Assistance (copy)
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 by criminals and predators. 541-526-0445, beulahsplace.org.
NeighborImpact: Central hub for several 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, hospital and nursing home visits, 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: Suppport services for veterans and mobile service program for the homeless in the area (food, toiletries, medical, basic need items and resource materials). 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 caring citizens coming together to invest in Redmond’s organizations, programs and more that enhance the place we live, work and play. 541-410-2572. Facebook page: Redmond’s Spirit Foundation. Web site: redmondspirit.org.
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
ascade Medical Care: Locally-owned, independent medical clinic accepting most major insurance and 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 individual therapy, group 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. Offers 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, lunch daily 12 to 12:30 p.m., free for clients age 60 and older. Library, exercise programs, meeting rooms, driver safety training, weekly Bingo, bridge, pinochle, cribbage, 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, congregate dining, 373 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend. 541-678-5483, www.councilonaging.org.
Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon: Provide 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.
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 every Monday through Thursday and every other Friday, 5-5:45 p.m.; 541-699-2099 jerichoroadofredmond.org.
Shepherd’s Table: City Center Foursquare Church, 549 SW Eighth St.; hot meals, second and fourth Friday, 6 p.m. 541-548-7128.
Seventh Day Adventist Center: 945 SW Glacier Ave.; food and clothing distribution, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 541-923-0301.
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): Connects families with a variety of social services and agencies. Please see the FAN advocates at your school, Julie Lyche: 541-693-5675, www.familyaccessnetwork.org.
KIDS Center: Advocacy, medical assessment and therapy for child abuse victims. abuse prevention training. 541-383-5958, www.kidscenter.org.
Camp Sunrise: No cost annual summer camp 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. 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.
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store: Recycled building and home improvement materials, 1242 S. Highway 97. 541-548-1406.
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 known as the Humane Society of Redmond, BrightSide has many resources for animal lovers of all types.
For information on adoptable pets, check out photos on the website or stop in during business hours. Adoption fees vary. Adoptions include a veterinary health checkup, spay/neuter surgery, first vaccinations, sample kit, a leash or carrier, microchipping and one training session.
1355 NE Hemlock Ave., Redmond. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday and holidays. 541-923-0882, brightsideanimals.org.