Wasco County
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Local offices in Wasco County
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Public health · Regional office
North Central Public Health District WIC
419 E 7th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncphd.org
Public health · Regional office
North Central Public Health District
419 E 7th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with immunizations, reproductive health, communicable diseases, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncphd.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Mid-Columbia Center for Living
1060 Webber Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet behavioral health services and crisis support for individuals and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mccfl.org
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
Courts and legal help · State office
Wasco County Circuit Court Self Help
511 Washington Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind local court forms and information for people handling a case without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.oregon.gov
Older adults · Regional office
CAPECO Area Agency on Aging
3641 Klindt Drive, The Dalles, OR 97058
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, support, and services that help people live independently.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capeco-works.org
Veterans · County office
Wasco County Veteran Services Office
401 E 3rd Street, Suite 200, The Dalles, OR 97058
Help here
- Veteran servicesGet help finding and applying for benefits and services for veterans.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
WorkSource The Dalles
700 Union Street, Suite 105, The Dalles, OR 97058
Help here
- Employment and training helpGet help exploring jobs, employment services, and training options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourceoregon.com
State office
The Dalles DMV
3313 Bret Clodfelter Way, The Dalles, OR 97058
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationVisit the DMV for driver license and identification card services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Library · County office
Wasco County Library District
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books and other materials through the county library system.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wascocountylibrary.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wasco 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
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council - MCCAC
312 E 4th St, PO Box 1969, The Dalles, OR 97058-8011
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Wasco 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