Social Services
Medicare 101 presented by the Clackamas County SHIBA program
Medicare 101 presented by the Clackamas County SHIBA program (no registration required):
Are you already on Medicare? Are you new to Medicare?
Rent Well Español
Rent Well course in Spanish to help overcome challenges in renting
Curso "Rent Well” en español ayudará a superar los desafíos del alquiler - español abajo
Help with renters rights, housing applications and more
Clackamas County is offering the Rent Well course in Spanish from September 24 to November 5. Register as soon as possible! Renting a safe and affordable home can be challenging.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (6-week series)
Are you an unpaid family or friend caregiver? Join us for a FREE class series!
Our 6-week Zoom workshop occurs on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Sept. 23 through Oct. 28. This class series gives you the confidence and support to better care for your loved one and yourself!
Transportation Advisory Committee
The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) committee collaborates closely with Clackamas County Social Services Transportation Programs, placing a concerted effort on enhancing transportation services for underserved communities. In addition to this core objective, the committee will undertake tasks such as reviewing grants, budgets, work together to provide insight and recommendations that would enhance our riders experiences.
TAC meets every 3-months.
For more information, contact the Transit Services Program Manager, Kristina Babcock at kbabcock@clackamas.us.
Ride Together and Vets Driving Vets Program
The Ride Together and Vets Driving Vets Programs are available for adults 65+ year old and/or people with disabilities, theses Volunteer Programs allows riders to recruit family members, friends, or neighbors to be their drivers. Riders and drivers schedule their rides on their own schedule, and drivers are reimbursed for miles driven.
- Ride Together (RT) is a volunteer program to help cover mileage cost when driving a family member (must live in a separate dwelling), neighbor or friend to doctor appointments, grocery trips and other critical services. You would submit your trips to our program each month for reimbursement.
- Vets Driving Vets (VDV) is a volunteer program where Vets help provide transportation to other Vets to help maintain their independence.
Eligibility and Requirements
Our volunteers:
- Drive their own vehicle to help others. Their own insurance is the primary, and the county is the secondary coverage.
- Track rides and mileage to receive mileage reimbursement of 0.625 cents/mile.
- Receive free drivers’ safety training that may offer discounts on auto insurance.
To be eligible for RT & DVD volunteer positions, applicants need to:
- Pass county background and drivers history check
- Complete online county provided drivers education hours
- Pass a Road Test Evaluation with a staff or center member