Other Resources​

  • ALMOST FAMILY, LLC. (previously 1ST CHOICE)

  • https://www.1stchoiceassistedcare.com/
  • 541-389-0006 Bend Corporate Office
  • 541-699-6521 Madras cell phone
  • Bend Office   Open M-F 8 am to 5 pm
  • 243 SW Scalehouse Loop, Ste 3A Bend, OR 97702
  • [email protected]
  • Madras Office   Open Tu & W  10 - 2 pm 
  • 85 SE 5th St Suite 104 Madras, OR 97741
  • [email protected]
  • Provides respite care, community-inclusive activities, attendant care
  • AT: PROJECT
  • https://at-project.org/
  • 541-647-0658
  • Helping victims become survivors. Taking a multilevel approach to fighting human trafficking in Central Oregon. Working directly with victims to help them regain independence, safety, and stability, and to rebuild their lives. Providing comprehensive case management and crisis intervention, assisting in creating safety plans, as well as offering much-needed emotional support to survivors of sex and labor trafficking.
  • Case managers also work with survivors to access community resources such as psychological counseling, medical care, emergency housing, transportation, and academic needs.
  • At: project is the member providing team coordination for the Deschutes County Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Response Team, the group responsible for responding to cases of human trafficking in Central Oregon. This team is a collaboration of agencies working together to coordinate and leverage resources to provide a comprehensive approach to child sex trafficking and services to victims and survivors.
  • BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL OREGON
  • https://www.bbbsco.org/
  • 2125 NE Daggett Lane Bend, OR 97701
  • (541) 312-6047
  • (541) 312-6052 (fax)
  • Jefferson County, 212 SW 4th St Madras, OR 97741
  • 541-604-0287
  • Defenders of Potential: Matching professionally screened adult mentors (Bigs) and kids (Littles) to defend, ignite and empower their potential. Redefine what is possible for children in Central Oregon! 
  • Mentoring improves the futures of mentees through better grades, achievement of higher levels of education, and improved relationships. Young people with a mentor grow personally and have better social and economic opportunities than those who do not. 

  • CARINA
  • https://carina.org/homecare/medicaid/oregon
  • easily match with homecare providers that meet their needs.
  • Home care provides assistance with daily activities so people who need support can live at home safely. Homecare Workers (HCWs), Personal Support Workers (PSWs), and Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) are care professionals participating in Medicaid programs to deliver home care services.

  • DIVERSABILITY OREGON
  • https://diversabilityvillage.org/
  • PO Box 1481 | Bend, Oregon | 97709
  • [email protected]
  • We research and share local, county, and state-wide resources. Individuals and families decide what resources and programs match their needs
  • GRANDMA’S HOUSE
  • https://www.grandmashouseofco.org/contact-us/
  • PO Box 6372 Bend, Oregon 97708
  • (541) 383-3515
  • E-mail:  [email protected]
  • Emergency and transitional shelter for homeless and/or abused pregnant girls, parenting young mothers, and young mothers choosing adoption for their child. For over 20 years, this home has provided 24/7 hope, support, tools, and education to help young parents make good life decisions and become self-sufficient. 
  • A safe and supportive environment for pregnant girls and young mothers where they can learn about health and parenting, continue their education, and gain the needed life skills for a smooth transition into independent living or a safe return to family.

  • MOUNTAINSTAR RELIEF NURSERY
  • https://mtstar.org/
  • MountainStar Bend
  • 2125 NE Daggett Lane Bend, OR 97701
  • (541) 322-6820
  • MountainStar Madras
  • 122 NE 10th Street Madras, OR 97741
  • (541) 475-2537
  • MountainStar Prineville
  • 430 NW 4th Street Prineville, OR 97754
  • (541) 416-0146
  • MountainStar LaPine
  • PO Box 3291 La Pine, OR 97739
  • (541) 213-6502
  • MountainStar Redmond
  • 2724 SW Timber Ave. Redmond, OR 97756
  • (541) 527-1025
  • parents can create a safe and healthy environment for children and address the root cause of problems affecting the family situation. Families in all of our programs receive Crisis intervention and support. Home visits once a month or more. Individualized parent coaching. Mental health therapy for kids + adults. Parent training classes + family activities. Basic needs (food, diapers, clothing). Connections to community resources. Transportation for visits, classes, etc.
  • Therapeutic classes for babies and toddlers to help them heal from the effects of living in chaos and being mistreated. 
  • Outreach Program: families to pick and choose services that fit their needs
  • Preschool Promise classrooms in Bend, Madras, and Prineville. Our goal is to provide early intervention that builds healthy, successful, and resilient children; strengthens parents; and preserves families through comprehensive and integrated early childhood and therapeutic family support services​