Resource: Basic Needs
Catholic Community Services ~ Community Service Centers
Spanish Language Available
Services include food, energy assistance (as funding is available), personal care items, prescription assistance, ID and birth certificate assistance, day-use bus passes, information and referrals, and immigration services. No cost.
Centro Latino Americano
Spanish Language Available
Mental health, alcohol and addiction counseling, case management (e.g., food boxes, employment advocacy, housing) health resource navigation, youth mentoring, and wraparound services.
Cornerstone Community Housing
Spanish Language Available
Quality affordable housing for people living on limited incomes. On-site support services that promote opportunities for personal growth and economic independence.
First Place Family Center
Spanish Language Available
Services for families with children under 18: food, kitchen, laundry, showers, phone, mail service, computers with internet access, two overnight programs. Call for appointment.
Fish
Volunteers provide food, propane, and limited prescription medication assistance to anyone in need.
Food For Lane County
Spanish Language Available
County-wide distribution of emergency food through a network of 150 agencies. Food boxes, no-cost meal sites, gardens, nutrition education, children’s and senior programs.
Helping Hand Room
Free baby layettes for newborns and clothing for children and adults. Bedding and kitchen items also available. Open Tuesday/Thursday, noon – 2 p.m.
Homes for Good Housing Agency
Spanish Language Available
Federal program assists families with rental housing from private landlords and provides rental housing managed by Homes for Good. Visit website for more information.
Hosea Youth Services
Spanish Language Available
Hot home-cooked dinners, showers, laundry services, clothing, basic necessities, job and education support, mentorship, and life skills opportunities. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Lane County WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Food & Nutrition Program)
Spanish Language Available
Nutrition and feeding information, breastfeeding support, referrals, and help purchasing healthy foods for pregnant and postpartum women and children (ages birth to 5). Eligibility based on health and income screenings.
Looking Glass Station 7 ~ Project Safe Place
Spanish Language Available
Emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth (ages 11 – 17), 24-hour crisis intervention, emergency transportation, and family reconciliation.
Nutrition Education Program ~ Oregon State University Extension
Spanish Language Available
Classes on how to prepare quick, tasty, and healthy family meals and snacks on a limited budget.
Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) ~ Self-Sufficiency Programs (SSP)
Spanish Language Available
Employment Related Day Care, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors, and food benefits with training and employment opportunities via our STEP partners.
2885 Chad Dr., Eugene 97408
541–687–7373
McKenzie Center
2885 Chad Dr, Eugene 97408
541–686–7878
Springfield Main Street Center
101 30th St., Springfield 97478
541–726–3525
West Eugene Family Center
2101 West 11th Ave., Eugene 97402
541–686–7722
Cottage Grove Family Center
305 Coop Court, Cottage Grove 97424
541–942–9186
Florence Central Coast Resource Center
3180 Hwy. 101N, Florence 97439
541–997–8251
Oakridge Center
48310 East First St., Oakridge 97463
541–782–4217
Oregon Helps
Spanish Language Available
Information and eligibility requirements for programs that offer food/nutrition, housing/utilities, children/family resources, health care, financial benefits, and support to seniors/people with disabilities.
Parent Partnership ~ First Steps Childcare
Childcare for teen parents and personnel in the South Lane School District.
Salvation Army of Lane County
Food boxes, furniture assistance (no appliances), clothing vouchers for families (one per 12-month period), and limited rental assistance with 72-hour eviction notice. Call for hours.
http://www.eugene.salvationarmy.org
1275 Mill St, Springfield 97477
541–747–6229
Eugene
640 West 7th Ave., Eugene 97402
541–343–3328
ShelterCare ~ Housing, Health & Wellness
Spanish Language Available by Request
Emergency housing for families who are homeless: assistance finding housing and employment/income. Transitional and permanent housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, psychiatric, and/or physical disabilities.