Planning for Your Future Toolkit – A resource created by the Aging and Disability Resource Centers designed to help individuals, families, and caregivers navigate the complex process of accessing long-term care services. These services may include in-home care, nursing home care, personal care assistance, and support for those with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
CLICK HERE – Planning for Your Future Toolkit (English)
CLICK HERE – Planning for Your Future Toolkit (Spanish)
Senior Law Project – The Senior Law Project, a collaboration between the Council on Aging of Central Oregon and Legal Aid Services of Oregon, offers free 30-minute legal consultations to individuals aged 60 and over. These sessions provide assistance with matters such as wills, powers of attorney, and trusts, with the option to retain volunteer attorneys for additional legal work at a fee.
CLICK HERE – Senior Law Project
Lawyer in the Library – This Deschutes Public Library program offers free 30-minute virtual consultations with volunteer attorneys on civil legal matters. Appointments are accessible via Zoom, and Spanish interpretation is available with advance notice.
CLICK HERE – Lawyer in the Library
Legal Aid Services of Oregon – Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal assistance to low-income individuals and families across the state, focusing on areas such as housing, family law, public benefits, and consumer rights.
CLICK HERE – Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Oregon Law Help – Oregon Law Help connects people with civil legal information and legal help. The information on this site is written by Oregon attorneys for people with civil legal issues in Oregon.
CLICK HERE – Oregon Law Help
AARP Tax Aide – The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program provides free tax preparation for low- and moderate-income individuals, especially those aged 50 and older. In Central Oregon, services are available at multiple locations, including the Bend Library and Council on Aging, with appointments required.
CLICK HERE – AARP Tax Aide
Notary Public Services – Local libraries provides free drop-in notary services to the public, offering assistance with up to two documents per person per visit. This service has specific requirements for identification, witnesses, and document eligibility, and is not available for commercial use.
CLICK HERE – Free Notary Services (Deschutes Public Library)
CLICK HERE – Free Notary Services (Jefferson County Library District)
