Role: designated community behavioral-health provider; geography: Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties; cost/eligibility: accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Regence, Moda, and PacificSource; sliding fee scale may be available—confirm plan and amount; emergency limit: for urgent crisis call 1-888-877-9147 or 988, and call 911 for immediate danger | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated local hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified for this guide; that does not mean none exist.
Mid-Columbia Center for Living — Hood River
MCCFL lists outpatient behavioral-health services for people of all ages and says new clients can start by calling or visiting during business hours. Ask about intake, current openings, coverage, and fees before relying on a service.
Role: primary care, dental, behavioral-health, and related health services; geography: Hood River clinic and surrounding communities; cost/eligibility: serves people of all ages and publishes insurance and sliding-fee information—confirm plan, eligibility, and expected charges; emergency limit: call 911 for a medical emergency or 988 for a mental-health emergency | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated local hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified for this guide; that does not mean none exist.
One Community Health — Hood River Clinic
The clinic lists care for all ages at 849 Pacific Avenue, including primary care, dental and behavioral health. Call to check appointments, insurance, fees, and any same-day availability; a visit is not guaranteed.
Role: public-health, prevention, environmental-health, and referral information; geography: Hood River County; cost/eligibility: ask the department about eligibility, fees, and appointment requirements for a specific service; emergency limit: not an emergency medical or behavioral-health service | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated local hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified for this guide; that does not mean none exist.
Hood River County Health Department
The County Health Department describes public-health, prevention, environmental-health, and veterans-service functions. Contact the department to identify the right program and verify current hours and requirements.
Role: housing stabilization, rent/eviction prevention, energy, utility, and houselessness assistance; geography: Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties; cost/eligibility: programs have eligibility rules, funding limits, and possible waitlists—confirm current intake; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a guaranteed shelter placement | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated local hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified for this guide; that does not mean none exist.
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council — Housing and Utility Assistance
MCCAC lists rent assistance, eviction prevention, utility assistance, shelter, and housing navigation. Program funding and openings can change; contact the Hood River office before counting on help.
Role: shelter and connection to basic needs and housing case management; geography: regional, including Hood River County residents; cost/eligibility: intake, capacity, and opening status must be confirmed directly; emergency limit: not a substitute for 911 in immediate danger | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated local hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified for this guide; that does not mean none exist.
Hood River Shelter — MCCAC
MCCAC's shelter page describes a recent transition in operating seasons, and current information may change. Call MCCAC to confirm whether the shelter is open, how intake works, and whether space is available before traveling; do not assume a bed or placement.
Role: food assistance; geography: Hood River County, with a Hood River location and a Cascade Locks distribution; cost/eligibility: food is offered without requiring identification according to the organization—confirm current schedule and household limits; emergency limit: not emergency medical or housing response | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated local hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified for this guide; that does not mean none exist.
FISH Food Bank
FISH says neighbors can visit during open distribution times without ID and that an emergency bag may be available when more food is needed. Schedules and supplies change; check its current page or call before traveling.
Role: scheduled public transportation for local trips; geography: Hood River County, within published service areas; cost/eligibility: listed regular fare is $2 per ride; reservations and availability apply—confirm current fare and trip fit; emergency limit: not emergency transport | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated local hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified for this guide; that does not mean none exist.
Columbia Area Transit — Dial-A-Ride
CAT describes Dial-A-Ride for people outside standard fixed-route service, including trips within Hood River, the Upper Valley, and Cascade Locks. Rides are scheduled and capacity-limited; CAT recommends booking ahead and does not guarantee every request.
Role: scheduled regional transportation to Portland-area medical destinations; geography: Hood River and Wasco Counties with connections from nearby areas; cost/eligibility: published fare is $20 each way, reservation and vehicle availability apply—confirm current details; emergency limit: not emergency medical transport | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated local hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified for this guide; that does not mean none exist.
Columbia Area Transit — Portland Medical Shuttle
CAT lists a reservation-only shuttle on Tuesdays and Thursdays and recommends booking well in advance. Ask about current dates, pickup points, fare, accessibility, and availability; this is not same-day emergency transportation.
Role: public library, computers, internet, printing, and community information; geography: Hood River County branches; cost/eligibility: visitors may use public computers; confirm library-card rules for borrowing; emergency limit: not a shelter or emergency communications service | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated local hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified for this guide; that does not mean none exist.
Hood River County Library District
The District lists free Wi-Fi at its library locations and public computers for patrons and visitors; free printing and copying are limited to 20 pages per day. Check current branch hours and availability before traveling.
Role: community-resource information and referrals; geography: statewide, including Hood River County; cost/eligibility: referral call is free; individual programs have their own rules and costs; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or clinical care | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated local hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified for this guide; that does not mean none exist.
Oregon 211info
Call 211 or search the 211info directory for current food, housing, health, utility, and other community pathways. Ask each program directly about its current intake, eligibility, and availability.
Role: benefits navigation and claims assistance; geography: Hood River County veterans, dependents, survivors, and eligible family; cost/eligibility: appointment required—confirm eligibility and documents; emergency limit: not emergency financial or crisis assistance | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated local hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified for this guide; that does not mean none exist.
Hood River County Veterans' Services
The County Veterans Service Office helps veterans and their families navigate VA and Oregon benefits and claims. The County lists the office inside the Health Department; call to arrange an appointment and confirm current location and documents.
Role: public emergency preparedness and alerts; geography: Hood River County; cost/eligibility: residents can sign up for local alerts; confirm current notification options; emergency limit: alerts do not replace calling 911 for immediate danger | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated local hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified for this guide; that does not mean none exist.
Hood River County Emergency Management
The County shares wildfire and emergency-preparedness information and directs residents to sign up for time-sensitive alerts. Check the County's current emergency-management page and OR-Alert for signup details.
Role: solid-waste and recycling disposal facility; geography: Hood River area—confirm service and fee rules for your address; cost/eligibility: charges and accepted materials vary; verify before hauling; emergency limit: not a cleanup, hauling, or hazardous-material response service | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated local hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified for this guide; that does not mean none exist.
Hood River Recycling & Transfer Station
The operator lists accepted and excluded materials and warns that not everything can be brought to the station. Call before loading or transporting items to confirm current fees, material rules, and any preparation requirements.
Role: civil legal-aid program directory and intake starting point; geography: Oregon, including a Hood River County listing; cost/eligibility: income, case type, and provider capacity determine eligibility; emergency limit: listing is not legal advice or representation | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated local hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified for this guide; that does not mean none exist.
Oregon Law Help — Legal Aid Directory
Use the directory to identify the legal-aid office serving Hood River County, then contact that organization to ask about current intake, eligibility, and help with the issue you are facing.
Role: statewide behavioral-health resource directory; geography: county-specific pathways for Hood River and other Oregon counties; cost/eligibility: contact each provider for coverage and fees; emergency limit: use 988 for crisis support or 911 for immediate danger | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated local hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified for this guide; that does not mean none exist.
Oregon Health Authority — County Crisis and Behavioral-Health Resources
Oregon's county resource page identifies Mid-Columbia Center for Living for Hood River and points to local and statewide behavioral-health information. Confirm details directly with the provider because directory entries can change.
Role: statewide public-transit provider directory; geography: Oregon, with Columbia Area Transit serving Hood River County; cost/eligibility: provider schedules, fares, eligibility, and reservations vary; confirm with the operator; emergency limit: not emergency transport | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated local hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified for this guide; that does not mean none exist.
Oregon Department of Transportation — Transit Provider Directory
ODOT's directory identifies Columbia Area Transit and its service area. Use CAT's own schedules and contact information for trip planning; a directory listing does not guarantee a ride.