Resources
Financial & Legal Supports and Services
We are with those who need a helping hand. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides support to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources, as well as people age 65 and older who are not disabled but have limited income and resources.
1-800-772-1213
"The Oregon State Bar Legal Services Program funds an integrated, statewide system of civil legal aid organizations enabling low-income Oregonians to address critical legal issues directly affecting their families, homes, income, jobs, and access to vital services such as education and health care."
16037 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road Tigard, OR 97224
800-452-8260
Help survivors of domestic violence, homelessness, tenants in substandard living conditions, access to medical services, unemployment benefits, and financially struggling families.
520 SW 6th Avenue Suite 700 Portland, OR 97204
(503) 224-4086
Disability Rights Oregon helps people with disabilities with their disability-related legal issues in Oregon.
Disability Rights Oregon 511 SW 10th Avenue, Suite 200 Portland, Oregon 97205
welcome@droregon.org
(503) 243-2081
As Social Security Disability representatives, our firm provides a unique resource for those individuals who are unable to sustain full-time employment as a result of a disabling condition.
8383 NE Sandy Blvd., Suite 330, Portland, OR 97220
(503) 473-8445
"AAPD advocates for full civil rights for over 60 million Americans with disabilities. We do this by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation."
2020 Pennsylvania Ave. Mailbox 263 Washington DC 20006
1-800-840-8844
"An Oregon ABLE Savings Plan is a way to save for eligible expenses, invest for the future and keep the benefits you rely on every day."
1-844-999-2253
"The Work Incentives Network is one of two Oregon programs that offer free benefits counseling to Oregonians with disabilities who are interested in working. Certified benefits counselors (called Work Incentive Coordinators) help people with SSI or SSDI disability benefits understand how working may affect their benefits and how work incentives can help them meet their job goals. "
win.refer@odhsoha.oregon.gov
800-661-2571
"The Representative Payee budgets the money and disburses the funds to pay for current living needs including housing, utilities, food, medical expenses, personal care and clothing. Any funds left over after meeting the client's current needs are kept in an interest-bearing account for future needs."
1740 Shaff Rd, #404 Stayton, OR 97383
503-922-0735
The Guardian/Conservator Association of Oregon is a membership organization whose members provide an array of fiduciary services such as guardianship, conservatorship, trust administration, estate administration, and more.
2000 NE 42nd Ave., #321 Portland, Oregon 97213
Extensive Supports & Developmental Disabilities
Eligibility for Intellectual and Developmental disabilities
500 Summer St NE, E15 Salem, OR 97301
one.oregon.gov
800-699-9075
MENTOR Oregon’s services and supports are focused on helping adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury and mental health challenges build increasingly rich, independent lives.
11010 SE Division Street Portland, OR 97266
503-258-2440
"As the state chapter of The Arc in Oregon, our programs and services focus on the needs of the I/DD community across the state. Our key programs – OSNT, OTAC & GAPS – are available to all Oregonians with I/DD and their families. We also seek out opportunities for other projects and initiatives that may be offered in partnership with our local chapters and/or other disability organizations and agencies."
2405 Front Street NE Suite 120 Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2726
A non-profit organization assisting persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community
1815 NW 169th Place, Suite 1060 Beaverton, Oregon 97006
(503) 533-4373
I/DD services provider agency specializing in attendant care services, employment services, and professional behavior services
3055 NW Yeon St #757 Portland, OR
info@cedarindpenendence.com
630-464-2605
"Nonprofit human services organization helping individuals with disabilities or disadvantages reach their full potential."
4080 Reed Road SE #150 Salem, Oregon 97302
503-581-1732
We are families and youth working together to promote mental, behavioral and emotional wellness for other families and youth through education, support, and advocacy.
7110 SW Fir Loop; Suite #160 Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: 503.430.0917
815 SE Sherman St Portland OR 97214
971-229-9527
Parents Helping Parents offers many disability support groups for families. They are intended to help people find others who share their life experiences.
1400 Parkmoor Av Ste 100, San Jose, CA 95126
855-727-5775
Employment
Vocational support for obtaining and maintaining paid employment.
305 NE 102nd Ave, Ste 200 Portland, OR 97220
odhs.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov
971-673-5858
"The Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) is the only national organization focused exclusively on Employment First to facilitate the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace and community."
7361 Calhoun Place, Suite 680, Rockville, Maryland 20855
info@apse.org
301-279-0060
"Provide vocational opportunities to people with disabilities as well as others with barriers to employment"
1943 SE Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 238-6165
Inclusive employment services for people with disabilities
10541 SE Cherry Blossom Dr Portland, OR 97216
info@alsoweb.org
(503) 489-6565
"At RISE Services, Inc., we provide Job Coaching and Day Support Activities. These services provide on-the-job coaching focused on increasing independence at their site of employment and assistance to individuals to improve skills related to future employment opportunities."
1500 Valley River Dr #270, Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 246-3697
"Our mission is to help individuals overcome barriers to employment, ultimately leading to long-term employment that meets our client’s needs." An Oregon-based Vocational Rehabilitation service
3620 SE Powell Blvd, Suite 202 Portland, OR 97202
(503) 477-5027
Network of businesses across the city
121 SW Salmon Street, Suite 1440, Portland, OR 97204
info@portlandalliance.com
503-224-8684
Discovery, Vocational Rehabilitation, job seeking, job development, job coaching
348 NE 219th Ave. Gresham, OR 97030
info@HireNW.com
971-401-1051
"JAN helps employers recognize the valuable contributions that qualified workers with disabilities add to the workforce by providing accommodation solutions, trusted strategies, and practical guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). "
JAN@AskJAN.org
(800) 526-7234
"The Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work Program is a unique, business-led, one-year employment preparation program that takes place entirely at the workplace. Total workplace immersion facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training through worksite rotations. The program culminates in individualized job development."
209 SW 4th Avenue, Reception, Portland, OR, 97204, United States of America
Independent Living & Advocacy
What services are provided, who is eligible for these services, and how someone can receive these services.
500 Summer St NE, E15 Salem, OR 97301
one.oregon.gov
800-699-9075
"To promote the philosophy of Independent Living by creating opportunities, encouraging choices, advancing equal access, and furthering the level of independence for all people with disabilities."
1839 NE Couch Street Portland, Oregon 97232
info@ilr.org
503-232-7411
Information and referral, peer support, independent living skills training, individual and systems advocacy, and life transition assistance.
Portland, OR
admin@aocil.org
503-689-7069
"Provide affordable, wheelchair-accessible apartments offer an independent lifestyle and opportunities that individuals with physical disabilities may not have considered possible."
6645 NE 78th Court, C-7 Portland, OR 97218
503.287.4260
"Transition Projects advocates for ending homelessness. Together, with partner organizations, we work to advance a shared agenda of justice and equity."
665 NW Hoyt Street Portland, Oregon 97209
503.280.4700
A housing authority under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. They operate the largest federally-funded housing programs in Oregon, which include Housing Choice Voucher, Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), and Veterans Assisted Supportive Housing (VASH).
1605 NE 45th Ave, Portland, OR 97213, USA
(503) 802-8300
"Our mission is to assist adults with developmental disabilities in the Portland Metropolitan area. We operate four five-resident Group Homes and a large Supported Living Program."
4620 SE 67th Avenue Portland, OR 97206
admin@westsidecommunityfocus.org
503-222-7332
"United Way seeks to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good."
701 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-7112
"Being a parent is a critically important job, 24 hours a day. It’s not always easy. Call the National Parent Helpline® to get emotional support from a trained Advocate and become empowered and a stronger parent."
250 West First Street, Suite 250 Claremont, CA 91711
info@nationalparenthelpline.org
1-855-427-2736
"Adaptive BIKETOWN is Portland’s adaptive bike rental program. The program’s goal is to increase access to cycling for people with disabilities."
1945 SE Water Ave., Bldg B Portland, OR 97214
info@kerrbikes.org
(503) 802-5271
Mental Health & Other Health-Related Needs
Free, 24/7 behavioral health support, language interpretation, referral to low-cost or sliding-scale agencies, help finding local behavioral health supports and providers, information about non-crisis community resources, and mobile crisis services dispatch (project respond).
4212 SE Division St, Portland OR
503-988-4888
Mental health provider information
503-416-4100
"SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders."
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Mental health resource directory
524 NE 52nd Portland, OR
503-228-5692
info@namimultnomah.org
Anonymous peer to peer support chat rooms
info@supportiv.com
3727 NE MLK Portland, OR
1-800-230-7526
855‑268‑3767
PO BOX 13767, Portland, Oregon 97213
503-546-4991
"Our developmental pediatrics team provides expert evaluation and diagnosis for children with brain and spinal cord (neurodevelopmental) disorders."
700 S.W. Campus Drive Portland, Oregon 97239
503-346-0640
- Natural Supports (generic)
Family/friends to transport to medical or health-related appointments
Community Living and Participation
Information and referrals, travel training, door to door services, community connector
9955 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR 97220
503.528.1720
info@rideconnection.org
"Full Life provides community inclusion programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including day programs, job training, and more."
8730 SW Terwilliger Blvd., Suite 101, Portland, OR 97219
(503) 238-4604
info@fulllife.com
Offers programs in supported living, housing access, employment connections, and assistive technology labs
2475 SE Ladd Ave. Suite 240 Portland, OR 97214
info@cvision.org
503-292-4964
"We want communities where all people live in quality and sustainable housing they can afford - empowered to achieve goals and enjoying a strong sense of community."
4150 S Moody Avenue Portland, Oregon 97239
503-231-0682
Information on accessing accommodations in post-secondary settings.
8161 Normandale Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55437
888.248.0822
Pre-baccalaureate, non-degree certificate for students with intellectual/developmental disability, four-year program, inclusive experience with individualized support, and currently the only inclusive post-secondary program in Oregon.
1825 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97201
ccs-psu@pdx.edu
503-725-3000
Student resources, scholarship information, courses and programs of interest, disability advocate positions, etc.
705 N. Killingsworth St. Portland, OR 97217
971-722-6111
"Maybelle Center prioritizes working with adults in downtown Portland who are motivated by their direct experience of social isolation caused by systemic influences like economic poverty, racial discrimination, and inadequate health care."
121 NW 6th Avenue Portland, OR 97209
503-222-5720
"We're a nonprofit organization supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in accessing their community through healthful, meaningful, and environmentally responsible activities."
4187 SE Division Street Portland, OR 97202
(503) 287-0346
"PHAME is a school of the arts and performance. Our classes range from musical theatre to songwriting, from digital photography to poetry. Our performance program puts students in front of audiences in Portland and beyond. We're also a community—a place where people with and without disabilities come to connect, make friends, learn, and grow."
1511 NE 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97232
info@phamepdx.org
(503) 764-9718