OREGON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Oregon Department of Human Services' (ODHS) General Assistance (GA) Program is based on a Housing First model to prevent homelessness of individuals with severe disabilities through short-term financial assistance around housing stability. The program serves individuals with severe disabilities who are in the process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, but do not yet receive them, and that meet other specific qualifying eligibility criteria. Clients will also receive assistance with Social Security applications and appeals processes. If a client is awarded Social Security benefits, they will pay back a portion of the GA award received. Application time may take up to 3-6 months to be processed. Please be sure all eligibility requirements are met.
500 Summer Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Eligibility: Must meet ALL of the following criteria:
-Age 18-64 with no minor children living in the household
-Homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness
-Have a disability that meets Social Security disability criteria
-Meet eligibility criteria for SSI
-Is NOT receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
-Have already applied or plans to apply for SSI and appeal any denials received
-Be receiving Presumptive Medicaid medical assistance
-Sign an Interim Assistance Agreement (IAR) that allows ODHS to be repaid for program benefits after the person is approved for Social Security Disability benefits and gets their back payments
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
(866) 535-8431
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (503) 945-5811 Main phone
  • (855) 673-2372 Toll-free Aging and Disability Resource Connection
  • Main phone (866) 535-8431
Email Address: [email protected]
INTAKE PROCEDURE: Email or call for more information
FEES: None
DOCUMENTS: Email or call for specific documentation requirements
LANGUAGES: English, interpretation or signing by arrangement
AREA SERVED: State of Oregon
Services:
  • Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance * Adults With Disabilities/Health Conditions
  • Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance * Homelessness Issues
  • Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance * Social Security Issues
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OREGON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES