What we do
We assist eligible adults who reside in a variety of settings, including individuals living independently in their own homes, people living with their family or friends, and adults receiving residential services.
Service coordinators:
● Conduct choice counseling for clients to access services
● Coordinate an individual support plan (ISP)
● Facilitate referrals for specific services
● Monitor health and safety
To apply for services or learn more, complete this referral form, or call 503-988-6258 or email idd@multco.us.
Services for Adults
- DocumentIDD Services Overview English (84.97 KB)
- DocumentIDD Services Overview Russian (1.41 MB)
- DocumentIDD Services Overview Spanish (85.04 KB)
- DocumentIDD Services Overview Vietnamese (1.31 MB)
IDD Choice Advising
We support your choices to determine where you wish to live, the care you receive, and how you spend your days. Learn more about your options:
Choice of Case Management Entity
If you are 18 years old or older and do not access residential services , you may be able to choose who coordinates your case management services.
Case Management entity choices are:
- A Services Coordinator with Multnomah County I/DD or
- A Personal Agent from a Support Services Brokerage
The video Choosing a Case Management Entity in Oregon may help you choose.
Individual Support Plan
An Individual Support Plan (ISP) is crafted with each enrolled individual to identify supports based upon their health and safety needs, interests, choices and goals. The Service Coordinator works closely with the individual and their support network to help them develop and progress towards their identified goals including aspirations, community integration and employment.
In-Home Support Services
In-home services provided by a Support Services Brokerage or Multnomah County I/DD helps individuals get the care they need to live in the home of their choosing or with their loved ones. Types of support services include attendant care, relief care, chore services, environmental modifications, and behavior supports.
Residential Services
Residential services delivered in neighborhood foster or group homes to people who require 24-hour care, supervision, support, and training.
Day Support Services
Day Support programs provide support to encourage and engage people in activities in a variety of community settings.
Employment Services
Employment programs help people learn skills and gain experience to access community-based jobs.
Transportation Services
Transportation services provide travel assistance for people in getting to work and essential places in their communities.
Housing Assistance Program
The housing assistance program serves households currently receiving case management services through the Multnomah County I/DD or a Support Services brokerages.
All services and funding available are based on criteria found in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) for Community Development Disabilities Programs and Case Management Services for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.