Vernonia

Local offices in Vernonia

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211info

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211info to find local food, housing, health, utility, and other support services.
  Call 866-698-6155Website

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

• Utilities · City office

  Vernonia Utility Billing

  1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR 97064

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer bills, payments, and paperless statements.
  Call 503-429-5291DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vernonia-or.gov

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Vernonia Senior Center

  547 Weed Avenue, Vernonia, OR 97064

  Help here

  • Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can join activities and get hot meals at the center.
  Call 503-429-3327DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Vernonia Public Library

  701 Weed Avenue, Vernonia, OR 97064

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or join library programs.Apply online
  Call 503-429-1818DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vernonia-or.gov

• Local office · City office

  Vernonia City Hall

  1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR 97064

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
  Call 503-429-5291DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vernonia-or.gov

City of Vernonia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Vernonia

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

Offices for all of Columbia County

Vernonia is in Columbia County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  ODHS St. Helens Self-Sufficiency Office

  500 N. Columbia River Highway, Suite 210, St. Helens, OR 97051

  Help here

  • SNAP food benefitsApply for monthly food benefits to help pay for groceries.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 503-397-1784DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Columbia County Public Health

  230 Strand St., St. Helens, OR 97051

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with health care access, disease prevention, health promotion, and environmental health.
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 503-397-7247DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiacountyor.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

  Columbia County Law Library

  270 S. First St., St. Helens, OR 97051

  Help here

  • Legal research and self-help resourcesUse legal research materials, public computers, and self-help guides for court matters.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Columbia County Area Agency on Aging

  125 N. 17th St., St. Helens, OR 97051

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource connectionGet information and referrals to services for older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and caregivers.
  Call 503-366-6581DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gethelp.211info.org

• Veterans · Regional office

  Columbia County Veterans Service Office

  125 N. 17th St., St. Helens, OR 97051

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 503-366-6580DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Columbia 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