Helpful Organizations and Resources
More information and help on the following topics is available from a variety of national and local organizations.
- General Information
- Local Caregiving Agencies
- Caregiver Support Organizations
- Support for Specific Illnesses
- Health Services
- Seniors
- Veterans
- Transportation
- Grief
- Hospice
Benton Hospice Service provides this list of agencies and organizations as a public convenience. BHS does not necessarily recommend or endorse any of the organizations listed below.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Caring Connections
an excellent source of information about living with an illness, planning ahead, being a caregiver, and grieving a loss - Growth House
offers materials and information related to end of life issues - Choices and Conversations
a downloadable guide to end-of-life care
LOCAL CAREGIVING AGENCIES
- Grace Center for Adult Day Services (541) 754-8417
offers on-site services to older adults needing physical, mental and social stimulation; provides health monitoring and care management - Home Care and Elder Services (541) 757-0214
For-hire caregivers, personal care and homemaking companions - Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Albany (541) 928-2173
Provides transportation, companionship, and household help to those 55 years and older - Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Corvallis (541) 757-0980
Provides transportation, companionship, and household help to those 55 years and older - Love, INC of Benton County (541) 757-8111
Provides faith community volunteers to help individuals and families with meals, home repair, equipment and supplies, and referrals to other resources - Marquis Home Care Services (541) 928-6682
provides caregivers and respite breaks for family caregivers on an hourly basis - Mennonite In-Home Care (541) 928-2136
Provides in-home care with certified nursing assistants. Not a Medicare-Medicaid certified agency; most clients are private pay - New Horizons In-Home Care (541) 752-9059
offers in-home care at hourly or daily rates - Senior Companion Program - Benton and Linn Counties (541) 812-4185
provides companionship, rides, and other practical help to seniors or disabled persons - Visiting Angels (800) 365-4189
Provide non-medical, private-duty home care up to 24-hour care
CAREGIVER SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
- A Place for Mom
a free referral service helping families find nursing homes, assisted living, Alzheimer's care, retirement communities, and home care - Aging Parents and Elder Care
support for caregivers, including daily living solutions, elder care support groups, and a free resource referral service - Caregiver's Home Companion
provides education, information, resources, and support for those caring for the elderly - Caregiving Across the States
an online resource providing information on publicly funded caregiver support programs in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia - Caring Connections-Caring for Someone
an online guide for caregivers - Center to Advance Palliative Care
provides information about palliative care (comfort care) and how to obtain it - Eldercare Locator
a service of the US Administration on Aging which assists older Americans and their caregivers in locating resources in their area - Family Caregivers Alliance
provides information, education, services, research and advocacy for caregivers across the nation - LongTermCareLiving.com
A guide to planning, preparing, and paying for long term care for yourself or a loved one - Lotsa Helping Hands
offers free websites for coordinating friends and family members, organizing caregiving tasks, and sharing information - Oregon Network of Care
A community resource for seniors and people with disabilities and their caregivers - National Alliance for Caregiving
provides information from pertinent studies, tips for caregivers and searchable resource lists - National Association of State Units on Aging
provides links to each state's agency for senior services - National Family Caregivers Association
educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million American caregivers - Nursing Home Comparison
a nationwide comparison of nursing homes - Rural Caregivers
provides caregiver resources by state or region, particularly for those in more geographically isolated areas - Strength for Caring
provides a wide range of information and support for caregivers - Twenty Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers
a downloadable booklet from the National Institute of Aging focused on the issues of long-distance caregiving
SUPPORT FOR SPECIFIC ILLNESSES
- AIDS/HIV
- Benton County Health Department (541) 766-6835
Health Promotion and Education – HIV Program - Circle of Hope Drop In Center (541) 738-7500
- Valley AIDS Information Network (VAIN) (541) 752-6322
- Oregon AIDS Hotline (800) 777-2437
- National AIDS Hotline (800) 342-2437
- Benton County Health Department (541) 766-6835
- ALS
- ALS Association (800) 782-4747
provides support and resources for those with ALS - ALS Association - Oregon and SW Washington
support and resources for ALS patients, their families, and caregivers living in Oregon and SW Washington
- ALS Association (800) 782-4747
- ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
- Alzheimer’s Association (800) 272-3900
a national website with information and links to local chapters - Alzheimer’s Association, Oregon Chapter (800) 733-0402
provides support and resources locally for Alzheimer patients and their Caregivers - Alzheimer’s Network of Oregon (503) 364-8100
a nonprofit network of experienced volunteers offering support and resources to persons with memory loss, their families and caregivers - Alzheimer’s 24/7 Helpline (800) 272-3900
Call anytime for help and support - Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Albany – Naomi Center (541) 928-2173
offers assistance to older adults with memory loss or confusion - Support Group for Those with Memory Loss (541) 791-9057
offered at the Corvallis Senior Center - Memory Loss Support Group for Caregivers (541) 766-6959
offered at the Corvallis Senior Center
- Alzheimer’s Association (800) 272-3900
- CANCER
- American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345
information for patients, families, and survivors, and links to local resources - American Cancer Society, Eugene Office (541) 484-2212
serves Benton and Linn counties - OHSU Cancer Institute (800) 494-1234
providing information on all types of cancer - Susan G. Komen Foundation
support for those fighting breast cancer - Mesothelioma Center
provides information about mesothelioma, a cancer usually caused by asbestos exposure
- American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345
- DIABETES
- American Diabetes Association
offer education and support for those with diabetes
- American Diabetes Association
- HEART DISEASE
- American Heart Association, Eugene Office (541) 344-6345
- American Heart Association, Central Oregon Office (800) 242-8721
- American Heart Association
support for those with heart disease and strokes
- LUNG DISEASE
- American Lung Association
supports those with lung disease as well as their caregivers
- American Lung Association
- PARKINSON’S DISEASE
- Parkinson’s Support Group - Corvallis Senior Center (541) 752-3238
- Parkinson's Resources of Oregon (800) 426-6806
- National Parkinson Foundation (800) 327-4545
HEALTH SERVICES AND TESTING
- Alsea Rural Health Care Clinic (541) 487-4076
- Benton County Health Department
- Benton Community Health Center (541) 766-6835
- Linn County Department of Health Services
- Public Health Program – Lebanon (541) 451-5932
- Public Health Program – Albany (541) 967-3888
- Public Health Program – Sweet Home (541) 367-3888
- Community Outreach, Inc. (541) 758-3000
Dental clinic, mental health services, medical clinic for low-income citizens - Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
- Home Health & Infusion Services (541) 768-5254
SENIORS
- AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Corvallis Chapter #470 (541) 766-6959
- Administration on Aging
A branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, serving older Americans, professionals in elder care, and caregivers - Aging with Dignity
offers Five Wishes, a tool to help you clarify your end-of-life preferences and ensure your wishes will be respected - Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman (503) 378-6533 or (800) 522-2602
Investigates complaints and concerns about nursing facilities, adult foster care homes, assisted living facilities, and residential care facilities - Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (541) 967-8630
Arranges variety of in-home and residential care services; administers Medicaid program and food stamps for those 60 and older; also investigates reports of elder abuse or neglect - Legal Aid Service of Oregon – Senior Legal Services (541) 926-8678
- Medicare
provides information related to Medicare, health, and long-term care - National Council on the Aging
An association of organizations and professionals dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well-being, and contributions of older persons - Albany Senior Center (541) 917-7660
- Corvallis Senior Center (541) 766-6959
- Meals on Wheels Association of America
Provides a complete listing of all programs across the US - Meals on Wheels – Linn and Benton Counties (541) 924-4534
- RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)
a seniors-to-seniors support organization offering tax assistance, peer counseling, workshops, some in-home help, and free home security and fire safety inspection- Linn County (541) 926-4476
- Benton County (541) 753-9197
- City of Corvallis
provides a list of resources for older adults - Social Security Online
VETERANS
- American Legion, Post #11, Corvallis (541) 758-2424
assists veterans in identifying VA programs and offers help with VA forms; Honor Guard Burial Detail - Linn County Veterans Services (541) 967-3882
assists with federal and state benefits for veterans or their dependents - Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (541) 758-1595 or (800) 508-1698
assists veterans and dependents in filing claims, and obtaining VA insurance, hospitalization, medical, and outpatient care
TRANSPORTATION
- Dial-A-Bus - Benton County (541) 753-5746
transportation to medical appointments, shopping, social activities, and work - Call-A-Ride Service for Senior and Disabled Citizens (541) 917-7770
affordable transportation for senior citizens living in Albany
GRIEF
- Benton Hospice Service Bereavement Services (541) 757-9616
support and counseling for anyone in the community who has suffered a loss - Beyond Indigo
a website for those grieving a loss - Caring Connections: Grieving a Loss
an online guide to dealing with loss - The Center for Loss
Founded by Dr. Allan Wofelt, the Center for Loss offers information and resources to those who are grieving as they mourn transitions and losses. - The Compassionate Friends
provide assistance to families following the death of a child of any age and information to others about how to be supportive - Coping with Loss
resources for coping with a loss, compiled by the Association for Death Education and Counseling - The Dougy Center
provides support for children, teens, young adults and their families grieving a death - AARP
information for widows and widowers, including bereavement support and tips for dealing with final details. - The Grieving Center
explores a variety of issues related to loss through videos, articles, music, and forum for people to share their experiences - When Families Grieve
A website hosted by Sesame Street to help military and non-military families deal with loss using film, games, and activities. - Grief Support Resources in Linn and Benton Counties
HOSPICE
- Oregon Hospice Association
OHA maintains a directory of all member Oregon hospices and provides information about hospice care - Caring Connections: Hospice
information about hospice and resources related to end-of-life care - Hospice Foundation of America
HFA's information center provides information about hospice care and other aspects of end of life, such as caregiving, grief, and palliative care. - American Hospice Foundation
offers care and support to dying and grieving people of all ages - Hospice Net
provides information on services and bereavement as well as support for patients and caregivers - Hospice Patients’ Alliance
a resource for people considering hospice for themselves or for their loved ones