Options for success

Advocacy Referral

Disability Rights Oregon: 620 SW Fifth Ave. #500, Portland Or. 97204; Contact: Ted Wenk 503-243-2081; website: www.disabilityrightsoregon.org; Disability Rights Oregon (DRO) empowers individuals with information and tools for successful self-advocacy, provides legal representations and promotes policies that benefit all Oregonians with disabilities.
Hanamura Consulting: 6070 S.W. Chestmut Ave. Beaverton; tel: 503-297-8657; Contact: Steve Hanamura; Hanamura Consulting provides consulting, training, and public speaking in the areas of leadership development, diversity, building effective teams, and managing personal and organizational change.
HASL Independent Abilities Center: 305 NE “E” St. Grants Pass; tel: 541-479-4275; Contact: Randy Samuelson, Executive Director; HASL improving the lives of people with disabilities and seniors by providing solutions for today.
Kids on the Block: P.O. Box 507 or 736 SE Jackson Street Roseburg Or.; tel: 672-6336 Ext. 201; Contact: Heather Allen, heatherallen@uvdn.org; A national program that teaches youth about disability awareness, social issues, and educational differences.
Oregon Parent Training and Information Center (OrPTI): 2288 Liberty St. NE Salem, OR 97301; 503-580-5009; Contact: Lynda Bell; www.orpti.org; Educating and supporting parents, families and professionals in building partnerships that meet the needs of children and youth with disabilities, age birth – 26.
SPOKES Unlimited: 415 Main Street Klamath Falls, Or.; tel: 883-7547; Contact: Wendy Howard www.spokesunlimited.org; A consumer-controlled resource center providing services to help individuals with disabilities live more independently.
The Job Council , Disability Navigator: Jackson and Josephine Counties; 673 Market Street Medford Or.; tel: 776-5100; Contact: Disability Navigator; www.jobcouncil.org; The navigator provides expertise and technical assistance to the Worksource system to ensure increased accessibility to Worksource services for all customers regardless of the barriers to employment they may experience.
Umpqua Community Action Network (UCAN): 124 NW “D” Street Grants Pass Or.; tel: 956-4050; Justina.fyfe@ucancap.org; Through the operation of our programs and in partnerships with other agencies, our goal is to alleviate poverty and positively impact the quality of life for elderly, poor, and disabled individuals.
WORKSOURCE KLAMATH: 801 Oak Ave. Klamath Falls Or.; tel: 850-4556; Disability Navigator – Klamath County; Contact: Barbara Bell, Disability Program Navigator bbell@coic.org; The navigator provides expertise and technical assistance to the WorkSource system to ensure increased accessibility to WorkSource services for all customers regardless of the barriers to employment they may experience.

Assistive Technology Rsources

AUDIOLOGY HEARING CARE - BALANCE AND HEARING AID CLINIC: 761 Golf View Drive Medford, OR 97501; (541) 779-9654; Services: Children from birth to high school graduation who are residents of Jackson County school district. Referral needed by agency.

Access Technologies, Inc.: 3070 Lancaster Drive NE Salem, Or.; 361-1201 V/TTY 800-677-7512 V/TTY; Contact: Laurie Brooks, info@accesstechnologiesinc.org

GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND: 32901 SE Kelso Road W Boring, OR 97009; (503) 668-2100; Services: provides guide dogs to those in need based on suitability rather than on a first come first served basis.

MOBILITY UNLIMITED: 1214 Stowe Ave. Medford, OR 97501; (541) 618-9468 (877) 516-0605; Funding assistance to physically disabled adults for mobility equipment.

OREGON COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND: 228 North Holly Medford, OR 97501; (541) 776-6047; Services: Training in daily living, independent living skills and evaluation and assessment.

SOUTHERN OREGON LIONS SIGHT AND HEARING CENTER: 228 North Holly Street Medford, OR 97501; (541) 779-3653; Services: Funding for eye exams, eyeglasses, hearing exams, hearing aids. Assistance with visual aids.

Access Technologies, Inc.: 3070 Lancaster Drive NE Salem, Or.; 361-1201 V/TTY 800-677-7512 V/TTY; Contact: Laurie Brooks, info@accesstechnologiesinc.org

Ackley Counseling and Employement Services "Aces": P.O Box 862 Eagle Point Or. 97524; Phone: 541-826-7558; Email: ackleyaces@hotmail.com

Bird Braille & Technology Training: 7015 Rogue River Hwy Grants Pass, OR 97527; Contact: Kevin Bird: 541-411-3888 @ birdbraillentech@yahoo.com; Provides customized training in Braille, assistive technology and basic computer skills.

Blanche-Fischer Foundation: 1509 SW Sunset Blvd, Suite 1-B Portland, Or.; 541-819-8205; Contact: John Dziennik www.bff.org; The Blanche Fischer Foundation (BFF) makes direct grants on behalf of individuals with physical disabilities. To be considered for a BFF grant, an individual must have a disability of a physical nature; reside in the state of Oregon; and demonstrate an unmet financial need.

BRAIN BOOK Life Management System: 10 Crater Lake Avenue Medford, Or.; tel: 779-0099; Contact: Kathy Moeller, KathyM@brainbook.com www.brainbook.com; BRAIN BOOK® Life Management System is a cognitive orthotic and training program designed for persons with brain injury and other cognitive inconveniences.

Columbia Care Services Inc.: 3587 Heathrow Way Medford Or. 97504; Phone: 541-858-8170; Email: jsteveley@columbiacare.org; "Columbia Care provides supported employment services to individuals with mental illness in Jackson County"

Freedom Scientific: 11800 31st Court North St. Petersburg, FL 33716-1805; tel: 877-775-9474; Freedom Scientific develops, manufactures, and markets technology-based products that provide equal access to information and computing for those with vision impairments or learning disabilities.

Mobility Access Options: 4822 Industry Drive Central Point, Or; Contact: Stacy Baldwin; www.mao.bz; Automotive Adaptive Equipment including wheelchairs and scooter lifts hand controls, turning auto seats, tied-downs and adaptive vans

Mobility Unlimited: 1214 Stowe Ave. Medford, Or.; 618-9468 or 877-516-0605 (Toll Free); Contact: Krista Olson, Client Services Director www.mobilityunlimited.org; Mobility Unlimited provides funds to assist people with physical disabilities purchase equipment needed to be able to work.

National Federation of the Blind – Jefferson Chapter: P.O. Box 495 Ashland, OR 97520; Contact: Corrine Vieville: 541-488-3888 or Corrine@mind.net; The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.

Next Level Assistive Technology: 12811 NW 29th CT Vancouver, WA 98685; tel: 360-281-5153; Contact: Michael P. Hooks, M.S., Ed., www.nextlevelat.com; Next Level is based in Vancouver, Washington and specializes in blindness and low vision technology.

Sendero Group: 429 F. Street Davis, CA 95616; tel: 530-757-6800; Contact: Sheila Small, gps@senderogroup.com; Sendero Group – “the GPS company” – will be exhibiting Sendero GPS, Sense Navigation, and Mobile Geo. In addition to Sendero’s GPS line of products, we distribute the mPower, PK, Voice Sense, Braille Sense, VictorReader Stream, KNFB Mobile Reader, Mobile Speak, TALKS cell phone software, Miniguide and i.d. Mate OMNI.

The Low Vision Store: 300 N.E. 117th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98684; tel: 366-254-3344; Contact: Patty White and Ken Twergo; The Low Vision Store provides a variety of adaptive technology for people with vision loss.

Vision Assistance Technologies: 515 G. St. #223; Jacksonville, OR 97530; Contact: Robert Privitera, 541-301-6622

Molly Kingsley Holzshu MS CI/CT: Sign Language Interpreter; mollykh@mtashland.net; 541.261.8235

Dottie Bishop: Sign Language Interpreter; 541-761-1628

Benefits and Work Incentive Planning Assistance

Disability Rights Oregon: 620 S.W. Fifth Ave. 5th floor Portland Or.; 503-243-2081 800-452-1694 (Voice); 503-323-9161(TTY); 800-556-5351 (TTY); Contact: Doug Zeh, doug@disabilityrightsoregon.org pfw@disabilityrightsoregon.org; Planning for Work is Oregon’s Social Security-authorized Work Incentives, Planning, and Assistance Project (WIPA) for SSI and SSDI beneficiaries.
Social Security Administration: 3501 Excel Drive, Ste 101 Medford Or.; tel: 541-776-3606; Contact: Leslie Smith, Work Incentive Liaison, www.ssa.gov; The Social Security Administration administers two different programs for people with disabilities: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Both programs have several work incentive programs that help people return to work.
Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries: 3401 Washburn Way Klamath Falls, Or.; tel: 884-9642; Contact: Pam Redding, www.sogoodwill.org; Helping individuals and families build social and employment skills needed to achieve personal and economic independence.
Workable Solutions: 1524 Woodland Drive Ashland, Or.; tel: 541-488-6495; Contact: Janet Steveley, janet@workablesolutions.org, website: www.workablesolutions.org; Workable Solutions provides training and consultation to help people with disabilities realize their employment goals, emphasizing choice, personal control, and the creative use of resources.
Work Incentive Network (WIN): 305 NE ‘E’ Street Grants Pass, Or.; tel: 541-479-4275
Workable Solutions: 1524 Woodland Drive, Ashland, OR 97520; Contact: Janet Steveley: 541-488-6495; www.workablesolutions.org; Workable Solutions provides training and consultation to help people with disabilities realize their employment goals emphasizing choice, personal control, and the creative use of resources. Workable Solutions is an Employment Network for Social Security’s Ticket to Work program, assisting individuals with Plans to Achieve Self Support (PASS).
HASL Independent Abilities Center: Contact: Nelson Ferguson & Ronnie Shainin Nelson_hasl@yahoo.com, Ronnie_hasl@yahoo.com; WIN staff provide free benefit and work incentive planning assistance to individuals in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lake Counties.

Employment Services / Support

Angel’s Consulting Coaching and Education Services (ACCES): 1820 Madrona Ave S. Salem; 503-363-6189; Contact: Angel Hale www.AccessYourPotential.org; ACCES (Angel’s Consulting Coaching and Education Services) utilizes motivational speaking, training, consulting, and Personal Life Coaching to get individuals and organizations from where they are to where they want to be.
Creative Supports, Inc.: 930 West 8th Street Medford Or.; tel: 541-864-1673; Contact: Barbara Hedrick, Executive Director; Creative Supports is a support service brokerage serving adults with developmental disabilities in Jackson and Josephine Counties.
HASL Independent Abilities Center: 305 NE “E” St. Grants Pass; tel: 541-479-4275; Contact: Randy Samuelson, Executive Director www.haslonline.org; HASL -- improving the lives of people with disabilities and seniors by providing solutions for today.
The Job Council: 673 Market St. Medford, OR 97504; Contact: Christine Morris, Disability Navigator: 541-842-2559; www.jobcouncil.org; The Job Council provides the public with workforce related services as it pertains to employment and training.
Lane MicroBusiness: 1445 Willamette Street Eugene; 463-4606; Contact: Shawn Winkler-Rios, Winkler-riosS@lanecc.edu; Lane MicroBusiness is a non-profit microenterprise development organization located in Eugene, Oregon. Our mission is to provide high-quality services to low-income individuals who are wanting to either start a small business or to build their existing business.
Living Opportunities: 861 Valley View Drive Medford, Or.; tel: 541-772-1503; Contact: Steve Dawes, www.livingopps.org; Living Opportunities provides a variety of community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including supported employment.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVRS): 28 West 6th St., Suite A Medford, Or.; tel: 541-776-6035; Contact: Angela Ewing, Branch Manager www.oregon.gov/DHS/vr/
Pathways Enterprises: 647 Washington St. Ashland, OR 97520; Contact: Sarah Gowdy: 541-488-1636; www.pathway-inc.org; Pathway Enterprises is a non-profit providing residential and employment services for the disabled community.; OVRS is a state and federally funded program that works in partnership with the community and with business to develop employment opportunities for people who have disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation programs are custom-designed for each individual.
Oregon Commission for the Blind: 228 N. Holly Street Medford, OR 97501; Contact: Randy Costello: 541-776-6047; www.orgon.gov/Blind/indes.shtml Oregon Commission for the Blind (OCB) provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Oregon Competitive Employment Project: 500 Summer Street NE, E-87 Salem; tel: 945-5857; Contact: Sara Kendall, Project Manager sara.kendall@state.or.us; The Oregon Competitive Employment Project, a proud sponsor of the annual Southern Oregon Options for Success conference, is a federal grant funded through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life in Oregon by achieving, maintaining and advancing the competitive and inclusive employment of persons with disabilities.
Options for Southern Oregon: 1215 S.W. “G” Street Grants Pass, Or; tel: 541-776-6035; Contact: Zoe Ann Northcut, www.optionsonline.org; Options for Southern Oregon offers consultation, training, and innovative programs to serve low-income individuals and people with psychiatric disabilities, to inspire hope while supporting their participation as respected members of the community.
Oregon Commission for the Blind: 228 N. Holly St. Medford, Or.; 776-6047; Contact: Daryl Ackley or Randy Costello www.oregon.gov/Blind/index.shtml; Oregon Commission for the Blind (OCB) provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
SCORE: c/o Medford Chamber of Commerce; 101 E. 8th St Medford; 77904847 www.medfordchamber.com; SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Pathways Enterprises: 647 Washington Street Ashland Or.; tel: 541-488-2931; Contact: swalton@pathway-inc.org; Pathways Enterprises, based in Ashland , Oregon, provides supported employment and supported living services for adults with developmental disabilities.
SPARC: 406B S.E. “G” Street Grants Pass; tel: 476-8241 ext. 128; Contact: Denise Lamb, Supported Employment Program Manager www.sparc-steppingstone.org; SPARC-Stepping Stone provides a variety of support services, including supported employment, to individuals with developmental disabilities in Josephine County.
Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries: 735 West 5th St Grants Pass Or.; tel: 955-5253; Contact: Breanna Fain, Area Manager Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries 3401 Washburn Way Klamath Falls; tel: 884-9642; Contact: Susanne Gogo, Area Manager
Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries: 10 West Jackson St Medford; tel: 476-8241 ext. 128; Contact: Linda Durbrow, Area Manager
Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries: 2470 N.E. Stevens St Roseburg; tel: 677-0275; Contact: Peggy Mark, www.sogoodwill.org; Helping individuals and families build social and employment skills needed to achieve personal and economic independence.
Southern Oregon University Small Business Development Center: 673 Market Street Medford; 772-3478; Contact: Jack Vitacco www.sou.edu; The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training, workforce, manufacturing, environmental, and various other business management disciplines.
The Job Council: 673 Market Street Medford Or.; 776-5100 V/TDD – Jackson County 476-1187 V/TDD – Josephine County; www.jobcouncil.org; The Job Council provides people of all ages and backgrounds with comprehensive workforce development services that are tailored to meet the individual needs of each person
THRIVE: The Rogue Initiative for a Vital Economy: 340 A. St. Ashland, Oregon 97520; 541-201-3093; Contact: Mona Kool-Harrington www.thriveoregon.org; Business training and counseling to assist you in acquiring the vital business skills needed to build a strong and sustainable business.

Healthcare / Wellness

Barbara Johnson Consulting Services: 924 Parkdale Medford Or.; tel: 890-8413; Contact: Barbara Johnson; Barbara Johnson provides nursing consultation services to individuals and agencies within the Rogue Valley.
CareSource: 1390 Biddle Rd., Ste 105 Medford Or.; tel: 541-471-4106: 888-460-0185; Contact: Freddy Sennhauser, Marketing Director www.caresourcehealthplans.com; Care Source is Southern Oregon’s locally owned health plan for people with Medicare.
Department of Health and Human Services: Employed Persons with Disabilities (EPD) Program; 300 West Main Street Medford; tel: 774-8205; Contact: Michelle Knight; Administers State programs for Food Stamps and Medicaid as well as other potential medical programs related to persons who are disabled and are low income, one of which is the Employed Persons with Disabilities (EPD) program.
Department of Human Services, Seniors and Persons with Disabilities, Medford Disability Services Office: 28 W. 6th Street Medford, OR 97501; Contact: Julie Ormand: 541-776-6210; DHS administers the Medicaid program, long term care and food stamps for seniors and adults with disabilities.
Mary Kay, Inc.: 1717 View Place, Medford Or. 97504; Contact: Julie Ormand: 541-776-6210; DHS administers the Medicaid program, long term care and food stamps for seniors and adults with disabilities.
Rogue Valley Council on Governments: P.O. Box 3275 Central Point; tel: 423-1383; Contact: Connie Saldana, www.rvcog.org; Senior and Disability Services of Rogue Valley Council of Governments provides long term care services to low income elders and adults with disabilities though two branches in Medford and one in Grants Pass.
Senior and Persons with Disabilities, Medford Disability Services Office: 28 West 6th St. Medford, OR 97501; 541-776-6210 Contact: Julie Ormand; Julie.Ormand@state.or.us; We administer the Medicaid Program, long term care and food stamps for seniors and adults with disabilities.
Rogue Valley YMCA: 522 West 6th St. Medford, OR 97501; Contact: 541-772-6295; www.rvymca.org; The Rogue Valley Family YMCA is a charitable 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our purpose is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities by teaching the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibilities through a wide variety of programs designed for all ages.
Timothy Allen Olson, Licensed Massage Therapist: 263 7th Street Ashland, OR 97520; Contact: 541-646-0086; www.timothyallenolson.com; Timothy Allen Olson Massage specializes in massage for active people.
Total Massage Therapy: 3560 National Drive, Suite 100 Medford; tel: 621-4338; Contact: Eric Hawins, LMT; Innovative massage tailored to your needs.
Waterstone Spa: 236 E. Main Street Ashland; tel: 488-0325; www.waterstonespa.com; Waterstone Spa, located in the heart of downtown Ashland, offers an extensive menu of spa experiences to restore balance and bring peace to your body mind, spirit and emotions.

Legislative

Jackson County Clerk: 1101 W. Main Street, Suite 201 Medford; tel: 774-6148; Contact: Chris Walker, County Clerk
Josephine County Clerk: 500 NW Sixth Street Grants Pass; tel: 474-5240; Contact: Art Harvey, Josephine County Clerk
Klamath County Clerk: 305 Main Street Klamath Falls; tel: 883-5157 ; 800-377-6094; Contact: Linda Smith, Klamath County Clerk
Peter Buckley, Oregon State Representative, District 5: 71 Dewey Street Ashland; tel: 541-488-9180; Contact: Rep.peterbuckley@state.or.us
Secretary of State, Elections Division, Help America Vote Act: 255 Capitol Street, Suite 501 Salem, OR; Contact: Gene Newton: 503-986-2352; gene.a.newton@state.or.us; The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002 included provisions to ensure that voters with disabilities are provided the opportunity to vote privately and independently and have equal access to the process.

Eduation / Training / Personal Development

Ackley Counseling & Employment Services (A.C.E.S.): P.O. Box 862 Eagle Point, OR 97524; Contact: Daryl Ackley, 541-826-7558 or ackleyaces@hotmail.com; www.ackleyaces.com; Vocational rehabilitation counseling; career exploration; personal futures planning; social security PASS plans; transition services including college preparation, self-employment and business development, and job placement services.
Angel’s Consulting Coaching and Education Services (ACCES): 1820 Madrona Ave S. Salem, Or.; tel: 363-6189; Contact: Angel Hale, www.AccessYourPotential.org; ACCES (Angel’s Consulting Coaching and Education Services) utilizes motivational speaking, training, consulting, and Personal Life Coaching to get individuals and organizations from where they are to where they want to be.
Easter Seals Oregon, Connecting to Jobs Program: 711 E. Main St., Suite 20 Medford, OR 97504; Contact: Steve Bason: 541-842-2199; This program is a workforce development service primarily focusing on veterans with disabilities, especially those returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and other people with disabilities to provide career planning and job development in partnership with our community.
EC-Road Rules: 1916 Canyon Ave, Medford, OR 97504; Contact: Lisa Christopher: 541-773-3185; EC-Road Rules provides one-on-one tutoring services to help prepare people for the drivers learners permit.
Pearly Ruth Tutorial Services: P.O. Box 545 Medford, Or.; tel: 541-779-7436; Contact: Pearley Ruth Pearleyruth@pearleyruthtutorial.com; Pearley Ruth Tutorial Services provides educational and medical tutoring.
Rogue Community College Individualized Career Training Dept.: 117 S. Central Ave. #210 Medford, Or.; tel: 541-245-7629; Contact: Teri Smith tasmith@roguecc.edu; Individualized Career Training offers a wide variety of personalized opportunities for vocational training gained through hands-on work experience at local business sites. These programs provide students with an avenue to become trained in a specific field which has a local labor market and for which there is no existing college program.
Southern Oregon University, Disability Resources: 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, OR 97520; Contact: Theresa Lowrie, 541-552-6213 or lowriet@sou.edu; Disability Resources ensures equal access to all students with documented disabilities, at all Southern Oregon University Campuses and Community Learning Centers, as defined by federal legislation.
Southern Oregon University Access Center: 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, Or.; tel: 541-552-6213; Contact: Theresa Lowrie, lowriet@sou.edu; The Access Center provides disability services for students attending Southern Oregon University.
Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries: 11 West Jackson Medford, OR 97501; Contact: Linda Durbrow: 541-772-3300; www.sogoodwill.org; Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries provides vocational training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Southern Oregon.
Umpqua Community Development Corporation: DreamSavers Program; 605 SE Kane St Roseburg, Or.; tel: 541-673-4909; Contact: Brenda Lewis www.umpquacdc.org; Earn 300% interest on your savings! DreamSavers is an Individual Development Account program that encourages adults and youth to build assets. It is available to Southern Oregon residents whose annual household income is at or below 80% of their counties median household income.

Food and Shelter

Access Inc. Community Action Agency: P.O. Box 4666, Aviation Way, Medford Or. 97501; Phone: (541) 779-6691; Food Share, Medical Equipment Program, Weatherization, Energy Assistance, Senior outreach, Housing Counseling, Information and referrals, Transition housing assistance, home services.

DUNN HOUSE: P.O. Box 369, Ashland, OR 97520; (541) 779-4357; Safe shelter for abused women and their children, counseling, advocacy, Aergency transportation, information.

Medford Gospel Mission: P.O. Box 1172, Medford Or. 97501; Men's Shelter: 125 W. Jackson St. Medford Or. 97501; Women and Children's Shelter: 534 N. Bartlett St. Medford Or, 97501; Mens Shelter: 541.779.1597; Womens Shelter: 541.772.2931; Provides meals, showers, clothing and emergency food boxes.

Salvation Army: 304 Beatty Street Medford, OR 97501; (541) 773-6965; Social services, food boxes, thrift store, clothing vouchers, energy assistance, Saunders program, and gas vouchers.

SELF SUFFICIENCY OFFICE: 800 Card ley Ave. Medford, OR 97504; 541.776.6172; Services include: Food stamps and TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION: 3501 Excel Dr. Medford Or. 97504; 541.776.3678; Social Security Services

STATE OF OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: Self Sufficiency Office: Medford Office: 800 Cardley Ave. Medford, Or. 97501; 541.776.6172; Rogue Family Center, 3131 Ave C. White City, Or. 97503, phone: 541.864.8700; South Valley Office, 1658 Ashland Street, Ashland Or. 97520, phone: 541.482.2041; Include temporary assistance to needy families (TANF), employment seeking skills and development, access to OHP, food stamps, domestic violence emergency services and employment related day care.

St. Vincent DE Paul: 2424 N. Pacific Hwy. Medford Or. 97501; 541.772.3828; Provides meals, emergency food, clothing vouchers, and shelter. Help with propane, natural gas bills, utility assistance.

WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC): 1005 E. Main Street, Bldg A Medford. OR 97504; (541) 774-8203; Services: Available to pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women and children under the age of 5.

GLEANING NETWORK: 211 N. Front Street Central Point, OR 97502; (541) 664-5244; provides food to persons

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: 60 N. Fir Street, Medford, OR 97501; (541) 779-1983; Families must demonstrate a need for an adequate shelter, ability to pay a 20 year no interest mortgage.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF JACKSON COUNTY: 2251 Table Rock Road Medford, OR 97501; (541) 779-7938 (888) 276-7890; Housing assistance through Housing Choice Vouchers rental subsidy program and affordable apartments, program assists low-income homeowners in repairing or upgrading their homes.

INTERFAITH CARE COMMUNITY: 601 N. Grape St. Medford Or. Phone: 541.779.8564; 2200 Ashland St. Ashland Or, 97520 Phone: 541.482.0518; 144 N. 2nd Street, Ashland Or. 97520, Phone: 541.488.3886; Medford: 541.779.8564 Ashland: 541.482.0518, or 541.488.3886; Services include food vouchers, house wares, laundry facilities, phone, bread, fresh fruit, vegetables, and other services for low-income households and veterans.

Addictions Recovery and Mental Health Services

ADDICTIONS RECOVERY CENTER (ARC): 1003 W. Main Street Medford. OR 97501; 541.779.1282; Treatment curriculum. Residential program. Outpatient program. Outpatient treatment services, Group counseling, Individual counseling, individualized treatment plans, J. Weekly family programs.

ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT SERVICES: 837 East Main Street Fr(4\ Medford, OR 97504; (541) 774-8240; Services: Outpatient, residential, DUll education and counseling prevention sobering and Methadone maintenance.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 110 E. 6th Street, Suite A, Medford, OR 97501; (541) 773-4848; Provides support groups and weekly meetings for people with substance abuse.

KOLPIA COUNSELING SERVICES: 111 Genessee Street Medford, OR 97504; 541.779.5866; Services: Diagnosis and treatment of mental health. alcohol and drug related problems.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS OF SOUTHERN OREGON: 1005 E. Main Street Medford. OR 97501; (541) 774-7872; Services: Support group and information regarding a variety of mental illness. There is also a library and resource center.

JACKSON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: 1005 E. Main Street, Bldg B Medford, OR 97504; 541.774.8201; Services: Adult treatment services, child and adolescent treatment services crisis /intervention services, case management, rehabilitation services

HAWTHORNE DROP IN CENTER: 48 Hawthorne Street Medford, OR 97504; (541) 494-4303; Services: A social drop in center for people who experience mental illness.

Healthcare

APRIA HEALTHCARE: 765 S. Riverside Ave. Medford, OR 97501; 541-245-2400; Services: Provides durable medical equipment, pediatric rehabilitation services, pediatric respiratory care, and adult incontinence care supplies.

ASHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: 541-201-4000; Hospital Services

CANCER CENTER (CANCER LIBRARY) - PROVIDENCE: 940 Royal Ave. Medford, OR 97504; (541) 732-7000; Services: For individuals and families wanting to learn more about cancer itself and treatment options including hospice services.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Ashland Center: 99 Central Street 19 Myrtle Street 8385 Division Road Ashland, OR 97520; (541) 482-9741
Medford Center: 19 Myrtle Street Medford, OR 97504; (541) 773-3863
White City Center: 8385 Division Road White City, OR 97503; (541) 826-5853; Services: Primary health care, curative and preventative medicine, diagnosis and treatment of illness, screening and disease prevention, well child exams and immunizations, women's health exams, physical exams, management of chronic illness, health education, prenatal care and specialty clinics.

DISABILITY SERVICES: 28 W. 6th Street Medford, OR 97501; 541-776-6210; Services: Disability Services

DOERNBECHER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road Portland, OR 97201; (503) 494-8811; Services: Children's specialist health services

DONATED DENTAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: 11731 SE Glenn Widing Drive Portland, OR 97207; (800) 767-6334; Services: No cost dental services through the Foundation for Dentistry for the Handicapped.

HEALTHY START: Women's Health Clinic; 910 S. Central Ave. Medford, OR 97501; 541 -690-3546; Services: Helping families with first-born children.

JACKSON COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: 1000 E. Main Street Medford, OR 97504; (541) 774-8200; Services: include alcohol and drug treatment services, commission on children and families, developmental disabilities services, mental health services, public health department, WIC.

LA CLINICA DEL VALLE

SOUTH PACIFIC CLINIC

3617 S. Pacific Hwy Medford, OR

WEST MEDFORD CLINIC:

1307 W. Main Street Medford, OR

Information: 541.535.6239
Scheduling: 541.618.1300

Services: Provides quality medical, dental and social services. OHP ~d Medicare accepted.

OREGON SAFENET: 1-800-723-3638; Services: Help finding health care services in your community

PROVIDENCE MEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER: 1111 Crater Lake Ave. Medford. OR 97501; (541 ) 732-5000; Hospital Services

PUBLC HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 1005 E. Main, Bldg A Medford, OR 97504; (541) 774-8206; Services: Provides pregnancy tests, information, and referrals, family planning, HIV testing, immunizations, Vital Links, TLC program, SIDS, teen parent, Babies First, The Safe Place, CaCg.en, WIC.

ROGUE VALLY MEDICAL CENTER (RVMC): 541.789.7000; Hospital Services

Crisis and Intervention

LIFELINE: (541)732-5054; Services: Emergency response system.

HELPLINE: (541) 779-4357; Services: Information and referral, crisis intervention, teen-line, senior reassurance call program, intervention for runaways.

Children and Youth Services

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE ROGUE VALLEY
The Talent Club: 309 Wagner Creek Rd. Talent, OR 93540; (541) 535-8660
White City Program: 3275 Ave. G White City, OR 97503; (541) 830-7623; Services: After school program and activities for school age children (6 -18 years).

CHILD CARE RESOURCE NETWORK: 673 Market Street Medford, OR 97501; (541) 776-1234; Services: provides childcare referrals and checklist for choosing quality childcare, information on parenting, family and group home and center referrals, provides class information on how to become registered for CPR/First Aid, classes and other training

CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER: 816 W. 10th Street Medford, OR 97501; (541) 734-5437; Services: On-site intervention and assessment therapy to child-abuse victims.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: 905 W. Stewart Ave. Medford, OR 97501; 541-494-7800; Services: Early intervention and Early Childhood Special Education for children identified as having a physical, mental or learning disability

CHILDREN'S DENTAL CLINIC OF JACKSON COUNTY: 2825 Barnett Road Medford, OR 97504; (541) 789-4249; Services: Exams, x-rays, root canals, stainless steel crowns, extractions, cleanings and home care instructions for child from low-income families who do not have OHP or dental Insurance.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND REHABILITION CENTER (CDRC): 707 SW Gaines Street Portland, OR; 503-494-8095; Services: Provides extensive evaluations, testing, follow up services, genetics, feeding, child development, cranial/facial and upper extremities, spina bifida and neurodevelopmental

COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Medford Office: 1000 E. Main Street Medford Or. 97504; 541.774.8200
Rogue Family Center: 3131 Ave. C Medford, OR 97504 White City, OR 97503; (541) 864-8700; Services: child protective services, individual and family counseling, parent education, foster home certification and adoption.

COMMUNITY WORKS: 900 E. Main Street Medford, OR 97504; (541) 779-4357; Services: Adolescent sex offender treatment, community counseling services, including school based treatment, Hispanic outpatient counseling.

COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA): 613 Market Street Medford, OR 97504; (541) 734-2272; Services: volunteer advocates for children in the foster care system.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/CHILD WELFARE: 909 Royal Court Medford, OR 97502; 541-776-6120

FAMILY NUTURING CENTER: 212 N. Oakdale Medford, OR 97501; (541) 779-5242; Services: preschool, family support and counseling, emergency respite and information of services for families at risk with any children under four.

INCLUSIVE CHILD CARE PROJECT: 600 NW 14th Ave. 100 Portland, OR; 971-673-2286 or (866) 837-0250; Services: Providing accommodations for children with disabilities to be cared for in typical childcare setting.

KIDS UNLIMITED: 821 N. Riverside Ave. J' Medford, OR 97501; (541) 774-3900; Services: After school homework help at five school sites, youth sports leagues, middle school mentoring, at-risk outreach and intervention, VIBES teen dance club, High school leadership entrepreneurial programs .

MEDFORD DROP IN CENTER: 900 E. Main Street Medford, OR 97504; (541) 779- 2393; Services: Youth can receive food and hygiene supplies, help with resumes and school forms for any youth from 11 - 22 years old who are homeless, couch surfing, runaways or at-risk.

OREGON CHILD DEVELOPMENT COALITION: 265 N. Main Street, #1 Ashland, OR 97520; (541) 488-6919; Services: Migrant childcare programs. USDA food sponsor for childcare providers

SHRINER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN: 3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Road Portland , OR 97201; (503) 241-5090; Services: Surgical evaluation and rehabilitation, therapy, and prosthetic and orthotic surgeries.

SOUTHERN OREGON HEAD START: 1001 Beall Lane CentraI Point, OR 97502; (541) 774-5150; Services: Early childhood education, family support, health, mental health, dental and nutrition services.

WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC): 1005 E. Main Street, Bldg A Medford. OR 97504; (541) 774-8203; Services: Available to pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women and children under the age of 5.

Developmental Disabilities

AlTERNATIVE SERVICES OF OREGON, INC. (ASI): 1150 Knudson Ave, Suite 6 Medford, OR 97504; (541) 734-4851; Services: 24-hour residential services supported vocational employment and alternative employment opportunities for any person whose primary diagnosis is Mental Retardation or Developmentally Disabled

ASHLAND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, INC. (ASH): 693 Washington Street Ashland, OR 97520; (541) 488-2870; Services: Community skills, self-maintenance, interpersonal skills, vocational, and 24 hour residential housing for any adult who has a developmental disability.

AUTISM SOCIETY OF OREGON: P.O. Box 396 Marylhurst, OR 97036; (503) 636-1676; (888) AUTISM - 1; Services: Counseling for parents, research for students and parents.

AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP: Smullin Center at RVMC; (541) 535-5358; Services: Support for the families with family members who have Autism.

CREATIVE COMMUNITY LINKS: 2195 Skyview Drive Medford, OR 97501 Q.; (541) 951-5850; Services: Assisting people with development disabilities and their families to create and direct their own services.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES: 300 W. Main Street Medford, OR 97501; (541) 774-8205; Services: screening for Medicaid (OHP), equipment and supplies, case management.

DOWN'S SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN OREGON: 33 N. Central Ave. Medford, OR 97501; (541) 776-9805; Services: Monthly meetings, support, social information, and newsletters, lending library and parent packets.

EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OF OREGON: 5251 NE Glisan Street A203 Portland, OR 97213; (888) 828-7651; Services: Educational information and referral services, vocational counseling.

LIVING OPPORTUNITIES, INC.: P.O. Box 1105 861 Valley View Drive Medford, OR 97504; (541) 772-1503; Services: Group home services, semi-independent living assistance, community apartment homes, support in finding employment and recreational programs.

PATHWAY ENTERPRISES, INC.: 655 Washington Street Ashland , OR 97520; (541) 488-1536; Services: Vocational support and programs, job development, community inclusion, supported living services

THE ARC OF JACKSON COUNTY: 121 N. Central Ave. Medford. OR 97501; (541) 779-4520; Services: Provides advocacy, referral, and information, emergency financial assistance, Lifespan Respite Network, transitional living house for adults.

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