Additional Services & Agency Partners

access to health care and insurance information

Oregon Health Plan ~ Marketplace

The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) provides Orgonians 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.

OregonHealthcare.Gov

Community Counseling Solutions

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.

CCS: Find out more

Wheeler County LCAC

The WC LCAC is a part of EOCCO CAC, and is made up of a group of locally identified volunteers from Wheeler County and local and state health organizations who have interest in the health deliverables in our community.

The goal of the Wheeler County Local Community Advisory Council (WC LCAC) is to engage members to take an active role in improving their own health and the health of our community.

EMAIL: wclcac@gmail.com

WC LCAC: Find out more

tri county veterans services office

About the Tri-County Veterans Service Office

Paul Conway has returned to the Tri-County Veterans Service

Officer position as of 2/3/2020.

He was previously the Service Officer from 2006 to 2010, and was then the Outreach & Referral Specialist for Asher Clinic until January 2020.

Please feel free to contact him or drop in at his office located at the Family Services Building. Home visits by appointment.

The days, locations and phone numbers are:

Mondays – Outreach and Home visits throughout the Tri-County area
Tuesdays – Fossil Office – 8 am to 5 pm, Family Services Building, phone 541-763-3032
Wednesdays – Moro Office – 8 am to 5 pm, Senior Center in Moro, phone: 541-565-3408
Thursdays – Condon Office – 8 am to 5 pm, Gilliam County Court house. Phone: 541-384-6712

About the Tri-County Veterans Service Office

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

It provides the following, plus other services, to discharged veterans:

Disability claims (claims must be service connected)
Education benefits
Job assistance
Veterans health care
Pension claims
Help with transportation
Widow's and survivor's benefits
State benefit assistance
Burial benefits
Emergency assistance
Home loan paperwork assistance
Veterans’ license plates
Ordering service or medical records
Ordering military medals
Referrals to state representative payees in cases where veterans feel they can no longer take care of their own finances.

Services are provided to veterans with discharges that are not "dishonorable" discharges. However, the Tri-County Veterans Service Office also can provide help in fighting a dishonorable discharge if needed.

Walk-ins are welcome.

Tri-County Veterans Service Office: To find out more

"VETERANS GUIDE"

About Veterans Guide

As a retired servicemember of the United States military, obtaining the maximum VA compensation isn’t a simple task

There are many benefits available to you as a veteran of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines and Space Force. Veterans Guide provides you with the necessary information you need to obtain the maximum benefits when you leave military service.

VETERANS GUIDE: Find out more

"Make The Connection" ~ site for Veterans

There are millions of Veterans and family members who have reached out for support during tough times. Their lives got better. Yours can too.

THERE'S A RESOURCE JUST FOR YOU.

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.

The link will take you to a website for Veterans and others

with information on

the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
descriptions of research-based treatment options, and
Veterans’ own inspiring stories of recovery

Make The Connection: Find out more

Wheeler County Public Health

Wheeler County Public Health Department

Office at:
712 Jay Street, P.O. Box 307, Fossil, OR 97830
Phone: (541) 763-2725 ~ Fax: (541) 833-6415
Hearing Impaired Line 1-800-735-2900

Shelby Hahn, Program Administrator

Please click the link (below) to see their new website!

WCPH: Find Out More

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.

Please click the link (below) to go to their website!

Go To Nursing Homes Guide

Caring.com ~ Emergency Housing

A little-known yet growing concern among social service workers and those operating homeless shelters across the United States is the increasing number of older Americans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Several factors contribute to this growing epidemic:

The economic strain put on many businesses and individuals by the pandemic
The health issues and medical bills that may have accompanied the pandemic for many
The aging baby boomer population
The rapid and sharp increases in housing and rental costs, especially in larger cities, across the nation

According to a report titled “The Emerging Crisis of Aged Homelessness,” the number of homeless older Americans is expected to nearly triple by 2030. This information makes it important to seek solutions and interventions while spreading awareness about the resources available to those at risk of homelessness and the urgent need for more resources in the future.

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.