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Veterans Service Office – Columbia County
The Veterans Service Office in Columbia County offers comprehensive support to veterans and their families by providing accurate VA information, claims support, and representation. The VSOs are trained and accredited to identify all available state and federal benefits and assist in filing claims, with no age restrictions.
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Healthy Families – Northwest Oregon
Healthy Families is a program that strengthens the parent-child relationship through informational sessions on child development, infant care, and community support for new families. It is available in English in Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook.
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Area Agency on Aging – Columbia County
Area Agency on Aging in Columbia County provides long-term support and advocacy services for seniors, including information, outreach, case/care management, meal assistance, elder abuse prevention, legal aid, health promotion, and senior center programs. They also offer caregiver support services like respite care, counseling, and education programs. Interpreter services are available.
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RCI REACH
RCI REACH provides dementia education and training for family caregivers, including stress management, problem solving, and self care techniques. The program has no age restrictions and is available in Columbia.
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Savvy Caregiver
Savvy Caregiver is a 12-hour training program designed for caregivers of family members with Alzheimer’s disease, providing them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to manage stress and carry out their caregiving role effectively. Available for those aged 18 and above in Columbia.
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Respite Services
Respite Services offers temporary relief for families caring for someone else, with no age restrictions, in Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook.