People and practical help
Housing, food, health, transportation, and ongoing support
These listings connect Medford and Jackson County residents with housing, homelessness navigation, food, health, benefits, transit, accessible transportation, libraries, home repair, peer support, and community resources. Ask about current availability, cost, scope, consent, and safety before relying on them.
Jackson County food-assistance pathway - pantry, meals, student food, and food-support navigation; schedules, service areas, and household rules vary
ACCESS Food Programs
ACCESS says hundreds of Jackson County families rely on its food programs and publishes pantry locations, food programs, and other ways to get connected. Confirm current pantry hours, transportation, identification, and capacity.
Housing-stabilization and affordable-housing pathway - Jackson County; income, funding, documentation, waiting-list, and unit rules apply
ACCESS Rental Assistance and Affordable Housing
ACCESS provides rental assistance, affordable housing, and other pathways intended to help low-income households get into and keep a long-term home. Ask which program is open, what documents are needed, and whether a waiting list applies.
Emergency shelter and severe-weather pathway - Medford; activation, screening, hours, and capacity rules apply
ACCESS Severe Weather Shelter
ACCESS operates an emergency severe-weather shelter in partnership with the City of Medford. Check the current activation information before traveling and ask about transportation, pets, belongings, accessibility, and intake.
Housing Choice Voucher and affordable-housing pathway - Jackson County; application, income, household, waitlist, and program rules apply
Housing Authority of Jackson County
The City identifies the Housing Authority of Jackson County as a rental-housing resource for Medford. Contact the authority directly to confirm current Housing Choice Voucher and project-based opportunities, application status, accessibility, and emergency-transfer questions.
Local fixed-route bus and regional transit pathway - Medford and Rogue Valley communities; routes, fares, service alerts, and schedules vary
Rogue Valley Transportation District
RVTD provides public transportation in Medford and nearby communities, with a transfer station downtown. Confirm routes, service hours, fares, reduced-fare options, and weather or service alerts before planning a support, food, medical, or housing visit.
ADA paratransit and accessible transportation - Medford service area; disability eligibility, reservation, fare, and service-area rules apply
RVTD Valley Lift
Valley Lift is a shared-ride, origin-to-destination accessible service for people whose disabilities prevent them from using regular fixed-route buses. RVTD lists a $4 fare and service within three-quarters of a mile of fixed routes; confirm eligibility and reservation requirements before relying on a ride.
State health coverage and community-resource navigation - Oregon; income, household, identity, and plan rules apply
Oregon Health Plan and Community Resources
Oregon Health Authority lists community resources and explains that the Aging and Disability Resource Connection, 988, and other statewide pathways can help people connect with care and support. Confirm which program or plan should handle the request.
Free public computer, internet, technology-help, and information pathway - Jackson County; library card, appointment, and service rules vary
Jackson County Library District Computer and Tech Help
Jackson County Library District offers computer and technology help from its Medford Library home base, including one-on-one appointments in person or over Zoom. It is not a crisis, housing, or cleanup service, but can be a practical place to connect with information and complete applications.
Municipal garbage, substandard-housing, code-enforcement, and fire-safety contact pathway - Medford; complaint and correction rules apply
City of Medford Garbage Accumulation and Code Contacts
The city contact page lists separate contacts for garbage accumulation, substandard housing, code enforcement, fire safety, building safety, and police non-emergency concerns. Confirm the appropriate department before reporting a situation and recognize that municipal action is not consent-based support.
Municipal public-works and right-of-way contact pathway - Medford; service scope, location, and response rules apply
Medford Public Works
For questions involving public right-of-way conditions or city public works, the city's contact page directs residents to Public Works. It does not provide private-property cleanup, moving, or hoarding support.
Qualified community-health and behavioral-health access pathway - Medford; insurance, OHP, income, sliding-fee, and intake rules apply
Rogue Community Health OHP and Sliding-Fee Care
Rogue Community Health describes comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral-health, nutrition, pharmacy, and community-health-worker services, including options for people with OHP, Medicare, no insurance, or limited ability to pay. Ask which services, appointments, and fees fit the household.
Regional domestic- and sexual-violence, stalking, trafficking, and survivor-support resource center - Jackson County; confidential intake and scope rules apply
Community Works Resource Center
Community Works says it is the Jackson County resource center for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking, with advocacy and confidential support. Use the helpline for current options; do not assume it provides general housing or clutter-removal services.
Home-repair and accessibility pathway - Jackson County homeowners; income, ownership, safety, project, and program rules apply
Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity Repair Programs
The City of Medford identifies Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity repair programs for exterior preservation, accessibility, and critical repairs that improve health outcomes and preserve affordable housing. Confirm homeowner eligibility, scope, cost, wait time, and whether the repair is within program limits.
Private-pay hoarding support, organizing help, groups, and family guidance - broader service area; scope, cost, scheduling, travel, consent, and safety rules apply
The Peer Tree
The Peer Tree is the private-pay pathway for organizing help, decluttering support, groups, family guidance, and practical next steps when a grant or public program is not the right fit. Ask about scope, cost, travel, consent, safety, and whether support is available in Medford or Jackson County.
Digital peer-support pathway for people affected by hoarding and clutter concerns - online; not therapy or emergency support
Unburied
Unburied, from The Peer Tree, offers a judgment-free digital pathway with peer support, groups, and tools for people directly affected and for friends or family supporters. It is not therapy, a crisis service, or a substitute for emergency help.