Lend a Hand by Knowing about Local Resources
On any given day, you, your neighbor, friend, co-worker, or client could be seeking help, possibly for the first time, and have no idea where to look. We recommend the following starting places to locate resources for most needs (food, shelter, counseling, employment assistance, elder care, legal help, and more).
Guide to Community Resources and Services
The following excellent resource guide, published by the Housing Authority of Yamhill County (HAYC), lists area resources according to appropriate categories such as meals, children’s services, medical, addictions, and much more. The guide is updated regularly and every attempt is made to keep the information current. Click on Agencies and Community Resources below.
Note: The Guide does not list Give a Little as a resource, since we are not a frontline agency. However, many times our help will be solicited on behalf of local people by agencies in Yamhill County that ARE listed and can meet with clients and process their applications.
Note: The Guide does not list Give a Little as a resource, since we are not a frontline agency. However, many times our help will be solicited on behalf of local people by agencies in Yamhill County that ARE listed and can meet with clients and process their applications.
Yamhill County Community Care provides the Yamhill County Community Resource Guide, which is a comprehensive guide of community resources surrounding Yamhill County, Polk County, and more, to foster community well-being and addressing the multifaceted needs of individuals and families.
Dialing 2-1-1 as a first step
2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember, toll-free phone number that connects callers with a wide range of local food, shelter, health care, and other services.
2-1-1 is FREE, confidential, and available to take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Calls are answered by trained specialists who live and work in Oregon.
A wealth of information is also available on the website 211info.org.
You can reach the 211info team from Monday to Friday by text, email, online, or through their mobile app. Text and email are available in English and Spanish.
Note: 2-1-1 does not list Give a Little as a resource for the reason explained in the above Note.
2-1-1 is FREE, confidential, and available to take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Calls are answered by trained specialists who live and work in Oregon.
- Dial 211 or 1-866-698-6155
- TTY: dial 7-1-1 and call 1-866-698-6155
- Some phones that use VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) or Wifi calling might not be able to dial 211. If that is the case, please use the toll-free number: 1-866-698-6155
A wealth of information is also available on the website 211info.org.
You can reach the 211info team from Monday to Friday by text, email, online, or through their mobile app. Text and email are available in English and Spanish.
- Text your zip code to 898211 (TXT211) – M-F from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Email [email protected] – Response within 24 hours
- Download the 211info app.
Note: 2-1-1 does not list Give a Little as a resource for the reason explained in the above Note.
Shelter
The Yamhill County Gospel Rescue Mission operates a 30-day stay facility open all year, operating 24 hours a day. The location is 1340 NE Logan St. in McMinnville.
They also operate an immediate need, overnight shelter, which is open every night from 8 pm–8 am next to the Mission at 1315 NE Macy Street. Breakfast and dinner are served there and access to showers and laundry facilities are also provided.
Phone: 503‐472‐9766 Website: www.ycgrm.org
The hotline at 2-1-1 can provide additional information on places available for shelter in the county.
They also operate an immediate need, overnight shelter, which is open every night from 8 pm–8 am next to the Mission at 1315 NE Macy Street. Breakfast and dinner are served there and access to showers and laundry facilities are also provided.
Phone: 503‐472‐9766 Website: www.ycgrm.org
The hotline at 2-1-1 can provide additional information on places available for shelter in the county.