Astoria
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Local offices in Astoria
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Nonprofit
Astoria Senior Center
1111 Exchange Street, Astoria, OR 97103
Help here
- Senior mealsVisit the center for senior meals and community activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ccaservices.org
State office
Astoria Self-Sufficiency Office
422 Gateway Avenue, Suite 260, Astoria, OR 97103
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with food, cash, medical, and child care benefits.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Utilities · City office
Astoria Finance Department, Utility Billing
1095 Duane Street, Astoria, OR 97103
Help here
- Water and sewer billsAsk about water and sewer accounts, pay bills, or get information about the city’s utility assistance program.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on astoria.gov
Local office · City office
Astoria City Hall
1095 Duane Street, Astoria, OR 97103
Help here
- City services and recordsContact the City Manager’s Office for city records, public concerns, and help finding the right city department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on astoria.gov
State office
Astoria DMV
705 W Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesGet driver and vehicle services, including driver licensing and drive tests.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Library · City office
Astoria Public Library
450 10th Street, Astoria, OR 97103
Help here
- Library materials and programsGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use library programs and digital resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on astoria.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Astoria
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 Action Team, Inc - CAT
125 N 17th St, Saint Helens, OR 97051-1708
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clatsop County
Astoria is in Clatsop County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Clatsop Community Action
364 9th Street, Astoria, OR 97103
Help here
- Food assistanceAsk about food pantry and mobile produce pantry services for low-income households.
- Housing assistanceGet information about coordinated entry, rental assistance, and other housing support.
- Utility assistanceAsk about help paying eligible energy and utility costs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ccaservices.org
Child support · County office
Clatsop County Child Support Division
800 Exchange Street, Astoria, OR 97103
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing child and medical support orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clatsopcounty.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Northwest Oregon Housing Authority
147 S Main Avenue, Warrenton, OR 97146
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about affordable housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwoha.org
Public health · County office
Clatsop County Public Health
820 Exchange Street, Suite 100, Astoria, OR 97103
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet clinic services, immunizations, reproductive health care, and help with communicable diseases.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clatsopcounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Clatsop County Law Library
800 Exchange Street, Suite 410, Astoria, OR 97103
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse Oregon legal research tools and resources by appointment at the county building.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clatsopcounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
NorthWest Senior and Disability Services Warrenton Office
2002 SE 19th Street, Warrenton, OR 97146
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and caregivers can get help finding services and planning for care.
- Meals and caregiver supportEligible older adults can ask about home-delivered meals and support for family caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwsds.org
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.
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