Harney County
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Local offices in Harney County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Community action · Nonprofit
Community in Action of Harney County
Help here
- Housing counseling and assistanceAsk about foreclosure counseling, rental assistance, and eligible home repairs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harneycountyor.gov
Public health · County office
Harney County Health Department
420 N Fairview Ave, Burns, OR 97720
Help here
- Public health servicesGet vaccines, family planning, well-child checks, vital records, and other public health services.
- WICAsk the health department about nutrition support for women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harneycountyor.gov
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Symmetry Care, Inc.
348 W Adams St, Burns, OR 97720
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesContact Symmetry Care about local mental health and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on symmetrycareinc.com
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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211info.org
Older adults · Regional office
Harney County Senior and Community Services Center (Harney Hub)
17 S Alder Ave, Burns, OR 97720
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding services that support older adults and people with disabilities.
- Meals and transportationAsk about community meals, home-delivered meals, and local transportation services.
- Housing assistanceAsk about rental help, emergency housing support, and home repair programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harneyhub.org
Veterans · County office
Harney County Veterans Affairs
17 S Alder Ave, Burns, OR 97720
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims and appealsGet help preparing veterans benefits claims, gathering records, and appealing a denied claim.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harneycountyor.gov
State office
Oregon Department of Human Services, Burns Child Welfare
809 W Jackson St, Suite 200, Burns, OR 97720
Help here
- Child welfare servicesGet help with child safety, foster care, and adoption services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Emergency help · County office
Harney County Emergency Management
450 N Buena Vista Ave, Burns, OR 97720
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about emergency plans, local alerts, and preparing for hazards.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harneycountyor.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Oregon, Burns
809 W Jackson St, Suite 400, Burns, OR 97720
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourceoregon.org
State office
Oregon DMV, Burns
252 S Date Ave, Burns, OR 97720
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or identification card, and get help with vehicle title services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Library · County office
Harney County Library
80 W D St, Burns, OR 97720
Help here
- Library resources and learningUse books, online resources, research help, and learning programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harneycountylibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Harney 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
Community in Action - CinA
915 SW 3rd Ave, Ontario, OR 97914-2124
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Harney 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