Help & Essentials
Where to turn for food, housing, health, and crisis support across Redmond, Terrebonne, and Crooked River Ranch. Free and low-cost help from people in our community.
Not sure where to begin? Dial 211. Oregon's free help line. Tell them what you need (food, rent, utilities, childcare, healthcare) and they connect you to local resources. Call 211, text your ZIP code to 898211, or visit 211info.org. Help is available in many languages.
Crisis & Safety
Available 24/7
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support any time, for anyone. Veterans press 1.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Deschutes County Crisis Line
Mental health crisis support for all ages, regardless of ability to pay.
Stabilization Center (Walk-in)
Walk in any time to see a therapist. No appointment, no cost, all ages.
Saving Grace Helpline
Safety, shelter, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
24-hour helpline, 365 days a year.
Alcohol & Drug Helpline
Crisis support, treatment referrals, and substance-use information.
Text 'RecoveryNow' to 839863.
Oregon YouthLine
Teen-to-teen support. Trained teens answer 4 to 10 pm; adults answer all other hours.
Text 'teen2teen' to 839863.
Food
No one goes hungry
NeighborImpact Food Program
The hub for food pantries across Redmond and Central Oregon. They will point you to the nearest pantry.
St. Vincent de Paul, Redmond
Food pantry and emergency assistance for Redmond-area neighbors.
Shepherd's House Redmond Center
Daily meals, open to anyone in need.
Meals for Adults 60+
Meals on Wheels and community dining through the Redmond Senior Center and Council on Aging.
Housing & Shelter
A safe place to stay
Shepherd's House Redmond Center
24-hour shelter with meals, case management, showers, and laundry. The only Central Oregon shelter with walk-in family rooms.
Bethlehem Inn, Redmond
Emergency shelter and basic needs. Walk-ins welcome.
NeighborImpact Housing Help
Rent assistance, eviction prevention, and homeless services as funds allow.
Central Oregon Shelter Listing
The current list of warming and emergency shelters across the region, kept up to date by the Homeless Leadership Coalition.
Help Paying Bills
When money is tight
Energy & Heating Assistance
NeighborImpact helps with heating and utility bills and can stop a shut-off. Call the energy hotline.
Rent & Utility Help
NeighborImpact rental assistance, water and utility help, and referrals.
Health & Medical
Care for everyone
Mosaic Community Health, Redmond
Medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy on a sliding fee scale. All are welcome, whatever your insurance status.
Deschutes County Public Health
Immunizations, WIC, family planning, and screenings. Sliding fees available.
Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
Free or low-cost health coverage. Mosaic's enrollment team can help you apply.
Mental Health & Recovery
You are not alone
Deschutes County Behavioral Health
Counseling and treatment for mental health and substance use, all ages.
BestCare Treatment Services
Substance use treatment and outpatient counseling, Redmond office.
St. Charles Behavioral Health
Behavioral health services connected to the regional hospital system.
In a crisis right now? You do not have to wait for an appointment. Reach a trained person any time.
Older Adults
Adults 60 and over
Council on Aging of Central Oregon
The regional hub for aging services across Central Oregon. Their Help Desk connects you to Meals on Wheels, free Medicare counseling, caregiver support, in-home help, and more.
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Redmond Senior Center
The local hub for Redmond seniors. Delivers Meals on Wheels, runs community dining and social activities, and offers Passion for Pets, which provides pet food to homebound Meals on Wheels clients.
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, closed weekends.
Veterans
For those who served
Deschutes County Veterans' Services
Free help with VA benefits and claims for veterans and their families. Redmond office by appointment on Thursdays.
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential support from people who understand military life.
Text 838255. Available 24/7.
Families & Children
For parents and kids
Family Access Network (FAN)
Advocates based in local schools connect families with food, clothing, housing, and other essentials.
Contact your child's school office.
WIC Nutrition Program
Food, nutrition support, and resources for pregnant people, new parents, and children under 5.
Oregon YouthLine
A safe place for young people to talk through anything, big or small.
Text 'teen2teen' to 839863.