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A statewide directory for stroke survivors, families, and caregivers
A stroke can create new needs related to income, food, transportation, housing, home accessibility, mental health, communication, and independent living. The 23 resources below are grouped by the type of help you may be seeking. Programs may have income, insurance, age, disability, or geographic requirements. Contact each organization to confirm current services, eligibility, hours, and waitlists.
ADRC helps older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and families understand long-term support options and connect with local services. Options counselors can help with in-home care, caregiver support, meals, transportation, Medicaid long-term services, Medicare counseling, and planning for safe living at home.
Who may be eligible: People of all ages, incomes, and disability types may contact ADRC. Eligibility for individual programs varies.
How to reach them: Call 855-673-2372. Local office hours vary; the statewide line connects callers with the ADRC serving their area.
211info searches statewide and local programs by ZIP code. It can help families locate food, rent and utility assistance, housing, transportation, healthcare, mental-health services, legal help, caregiver support, medical equipment, and other community resources.
Who may be eligible: Available to anyone looking for health or social-service resources in Oregon. Individual programs may have their own requirements.
How to reach them: Dial 211 or 866-698-6155. Text your ZIP code to 898211 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Online search is available at any time.
Oregon’s ONE system is the main application portal for medical, food, cash, and child-care benefits. Programs include the Oregon Health Plan, SNAP food benefits, cash assistance, Medicare Savings Programs, and some long-term care benefits.
Who may be eligible: Eligibility depends on the specific program, household income, resources, age, disability status, and other factors.
How to reach them: Call 800-699-9075 Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Apply online, by phone, or at a local ODHS office.
This statewide legal-aid hotline helps qualifying low-income Oregonians with problems involving Social Security, SSI, SSDI, Oregon Health Plan, SNAP, unemployment, TANF, benefit reductions, denials, and appeals.
Who may be eligible: Services are intended primarily for low-income Oregonians. Legal assistance depends on the issue, service priorities, and staff capacity.
How to reach them: Call 800-520-5292 or 503-241-4111. Posted phone hours: Monday and Thursday, 1:00-4:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Contact the Public Benefits Hotline
Disability Rights Oregon provides information, advocacy, and limited legal assistance for disability-related issues such as discrimination, access to services, abuse or neglect, accommodations, assistive technology, community-based care, and individual rights.
Who may be eligible: People with disabilities who have a disability-related legal concern in Oregon may request help. The organization cannot accept every case.
How to reach them: Call 800-452-1694 or 503-243-2081. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-4:00 p.m. Services are by appointment; no walk-ins.
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Oregon ABLE offers tax-advantaged savings accounts for eligible people with disabilities. Funds may be used for qualified expenses such as housing, transportation, healthcare, rehabilitation, assistive technology, education, and personal support while helping protect eligibility for certain means-tested benefits.
Who may be eligible: The disability must have begun before the federal age-of-onset limit, which expanded to before age 46 in 2026. Other federal eligibility rules apply.
How to reach them: Review eligibility and open or manage an account online. Contact options and current service hours are listed on the plan website.
Northwest Access Fund is a nonprofit offering affordable loans for assistive technology, adapted vehicles, and home modifications, along with free financial coaching for people with disabilities. It is a financing resource, not a grant program.
Who may be eligible: Residents of Oregon, Washington, or Idaho who have a disability, or family members purchasing disability-related items on their behalf. Loan approval is based on program underwriting.
How to reach them: Call 877-428-5116 or email info@nwaccessfund.org. Contact the organization for current office hours and application assistance.
Oregon’s Centers for Independent Living are nonprofit, disability-led organizations. Services may include peer support, benefits and housing navigation, independent-living skills, advocacy, assistive-technology referrals, and help transitioning from a facility back into the community.
Who may be eligible: People with disabilities of any age. Services and geographic coverage vary by regional center.
How to reach them: Use the statewide directory to find the center serving your county. Contact hours vary by organization.
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Abilitree is Central Oregon’s Center for Independent Living. It offers free one-on-one disability navigation, peer support, advocacy, and connections related to housing, healthcare, Social Security, emergency preparedness, and community resources.
Who may be eligible: People with disabilities, with a focus on Central Oregon. Some health-related navigation programs may have additional requirements.
How to reach them: Call 541-388-8103 or email info@abilitree.org. Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Access Technologies helps people explore assistive technology and durable medical equipment through demonstrations, device loans, training, information and referral, equipment reuse or marketplace options, and guidance about possible funding sources.
Who may be eligible: Oregonians with disabilities, family members, caregivers, professionals, and organizations may contact the program. Eligibility and fees vary by service.
How to reach them: Call 503-361-1201 or 800-677-7512; email info@accesstechnologiesinc.org. Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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ReFIT provides no-cost home accessibility modifications in the greater Portland area. Projects may include ramps, grab bars, widened doorways, accessible bathrooms, and other changes that improve safety and independence after stroke.
Who may be eligible: A homeowner or family member living in the home must have a mobility or functional limitation, and the household must meet financial and service-area requirements. Funding and project capacity are limited.
How to reach them: Call 503-698-8382 or use the online contact form. Contact the organization for current intake and application availability.
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Oregon Food Bank’s statewide network provides free groceries, produce, and prepared meals through food pantries, free food markets, and meal sites. The Food Finder shows nearby locations, schedules, and contact details.
Who may be eligible: Food is available to community members in need. Oregon Food Bank states that proof of income, identification, and a Social Security card are not required at network food sites.
How to reach them: Search online by ZIP code and contact the selected food site directly for its current hours. Oregon Food Bank’s main number is 503-282-0555.
Local Meals on Wheels programs deliver meals to people who cannot reliably shop for or prepare food because of illness, disability, or limited mobility. Many programs also provide social contact and wellness checks.
Who may be eligible: Often adults age 60 or older who are homebound, although some communities serve younger adults with disabilities through Medicaid or other funding. Fees may be free, donation-based, or sliding scale.
How to reach them: Use the locator or contact ADRC to find the program serving your address. Enrollment hours, delivery schedules, and waitlists vary by community.
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Positive Community Kitchen provides free, nourishing prepared meals for a limited period to people experiencing a serious health crisis in the Eugene-Springfield area. It can be helpful when shopping and meal preparation are difficult after discharge.
Who may be eligible: People in the service area who are experiencing a significant short-term health crisis. Capacity, delivery area, and referral requirements should be confirmed directly.
How to reach them: Call 541-249-4942, extension 102. Contact the program for current delivery availability, intake steps, and pickup or delivery arrangements.
Some Oregon Health Plan members may qualify for nonmedical supports that affect health, including medically appropriate food, housing-related assistance, and certain climate-related devices. Food services may include medically tailored or home-delivered meals when criteria are met.
Who may be eligible: Only certain OHP members with qualifying health, financial, and living circumstances. Eligibility is not automatic and services vary by Coordinated Care Organization or Open Card status.
How to reach them: Start with your Coordinated Care Organization. Open Card members may call OHP Client Services at 800-273-0557. Housing request assistance is available at 888-834-4304.
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Regional Community Action Agencies may help with utility bills, rent or housing stabilization, emergency shelter, food, transportation, employment support, home weatherization, and other basic needs. Programs differ substantially by county.
Who may be eligible: Requirements vary by local agency and program, often based on income, household circumstances, location, and available funding.
How to reach them: Use the online directory to identify the Community Action Agency serving your county. Hours and application procedures vary locally.
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OHP ride services, also called transportation brokerages, arrange transportation to covered healthcare and pharmacy services. Options may include contracted rides, public transit, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, mileage reimbursement, and limited meals or lodging when approved.
Who may be eligible: Oregon Health Plan members whose benefit package covers transportation and who need help reaching a covered service.
How to reach them: Use the county search or brokerage map to find the local ride service. Call before the day of the appointment whenever possible. Brokerage hours vary.
Ride Connection provides and coordinates transportation in the Portland metropolitan region and nearby communities. Programs may include door-to-door rides, community shuttles, travel training, and assistance identifying transportation options for medical and everyday trips.
Who may be eligible: Services are designed primarily for older adults and people with disabilities. Eligibility and geographic coverage vary by program, and registration is required for many services.
How to reach them: Call Transportation Services at 503-226-0700; Oregon Relay 711. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Ride requests generally should be made at least four business days ahead.
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Public transit agencies offer ADA paratransit for people whose disability prevents them from independently using regular fixed-route buses or trains. Rides are usually scheduled in advance and operate within a defined area near the regular transit system.
Who may be eligible: Eligibility is based on how a disability affects the person’s ability to use fixed-route transit, not simply on diagnosis or age. An application and functional assessment may be required.
How to reach them: Use Oregon’s transit-provider directory and ask the local agency for an ADA paratransit application. Hours, fares, reservation deadlines, and coverage areas vary.
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NAMI Oregon and its local affiliates provide free support groups, classes, workshops, education, and resource navigation for people living with mental-health conditions and for family members and caregivers. NAMI is not a replacement for individual therapy or crisis care.
Who may be eligible: Adults with mental-health concerns, family members, caregivers, and loved ones. Programs are generally free, but schedules and formats vary by affiliate.
How to reach them: Call 503-230-8009 or 800-343-6264; email namioregon@namior.org. The office line is not a crisis service. Call or text 988 for immediate crisis support.
The Peer Company is a peer-run nonprofit offering recovery support, outreach, advocacy, education, and connection to behavioral-health, housing, detoxification, and other community services. Support is grounded in lived experience and self-directed recovery.
Who may be eligible: People seeking peer-delivered support related to mental health, substance use, recovery, re-entry, or associated social needs. Eligibility and geographic availability vary by program.
How to reach them: Use the organization’s current self-referral and contact options for program-specific phone numbers, locations, and hours.
Oregon counties and contracted providers offer crisis services, counseling, case management, medication support, substance-use treatment, and peer services. These programs can be an important entry point for people with Oregon Health Plan coverage or limited ability to pay.
Who may be eligible: Eligibility varies by county, insurance, income, level of need, and program. Some services are available to uninsured residents. Crisis assistance is available regardless of diagnosis.
How to reach them: Call 211 to locate your county program. Call or text 988 at any time for a behavioral-health crisis; call 911 for immediate danger or a medical emergency.
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This Portland State University clinic provides free, donation-supported speech and language services in person and through telepractice. Services may include individual communication treatment and aphasia groups led by graduate clinicians under licensed speech-language pathologist supervision.
Who may be eligible: Children and adults with speech or language needs. A professional referral is not required, but waitlists and service availability depend on clinic capacity and the university schedule.
How to reach them: Call 503-725-3070 or email osrclinic@pdx.edu. Clinic schedules and group times follow university terms; contact the clinic for current availability.
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Program funding, eligibility rules, names, phone hours, service areas, and waitlists can change. Review this directory at least annually and confirm information directly with each organization. Inclusion is informational and does not guarantee eligibility or constitute an endorsement.
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by Jake Sheaffer
“I once threw a canister of my supplement powder at the wall and dented it. That’s something I can’t imagine ever doing before my stroke, but it’s just another part of my recovery to work on.”
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On an early October weekend in 2019, Alesha Goodman and her longtime boyfriend Drew hiked over 50 miles of rugged desert landscape in the Ochoco National Forest in Central Oregon. They were on a nine-day hunting trip they’d been planning for months. While Drew streaked up the steep slopes of sagebrush and loose rock, Alesha tarried behind breathing heavily, fighting the searing pain radiating from the base of her skull. An active thirty-four-year-old who frequented local gyms, walked her dog daily, and hiked on weekends, Alesha never suspected the severe neck pain and nausea she’d had for the past week and a half were signs of an impending stroke. And not just one stroke, but two. Two potentially fatal strokes that would occur within an hour of each other the day after she returned from the Ochocos.
An only child, Alesha was close to her parents and her grandmother who lived on her parents’ property later in life. As a kid, she delivered newspapers in her Bend, OR neighborhood, and in her spare time, she wrote children’s books for fun and read voraciously, prompting close friends to refer to her as a “living encyclopedia of odd information.”
On the Monday morning after she got home, Alesha sat in traffic at a parkway off -ramp, still in discomfort from the neck pain and the nausea. She had new symptoms, too, dizziness and feeling faint. Regardless of the pain, she readied herself for work, but she had an uneasy feeling about her job.
Over the weekend, Alesha had received multiple text messages from her employer, a jewelry company in Central Oregon, about an issue with her company email and password, but with no cell reception, she couldn’t respond to her manager’s concerns. After searching through Alesha’s desk for her email password and not finding it, but instead finding an important legal document she’d already dealt with but had not yet disclosed to her boss, the company hired a specialist to get around the digital safeguards. That day, Alesha was let go from her position.
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