Pediatric Community Resources
A listing of community organizations that provide services for families, children with developmental delays and persons in need of counseling
Services for Families
| Organization | Contact |
| Parenting Now! Parenting education and support for parents of young children. Parenting groups in English and Spanish, weekly drop-in Baby Connection with infant feeding and lactation support, weekly drop-in playtime for parents and children up to age four, online articles on parenting topics. |
541-484-5316 Website Newborn to age 8 No fee for most services; modest fee for formal parenting groups; scholarships available. |
| WellMama Pregnancy and postpartum mental health support services for women and their families in Eugene-Springfield. Support for families struggling with emotions related to reproductive health, including pregnancy, the first few years postpartum, adoption, infertility and perinatal loss. |
800-896-0410 |
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Relief Nursery |
541-343-9706 |
| St. Vincent de Paul St. Vincent de Paul is committed to providing comprehensive programs to alleviate poverty and help all individuals find a path out of poverty and into self-sufficiency. They accomplish this mission through seven distinct ways: Affordable Housing, Emergency Services, Homeless Services, Supportive Services for Veteran Families, Recycling Programs, Thrift Stores and Self-Sufficiency Services. |
541-687-5820 Website All ages Most services free of charge. |
| Catholic Community Services CCS offers donated food (from FOOD for Lane County); donated clothing, hygiene products and household items; utility bill payment assistance; health insurance enrollment; and some assistance with prescription medicine and bus passes. |
541-345-3628 Website All ages Individualized program offered at no cost. |
| ShelterCare Aiming to help move individuals and families toward greater independence, self-reliance and support for homelessness prevention through three primary programs: Emergency Services, Mental Health Services and Brain Injury Services. |
541-686-1262 Website All ages No fee |
| Center for Family Development CFD offers services and support for people with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health/behavioral issues. They help bring and keep families together through life's dilemmas and hardships. |
541-342-8437 Website All ages |
| Cornerstone Housing Cornerstone specializes in providing quality affordable housing for those who, without their help, would not have a place to stay. Along with providing housing, they provide the basic necessities for residents. |
541-683-1751 Website All programs are free to residents |
| Center for Autism and Related Disorders CARD provides Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for kids, teens and adults. Services take place in the home, school, community, work, and center-based settings. Each program is designed to meet the needs of the individual, with a primary focus on communication, social, adaptive and behavioral management skill building. |
541-505-9398 (Eugene office); 855-345-2345 (Admissions) Website All ages Most insurance accepted, including OHP. |
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Services for Children with Developmental Delays
| Organization | Contact |
| Direction Service An organization that helps individuals and families with special needs. Direction Service offers four programs to help achieve this goal: Family Support and Service Coordination, Information Services, Direction Service Counseling Center, and the Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE). |
541-686-5060 Website All ages Referrals to the counseling center must be made by phone (541-344-7303). Free of charge for Lane County families. |
| Developmental Disability Services DDS provides a range of services for eligible individuals and their families, including intake and eligibility determination, case management, protective services for adults, community-based residential and employment services, foster care for children and adults, self-directed supports, high school transition services and crisis resolution. |
541-682-3695 Website All ages Located in Lane County Public Services building. |
| Connect the Dots A private outpatient clinic offering direct Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy services to children and their families. Connect the Dots bases treatment plans in play because play is a child’s work. |
541-255-2681 Website Children under 18 Does require payment but they take insurance when it applies. |
| Bridgeway House School and support services for children with autism and related disabilities. Offers programs to fit a person's needs as well as the Bridgeway School, a private school catering to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. |
541-345-0805 Website Children under 18 One-time registration fee. |
| Pearl Buck Center The Pearl Buck Preschool offers a place for kids whose parents have cognitive challenges. The school provides services that allow children to reach their full potential while helping parents reach their full parenting potential. |
541-484-4666 Website Ages 2-5 and parents No fees |
| Lane County Public Health LCPH provides for and protects the overall health for the people of Lane County. Programs include, but are not limited to: Communicable Disease Program, Emergency Preparedness, Immunization Program, and Maternal and Child Health. |
541-682-4203 Website All ages No fee |
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Counseling Services
| Organization | Contact |
| Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) EASA provides information and support to young adults, age 12 to 25, experiencing symptoms of psychosis for the first time. EASA teams include counselors, case managers, occupational and supported employment/education specialists, medical staff, and family education and mentorship. |
458-205-7070 Referrals: 541-682-7583 Website Ages 12-25 |
| Young Adult Hub The program provides intensive community-based supports to young adults, age 14 to 24, with significant behavioral health issues. Services include vocational/educational support, occupational therapy, medication management and monitoring, nursing support, multi-family groups, individual and group therapy, activity therapy and skills training. |
458-205-7070 Website Ages 14-24 |
| Options Counseling Options provides mental health and family preservation services. Very family-centered. Offers many types of therapy, including, but not limited to: Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. |
541-687-6983 (Admin) 541-762-1971 (Springfield) Website Parents and children |
| Looking Glass Youth and family services specializing in issues relating to abuse, neglect, educational deficits, mental health issues, drug addiction and homelessness. |
541-686-2688 Website Ages 2-24 Fees for services, although will work with people who cannot pay. |
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Ophelia's Place |
541-284-4333 Website Teen girls |
| University of Oregon Child and Family Center A place for parents to turn when concerned about children and teenagers experiencing difficulties at home and/or school. Family-centered approach. |
541-346-4645 Website All ages |
| Willamette Family Treatment Provides a safe and nurturing environment for individuals and families seeking substance abuse and/or mental health treatment. Operates a Child Development Center, where children may stay with their mothers during treatment, as well as its own health clinic. |
541-762-4300 Website All ages |
| Oregon Social Learning Center A multidisciplinary research center that is dedicated to increasing the scientific understanding of social and psychological processes related to healthy development and family functioning. Offers material on numerous topic related to family growth and personal health. |
541-485-2711 Website All ages |
| Thrive Behavioral Health Provides professional treatment for children and adolescents with a wide range of developmental and behavioral concerns. |
541-246-7263 Website All ages Accepts insurance; requires co-pay. |