Community Resources
Adult Literacy
Chemeketa's Volunteer Literacy program and the Help Eliminate Learning Problems non-profit program.
Community Action Agencies for Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties
Provides a multitude of programs for all your living needs including housing assistance, transportation resources, child-care and financial assistance. Above link will take you to the Community Action Agency website.
Computer Literacy
Chemeketa's on-line computer classes and the free certificate tutorials available in the WorkSource Oregon Centers.
DHS Programs for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Abuse and neglect information and resources, alternative housing and assistance for the homeless, employment assistance, food assistance, home delivered meals, information on care-giving, in-home services, legal advice, long-term care, medical assistance, Oregon Helps website, Oregon Telephone Access Program website. Above link will take you to the State of Oregon website for Seniors and People with Disabilities.
Disability Mentoring Day
Information and activities for this national mentoring program.
GED and High School Diploma Resources
On-Line GED and High School Diploma preparation, free GED on-line test preparation and local tutoring services.
Health and Other Services
Visit this link to view listings for addiction symptoms and rehabilitation, dental, medical and prescription resources.
Home Buying and Mortgage Assistance Programs
Provides services to the homeless or low-income families in the community.
Visit this link for resources about starting your own business.
St. Vincent De Paul's
Services for the homeless, employment services and other community resources.
Chemeketa Area Rapid Transit System (C.A.R.T.S.) , Cherriots, SMART, Dial-A-Ride, Rideshare, Emergency Ride Home, YCAP and more.
YMCA
YWCA
Disability specific:
Blind and Visually-Impaired
Brain Injury
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Developmental Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Mental Health
Paraplegic/Quadriplegic
Updated September, 2009 by Cassy Polen, Region 3 Navigator.