Resource: Special Needs
Child Development and Rehabilitation Center
Spanish Language Available by Request
Comprehensive diagnosis, evaluation, and management of various conditions, including developmental delay, autism, speech and language disorders, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and orthopedic impairments.
Direction Service
Spanish Language Available
Planning and support for families who have youth (up to age 23) with disabilities or suspected disability. Information and referral on disability-related resources. No cost.
Early Childhood CARES
Spanish Language Available at Some Locations
Early intervention and early childhood special education for children birth to school age who have delays in development. Call for a free developmental screening. Free educational services to eligible children.
Laurel Hill Center
Spanish Language Available by Request
Services to help people with psychiatric disabilities make choices and acquire skills that increase their self-reliance and ability to live and work in the community.
March of Dimes
Preconception/prenatal education to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, infant mortality, and premature birth. Public health education materials.
NAMI Lane County
Spanish Language Available
NAMI Lane County is a grassroots, confidential, peer-led mental health organization offering support, education, and advocacy services in Lane County at no cost to the participant. NAMI also maintains a Resource Center which is open to the public where we offer a check-out library of publications and videos on the various mental health conditions, information on symptoms, treatment modes, methods for family coping, research, etc.
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) ~ Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS)
Spanish Language Available ASL Interpretation Available
Employment counseling, skills training, and job placement for people with disabilities who meet state criteria.
2885 Chad Dr., Eugene 97408
541–684–2450
Springfield Main Street Center
101 30th St., Springfield 97478
541–736–7812
Oregon Family Support Network
Spanish Language Available
Support for families raising a youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges (no diagnosis needed). Respite, support group, family events, advocacy, IEP/504 support.
Pearl Buck Preschool and Family Support
Spanish Language Available
Specialized services for parents with cognitive limitations: home based parenting support for qualifying parents and their babies, preschool (ages 2–5), home visits, case management, outreach.
Positive Community Kitchen
Spanish Language Available
Meals for people experiencing health crisis due to cancer or life-threatening illness. Prepared with love by teen volunteers and delivered free.
Shangri-La
Shangri-La offers residential services to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, including 24-hour group home support, supported living, as well as a housing assistance program. They also help with job placement, and offer small group, community-based activities for clients to participate in.
http://www.shangrilaoregon.org/
The Arc Families Connected
Spanish Language Available
Peer-led organization helping parents in their journey of raising a child with an intellectual and/or developmental disability. Services include parent support, trainings and advocacy.
The Arc Lane County
Spanish Language Available by Request
Inclusive preschool and inclusive STEAM-based children’s programs for youth ages 3–13. Jumpstart is now a Preschool Promise Program.
University of Oregon HEDCO Clinic – Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment Center
Spanish Language Available
Offers strength-based, comprehensive evaluations for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Learning Disabilities (including dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia). Services are available to age 7 – adults.
https://hedcoclinic.uoregon.edu/center/comprehensive-diagnostic-assessment-center
University of Oregon Speech-Language-Hearing Center
Spanish Language Available by Request
Clinical and consultative speech/language services for all ages. Services include speech delays/disorders, cognitive impairments following TBI or stroke, stuttering, voice, etc. Sliding-fee scale and telehealth appointments available.