CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

CASA will operate as fully as possible for most tasks. Staff and volunteers are encouraged to use the available technology to perform as much of their essential duties as possible. The community is asked to email our CASA office using,  casacoos@orcca.us  which is monitored by all staff. CASA staff will be checking voice mail at least once a week. Staff will be in and out of the office as needed. Office hours will be rotating and unfixed. We encourage staff and volunteers to email, casacoos@orcca.us for any meeting requests. 

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Housing Assistance

​The housing department is continuing to provide services to our low-income residents of Coos and Curry county. Key staff will be available to answer questions and address any concerns via telephone, email, or online submission. Please feel free to contact us at 541-435-7080 ext. 370 or by email at housing@orcca.us

 

Note: If an in-person appointment is deemed necessary, a list of prescreening questions will be asked to determine if it is safe for our case managers to conduct an interview. Additionally, we may be able to help if you have suffered from loss of income or health-related issues due to COVID-19.

 

Energy Assistance

Due to the closure of our office, key staff will be available to answer telephone, email, or online submission inquiries. Applications for Energy Assistance are available on our website or by USPS mailing. Please feel free to contact us at 541-435-7080 or energy@orcca.us.

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Note: Pacific Power and many of our local utilities have suspended disconnection notices and late fees at this time due to the COVID-19 crisis. However, we urge you to please continue to pay what you can on your bills in the meantime, as relief funding levels are limited.  

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Landlord Engagement and Support

We will continue to provide support and help to our area landlords.

 

Please contact the 24/7 Landlord Helpline, (541) 435-7760 or email us at landlordhelp@orcca.us
 

SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families)

We will continue to provide services to our low-income veteran population and those in danger of homelessness or currently homeless. We are taking appropriate measures to ensure the safety of our clients and staff through social distancing, the appropriate telecommunication practices, scheduled appointments when absolutely necessary.

 

If you or someone you may know is a veteran in need of housing assistance, or if you have questions about our program please call 541-435-7080 ext. 363. 

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Weatherization Assistance

The Weatherization Assistance Program will not be conducting energy audits at this time. If you have Weatherization related questions, staff will be available to answer all inquiries by email or over the telephone. Delays will occur with our current inventory of Weatherization projects. We thank you for your patience as we work through this process.

 

Please feel free to contact us at 541-435-7080 or wx@orcca.us.

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South Coast Families First (SCFF)

South Families First will continue to provide services for families and are working closely with community partners. We continue to practice preventative measures, along with, maintaining social distancing while keeping families and staff healthy.

 

Please contact 541-435-7080 ext. 344 for additional information.

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South Coast Food Share (SCFS)

South Coast Food Share continues to provide food to its community partners including food pantries, meal sites, Produce Programs and other supplemental programs. Monitoring this food support network will be maintained for continuity of support and to assess actions that may need to happen should any of our partners need to modify or cancel services. SCFS will be keeping on our webpage an updated list of these emergency food program hours of operations.

 

For more information please email southcoastfoodshare@orcca.us or call (541) 435-7097.

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South Coast Head Start (SCHS)

During the current COVID-19 pandemic, Family Services Events and Home Visits may be provided virtually, with in-person services beginning as federal, state, and local guidance allows. To protect child and staff health, we will be following Early Learning Division Guidance for building/classroom entry and sanitation. We will consult with local public health regarding any COVID-19 related class cancellations, as needed.

Please contact (541) 888-3717 and or visit your local site for questions or additional information.

 

South Coast Regional Early Learning Hub

For the most up to date information please visit https://www.screlhub.com/

 

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