Phone(s):
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
GLMA is a medical organization that caters to the health care needs of LGBT individuals. Their online tool enables LGBT patients to easily search for specialized health care providers without any age restrictions, across the United States.
General Assistance Program
The General Assistance Program provides housing, utility, and cash assistance to individuals with severe disabilities who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The program offers monthly payments up to $545 for housing, $90 for utilities, and $60 in cash assistance. Available statewide for individuals between the ages of 18 and 64, with hours from Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Girl Scouts of Western Washington offers a unique program for girls in Longview, Kelso, and surrounding areas. For more information, contact customercare@girlscoutsww.org.
Goodwill – Retail Store
Goodwill is a thrift store and donation center that offers affordable items for sale and accepts donations of gently used clothing, household goods, and electronics. They work with individuals and families, and are available during regular business hours.
Goodwill – Work Opportunity Center
Goodwill’s Work Opportunity Center offers various programs for North Columbia County residents. Call to check eligibility for the programs.
Goodwill Job Connection
Goodwill Job Connection offers free job search services, career skills development, and English classes to individuals aged 16 and above in most Oregon counties.
Goodwill Retail Store – Columbia County
Goodwill Retail Store in Columbia County is a thrift store and donation center that offers a wide range of affordable items such as clothing, furniture, and electronics for the local community.
Governor’s Advocacy Office Statewide
The Governor’s Advocacy Office (GAO) is an Ombuds office that provides assistance to anyone with concerns about Department of Human Services (DHS) servicesluding elder abuse, foster parent issues, and customer service complaints. GAO works with anyone, regardless of age, and is available statewide.
(503) 945-6904 Main
(800) 442-5238 Toll-free
(855) 840-6036 Hotline
(503) 945-6904 Main
(800) 442-5238 Toll-free
(855) 840-6036 Hotline
Governor’s Citizens’ Representative Office
Governor’s Citizen’s Representative Office offers a platform for people to voice their concerns and provide feedback about state agencies and government functions. This service is available to all individuals without any age restrictions and can be accessed through their website or a phone call.
Greyhound Information
This program provides information about Greyhound bus stations in Portland, OR and Longview, WA (Kelso Train Station – 501 1st Ave S, Kelso, WA) in a concise and clear manner to assist travelers in planning their trips efficiently.
Guardian/Conservator Association of Oregon (GCA)
GCA provides guardianship, conservatorship, trust admin, and estate admin services throughout Oregon without age restrictions.
Habitat for Humanity – Columbia County
Habitat for Humanity – Columbia County builds affordable homes in partnership with low-income families and provides access to resources for shelter improvement. Services include home purchase savings, affordable mortgages, home construction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Open Tuesday through Friday with no age restrictions.
Head Start Center – Rainier
Head Start Center- Rainier is a free preschool program for families in federal poverty guidelines. Serving Columbia, Clatsop, and Tillamook counties, the program requires children to be aged three or four by September 1st to be eligible.
(503) 556-3736 Administration
(503) 369-7086 Rainier Office
(503) 556-3736 Administration
(503) 369-7086 Rainier Office
Head Start Center – Warren/Scappoose
Head Start Center- Warren is a free preschool program for families in federal poverty guidelines. Serving Columbia, Clatsop, and Tillamook counties, the program requires children to be aged three or four by September 1st to be eligible.
(503) 556-3736 Administration
(503) 396-5631 Warren Office
(503) 556-3736 Administration
(503) 396-5631 Warren Office
Head Start Center- Clatskanie
Head Start Center- Clatskanie is a free preschool program for families in federal poverty guidelines. Serving Columbia, Clatsop, and Tillamook counties, the program requires children to be aged three or four by September 1st to be eligible.
(503) 728-2940 Clatskanie
(503) 556-3736 Admin
(503) 556-0705 Fax
(503) 728-2940 Clatskanie
(503) 556-3736 Admin
(503) 556-0705 Fax
Head Start Center- Saint Helens
Head Start Center in Saint Helens offers a free, comprehensive preschool program for low-income families with children aged 3-5. The program covers Columbia, Clatsop, and Tillamook counties.
(503) 397-4114 Saint Helens
(503) 556-3736 Administration
(503) 556-0705 Fax
(503) 397-4114 Saint Helens
(503) 556-3736 Administration
(503) 556-0705 Fax
Head Start Center- Vernonia
Head Start Center- Vernonia provides free preschool education for low-income families with 3-5-year-old children in the Vernonia area.
(503) 429-9243 Vernonia
(503) 556-3736 Admin
(503) 556-0705 Fax
(503) 429-9243 Vernonia
(503) 556-3736 Admin
(503) 556-0705 Fax
Health Care Licensure and Certification Program
The Health Care Licensure and Certification Program, overseen by the Oregon Public Health Division, provides licensing and certification services for healthcare providers, restaurants, smoke shops, tattoo and piercing specialty, salons/barbering, EMS and other businesses without any age restrictions, across the state.