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INDEX GUIDE

Advocacy

Alcohol and Drug Treatment  

Camp

Child Care

Children's Services

Clothing

Counseling

Credit Assistance

Crisis Intervention

Death/Dying

Dental

Disability Services

Diseases

Domestic Violence

Education

Emergency Assistance

Employment/Vocational Services

Energy Assistance

Financial Assistance

Food

Foster Care

Health/Medical/Therapy

Hearing Impaired Services

Housing/Residential Services

Legal

Medical Equipment/Adaptive Equipment

Mental Health Services

Recreation

Respite

Senior Outreach/Senior Services

Support Groups

Tax Assistance

Transportation

Visually Impaired

Weatherization

RESOURCES

ACCESS, Inc.
Community Action Agency
PO Box 4666
3630 Aviation Way
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 779-6691
www.access-inc.org  

SERVICES:

• Food Share – Provides emergency food assistance at about twenty emergency food pantries in the County.
• Medical Equipment Program – Loans a variety of medical equipment to anyone in need of the items, at no charge, for as long as the need exists. No income requirement.
• Weatherization – Provides home weatherization and counseling about energy usage, at no charge to low-income households.
• Energy Assistance – Low energy assistance program supplements winter heating bills for low-income families throughout Jackson County during the winter months.
• Other Services – Senior outreach; housing counseling; information and referrals; transition housing assistance; homeless intervention; and support service.

Medford ALS Support Group
Smullin Health Education Center – Room 101-103
Rogue Valley Medical Center Campus
2825 E Barnett Rd
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 292-8775
Toll Free: (800) 681-9851

SERVICES:

• Provides direct services, assistance with medical equipment, respite care, assistive technology or advice and emotional support.

• Treatment curriculum includes – Relapse Prevention, Stress Reduction, Life Skills, Recognizing Destructive Patterns, Dual Diagnosis, Cognitive Patterns, Nutrition Health and Fitness, and Organized Recreation.
• Residential Program – Is designed to assist clients who may require more intensive treatment than outpatient services provide.
• Outpatient Program – Specializes in individualized treatment and services, to individuals and their families experiencing problems with chemical dependency. ARC’s Outpatient Program is structured to address alcohol and drug problems with individuals and families, who may not have progressed to the need for residential treatment.
• Outpatient Treatment Services – Gambling treatment, urinalysis testing, alcohol and drug treatment Education only, DUII convicted treatment services, DUII and Marijuana diversion services, continuing care and employee assistance.
• Other services – Group counseling, individual counseling, individualized treatment plans and weekly family programs.
   

FEES:
Vary by program.

• Personal care and domestic services for adults with developmental disabilities and security deposit if needed.

FEES:
Fees vary, must be referred by agencies.

SERVICES:

• Provides support groups and weekly meetings for people with substance abuse. The primary purpose is to carry the message of recovery to the alcoholic seeking help.

FEES:
No dues or fees for membership.

• 24-hour residential services supported Vocational Employment and Alternative Employment Opportunities.

• Provides information referrals, education, and support to persons with Alzheimer’s disease; their families and caregivers; and professionals, through the Helpline education programs, support groups, and safety services.

• Provides rehabilitative services and transportation for patients to and from appointments; loans sick room equipment to cancer patents; sponsors “Reach to Recovery” for breast cancer patients; “I Can Cope” for cancer patients and their families. Literature and education provided to the community. Smoking cessation services also available.

• Conduct CPR classes, health education on cardiovascular disease and research programs; “Heart Smart” cooking classes held at RVMC. Funds collected are used for research and education. Call for more information.

American Lung Association
7420 SW Bridgeport Rd Ste 200
Tigard, OR 97224
Phone: (503) 924-4094
Fax: (503) 924-4120
www.lungoregon.org

Lung Helpline
Toll Free: (800) 586-4878

SERVICES:

• Include Freedom from Smoking, Information on COPD, Asthma, and other lung related treatments.

• Provides CPR classes, disaster relief, health aids, educational courses, counseling, and assists families of the military.

• Provides durable medical equipment, pediatric rehabilitation services (evaluations and assessment), pediatric respiratory care, insurance information, and adult incontinence care supplies.

• Early intervention and early childhood education; feeding clinic and pediatric assessment includes speech, physical, and occupational therapy.

Child Development Center
945 S Riverside Ave
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 608-5252

ELIGIBILITY:
Children age birth to five years who have qualifying disabilities in the gross motor, fine motor, receptive, and expressive language, self-help, social and/or cognitive areas.

SERVICES:

• Developmental evaluations of at risk infants and Pre School.

FEES:
Vary.

Ashland Community Hospital - Memory Care Center
 905 Skylark Place
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone:  (541) 482-2465
Fax:  (541) 488-1011
www.ashlandhospital.org
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SERVICES:

• To provide adult day care for the frail elderly, stroke patients and those with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias in a stimulating, safe, caring environment.  Provides information, guidance, and support both to family members and the community at large.

FEES:
Vary.

Ashland Supportive Housing, Inc (ASH)
515 E Main St
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 488-2870

ELIGIBILITY:
Any adults who are developmentally disabled from the age of 18 and older. Entry for this service is through Jackson County Developmental Disabilities Services.

SERVICES:

• Include community skills, self-maintenance, interpersonal skills, vocational, and 24-hour residential housing.

Asperger Syndrome Support
High Functioning Autism Support
Phone: (541) 535-1790
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ELIGIBILITY:
Adults with Asperger syndrome.

SERVICES:

• Support group.

Attorneys at Law

Mike Arant
312 S Ivy St
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 773-1222
www.broesderlaw.com

John Curtis
55 N 3rd St
Central Point, OR 97502
Phone: (541) 664-1218

SERVICES:

• Wills, trusts and guardianships for people with disabilities.

Don Denman
3521 E Barnett Rd
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 770-5466

Pat Huckye
823 Alder Creek Dr
Medford, OR
Phone: (541) 772-1977
Fax: (541) 772-3443

Jon A Iverson
220 Laurel St
Medford, OR
Phone: (541) 772-3477

Carl Krach
23 Newtown St
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 779-5175

David Seulean
622 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 482-8492

Autism Society of Oregon
PO Box 396
Maryhurst, OR 97036
Phone: (503) 324-6660
Fax: (503) 636-1696
Toll free: (888) 288-4761
Or local contact:
Kathy Carraway (541) 245-3130
www.autismoregon.com

SERVICES:

• Counseling for parents, research for students and parents. Will come and see child if necessary. Information regarding, how to facilitate.

Autism Support Group
533 N Royal Ave
Eagle Point, OR 97524
Phone: (541) 826-5216

SERVICES:

• Support for the families with family members who have Autism. Call for meeting times.

Barlow Computer Training
745 Ellen Ave
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 621-9450
Toll Free: (866) 759-3399

SERVICES:

• Computer training for anyone that needs training on a variety of software. Also adaptive computer training available for people with disabilities.

White City Program
3275 Ave G
White City, OR 97503
Phone: (541) 830-7623
www.bgcrv.com  

ELIGIBILITY:
All school aged children, 6 – 18 years of age.

SERVICES:

• After school programs and activities for school aged children. Can obtain membership application forms on the website.  

FEES:
Vary.

Center for Nonprofit Legal Services, Inc
PO Box 1586
225 W Main St
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 779-7291

ELIGIBILITY:
Low-income residents of Jackson County and all persons over the age of 60.

SERVICES:

• Divorce, separation, custody, support, paternity, adoptions, guardianships, conservatorships, power of attorney, landlord and tenant, consumer, employment discrimination, wage claims, welfare problems (social security, general assistance, food stamps), wills, unemployment compensation, and immigration.
   

FEES:
Contribution suggested.

Child Care Resource Network – see Job Council

Child Development and Rehabilitation Center – see Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU)

Child Development Center – see Asante Health System

Children’s Dental Clinic of Jackson County
2825 Barnett Rd.
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 608-4249

ELIGIBILITY:
Children in Jackson County Schools, of low-income families who don’t have OHP, dental insurance or a medical card.

SERVICES:

• Exams, X-rays, fillings, root canals, stainless steel crowns, extractions, cleanings, and home care instructions.

City of Ashland
Electric Heat Assistance Program
20 E Main St
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 488-5342
www.ashland.or.us  

ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a senior or qualify for low-income assistance.

SERVICES:

• Help with utility heating bills during the winter. 

Medford Center
19 Myrtle St
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 773-3863

White City Center
8385 Division Rd
White City, OR 97503
Phone: (541) 826-5853
www.communityhealthcenter.org

ELIGIBILITY:                                                                                                                                                 Medically uninsured residents and their families who have limited ability to pay for timely health care. People who have a job without employer sponsored insurance and make just a little too much money to qualify for the Oregon Health Plan. People who have language, cultural or other non-financial barriers to obtaining health care.

SERVICES:

• Primary health care is basic medical care encompassing curative and preventative medicine, health promotion and maintenance, education, nutrition and continuing care evaluation and management. Provided on an out-patient basis, primary care services as the critical entry point to the health care delivery system. Services include:
• Diagnosis & treatment of illness
• Screening & disease prevention
• Well child exams & Immunizations
• Women's health exams
• Physical examinations
• Management of chronic illness
• Health education
• Prenatal care (White City Clinic)
• Specialty clinics

FEES:
Sliding fee based on income. Accepts Medicaid, and OHP, fee is payable upon visit.

Community Works
900 E Main St
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 779-2393
www.community-works.org

SERVICES:

• Adolescent sex offender treatment, community counseling services, including school based counseling, Hispanic outreach, crisis and family counseling. Helpline (779-4357), The Grove (a family resource center), Family Focus, Level 7 Parent Education, Safety Net, personal safety program, Crossroads, Lithia Springs program, Youth Empowerment services. Including Dunn House and rape crisis.

These are programs provided by Community Works Programs:

Dunn House
PO Box 369
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 779-4357

ELIGIBILITY:
Anyone who has been abused or is in fear of being abused.

SERVICES:

• Safe shelter for abused women and their children, counseling, advocacy, emergency transportation, information and referral.
  

Family Focus
Phone: (541) 779-2393

ELIGIBILITY:
Any parent with children birth to 17.

SERVICES:

• Educational, workshops, children’s program that parallels parent education curriculum. Homeless runaway drop in center. 

FEES:
Based on a sliding scale.

HELPLINE
Phone: (541) 779-4357

SERVICES:

• Information and referral, Crisis intervention, Teen-line, senior reassurance calls program, intervention for runaways and homeless teens.

Medford Drop In Center
900 E Main St
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 779-2393

ELIGIBILITY:
Youth 11-22 years old, who are homeless, couch surfing, runaway or at-risk.

SERVICES:

• Youth can receive food and hygiene supplies. Help with resumes and school forms, get, and learn about other resources available.

HOURS:
Monday – Friday 3 pm to 5 pm (closed holidays)

“Off our Rockers!”
Phone: (541) 779-2393 Ext. 316

ELIGIBILITY:
A weekly support group for grandparents and other kinship parents of any age child.

Youth and Family Counseling Services
Phone: (541) 779-2393
After hours: (541) 779-4357

ELIGIBILITY:
Youth 2-17 and their families.

SERVICES:

• Assessment and Treatment/Goal Planning; Individual Counseling; Group Counseling; Family Therapy; and Medication Evaluation and Management. 

Consumer Credit Counseling
820 Crater Lake Ave Ste 202
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 779-2273
www.cccsso.org

ELIGIBILITY:
Anyone

SERVICES:

• Help with learning to budget, debt management programs, senior, and people with disabilities, bill paying programs. Clients meet monthly with counselor. Learn how to balance a checkbook and get bankruptcy counseling. Credit reports also available.

FEES:
Vary.

• Clothing, groceries, soup kitchen, and haircuts.

Creative Community Links
2195 Skyview Dr
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 951-5850

SERVICES:

•  Provides community and vocational supports to individuals who experience developmental disabilities. Services include job development, living supports, community access and inclusion. Hourly respite services are available.

Creative Supports, Inc
930 W 8th St
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 864-1673
Toll Free: (866) 202-5924
Fax: (541) 864-1676

ELIGIBILITY:
Must be an adult with a developmental disability. Entry must go through Jackson County Developmental Disabilities Services.

SERVICES:

• Assisting people with developmental disabilities and their families to create and direct their own services in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.
  

Disability Advocacy for Social and Independent Living (DASIL)
130 W 6th St Ste 101
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 608-6746

ELIGIBILITY:
The disabled community of Jackson County.

SERVICES:

• Advocacy; information referral; peer counseling; independent living skills; and housing.
  

Disabilities Recreation Project
PO Box 1263
Talent, OR 97540
Phone: (541) 482-1979
www.drpinc.org  

SERVICES:

• Assist in securing access to make all public parks and lands accessible for seniors and people with disabilities.

Diversity World
Phone: (204) 487-0307
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www.diversityworld.com  


SERVICES:

• Enriches workplaces and reduces employment barriers. There is a comprehensive directory of websites for enhancing the effective participation of people with employment barriers in the workplace. At www.diversityshop.com/store/accessforall  (a resource manual for meeting the needs of one-stop customers with disabilities) is available.

Donated Dental Services
11731 SE Glenn Widing Dr
Portland, OR 97207
Toll free: (800) 767-6334

SERVICES:

• No cost dental services though the Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped.

Downs Syndrome Association of Southern Oregon
PO Box 5404
Central Point, OR 97502
Phone: (541) 664-6555
www.dsaso.org  

SERVICES:

• Monthly meetings, support, social information, and newsletter. Lending library and parent packet.

Easter Seals Oregon                                                                                                      Medford Office
711 E Main Ste 15
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 842-2199
www.or.easterseals.com  

ELIGIBILITY:
Children and adults with disabilities and their families.

SERVICES:

• Information and referral; Summer Camp; Saturday Recreation and Respite Program; First Saturday dance, and various other recreation programs.

• Providing companionship and emotional support for Elders and their families.

Epilepsy Association of Oregon
816 Powell Blvd Ste D
Portland, OR 97206
Phone: (503) 228-7651
www.epilepsynw.org

SERVICES:

• Educational information and referral service. Also vocational counseling.
  

Education Service District (ESD) – see Jackson County Educational Service District

• Preschool, family support and counseling, emergency respite and information of services.
  

Gleaning Network
211 N Front St
Central Point, OR 97502
Phone: (541) 664-5244

ELIGIBILITY:
Low-income families, individuals and senior citizens.

SERVICES:

• Provides food to persons in need.
  

Goodwill – see Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries

Goodwill Technology Service – see Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries

• Provides Guide Dogs to those in need based on suitability rather than on a first time come first served basis.

FEES:
Call for fees.

Handicap Awareness and Support League (HASL)
1252 Redwood Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Toll free: (800) 758-4275
TTY: (541) 479-3588
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www.haslonline.org

ELIGIBILITY:
Anyone with a disability.

SERVICES:

• Transportation; Equipment loan; Independent living skills; housing help, ADA Consultant, courses.

SERVICES:

• A social drop in center for people who experience mental illness. They offer games, classes, referral services, etc. They also have a Bingo night.

• Helping those in need within our community solve problems or resolve disputes with businesses, governmental agencies, or other individuals.

• Therapeutic horseback riding to special needs individuals throughout Southern Oregon.

Housing Authority of Jackson County (HUD)
2251 Table Rock Rd
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 779-5785
Toll Free: (888) 276-7890
Fax: (541) 857-1118
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www.hajc.net  

ELIGIBILITY:
Low-income families and individuals.

SERVICES:

• Housing assistance (obtaining decent, safe, and sanitary housing). Referrals to community resources that provide emergency shelter, clothing, assistance with resumes, seasonal camping stays, and on site laundry and shower etc.

• Providing accommodations for children with disabilities to be cared for in a typical childcare setting.

FEES:
Families pay the provider’s customary fees. The subsidy pays for those things that cannot reasonably be covered within the provider’s basic rates.

Independent Behavioral Consultant
Schweikert, Kristina
107 Oak St
Phoenix, OR 97535
Phone: (541) 821-2596

SERVICES:

• Behavior consultation; OIS training; Person Center Planning; functional analysis.

Medford
601 N Grape St
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 779-8564

Ashland
2200 Ashland St
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 482-0518

of Ashland
144 N 2nd St
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 488-3886

ELIGIBILITY:
Primarily for low-income households and veterans.

SERVICES:

• Include food vouchers, house wares, laundry facilities, phone, bread, fresh fruits, & vegetables (when available), transition housing for veterans coming out of the domiciliary, and other services.

Internal Revenue Service
960 Ellendale Dr
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 282-1350 Local offices
Toll Free: (800) 829-4477 Recorded tax info
Toll Free: (800) 829-1040 Taxes help line
www.irs.gov

SERVICES:

• Help with preparing tax forms and returns and answers to questions regarding tax information.

Jackson County Health and Human Services
1000 E Main St
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 774-8200
Toll Free: (888) 363-8755
Fax: (541) 774-7980
www.jacksoncounty.org  

These are programs provided by Jackson County Health and Human Services:

Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services
1915 Hazel St
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 774-8240

SERVICES:

• Outpatient – is an assessment and counseling program.
• Residential – is 24-hour supervision, treatment, and care.
• DUII education and counseling – services for people arrested for driving under the influence.
• Prevention – is an effort to prevent people from driving while under the influence.
• Sobering – is immediate evaluation for the acutely intoxicated.
• Methadone Maintenance – is for people that have a drug abuse problem and want help to get off of drugs.

Commission on Children and Families
Medford Office
1000 E Main St
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 774-8200

Rogue Family Center
3131 Avenue C
White City, OR 97503
Phone: (541) 864-8700

SERVICES:

• Child protective services; individual and family counseling; parent education; and foster home certification and adoption.

Developmental Disabilities Services
300 W Main St
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 774-8205

ELIGIBILITY:
Determined on an individual basis.

SERVICES:

• An assessment is done to establish the eligibility for available programs; screening for Medicaid (OHP) for people with disabilities, medical assistance for uncovered equipment and supplies (based on income), case management.

Healthy Start
1005 East Main Street, Bldg A
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 773-3298
Fax: (541) 774-7977

ELIGIBILITY:
All first time parents.

SERVICES:

• Include prenatal visits, information, family needs assessment; on going home visits, parent support groups, and lending library.

Mental Health Services
1005 E Main St Bldg B
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 774-8201
Toll Free: (888) 363-8755

ELIGIBILITY:
Anyone needing the services offered.

SERVICES:

• Adult treatment services, child, and adolescent treatment services, crisis intervention services, case management supported housing, residential and rehabilitation services.
  

Public Health Department
1005 E Main, Bldg A
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 774-8209

SERVICES:

• Provides pregnancy tests, information, and referrals. Family planning, HIV testing, and immunization clinic. First steps, Maternity case management, Vital Links, TLC Program, SIDS, Teen Parent, Babies first (Birth to 3 years must be at risk), the safe place (free clothing and household items for mothers and children), CaCoon (home health needs), WIC, Healthy Start (first time parents).

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
1005 E Main St Bldg A
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 774-8203
Fax: (541) 774-7980

ELIGIBILITY:
Must meet the income requirements.

SERVICES:

• Available to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women and children under the age of 5 who meet the current income guidelines and have a medical or nutritional risk.
  

SERVICES:

• Training assessment, seminars, local labor market information, preparing for work, classroom basics, vocational skills training, and employment search assistance.

These are programs provided by Job Council:

Child Care Resource Network
673 Market St
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 776-1234
Toll free: (800) 866-9034
www.jobcouncil.org  

SERVICES:

• For Parents –Provides child-care referrals and checklist for choosing quality childcare. Information on parenting and subsidies.
• For Providers –
  Family, group home and center referrals to parents needing childcare.
• Technical Assistance –
  Provides class information on how to become registered for CPR/First Aid, classes, and other training. Parents can also get childcare referrals at www.beansprout.net.

Kids Unlimited
821 N Riverside Ave
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 774-3900
www.kidsunlimitedoforegon.org

ELIGIBILITY:
Kids 6-12, low-income, West Medford and beyond. Everyone welcome.

SERVICES:

• Free after-school homework help at five school sites; youth sports leagues; middle-school mentoring; arts, dance and music programs; summer camp; at-risk outreach and intervention; VIBES teen dance club; and High School leadership entrepreneurial programs. Our mission is to turn kids’ lives around, one child at a time.
  

La Clinica del Valle

South Pacific Clinic
3617 South Pacific Highway
Medford, OR 97501
www.lcdv.org

West Medford Clinic
1307 S Pacific Hwy
www.lcdv.org  

Phone: (541) 535-6339 (Main information)
Phone: (541) 618-1300 (Scheduling)

SERVICES:

• Provides quality medical, dental, and social services to the diverse populations within our communities, especially those who face barriers to health care. Private health insurance, Oregon Health Plan, and Medicare are accepted. Offers grants to offset the cost of healthcare for the uninsured and low-income patients.

Lifespan Respite Network of Jackson County – see The Arc of Jackson County

Living Opportunities, Inc
PO Box 1105
861 Valley View Dr
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 772-1503
Fax: (541) 772-4116
www.livingopps.org  

ELIGIBILITY:
Developmentally disabled individuals.

SERVICES:

• Several different programs including, group home services, semi-independent living assistance, community apartment program, and residential group homes. The is support in finding employment and recreational programs. They also develop plans and implement the activities to achieve the goals set. The Sfumato art studio is a social enterprise of Living Opportunities.
  

Medford Gospel Mission
PO Box 1172
Medford, OR 97501

Men’s Shelter
125 W Jackson St
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 779-1597

Women and Children’s Shelter
534 N Bartlett St
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 772-2931

SERVICES:

• Provides meals; showers; clothing; and emergency food boxes.

Medford Seventh Day Adventist Church
Community Services Center
1900 Greenwood St
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 772-6021

SERVICES:

• Groceries must be referred by Access. Hours are 12:00 – 3:00 every Tuesday except Holidays. Some clothing and household items may be available.

Mediation Works
33 N Central Ave Ste 306
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 770-2468
www.medation-works.org

SERVICES:

• Mediators help resolve conflicts between friends, neighbors, student and teacher, and more. Call for program and class information.
  

FEES:
Call for fees.

Mobility Unlimited
1214 Stowe Ave
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 618-9468
Toll Free: (877) 516-0605
Fax: (541) 864-1467
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www.mobilityunlimited.org  

ELIGIBILITY:
Individuals with physical disabilities, who can demonstrate a need, which will improve their ability to gain or maintain employment.

SERVICES:

• Funding assistance to physically disabled adults for mobility equipment.

Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp
PO Box 206
Rhododendron, OR 97049
Phone: (503) 452-7416 ext 102
www.mhkc.org

SERVICES:

• We offer children and adults with disabilities an opportunity to leave their routine lives and taste the freedom of the outdoors. Please contact the local Kiwanis for more information.
  

Muscular Dystrophy Association
210 W Main St
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 858-9815
www.mda.org

ELIGIBILITY:
Individuals diagnosed with neuromuscular diseases.

SERVICES:

• Monthly clinic, physical, and occupational therapy, orthopedic devices. A yearly summer camp.

N.E.T. Care (Non Emergency Transportation)
1128 Court St
Box 352
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 770-2922

SERVICES:

• Provides non-emergency transportation for gurney bound and ambulatory people for medical appointments only. Hospital discharges. There is a fee for transportation.

National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southern Oregon
1005 E Main St
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 774-7872
Fax: (541) 774-7988
www.nami.org  

ELIGIBILITY:
Anyone with a mentally ill family member.

SERVICES:

• Support groups and information regarding a variety of mental illnesses. There is also a library and resource center available.

• Social and recreational activities for people with developmental disabilities. Hourly and overnight respite available. Call for age requirements.

OnTrack, Inc
221 W Main St
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 772-1777
www.ontackrecovery.com  

ELIGIBILITY:
Anyone seeking counseling regarding drug and alcohol issues.

SERVICES:

• Residential programs and outpatient services including: counseling, employee assistance, parenting classes, anger management, and job training opportunities.

Oregon Advocacy Center
620 SW 5th Ave.
Portland, OR 97204
Toll Free: (800) 452-1694
www.oradvocacy.org

SERVICES:

• Offers free legal assistance and other advocacy services to individuals who are considered to have physical or mental disabilities.

Oregon Commission for the Blind
228 N Holly
Medford, OR 97201
Phone: (541) 776-6047
Toll Free: (888) 202-5463
www.cfb.state.or.us  
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ELIGIBILITY:
Any adult who is legally blind, with progressive eye disorders, or with severe visual impairment.

SERVICES:

• Training in daily living, independent living skills and evaluation and assessment.

Oregon Developmental Disabilities Coalition
540 24th Place NE
Salem, OR 97301
www.oregonddcoalition.org  

ELIGIBILITY:
Varies by service, and many services have long waiting lists.

SERVICES:

• Case management/Service coordination, residential services, job development, training and ongoing employment support; individualized planning and support services, family support including respite care and other assistance for families with children 0-18, intensive medical or behavior supports for children provided in the family home, and other services and supports provided in the family or individual’s home.

Oregon Developmental Disabilities Council
540 24th Place NE
Salem, OR 97301
Toll Free: (800) 292-4154
www.ocdd.org  

SERVICES:

• Addresses issues affecting people with developmental disabilities, advocacy, education, and a monthly newsletter.

These are programs provided by Oregon Health Sciences University:

Child Development and Rehabilitation Center
Medford Branch
901 E 18th Ave
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3575
For Scheduled Clinics call:
Toll Free: (800) 637-0700

ELIGIBILITY:
Any individual suspected in having one of the specified medically handicapping conditions including: Cerebral Palsy, heart disease in children, genetic disorders, orthopedic disorders, developmental disabilities, hemophilia, Muscular Dystrophy through Portland office only.

SERVICES:

• Provides a full range of clinical services for children with developmental disabilities or other special health care needs, and for patients’ families.

Oregon Poison Center
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97201
Poison Help Line
Toll Free: (800) 222-1222
www.ohsu.edu/poison  

SERVICES:

• 24-Hour emergency treatment recommendations for poisoning and drug abuse incidents.

Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSHA)
1840 Barnett Rd Ste D
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 776-6030
www.orosha.org  

SERVICES:

• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, OR OSHA provides materials, training, and information for employee’s safety on the job, as well as compliance assistance to employers.

• Education workshops for parents on topics related to children and young adults with disabilities, information, and referral, and assistance with school issues.

• The Oregon Preferred Worker Program encourages the re-employment of qualified Oregon workers who have permanent disabilities from on the job injuries and who are not able to return to their regular employment because of those injuries. Benefits available are: workers compensation insurance premium exemption, claim cost reimbursement, wage subsidy, employment purchases, and job modifications.

• Educational program for students who are blind grades K-12.

SERVICES:

• Educational programs for deaf students K-12.

• Promotes participation in community life for individuals with disabilities, seniors and their families through the delivery of training, technical assistance and related services.

• Support group that meets the third Tuesday of the month at 3 pm at the Rogue Valley Manor.

Pathway Enterprises, Inc
647 Washington St
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 488-1536
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ELIGIBILITY:
Adults with developmental disabilities

SERVICES:

• Vocational support and programs, job development, community inclusion, supported living services, and 24-hour residential support. All services are available in Jackson County.
   

FEES:
Vary.

General information & Patients rooms
Phone:  (541) 732-5000
Toll Free:  (877) 541-0588
TDD Hearing Impaired Line:  (541) 732-6413 

These programs are provided by Providence Medford Medical Center:

Cancer Center (Cancer Library)
940 Royal Ave
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 732-7004
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

SERVICES:

• For individuals and families wanting to learn more about cancer itself and treatment options. You can also get information about support groups, community resources, hospice care and other programs for cancer patients and their families.

Home Care/Hospice
2033 Commerce Dr
Medford, OR 97504
Phone:  (541) 732-6500
Toll Free:  (800) 804-2017
 
ELIGIBILITY:
Adults and children with terminal illnesses or conditions, or physician orders required.
 
SERVICES:

• Includes home health, hospice, home infusion and home oxygen and medical equipment services for patients and their caregivers.  Respite and volunteer support is provided along with team coordination to persons with end stage disease.

Lifeline
Phone:  (541) 732-5054

SERVICES:

• Emergency response system.

Medivan
Phone:  (541) 732-5054

SERVICES:

• Free transportation to medical appointment for individuals who have no other transport options.

Rehabilitation Outpatient Services
Phone:  (541) 732-5080

SERVICES:

• Provides physical and occupational therapies, communication disorders, vestibular and balance programs, a cognitive program for traumatic brain injury, and aquatics therapy classes.  An outpatient program for physical, hand therapy, and occupational medicine offers state-or-the-art services to meet any muscle, bone, or joint injury.

Senior Services 
769 Spring St
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 732-5466
www.providence.org/medford/services

SERVICES:

• Include Medivan, Lifeline, Providence Plus, caregiver listing, Foot Care Clinic, and caregiver training.

Swindells Resource Center for Children Medford Center
830 NE 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97213
Phone:  (503) 215-2478
Fax:  (503) 215-2478

Medford Center
840 Royal Ave
Medford, OR 97504
Phone:  (541) 732-5958
Toll Free:  (877) 541-0588
Hours of operation:  Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and by appointment.

ELIGIBILITY:
Family and friends of children with disabilities. 

SERVICES: 

• Connects families, caregivers, and friends of children with disabilities to resources, information, and training.  They offer resources specific to disabilities and conditions, as well as information on respite options, recreation, educational options and other day-to-day issues.  Seminars are available (you can download the calendar from the web-site).  A lending library is also available, providing a wide range of information on childhood illnesses and conditions; as well as the care and parenting issues related to them.  The information is available in many forms, including videos, audiotapes, periodicals, books, and staff-assisted computer searches.

• Financial discount on telephone bills for individuals with disabilities.  Information and referral regarding adaptive communication equipment.  Persons receiving food stamps, State SSI, Medicare are eligible for temporary fee assistance. 

Rogue Community College Support Services
RCC Learning Center
Medford, OR 97501
Phone:  (541) 245-7701
www.rogecc.edu
 
ELIGIBILITY:
RCC students with a disability
 
SERVICES:

• Learning disabilities advising, tutoring, note taking, interpreters for hearing impaired, readers and scribes, accessibility needs, general information on college resources for students with a disability or learning disability.
   

Rogue Family Center – see Jackson County Health and Human Services

Rogue Valley Council of Governments (RVCOG)
155 N 1st Street
Central Point, OR 97502
Phone:  (541) 664-6674
www.rvcog.org

These are programs provided by Rogue Valley Council of Governments:

Food and Friends
PO Box 3275
Central Point, OR 97502
Phone:  (541) 734-9505

ELIGIBILITY:
All seniors 60 and over.  Adults with disabilities, who are on Medicaid, should contact their case manager about eligibility.

SERVICES: 

• Meals at congregate sites (donations requested) and meals are delivered to homes of the homebound.  For individual meal site location days and hours of operation, please call (541) 664-6674.

ELIGIBILITY:
Adults 18 to 64 years old.

SERVICES:

• Meals, Information and Assistance, Case Management, Protection from Abuse, In-Home, Community Based & Institutional Care, Pre-Admission Screening, Food Stamps, Medical & Cash Assistance, Medical Supplies, Foster Home Licensing, Risk Intervention and Gatekeeper Program. 

Medford Senior Services Offices
2860 State Street
Medford, OR 97504
Phone/TTY:  (541) 776-6222
Fax:  (541) 776-6215

ELIGIBILITY:
Adults 60 years old and older in Jackson County.

SERVICES:

• Meals, Information and Assistance, Case Management, Protection from Abuse, In-Home, Community Based & Institutional Care, Pre-Admission Screening, Food Stamps, Medical & Cash Assistance, Medical Supplies, Foster Home Licensing, Risk Intervention and Gatekeeper Program. 

Senior & Disability Services
Central Point (Central Office)
155 N 1st St
PO Box 3275
Central Point, OR 97502
Phone:  (541) 664-6674
Fax:  (541) 664-7927

ELIGIBILITY:
Is determined on an individual basis.
 
SERVICES:

• Assessment to establish eligibility for available programs, screening for Medicaid (OHP) for people with disabilities, medical assistance for uncovered equipment and supplies (based on income).
   

Rogue Valley Family YMCA
522 W 6th St
Medford, OR 97501
Phone:  (541) 772-6295
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www.rvymca.org

SERVICES:

• Health and Fitness; a holistic approach to well-being.  Group Exercise; aerobics toning, group cycling, yoga, and pilates.  Recreation; gym schedule and racquetball hours.  Youth Sports; year round sports for youth in 1st – 6th grades.  Youth; programs and activities designed for the child 3+ years.  Prime Time; designed for the older adults.  Aquatics; swimming options for the entire family.  Child Care; state-certified child care, preschool, after-school care, in-service and holiday care.

FEES:
Varies.

Rogue Valley Manor Services
1045 Ellendale Dr
Medford, OR 97504
Phone:  (541) 857-7780
www.retirement.org/rvmcs

SERVICES:

• C.A.R.E.  (Caring Assistance with Resourceful Experience) – Volunteers are trained to evaluate day-care homes and to provide assistance, guidance, and training so the homes can achieve certification.
• Call-A-Ride – This program uses volunteer drivers to transport the elderly or disabled (who have no other means of transportation) to medically related appointments.
• Foster Grandparent Program – Program has a dual focus.  1.  A one-on-one assistance to children with special needs and children-at-risk age 21 and under.  2.  Children benefit from the individual assistance and learn to bond with an adult who brings a lifetime of experience and love to the relationship.
• Lunch Buddies – Is mentoring program designed to reach at-risk elementary school-age children, who have been identified by school personnel as needing additional stable force in their lives.  The overall intent of Lunch Buddies is to provide a consistently positive and caring mentor to a child in need, no matter the reason.
• Respite Care – The Respite volunteers provide a time of relief on a weekly basis to the primary caregiver of an elderly, infirm person.
• Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) – Is a community of retired seniors committed to volunteering in the many community services in our area.
• Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) – Is a program that can help Medicare beneficiaries make better health insurance decisions; provide confidential, uniform, and objective health assistance; identify gaps in insurance laws and regulations, and communicate those problems to policy makers, and support and recognize the efforts of volunteers.
• TransMed – Is a medical transportation program primarily for child Medicaid clients.  These children, who are referred by their caseworker, receive door-to-door transportation service from volunteer drivers.

SERVICES:

• General bus services, Valley lift Para transit services for people whose disability or disabling condition may prevent them from using a bus, or who are unable to travel to a bus stop or use it once they arrive.  Operated in cooperation with local taxi companies. 

FEES:
$2.00 Full Fare.  $1.00 Reduced Fare (62 years and older, 10-17 years of age, and people with an eligible ID card obtained from RVTD).  Transfers – valid for 90 minutes from the time issued.  A passenger with a valid transfer can board any bus without paying the fare.  (2007)

Rural Development, USDA
573 Parsons Dr Ste 103
Medford, OR 97501
Phone:  (541) 776-4270 ext. 4
www.rurdev.usda.gov/or/

SERVICES:

• Loans to individuals in rural communities, who cannot obtain credit from other lending agencies to purchase and/or repair homes.

• Social Services, food boxes, thrift store, clothing vouchers, energy assistance, Saunders Program, and gas vouchers on a first come first served basis at the beginning of the month. 

SENIOR CENTERS
 
Ashland Senior Program Center
 In Hunter Park
1699 Holmes Ave
 Ashland, OR 97520
 Phone:  (541) 488-5342

SERVICES:

• Health services including preventative health care clinics, provided by professionals as well as pressure screening, flu immunization and foot care.  Utility discounts for residents over the age of 65 who qualify as low-income.  Trash Collection discounts are offered to Ashland residents over the age of 65 who meet income requirements.  (Call for more information.)  Noon Meals are provided by the local community non-profit ACCESS Loaves and Fishes.  Meals are served at the Senior Center, Mon – Fri at noon.  Weekly events are held which include dancing classes, movies, writing groups, computer learning and more.

Central Point Area Senior Center
123 N 2nd St
Central Point, OR 97502
Phone:  (541) 664-4933
www.ci.central-point.or.us/pr

SERVICES:

• A meeting place for seniors, socializing, activities, and bus trips the first Wednesday of the month.  Provides hot lunches daily.

Eagle Point Senior Center
121 Loto St
Eagle Point, OR 97524
Phone:  (541) 826-9404
 
SERVICES:

• Monthly potluck, bingo on Monday, music groups, cards, special events, and other events as announced.

Medford Senior Center
510 E Main St
Medford, OR 97504
Phone:  (541) 772-2273
www.medfordseniorcenter.org
 
ELIGIBILITY:
No age limit.  Anyone can use the center and have lunch.  Lunch is served from 11:30 to 12:30 Monday – Friday.
 
SERVICES:

• Crafts, exercise classes, dances, day trips, poker, pinochle, and other card games, puzzles, writing class, legal clinics for seniors and AARP Tax preparers for the low-income individuals (from February through April).  Also offered to the seniors is an AARP driving safety course held every other week.

Upper Rogue Community Center, Inc.
22465 Hwy 62
Shady Cove, OR 97539
Phone:  (541) 878-2702
www.ccountry.net/~urcc/
 
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a senior 60 years or older and/or disabled.

SERVICES:

• Van transportation program; Trips to Medford on Mondays and Thursdays; Local Shady Cove trips Monday thru Friday; Adult Activity Day; Short-term emergency assistance and referrals; WIC; Job Council; Veterans Affairs; etc.

ELIGIBILITY:
Children up to 18 years of age with orthopedic conditions, facial deformities, and burn scars.

SERVICES: 

• Surgical evaluation and rehabilitation; therapy; and prosthetic and orthotic surgeries.

Siskiyou Music Therapy Services
3200 Anderson Creek Rd
Talent, OR 97540
Phone:  (541) 512-0309
 
SERVICES:

• Siskiyou Music Therapy services provide programs that address the special needs of persons living with mental, physical, and developmental challenges.  Music services are available to children, adults, and the elderly.  Please call for more information.
   

Small Business Development Center
673 Market St
Medford, OR 97504
Phone:  (541) 772-3478
 
SERVICES:

• Assistance in forming business plan for SBA loans, free confidential business counseling.

Social Security Administration
3501 Excel Dr
Medford, OR 97504
Phone:  (541) 776-3678
Toll Free:  (800) 772-1213
www.socialsecurity.gov
 
SERVICES: 

• Claims for retirement, survivors, disability benefits (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), assistance with applying for Medicare.  Call or walk in.
   

Southern Oregon Child Study & Treatment Center (SOCSATC)

Ashland Office
1836 Fremont St
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone:  (541) 482-5792
Fax:  (541) 482-5034

Central Point
650 S 2nd St
Central Point, OR 97502
Phone:  (541) 665-0359

Medford Office
358 S Oakdale Ave
Medford, Oregon 975 01
Phone:  (541) 776-0497
Fax:  (541) 282-0359
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www.socstc.org

ELIGIBILITY:
Children and their families with emotional problems.

SERVICES:

•  Out patient therapy; school counseling; family sex abuse treatment; Psychiatric day treatment; treatment foster care; community based group homes; and wrap around services.

Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD)
101 N Grape St
Medford, OR 97501
Phone:  (541) 776-8520
www.woesd.k12.or.us
 
ELIGIBILITY:
Children birth though 21 years with hearing, vision, orthopedic, and autistic impairments who meet Oregon Department of Education severity requirements.
 
SERVICES:

• Resources classrooms; special educational services; equipment; and materials loan; and occupational and physical therapy.
   

These are programs provided by Southern Oregon ESD:

Audiology Clinic
101 N Grape St
Medford, OR 97501
Phone:  (541) 776-8587
Toll Free:  (800) 636-7450
www.soesd.k12.or.us
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ELIGIBILITY: 
Children from Birth to High School graduation who are residents of Jackson County school district.  Referral needed by agency, physician, or school. 

SERVICES:

• A full range of diagnostic hearing services are provided.

SERVICES:

• Persons with Barriers:
• Fast Track – Designed for people who have been unsuccessful in traditional job search activities.
• Supported Work – Is recommended for individuals with little or no work history, and are unsuccessful at finding employment.
• Strategies for Success – Provides an intensive 60-day in-home assessment and work experience for families who lack the skills necessary to balance the demands of work and home.

• Persons with Disabilities: Goodwill provides a wide array of services to persons with disabilities.  All services are individually designed and tailored to meet specific individual needs.
• Time Limited Services – These are services designed to assist individuals in identifying and removing barriers that prevent success in the workplace.  Employability assessment, employee development services, employment placement services.
• Long Term Services – These are services for persons, whom because of the nature of their disability require long-term support services to be employed.  Generally, persons participating in long-term services have developmental disabilities or chronic mental illnesses.  Sheltered employment services, supported employment, enclaves and individual placement.

• Technology Services:
• Goodwill Technology Services –
• In conjunction with the Oregon Commission for the Blind, offers Education & Resource Center patrons free use of adapted workstations. 
• Is a demonstration and training center for adaptive technology.  Whether the barrier is a visual impairment, hearing loss, mobility impairment, or learning disability, our goal is to use technology to help bridge the gap.
• Is here for support.  Our highly trained staff develops a comprehensive technology and training plan specifically designed to meet each person’s goals. 

For more information on these programs contact Kerry Malone: Phone: 541-770-5298 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries.

Southern Oregon Head Start
1001 Beall Ln
PO Box 3697
Central Point, OR 97502
Phone:  (541) 734-5150
Fax:  (541) 734-2279
www.socfc.org 

ELIGIBILITY:
Children 0-5 years who are low-income or have a disability and their families.

SERVICES:

• Early childhood education, family support, health, mental health, dental, and nutrition services.

Southern Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Center
228 N Holly St
Medford, OR 97501
Phone:  (541) 779-3653
TTY:  (541) 773-5086
www.orlions.org

ELIGIBILITY:
Low-income residents.

SERVICES:

• Funding for eye exams, eyeglasses, hearing exams, and hearing aids.  Assistance with visual aids.  Applications to sight and hearing foundation.

Southern Oregon University (SOU)
Student Access Center Disabled Student Services
Stevenson Union 134
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone:  (541) 552-6213
Fax:  (541) 552-8462
www.sou.edu/access

ELIGIBILITY:
All SOU students who have a documented disability for both physical and learning disability.
 
SERVICES:

• Assistance in note taking, proofreading, test taking, proofreaders, academic advising, liaison services, community referral, access to classrooms, and equipment housing information. 

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