Complied by the Oregon Office on Disability & Health, this is a list of contacts to Multnomah County organizations that provide service and support to people with disabilities.
Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC): 503.988.3646 for 24/7 support. Trained counselors at this helpline can assess your needs, then identify and connect you with helpful services such as long term care, senior centers,…
The Gatekeeper Program is an organized outreach effort designed to identify, refer, and respond to at-risk seniors (older people), and people with disabilities living in our community.
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Store to Door supports independent living for Portland area seniors and people with disabilities by providing an affordable, personal, volunteer-based grocery shopping and delivery service.
The Oregon Talking Book and Braille Library, a division of the State Library, is a free library for any Oregonian with a print disability, which includes visual, physical, and reading impairments. Though physically located in Salem, Talking Books…
The Oregon Commission for the Blind was established in 1937 as a state agency to provide services to Oregon’s citizens who experience vision loss and need specialized training and support to live full and productive lives.
SAGE affiliates provide services and advocate for LGBT elders in local communities nationwide. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their…
This program of the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon seeks to connect homeowners in need of companionship or assistance with persons in need of housing. The program carefully vets all participants and provides orientation, placement, and follow-up…
For elders who wish to age in place in their own homes, the "village" movement offers a proven model that is both sustainable and affordable. Villages are neighborhood based, and our local affiliate, Villages NW, can connect you with the one nearest…
Free counseling on Medicare options is available through The Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA). SHIBA is a statewide network of trained volunteers who educate and advocate for people of all ages who have Medicare.
There are times in everyone’s life when they need help from others. As we grow older, the likelihood of needing some kind of assistance increases. These resources are designed to help seniors and their families with such issues as housing,…
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Becoming a caregiver is a life-changing event. Maybe it starts gradually, with a bit of household help now and again, or maybe it starts with the sudden shock of a phone call in the night. Whatever your situation, take heart in knowing that you are…
For many caregivers, helping a friend or family member through the last days of life is part of the job. The task is challenging, and it is normal to feel unprepared. Emotional, spiritual, and practical needs all require our attention--and a level…
