The following are Possible Temporary Support Services (for those that qualify):

211 … housing/shelter, utility help, child care, food, healthcare, legal, transporatation, and more

Affordable Connectivity Program: Created by the FCC to help households struggling to pay for internet service.

• • Video (English)

  • Video (Spanish)

  • Click here for fact sheets and flyers in English and Spanish

Affordable Oregon Healthcare Options

Access … provides food, warmth, shelter, and other essential services to Jackson County’s low-income children, families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS) – Jackson County  … program that provides Housing Choice Vouchers so participants can set and reach the goals of becoming self-sufficient through personalized dynamic supportive services

First-Time Parents Benefits … this article by Benefits.gov provides benefits for first-time parents including child care, early childhood development, health, and nutrition support.

Housing (Federal) Programs … this article by Benefits.gov provides a quick overview of the Federal Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) and loans/grants to repair a family house.

Income Tax Help … Filing assistance for income taxes.

Josephine Housing and Community Development Council is the local housing authority in Josephine County Oregon. Our agency provides rental assistance to low income families in the county through HUD’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program

Maslow Project … support for youth (21 or under) or parent of school age children or younger and needing a safe place to stay. Additional ongoing support services are also available.

Managing Benefits for Loved Ones … for jobseekers who are assisting family members.

Oregon Health Plan (OHP) … find an assister to help you make sense of healthcare insurance needs.  You can also email community.outreach@dhsoha.state.or.us 

Recovery Café … provides hope and stability for those struggling with addiction through recovery planning and long-term support

Resources for Moms… resources on children, family, healthcare, and medical

RVTD Subsidized Bus Passes

Salvation Army Jackson or Josephine County … for id assistance/discretionary funds (personal expenses and gas cards)

Set Free Mission … for laundry services

Supplemental Nutrition ​Assistance Program (SNAP) … eligibility and applying for grocery-related benefits.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Benefits … Benefits.Gov provides information on SSDI including what it is, who is eligible, and application information.

Student Benefit (Federal) Programs … navigating education and its costs can be challenging, this article provides an overview of Federal options.  For additional information, you can also visit Rogue Careers.

St Vincent … housing assistance, food, “urban rest stop” for homeless (shower and laundry facilities), dental/medical screenings, and advocay/social services

Teresa McCormick Center … help connect you with resources including: rental assistance, food pantries/free meals, energy assistance, shower locations and more

UCAN … child & family support, food assistance, healthcare, utilities, housing and possible financial support

Unemployment Insurance (Oregon) Claims: use the Eligibility Quiz to see if you are eligible or visit the Oregon UI “File A Claim“ site.

United Way of Jackson or Josephine County … can assist with education completion, possible financial and transportation assistance