Additional Services & Agency Partners

Oregon Health Plan ~ Marketplace 

The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) provides Oregonians access to health care.   OHP covers regular check-ups, prescriptions, mental health care, addiction treatment, and dental care. Your income will determine if you are eligible for OHP.   There are also state subsidies to help people who make too much money for the Oregon Health Plan to pay for private insurance.

CHW Joan Field is a certified Assister and can help you apply for OHP:  541-763-2725, ext 205 or ext 217 

or you can directly apply at www.oregonhealthcare.gov.

 With Seniors making up the largest demographic of Wheeler County's population, we believe in providing a detailed list of resources for those looking for assistance for their older loved ones. Click the button below for some helpful links to pertinent services for seniors.

GUIDE TO INDEPENDENT LIVING IN OREGON

 Oregon is part of the vast Pacific Northwestern forest and mountain range that draws in settlers from around the country. The region’s mild summers and cool, misty winters encourage seniors to enjoy an active life outdoors, with endless hiking and biking trails, camping areas and fishing spots that rival any in the nation. 

To learn more about living independently as a senior here in Oregon, CLICK HERE. 

This guide is intended as an aid for seniors in Oregon who have chosen independent living for their retirement years. It goes over likely costs, types of care and the various free and low-cost resources available to help seniors of all ability levels thrive. 

OREGON NURSING HOMES GUIDE

Nursing homes are intended to provide long-term care for seniors and people with disabilities. Specifically, these facilities are for people who don't require hospitalization but also can't safely live independently in the community. Although nursing home care is quite expensive, federal law mandates that Medicaid programs cover the cost for eligible residents in certified facilities. This guide provides cost comparisons for nursing home care in Oregon, its top cities and neighboring states and alternative levels of care. Seniors and families can also find information on financial assistance, regulations and other relevant resources. 

https://www.senioradvice.com/nursing-homes/oregon

OTHER ASSISTED LIVING RESOURCES

https://www.assistedliving.org/oregon/

https://www.assistedliving.org/washington/

MEMORY CARE

 MemoryCare.com’s mission is to support older adults living with memory impairment and their families by using the latest, data-driven research and collaborating with memory care experts to provide resources that are accessible to all who are in need. Whether you are in the early stages of memory or cognitive impairment or care for a loved one in the later stages, MemoryCare.com has tools that can help. 

SERVICES IN OREGON:  

• https://www.memorycare.com/memory-care-in-oregon/

SERVICES IN WASHINGTON:  

• https://www.memorycare.com/memory-care-in-washington/

Senior Fraud Resources:

https://www.beobank.com/senior-fraud-resources

ACHC appreciates our local veterans and wants them to have easy access to needed services. 

Please click on the links (below) for more information about Veterans services near you.

Tri-County Veterans Services:

The Tri-County Veterans Service Office serves Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler county veterans and their families. 

https://www.co.sherman.or.us/departments/veterans-services/

Veterans Guide:

Veterans Guide provides you with the necessary information you need to obtain the maximum benefits when you leave military service.

https://veteransguide.org/

Make the Connection:

 MakeTheConnection.net is an online resource designed to connect Veterans, their family members and friends, and other supporters with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their lives.

https://maketheconnection.net/

Community Counseling Solutions offers a wide variety of behavioral health services to four counties in the state of Oregon, including individual, family, and group therapy, gambling counseling, alcohol and drug treatment, 24/7 crisis intervention services, psychiatric consultation, and medication management, in addition to cooperation with various other organizations including residential and acute psychiatric services and school programs. We also offer case management for developmental disabilities in five counties.

ACHC cares about your family's health and well-being whether you are a young couple just starting out on your journey, an ever growing family, empty-nesters, or retirees. Let us help you find what you need for the various life stages you are living in this moment.

Pregnancy Resources Center of Central Oregon:

https://www.prcco.org/about/locations/madras-center/

Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health:

https://wheelerhealth.net/maternal-child-health

WIC/Head Start/Healthy Families:

North Central Education Service District

Serving Gilliam, Sherman, and Wheeler Counties 800-450-2732

Oregon Child Abuse Hotline:

855-503-SAFE (7233)

Child Care/Preschool:

https://www.condonelc.org/home

 311 E Bayard St, Condon, OR 97823 

(541)384-4737

 Spray Preschool. Spray, OR 97874

(541) 468-2226 

 Fossil Cooperative Preschool. Fossil, OR 97830 (541) 460-1952

College Planning Resources &

Education Tools:

Overcoming Obstacles

  Overcoming Obstacles is a Free, Award-Winning & Research-Based K-12 Life Skills Curriculum 

https://www.overcomingobstacles.org/portal/en

Intelligent.com

 Pursuing higher education can be stressful for any college-bound student, but it can be more challenging for those with mental illness.  

https://www.intelligent.com/online-college-guide-for-students-with-mental-health-disorders/

Retirement Planning Information:

https://smartasset.com/

Will and Probate in Wheeler County:

https://www.wheelercountyoregon.com/probate

More information being added to this section soon...

Caring.com ~ Emergency Housing:

Around the country, federal, state and locally funded programs exist for the purpose of helping Americans, and older Americans in particular, access resources such as emergency housing financial assistance and rapid rehousing support. In this guide, we’ll help you learn about available resources for emergency housing and how to access them. 

https://www.caring.com/caregivers/emergency-housing-guide/#senior-programs-for-emergency-housing

Need help getting to or from an appointment at our office or elsewhere?  Contact the following community transportation agencies to schedule your ride.

Wheeler County Community Transportation (WCCT):

WCCT provides demand-responsive transportation services primarily to serve seniors and individuals with disabilities.  WCCT has an open seat policy such that the general public may access the transportation as space is available on existing trips and are encouraged to ride. 

https://www.wheelercountyoregon.com/transportation

541-468-2859

Gilliam County Transportation (GCT):

 GCT strives to provide accessible, safe, comfortable and timely transportation for elderly (60+), people with disabilities and the general public. 

https://www.co.gilliam.or.us/government/transportation_services/index.php

541-351-9545

CAPECO Food Pantries:

 Supplemental food is available at various locations throughout Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties to individuals and families who are in immediate need of food.  Many of the food pantries are supported through USDA, Oregon Food Bank and private donors. 

https://www.capeco-works.org/pantries.html

SENIOR MEALS:

FOSSIL

Wednesdays at NOON

702 E 3rd Street (Isobel Edwards Hall)

SPRAY

Thursdays at NOON

807 Winlock Street (Spray Grange)