Benefits & Financial Help
Find public-benefit, health-coverage, unemployment, disability, and financial-help starting points for Southern Oregon residents. Eligibility and application steps vary.
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Central Point
Aging and Disability Resource Connection
541-618-7572 Website (opens in a new tab)
The local Aging and Disability Resource Connection helps older adults, people with disabilities, families, and caregivers in Jackson and Josephine counties understand and connect with available services. Advocates can help with benefits and care options, caregiver support, behavioral health resources, health programs, and the emergency Disaster Registry.
Grants Pass
City of Grants Pass Low-Income Assistance Programs
The City of Grants Pass lists local contacts for SNAP, cash assistance, Oregon Health Plan, child-care benefits, and aging and disability services. Each program sets its own requirements.
Area-wide and online
211info
211 Website (opens in a new tab)
211info is Oregon's free, confidential referral service for local food, housing, utility, child care, health, mental health, legal, employment, transportation, and disaster resources. Search online, dial 211 or 866-698-6155, or text your ZIP code to 898211. Language interpreters are available.
Aging and People With Disabilities, District 8
541-776-6222 Website (opens in a new tab)
District 8 Aging and People With Disabilities connects Jackson and Josephine County residents with assessments, in-home services, benefits, and disability support. Call for the correct local office and intake.
Oregon Lifeline
800-848-4442 Website (opens in a new tab)
Oregon Lifeline offers a monthly discount or free service option for qualifying Oregon households that need phone or broadband access. Apply through the state program and confirm current provider options.
Oregon ONE Benefits
800-699-9075 Website (opens in a new tab)
Oregon ONE is the state application and account system for Oregon Health Plan, SNAP, cash, child-care, and related benefits. Apply online, by phone, or through a local office or community partner.
Oregon SHIBA Medicare Counseling
800-722-4134 Website (opens in a new tab)
Oregon SHIBA provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling and helps people compare coverage, understand costs, and identify enrollment resources. Call for a local counselor or appointment.
Oregon Unemployment and Paid Leave
877-345-3484 Website (opens in a new tab)
Oregon's Frances Online system is used to apply for unemployment insurance and Paid Leave Oregon, submit weekly claims, and check claim information. Work, leave, and claim rules apply.
Social Security Benefits
The Social Security Administration provides information and applications for retirement, disability, survivor, and Supplemental Security Income benefits. Use the official benefit pages and office locator.