Updates
Linn County Department of Health Services
Other vaccine locations
Oregon Health Authority, Governor's Office
Emergency/health resources
Resource list from the United Way of Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties
• Help that's available and ways to help
• COVID-19 Emergency Fund donations
Other resources:
• World Health Organization - leading the global response
• Centers for Disease Control - leading the national response
• Help that's available and ways to help
• COVID-19 Emergency Fund donations
Other resources:
• World Health Organization - leading the global response
• Centers for Disease Control - leading the national response
Financial assistance/ Unemployment
• Access to unemployment insurance and workers compensation has been expanded. The most current guidance is here. Oregon passed an emergency rule to expand access. The details are here. Bottom line – please apply, even if you think you may not qualify. Eligibility is expanding rapidly and you may qualify by the time your application is considered.
• Oregon Small Business Navigator
• Employment Department page on Unemployment Insurance
• Bureau of Labor and Industry
• Work Share - Alternative to Layoffs When times are tough, Work Share provides Oregon businesses an alternative to layoffs. This newly streamlined program allows employers to leverage unemployment insurance (UI) to subsidize a portion of lost wages for employers whose work time is reduced due to market downturns or other business stressors.
• The Employment Related Daycare (ERDC) program has made changes, eliminating the family copay and increasing the maximum income thresholds for eligibility - the new, increased income guidelines are available on their website by family size. Providers are also able to continue billing under certain circumstances during temporary closures and for children who are not attending due to the current crisis. Providers, parents, and caretakers with questions can contact the Direct Pay Unit at DHS at 1-800-699-9074.
• Oregon Small Business Navigator
• Employment Department page on Unemployment Insurance
• Bureau of Labor and Industry
• Work Share - Alternative to Layoffs When times are tough, Work Share provides Oregon businesses an alternative to layoffs. This newly streamlined program allows employers to leverage unemployment insurance (UI) to subsidize a portion of lost wages for employers whose work time is reduced due to market downturns or other business stressors.
• The Employment Related Daycare (ERDC) program has made changes, eliminating the family copay and increasing the maximum income thresholds for eligibility - the new, increased income guidelines are available on their website by family size. Providers are also able to continue billing under certain circumstances during temporary closures and for children who are not attending due to the current crisis. Providers, parents, and caretakers with questions can contact the Direct Pay Unit at DHS at 1-800-699-9074.
Food
For people in need of food resources because of the loss of a job or income:
• Meals on Wheels - For Homebound Seniors
• SNAP
• 211.org
• Linn Benton Food Share officials says the best way to assist is with monetary donations. Individuals can mail contributions to Linn Benton Food Share, P.O. Box 1920, Corvallis OR 97330.
• Meals on Wheels - For Homebound Seniors
• SNAP
• 211.org
• Linn Benton Food Share officials says the best way to assist is with monetary donations. Individuals can mail contributions to Linn Benton Food Share, P.O. Box 1920, Corvallis OR 97330.
Contacting elected officials
If you have questions or problems with applications and processes, try contacting the staff of an elected officials, including:
• Gov. Kate Brown: Request assistance; Office of the Governor, 900 Court Street N.E., Suite 254, Salem, OR 97301-4047
Phone:503-378-4582.
• Congressman Peter DeFazio: Help with agencies and benefits; CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act website; Eugene office, 405 E. Eighth Ave., Eugene, OR 97401, Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 541-465-6732.
• Senator Jeff Merkley: Help with federal agencies; Email Jeff; Eugene office: 405 East 8th Avenue, Suite. 2010, Eugene, OR 97401;
541-465-6750.
• Senator Ron Wyden: Help with a federal agency; Email Ron; 405 East 8th Ave.,
Suite 2020, Eugene, OR, 97401; 541-431-0229.
• Gov. Kate Brown: Request assistance; Office of the Governor, 900 Court Street N.E., Suite 254, Salem, OR 97301-4047
Phone:503-378-4582.
• Congressman Peter DeFazio: Help with agencies and benefits; CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act website; Eugene office, 405 E. Eighth Ave., Eugene, OR 97401, Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 541-465-6732.
• Senator Jeff Merkley: Help with federal agencies; Email Jeff; Eugene office: 405 East 8th Avenue, Suite. 2010, Eugene, OR 97401;
541-465-6750.
• Senator Ron Wyden: Help with a federal agency; Email Ron; 405 East 8th Ave.,
Suite 2020, Eugene, OR, 97401; 541-431-0229.
Mental health and crime victim services
Mental Health is a challenge with the new stresses imposed by this crisis. Here are a number of resources:
• Linn County Mental Health
• Oregon Health Authority's Resources for Crisis and Trauma Response
• The Crisis Text Line: text TALK to 741741
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
• National Domestic Violence Hotline (English and Spanish) - 800-799-7233
• National Sexual Assault Hotline - 800-656-4673
• Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence, 541-754-0110
• Linn County Mental Health
• Oregon Health Authority's Resources for Crisis and Trauma Response
• The Crisis Text Line: text TALK to 741741
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
• National Domestic Violence Hotline (English and Spanish) - 800-799-7233
• National Sexual Assault Hotline - 800-656-4673
• Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence, 541-754-0110