The county of Clackamas provides various social services and public aid to help people in the short term and acquire skills for long-term success. There are a number of programs offered by Clackamas County for those in need, including the poor, seniors, unemployed, and disabled.
There are several programs that can help the homeless with housing. The county offers services to residents that are about to be evicted, looking for a new home, or facing homelessness. Social workers will help residents who are trying to find a permanent place to live. They will provide support and guidance throughout the process. This includes giving them the skills they need to be more independent, like education or learning how to do a job. Call 503-650-5750.
One of the things mentioned above is a program called Rent Well. This is a training program provided by Clackamas County that helps tenants become ready for their new homes. The program can help people who might become homeless to find and keep a new place to live.
After completing the classes and workshop, the participant will receive a Rent Well Certificate of Completion. This document can be given to landlords in the county as proof of income. The program has been successful in finding new homes for people and has been a good choice for people with bad rental history, no credit, past evictions, or a criminal record. The county government’s involvement will be apparent to the landlord, who will then take action. This is a phone number.
The federal government and state of Oregon have a program to help low-income Clackamas County households pay their cooling bills during the summer or heating bills during the winter. A part of this public assistance program may also cover a client’s electricity and natural gas costs throughout the year.
The application period only opens during specific times of the year. For the most up-to-date information on when to apply and eligibility standards, call 503-650-5640. This document will explain who is eligible to apply (such as seniors) and what the steps are in the process.
This is a transportation service for disabled and elderly people. The paratransit system can help people who have trouble getting around get to the places they need to go, like doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, or running errands. This means that people who have been approved by a screening process and who are using their own cars will drive you from door to door. TRP qualified staff can drive wheelchair accessible vans if and when it is needed. The goal of the public assistance program is to help individuals and seniors stay independent and out of institutions.
SHIBA will provide free information on public health insurance services to older Clackamas adults. If you need help understanding or accessing government benefits for older people or those with disabilities, there are people who can help you. SHIBA’s main purpose is to help elders get their Medicare benefits and to understand the information given to them.
The SHIBA program in Oregon uses trained community volunteers to help persons with disabilities and seniors understand their public and even private health insurance benefits. Volunteers who are highly trained work with people who are currently enrolled in Medicare. The volunteers work with each person one-on-one. Services are also offered for those Clackamas residents who are 65 years of age or older. The goal is to increase beneficiaries’ knowledge about billing issues, benefits selection, and the appeal process. Volunteers who are part of SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) help people during open enrollment for health insurance.
Money management programs will help seniors manage their finances better by providing guidance and assistance. An improved financial condition can help people live independently and also helps prevent homelessness and institutionalization. This service is provided by the government and is free to Clackamas residents.
How to get public assistance from Clackamas County Social Services
The Social Services and public programs mentioned are just a few of the resources that are available. Every year, many seniors, low-income families, and disabled people benefit from these government programs. To find out more information, call the Clackamas County information line at 503 650-5622.