Cottage Grove
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Local offices in Cottage Grove
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Oregon Department of Human Services, Cottage Grove
305 Coop Court, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Help here
- State human servicesVisit the local ODHS office to ask about state human services and benefit support.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Cottage Grove Utility Billing
400 E. Main Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Help here
- Water, sewer, and storm drainage billsPay city water, sewer, and storm drainage bills or ask the Finance Department about your account.
- Utility bill payment arrangementsAsk the city about a payment arrangement if you need help paying a utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cottagegroveor.gov
Local office · City office
Cottage Grove City Hall
400 E. Main Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Help here
- City services and recordsVisit City Hall to contact city departments or ask about city records and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cottagegroveor.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Cottage Grove Senior Center
700 E. Gibbs Avenue, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsAdults age 55 and older can find social activities and hot meals at the senior center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211info.org
Older adults · Regional office
Lane Council of Governments Senior and Disability Services, Cottage Grove Office
700 E. Gibbs Avenue, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Help here
- Aging and disability information and referralsCall or visit for information about aging and disability services in Lane County.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lcog-or.gov
State office
Cottage Grove DMV
142 Gateway Blvd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver and vehicle services, including license and registration transactions.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Library · City office
Cottage Grove Public Library
700 E. Gibbs Avenue, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Help here
- Library materials and learning resourcesGet a library card to borrow books and other materials or use library computers and Wi-Fi.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cottagegroveor.gov
Local office · City office
Cottage Grove Community Center
700 E. Gibbs Avenue, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Help here
- Community center and facility rentalsContact the city about community center facilities and rentals.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cottagegroveor.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cottage Grove
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
Lane County Human Services Commission - Lane
151 W 7th Ave Rm 560, Eugene, OR 97401-1100
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lane County
Cottage Grove is in Lane County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Lane County WIC
151 W. 7th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401
Help here
- Women, Infants and Children nutrition programWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lanecountyor.gov
Child support · County office
Lane County District Attorney Family Law Division
101 E. Broadway, Suite 304, Eugene, OR 97401
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing a child support order.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lanecountyor.gov
State office
Oregon Department of Human Services, West Eugene Family Center
2101 W. 11th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402
Help here
- Self-Sufficiency and Oregon Eligibility PartnershipVisit the local ODHS office for help with state benefits and eligibility services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
State office
Oregon Department of Human Services, Springfield Office
101 30th Street, Springfield, OR 97478
Help here
- Self-Sufficiency and Oregon Eligibility PartnershipVisit the local ODHS office for help with state benefits and eligibility services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Human services · County office
Lane County Human Services Division
151 W. 7th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lanecountyor.gov
Community action · County office
Lane County Human Services Division, Community Action Agency
151 W. 7th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the county agency for local programs that help people with basic needs and housing stability.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lanecountyor.gov
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