Resources
NEON will be keeping an updated list of resources that we hope our fellow community members and partners will find beneficial during this time when people are facing burdens and leaning on their local communities for support.
Please contact Holly at hsorensen@neonoregon.org to request additions and updates.
Food Banks and Programs
Oregon Food Bank
Search for free food and food bank locations by zip code, get updates, and more.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Apply for benefits, check eligibility, and more.
Health Insurance Information and Help
Renewing the Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
It's time to renew your Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and other Medicaid benefits! Oregon is working to keep as many people protected as possible. Most people will keep their benefits, and there are other options for people who need them. But you need to take action.
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Make sure your address is up-to-date.
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Watch for a letter from the state of Oregon, and do what it asks right away.
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Free help is available in many languages. Go to KeepCovered.Oregon.gov or call NEON at 541-624-5101 to learn more.
Free Local Help Resources
Oregon Health Plan
Rights & Responsibilities,
Notice of Privacy Practices (English)
NEON Privacy Notice Statement
Oregon Health Plan
Rights & Responsibilities, Notice of Privacy Practices (Español)
Community Partner Authorization for Help
(English)
Community Partner Authorization for Help
(Spanish)
EOCCO Benefits: Health Related Social Needs (HRSN)
What are Health-related social needs?
Health-related social needs (HRSN) are benefits meant to assist EOCCO members in navigating challenging weather conditions, major life transitions that may impact their ability to secure a safe place to live, and the affordability of quality food. Some EOCCO members may be able to get the following services:
Climate services
Climate supports include devices to keep members healthy during extreme weather. These include: -Air conditioners to keep cool -Air-filtration devices to clean the air -Portable heaters to keep warm -Mini-refrigeration units to safely store medicines the need refrigeration -Portable power supplies to keep medical devices running if you have a power outage
Housing services
As of November 1, 2024, eligible EOCCO members may be able to get housing-related supports and services at no cost. This is not an emergency housing support program and could take 30-60 days before services are delivered. Here are things that the benefit may cover: -Rent and utility assistance for up to 6 months (past or current due) -Utility set up fees -Storage fees for up to 6 months -Tenancy services -Medically necessary home modifications and remediation
HRSN Housing Income Guidelines
HRSN Housing Documentation
Checklist
Nutrition services
As of January 1, 2025, eligible EOCCO members may be able to get Medically Tailored Meals (MTM). To be eligible, members must first meet all the following criteria: -Be an EOCCO member with EOCCO medical coverage -Have an HRSN-eligible social risk factor -Have an HRSN-eligible clinical risk factor -Experiencing food insecurity Who is a candidate for MTM? -Members recently discharged from hospital setting -Members with new medical diagnosis -Members unable to prepare meals independently -Members needing additional support managing health condition(s) Before requesting medically tailored meals, please follow these steps: 1. Schedule a visit with your primary care provider (PCP) and get a referral to a registered dietician. 2. Visit with registered dietician and get an MTM assessment. 3. Request MTM
MTM Assessment
(Nutrition)
For local assistance with HRSN, contact NEON Medicaid Specialist, Emily Miller: emiller@neonoregon or call 541-910-8807.
Eastern Oregon Substance Use Disorder Treatment Resources
NEON is partnering with Heal Safely - a community driven campaign to help patients find resources to manage temporary pain following an injury or surgery.
Pain is personal. Everyone deserves to have a plan to help them rest, recover, and heal.
Learn more at HealSafely.org.