Extension and Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University, 422 Kerr Administration Bldg., Corvallis, Oregon 97331-2119
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“Finding Help in Tough Times”
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/tough_times/finding-help-tough-times
January 2009
OSU Extension list of LOCAL social services
Here is a list of social services that might exist in your area. Please take a few minutes to fill in
contact numbers for as many as you can and share this list with your office staff. If people call
your office looking for local help, you can refer to these resources in your area. (note: All phone
prefixes are 541-)
Employment
Unemployment office: Medford: 776-6060; Ashland: 552-6852
Employment opportunities and/or JOBS Council:
Food
Emergency food bank/pantries:
ACCESS: 779-6691; RVCOG (Rogue Valley Council of Governments): Central Point 664-6674
Medford 776-6222; Interfaith Care Community, 10 West Jackson, Medford (begin
here for local church food pantries)
Meals on Wheels: 779-6785 or 664-6674
Housing
Jackson County Housing Authority: 779-5785
Health
Local public health department: 774-8209; 1005 E. Main, Building A, Medford.
Jackson County Mental Health: 774-8201
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment: 774-7800
Help for children and families
Local Oregon Department of Human Services & Self Sufficiency office:
Medford: 776-6172 (800 Cardley Ave); or 734-7516 (914 West Main)
Ashland: 482-2042 (1658 Ashland St)
White City: 864-8700 (3131 Ave. C)
Child Welfare ( child and adult protective services), Medford: 776-6120 (909 Royal Ct)
White City: 864-8700 (3131 Ave. C)
Local domestic violence programs/shelters, and homeless teen outreach:
contact Community Works: 779-2393
Help for senior citizens
Area Agency on Aging: RVCOG Central Point: 664-6674; Medford: 776-6222
Retired Senior Volunteer Program: 779-5257
Senior Services: 608-6253
Financial services
Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Southern Oregon: 779-2273
Extension and Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University, 422 Kerr Administration Bldg., Corvallis, Oregon 97331-2119
T 541-737-3311 | F 541-737-0817 | http://extension.oregonstate.edu
Other community organizations
Community Action Agencies:
ACCESS: 779-6691
Local community colleges:
Rogue Community College: 245-7500
Non-profit organizations:(Salvation Army, Goodwill, St. Vincent dePaul, churches)
Salvation Army: 773-6965
St. Vincent de Paul: 772-3828
Goodwill: 772-6017
Interfaith Care Community (ICC): Medford 779-8564; Ashland 482-0518
Community Works: 779-2393