Community Resources
Links to local organizations and information to help people on the spectrum and their support workers, caregivers, and families.
Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical or
mental health emergency, call 911.
24/7 National Suicide & Crisis Hotline
24-hour, toll-free, confidential support for people in distress. Prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. Call or text 988.
The Trevor Project
Call, chat, or text with a counselor trained to support young people with issues like coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression, and suicide. Call 1-866-488-7386.
Basic Needs & Disability Services
Oregon Developmental Disability Services (ODDS)
ODDS provides free help for people with disabilities. Apply for medical, food, cash and child care benefits. Get information in the language or format you need. Call them at 503-945-5811.
Lane County Developmental Disabilities
Determine if you are eligible for disability and apply for disability benefits in Lane County. Download the application online or call 541-682-6564 to have one mailed to you.
211 Info
Get free help with utilities, medical care, mental health, disasters, and other basic needs. Just dial 2-1-1 from any phone or call toll free: 866-698-6155. Language interpreters are available.
The Autism Society of Oregon is our state’s leading organization providing resources, education, advocacy on policy matters and support for individuals and families living with Autism.
Getting a Diagnosis
Do you suspect you or someone close to you may be on the spectrum? Learn how to seek an evaluation and diagnosis.
Education and Training
Jobs for and with People on the Spectrum
SourceAbled from Rangam Consultants
An autism, neurodiversity, and disability hiring program that works with companies to attract, onboard, support, and retain the qualified talent of people with diverse abilities. Register to connect with job opportunities in businesses seeking to hire people on the spectrum.
Physical and Mental Health
Health Coverage through the Oregon Health Plan
The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) is Oregon's medical assistance program. It provides health care coverage for people from all walks of life. This includes working families, children, pregnant adults, single adults and seniors. Apply for OHP today.
Sensory-Friendly Home Modifications for Autism
This guide covers reasons why you should consider modifying your home if you or someone you live with has ASD, what to evaluate, and potential modifications you can make. If you want to move forward, CNR Construction is a local autism-friendly contractor.
Supporting Children with Autism
ASD Support from the Oregon Dept. of Education
Find the county contact (in Lane call 541-461-8200) to get state services for your child, take an online screening to see if your child might have autism, and access many other resources and tools.
ASO Take a Break Program
Provides parents, foster parents, or legal guardians of children and adults with ASD with gift certificates to local restaurants, passes, tickets to movies, and paid respite care. Call 503-636-1676 or contact ASO online to participate.
Community & Advocacy
Find community with other people on the spectrum and allies. Learn about autism. Advocate for greater inclusion and support of neurodiversity, ASD, and and developmental disabilities.
Autism Society of Oregon
The Autism Society of Oregon is Oregon’s leading organization providing resources, education, advocacy and support for individuals and families living with autism. Get resources for diagnosis, children with autism, and adults on the spectrum. Mary-Minn Sirag (541-799-4438 / marminns@autismsocietyoregon.org) is a chapter rep for ASO in the Eugene area.
Oregon DD Coalition
Advocates for services on behalf of and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and support organizations in Oregon. Influence systems and legislation by communicating with a common, consistent voice – creating better opportunities for Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Club EMU
Club Everyone, Me and U is a nonprofit social group for neurodivergent individuals. Here at Club EMU, we provide fun activities and social events for people 16 through adult. “Where you can be a friend and make a friend with acceptance, understanding, and kindness”. Offering a safe place to be yourself, build friendships, and help advocate for one another.
Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder
OCASD's goal is to help autistic individuals and their families lead rich and fulfilling lives by providing more effective and efficient services and supports. Another goal is to help improve processes and policies in areas that touch the lives of autistic individuals and their families, such as housing and the criminal justice system.
National Assoc. of Councils on Dev. Disabilities
NACDD is the national association for the 56 Councils on Developmental Disabilities (DD Councils) across the United States and its territories. The DD Councils receive federal funding to support programs that promote self-determination, integration and inclusion for all people in the United States with developmental disabilities.