Social Services

Social Services

The Pioneer Center offers information and support to help adults in Clackamas County access resources that enhance their quality of life. Both in-center and outreach services are available to older adults seeking assistance in finding the right resources to meet their needs. Social services staff can connect individuals to in-center programs and provide referrals to community-based resources for needs such as housing, nutrition, transportation, and more.

Call or Walk In Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3:30 pm

  • Client & Social Services Coordinator: Shirley Ryan 503-722-3268
  • Meals on Wheels Social Services Programmer: Alexandra Kocher 503-722-5979
  • Transportation Coordinator: Debbie Taplin 503-974-5514
  • Nutrition/Food Services: Angela Hartmann 971-204-0430

Transportation

Our door-to-door transportation system provides service to the residents of the City of Oregon City and the City of West Linn who are 60 plus or people with disabilities.

Nutrition

Provides the opportunity to enjoy a congregate meal in our dining room. The suggested donation is $3.00 per meal for those 60 and over, with a required fee of $4.50 for adults 21-59 years of age.

Meals on Wheels 

For homebound seniors 60 and over and Medicaid eligible persons of any age.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Don’t delay! Medicare open enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7.

Foot Care Clinic 

Dates: Tuesdays and Fridays by Appointment Only

Cost: $45, Pay to the RN (cash or check)

Foot Care Clinic Line: 971-204-0428

Pioneer Pantry

Every Friday at 10 am, offering a wide variety of discounted grocery items for a donation.

Utility Assistance Program

This federal program assists low-income households with winter heating bills.

Senior Law Project

The Senior Law Project offers free half-hour appointments with a volunteer attorney focusing on estate planning. Appointments are limited each month, please call to check availability. 

Tax Preparation Services 

The AARP Tax Aide Program offers free tax preparation assistance for seniors and low-income adults. Services are available by appointment only, from February through mid-April. Scheduling is done by Pioneer Community Center staff and typically opens in January.

Utility Payment Drop Off 

We accept sealed payments for PGE, NW Natural, Clackamas River Water, OC Water and OC Garbage. No stamp needed.

Support Groups

  • Alzheimer's Support Group - 2nd Tuesday of each month, 1:30-3:30 pm
  • Brain Injury Support Group - Once a month, 1:00-3:30pm. For additional information please check our monthly newsletter.
  • Grief Release Group - 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 1:30-3:00 pm

If you are in need of resources that are not outlined above or looking for additional assistance, please contact the Pioneer Community Center and our Social Services team will be happy to support you.