grants Pass, OR 97526
Help here
- Public health servicesGet county public health information and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on josephinecounty.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Josephine County Circuit Court Family Court Facilitator
301 NW F St, Grants Pass, OR 97526
Help here
- Family law court helpGet information about court forms and procedures for family law cases.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.oregon.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Rogue Valley Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging
155 N 1st St, Central Point, OR 97502
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can ask about local support and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rvcog.org
Veterans · County office
Josephine County Veterans Service Office
500 NW 6th St, Room 15, Grants Pass, OR 97526
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grantspassoregon.gov
Emergency help · County office
Josephine County Emergency Management
500 NW 6th St, Dept. 6, Grants Pass, OR 97526
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about local emergency alerts and preparing for disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on josephinecounty.gov
State office
Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services, Grants Pass
162 NE Beacon Dr, Suite 127, Grants Pass, OR 97526
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license, identification card, and vehicle title or registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Library · Regional office
Josephine Community Library District
Help here
- Library servicesFind books, learning resources, and other library services for district residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on josephinelibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Josephine 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
United Community Action Network - UCAN
280 NE Kenneth Ford Dr, Roseburg, OR 97470-1034
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Josephine 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