Community Resources

SMALL-TOWN LIVING Organizations that care, educate and lead

Cottage Grove features some of the fi nest education facilities and programs in Lane County, a representative government of citizens serving their community and a host of organizations that assist the town’s less fortunate.

Demand for services at Community Sharing has only increased in recent years. Community resources Adult Resources age 60. At Riverview Terrace, Employment, Community Sharing T/W/Th. Lunch noon-2 p.m. Also Job Training 541-942-2176. Food boxes, LIEAP at Creswell Villa, 350 S. Second St., Goodwill Industries energy assistance, basic and Creswell M/W/F. Call ahead, 541- 120 S. Highway 99 emergency needs (utilities, housing, 895-2338. 541-942-9057 emergency shelter, transportation, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. prescription assistance), services for South Lane Mental Health to 4 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m.) homeless individuals and families. 541-942-3939. Services include Servicios en espanol. Information outpatient counseling, medication Cottage Grove and referrals to other local service management and support and Family Center agencies. Open weekdays, 11am to socialization activities for those 541-942-9186. JOBS and Workfare 3:30 p.m., except holidays. with severe and persistent mental Programs provide employment 1440 Birch Ave illnesses. 1345 Birch Ave. assistance including life-skills Legal Aid Service of Lane County 541-342-6056. Free legal assistance to low-income residents with domestic violence or sexual assault Trinity Lutheran Community Kitchen 541-942-2373. Free dinners Tuesday and Thursday, 5:15-6:15 training, job search and placement. Resources for low-income working families. Help for employed clients to retain jobs. 305 Coop Court. issues. Call for appointment. p.m. Families, children and singles welcome. 675 S. Seventh St. One Stop Career Center 541-9424202. Computer center to access Meals on Wheels employment resources, including home delivery Soup Kitchen daily job listings. Job search 541-682-7804. To apply, call Senior Sunday 5-6 p.m. guidance. At LCC-CG, 1275 S. & Disabled Services. Free and everyone welcome at CG River Road. Community Center classes, basic education and Senior & Disabled Services 541-682-4038. Medical, food stamps, in-home assistance and facility care, for seniors and people with disabilities who are low-income and qualify medically. Outreach services to seniors for meals-on-wheels, senior Community Dinner Wednesday at 6 p.m. Church of the Nazarene Free, All welcome 152 S. M St; 541-942-4422 Second and third Monday, 5-6:30 Family Resources A Primary Connection 541-942-4967. A no-charge family resource center for young children and their parents, run by the South Lane School District and Parent Partnership. Includes a lending companions and energy assistance. p.m. library, parenting classes and 99 S. 1st Street, Creswell First Methodist Church, 334 Wash- support groups and Hispanic family ington Ave. 541-942-3033. $5 for services. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Senior Meals adults, children free 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., when school is 541-942-9261. Hot, nutritious in session at Bohemia Elementary noontime meals for seniors over School, Room No. 1. 721 S. R St. Adventist Community Services 820 S. 10th St Free Clothes, shoes, bedding and emergency food boxes. Does NOT pay for electricity, gas, pharmacy or other such bills. Tuesday and Thursday, 1-4 p.m.

Clothes/Diaper closet Church of Christ, Sixth and Gibbs. 541-942-3822 Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Healthy Start 541-682-7425. Parent education and support for fi rst-time parents. Infant and toddler play groups. Welcome Baby newborn visits. No cost.

Hispanic Family Services 541942-2176. Resources, referral and advocacy for the South Lane Spanish-speaking community. Medical access, ESL classes, tax counseling, shelter, drug and alcohol recovery, immigration counseling.

Holt International Children’s Services 541-687-2202 or 1-800-234-4658. Support services for birth and adoptive parents.

La Leche League Contact 541-744-6055. Breastfeeding-parenting education and support for pregnant and