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Community Services Programs

Supporting Veterans & Families

Learn about community services programs that support veterans, individuals, and families through education, financial resources, and volunteer-based initiatives across the region.
Our Community Partners: Our community services partners help expand access to trusted support, education, and volunteer-driven programs for veterans, older adults, and others across the region.
Benton County is partnered with Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments to provide Community Service Programs
SHIBA is partnered with Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments to provide Community Service Programs
Senior Medicare Patrol is partnered with Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments to provide Community Service Programs
AmeriCorps Seniors is partnered with Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments to provide Community Service Programs
Get help accessing benefits, claims support, and advocacy services for veterans and their families in Benton County.
Access coaching, counseling, and money management support to help build stability and make informed financial decisions.
Serve your community through meaningful volunteer opportunities that support older adults, youth, and local programs.

Community Services that support independence, dignity, and connection.

Our Community Services Programs serve older adults, adults with long-term physical disabilities, and veterans across the region. Services include veteran support, financial education and money management, volunteer programs, and other community-based initiatives designed to promote health, wellness, independence, and connection.

Community Services that support independence, dignity, and connection.

Benton County Veterans Services

We staff the Benton County Veterans Services Office under contract with Benton County to serve Benton County residents. This program helps veterans and their families access available benefits, navigate claims, and connect with support related to compensation, pension, survivor’s benefits, and VA healthcare.

Veterans Services can help with:

  • Compensation claims
  • Pension benefits
  • Survivor’s benefits
  • VA healthcare access
  • Benefits advocacy and support

Financial Coaching & Education

Our Financial Coaching & Education services help individuals and families build greater financial stability and make informed decisions. Programs include one-on-one financial coaching, money management support, bill pay and representative payee services, and Medicare counseling and education.

  • One-on-one financial coaching
  • Budgeting and debt reduction support
  • Credit and financial goal planning
  • Bill pay and representative payee services
  • Medicare counseling and education

National Service Volunteer Programs

National Service Volunteer Programs connect adults age 55 and older with meaningful opportunities to serve their communities. Through programs like Senior Companion, Foster Grandparent, and RSVP, volunteers support older adults, children, and local organizations across the region.

Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Supporting older adults living independently
  • Mentoring and encouraging children and youth
  • Serving with local nonprofits and community programs
  • Choosing how, where, and how often to volunteer

Connect with Community Services

Get in touch with our Community Services team for help finding the right program, asking questions, or connecting with services and volunteer opportunities in your area.
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