Health and Other Services
Northwest Human Services Info and Crisis Line for community resources. Call them at (503) 588-5535.
They have services for teens, homeless, displaced workers and much more. They provide dental, medical and mental health services as well.
DHS Health and Medical Resources
Visit this website for a comprehensive listing of health and medical coverage services available through DHS.
Addiction Information and Rehabilitation Services
Extensive information on different types of addictions and their symptoms as well as local resources for rehabilitation.
NorthWest Seniors and People with Disabilities services
Provides information and referral services, senior-to-senior peer counseling, home-delivered meals, assistance with medical coverage while employed or unemployed, personal assistance in the home or other locations, and prescription assistance. For more detailed information go to their website above or call them at (800) 469-8772. Serving Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook & Yamhill Counties.
Promoting affordable health care for all. Call them at (503) 581-6830 or toll-free (800) 789-1599. You can also email them at ohac@ohac.org
Oregon Prescription Drug Program (OPDP)
The OPDP can provide money-saving discounts on many regular prescriptions and up to 60 percent off generic prescriptions. All that's needed to enroll is the patient's name, gender and address. It will even cover prescriptions for seniors after their yearly Medicare benefits run out. Visit the above website to download an application or call (800) 913-4146 to apply by phone.
Other Prescription Assistance Programs
Updated September, 2009 by Cassy Polen, Region 3 Navigator.