If you have tested positive for COVID-19 or are sick and need to isolate, we may be able to help with rent, groceries, utilities and other essential expenses. Please call 503-846-5347 for assistance. 

These resources are for individuals and households in Washington County. Economic relief resources for businesses can be found at Washington County’s Business Recovery page.  

Community Action has developed these flyers in several languages with information about to access food assistance, childcare, financial and career education, health insurance, and many other resources.

How do I get help with my rent or mortgage?  

Rent Support: 

• Community Action - Call 503-615-0770 to request assistance. Be prepared for long hold times as they are receiving a high numbers of calls. 
• St. Vincent de Paul (For Hillsboro, North Plains and Cornelius families) (en español)  
• Washington County emergency rental assistance, this program will stop taking applications on May 06.

Mortgage Support: Immediately call your mortgage lender or loan servicer to discuss your options. These resources may also provide information: 

• Guide to Emergency Steps for Mortgage Loans  
• Mortgage Support Information  
• Foreclosure counseling agencies 

How can I get help if I am homeless or at risk of becoming homeless? 

• Visit Community Connect or call 503-640-3263 
• Explore these homelessness resources. 

How do I get help paying for utilities?  

• Community Action - Call 503-615-0771 to request assistance. Be prepared for long hold times as they are receiving a high numbers of calls. 
• St. Vincent de Paul (For Hillsboro, North Plains and Cornelius families) (en español)  
• Oregon Public Utilities Commission or call 503-378-6600 or 800-522-2404 

How can I get food assistance?  

• SNAP
• Free and reduced-price meals through Oregon Department of Education. If your child already receives free or reduced meals through their school, you will be automatically provided additional support to either your SNAP card or through a debit card that is mailed to you.  
• Oregon Food Bank – Food Bank Finder 
• Washington County Women, Infants and Children (WIC)  
• Meals on Wheels 

• For assistance with pet food:  The Pongo Fund, Fido or Washington County Animal Services 

I recently became unemployed for COVID-19 related reasons. Do I qualify for unemployment? How do I apply? Is there other assistance available?  

• Visit the Oregon Department of Employment’s COVID-19 page for information about unemployment benefits available in Oregon, who qualifies and how to apply.   

• Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) has information and resources for dealing with COVID-10 related unemployment, paid leave, and more.  

What medical support is available? 

• Find programs that help pay for medical bills or provide free health care. 
• Lower your prescription drug costs. 
• Oregon’s Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program 
• Enroll in Oregon’s Healthcare Plan (OHP) or call 800-527-5772. 
• Aging and Disability Resource Connection: 1-855-673-2372

Additional Resources

• Cash assistance for low-income families is available through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.  

• For jobseekers, WorkSource Oregon is continuing to offer services by phone, email and Skype.