Nehalem

Local offices in Nehalem

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Nehalem Bay Community Services

  36050 10th Street, Nehalem, OR 97131

  Help here

  • Senior mealsOlder adults can attend community lunches or ask about home delivery.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nehalembaycs.org

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211info

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211info to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 866-698-6155Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Nehalem City Hall

  35900 8th Street, Nehalem, OR 97131

  Help here

  • City services and administrationContact City Hall for help with city services, records, and local government questions.
  • Water billsPay your city water bill online or contact City Hall for help with billing.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 503-368-5627DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nehalem.gov

• Parks and recreation · Regional office

  North County Recreation District

  36155 9th Street, Nehalem, OR 97131

  Help here

  • Adult enrichment and recreationAdults age 60 and older can find social, recreational, and educational activities here.Read more
  • Recreation and community facilitiesResidents can use recreation programs and ask about renting community rooms and facilities.Read more
  Call 855-444-6273DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncrd.org

City of Nehalem website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Nehalem

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

Offices for all of Tillamook County

Nehalem is in Tillamook County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Resource Enterprises (CARE)

  2310 First Street, Tillamook, OR 97141

  Help here

  • Emergency and basic needs assistanceAsk about rental help, utility assistance, shelter, and other basic needs support.Read more
  Call 503-842-5261DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careinc.org

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211info

  Help here

  • Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to find local help with needs such as housing, utilities, food, health care, and jobs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Tillamook County Community Health Centers

  Help here

  • Community health careGet medical, dental, and behavioral health care through the county health centers.
  • Public healthGet public health information and services from the county health department.Read more
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
  Call 503-842-3900Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tillamookchc.org

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Tillamook County Behavioral Health Services

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careGet help with concerns such as depression, anxiety, and substance use.
  Call 503-842-3900Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  NorthWest Senior and Disability Services, Tillamook Office

  5010 E Third Street, Tillamook, OR 97141

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesGet help with aging, disability, Medicaid, and support services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 503-842-2770DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwsds.org

• Veterans · County office

  Tillamook County Veterans Services

  201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141

  Help here

  • Veterans servicesGet help connecting with veterans benefits and services.
  Call 503-842-4358DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Tillamook 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