Assistance
Published 12:00 am Wednesday, September 25, 2019
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Shelter, food and utilities
Beulah’s Place: Local nonprofit that provides aid to homeless teens with a focus of leading them away from sexual exploitation. 541-526-0445, beulahsplace.org.
NeighborImpact: Social service programs including food, housing assistance, transitional housing, emergency shelter referral, utility bill assistance and child care referral. 541-548-2380, www.neighborimpact.org.
Department of Human Services Self-Sufficiency Program: Food stamps, cash assistance, Day Care, Oregon Health Plan. 541-548-5547.
Cascade Youth and Family Center: Temporary emergency shelter for homeless and runaway youth 11 to 21 years old. 541-382-0934, cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org.
Grandma’s House of Central Oregon: Shelter for pregnant and parenting teens between 15 and 24 years old who are homeless or abused. 541-383-3515, www.grandmashouseofco.org.
Habitat for Humanity Bend-Redmond: Helping families build and purchase affordable housing. 541-385-5387, www.bendredmondhabitat.org.
Housing Works: Affordable housing developments, housing assistance (Section 8), homeownership programs. 541-923-1018, www.housing-works.org.
Jericho Road: Assistance with deposit or rent, emergency supplies for the homeless; 541 699-2099, jerichoroadofredmond.org.
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP): Financial help with winter utility bills. 541-504-2155.
City of Redmond Utility Assistance Program: Reduced utility rates for low-income families. 541-923-7765, www.ci.redmond.or.us.
Salvation Army Deschutes County: Holiday food boxes, programs for kids, emergency food boxes. 541-389-8888, bend.salvationarmy.org.
Social Services
Latino Community Association: Education, health services, information, programs and translation services for Latino families. 541-382-4366, www.latinocommunityassociation.org.
Saving Grace: Emergency shelter and services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, www.saving-grace.org, 866-504-8992 (24-hour hotline), 541-389-7021.
Central Oregon Veterans Outreach: Support services for veterans and mobile service program for the homeless in the area (basic need items and referrals to resources). 541-383-2793, www.covo-us.org.
American Red Cross-Central and Eastern Oregon Chapter: Disaster relief services. 541-382-2142, www.redcross.org/bend.
Redmond’s Spirit Foundation: A group of citizens coming together to invest in Redmond’s organizations and programs. 541-410-2572. Facebook page: Redmond’s Spirit Foundation.
Hygiene bank: Desert Song Community Church, 433 SW Fifth St. Hygiene items, Tuesdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 541-771-6548.
Health and medical
Cascade Medical Care: Locally-owned, independent medical clinic accepting most major insurance (reduced rates for self-pay patients), same day appointments, 1228 NW Canal Blvd. 541-923-3970, www.cascademedicalcare.com.
Deschutes County Health Services: Public health services include immunizations, birth control, women’s annual exams, STD/STI testing, prenatal care, school based health centers, nutrition and health services for young children and their mothers, 541-617-4775; Behavioral health (mental health and addiction issues) services include therapy, psychiatric support, case management and peer support services, 541-322-7500; Intellectual/developmental disabilities services, 541-322-7554; sliding scale rates; www.deschutes.org/health.
WIC program (Women, Infants and Children): Becky Johnson Community Center, 412 SW Eighth St. 541-317-3149.
Mosaic Medical: Nonprofit community health center with three Redmond clinics providing services including family medicine, pediatrics, family dentistry, internal medicine and more. Reduced rates based on a sliding scale. 541-383-3005, www.mosaicmedical.org, www.mosaicmedicalpediatrics.org.
Healthy Beginnings: Free health and development screenings for children birth to age 5, assistance with Cover Oregon insurance applications. 541-383-6357, www.myhb.org.
Oregon Mother’s Care: Prenatal health clinic and education services for low-income women. 541-322-7400.
Hospice of Redmond: Comprehensive quality care for terminally ill patients, bereavement support for families, transitions programs for people with chronic life-limiting illnesses. 541-548-7483, www.hospiceofredmond.org.
Redmond Senior Center: Services for seniors, Meals on Wheels, currently offering online activities, 325 NW Dogwood Ave. 541-548-6325, on Facebook at Redmond Senior Center.
Central Oregon Council on Aging: Services for seniors and disabled including in-home care, Dial-A-Ride, case management, options counseling, Meals on Wheels, Medicare counseling, 373 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend. 541-678-5483, www.councilonaging.org.
Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon: Employment and residential support services for adults with disabilities in Central Oregon. 541-548-2611, www.opportunityfound.org.
Abilitree (formerly Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living): Promotes self-reliance and independence for people with disabilities. 541-388-8103, www.abilitree.org.
Aging and People with Disabilities Services (State of Oregon): Links to senior services, medical assistance, food stamps, health, in-home services, long-term care, respite care, nursing facilities and adult protective services. 541-548-2206, www.oregon.gov/dhs.
Food pantries
St. Vincent de Paul: 1612 SW Veterans Way; food pantry, rent and utility assistance; open Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 541-923-5264, www.stvincentdepaulredmond.com.
Jericho’s Table: 205 NW 4th St.; hot meals Monday through Friday, 5-5:45 p.m.; 541-699-2099 jerichoroadofredmond.org.
Smith Rock Community Church: 8344 11th St., Terrebonne; food boxes, Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment. 541-548-1315.
Redmond Community Church: 237 NW Ninth St.; food boxes, Thursdays 1 to 3 p.m. 541-923-3023.
Crooked River Ranch Old Fire Station: 6730 SW Shad Road; brown-bag meals, first Wednesday of the month, 5 p.m. 541-504-0755.
Terrebonne Community Brown Bag Program: Terrebonne Grange Hall, 8286 11th St.; third Wednesday of the month, 5 p.m. 541-548-2380,
Children and family
Family Access Network (FAN): FAN advocates based at schools connect families with social services and agencies. 541-693-5675, www.familyaccessnetwork.org.
KIDS Center: Advocacy, medical assessment and therapy for child abuse victims. 541-383-5958, www.kidscenter.org.
Camp Sunrise: No cost annual summer camp 3rd weekend of June for kids ages 7 to 14 who have experienced the death of a loved one. 541-548-7483, www.hospiceofredmond.org.
CASA of Central Oregon: Volunteer court advocates for children age birth to 18 who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. 541-389-1618, www.casaofcentraloregon.org.
Central Oregon Family Resource Center: Provides low-cost parent education classes, currently online only. 541-389-5468, www.frconline.org.
Childcare Resources (program of NeighborImpact): Childcare referrals for parents, classes and information for childcare providers, information for employers. 541-548-2380, ext. 118, www.neighborimpact.org.
Thrift stores
Opportunity Foundation Thrift Store: 3294 S. Hwy 97, 541-548-5288.
Goodwill Industries: 541-316-2090, 2067 N. Business Hwy 97.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store: 616 SW Veterans Way. 541-504-9840.
BrightSide Animal Center Thrift Shop: 8838 NW 5th St. 541-504-0101.
Lavender Thrift & Gifts (Hope Ministries): 724 SW 14th. 541-390-1594.
Employment services
Oregon Employment Department: 541-548-8196, www.employment.oregon.gov.
WorkSource: Services for job seekers including classes, training and job search help. 541-548-8196.
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC): Provides education, retraining and economic development services to Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties. 541-548-8163., www.coic2.org.
Animal shelters
BrightSide animal Center (Formerly the Humane Society of Redmond): For information on adoptable pets, visit the website or stop in during business hours. Adoption fees vary, but include a veterinary health checkup, spay/neuter surgery, first vaccinations, sample kit, a leash or carrier, microchipping and one training session. Located at 1355 NE Hemlock Ave., Redmond. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, except holidays. 541-923-0882, brightsideanimals.org.