Resources

Autism is making its way to the world whether we like it or not. Unfortunately, the West Coast has less facilities to handle my condition so we have to travel to the East Coast for treatment.

My mom and dad didn’t have any resources when I first was diagnosed and it made things really hard for us. Fortunately, Oregon is finally recognizing this is more than a fluke but an actual problem that needs addressed.

Here are some resources for parents who do not know where to start if they find out their child is on the spectrum. 

DHS Oregon Department of Human Services
Daniel J. Towey
Social Service Specialist
Deschutes Branch
1300 NW Wall Street Suite 104
Bend, OR 97703-1955
541-280-0115

Bend Park & Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation youth/teen programs
Online Registration Link

You login into your household account to register here:
Activity Registration/Household login

If you don’t remember your login or password you can follow prompts to have them emailed or you can call our customer service at 541-389-7275.

Kristen Stone, Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor
Bend Park & Rec
Direct: 541-706-6115 / Office (541) 389-7275 / Fax: (541) 330-1019
KristenS@bendparksandrec.org
Bend Park & Recreation District Office, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend, OR 97702
www.bendparksandrec.org

CODSN | https://www.codsn.org
Central Oregon Disability Support Network
Stefany Cunningham | Program Coordinator

Central Oregon Autism Movement – Another place that helps (Melissa Romo)
Deschutes County Stabilization Center | 541-322-7500×9 crisis hotline
https://www.centraloregonautismmovement.com/

Autism Society
https://autismsocietyoregon.org/
Support Groups
https://autismsocietyoregon.org/support/support-groups-by-region/aso-region-2/