 Meeting Individual Needs by Providing Living Supports:
 Possibility thinking is about maximizing freedom and responsibility.
From group living settings to semi-independent apartment or
home living, the people we serve learn, live and work, gaining
confidence and independent skills.
Each person has a unique combination of strengths and support needs
and we develop plans based on their interests, choices and
capabilities. From room decor to employment options, each person's
personality and needs are valued and encouraged. Moreover,
each person has the support they need to contribute to their home and to
their community.
The Opportunity Foundation has seven group homes and also supports
people who live in their own homes and apartments. In all of
these settings we support and teach home living skills, such as:
 Personal care: Helping with personal hygiene, bathroom needs, basic
nutrition, practicing good health habits, weight management,
meal and menu planning andbasic cooking.
Cleaning: Teaching/assisting with housekeeping, care of laundry, basic
home sanitation and safety.
Socialization: Understanding who is safe and who is not, protecting
personal boundaries, teaching how to act in the community,
learning how to enjoy leisure time, enjoying family and friend
relationships.
Medical Support: Giving and teaching how to take and monitor
medications; support for medical conditions and appointments.
 General Support: Providing assistance based on each person's strengths
and needs.
Handling Money: Assisting with budgeting and managing money, learning
smart shopping and understanding change.
Referrals Individuals are referred for Opportunity Foundation services from a
variety of sources, including:
County Mental Health and Developmental Disability Services
Full-Access Brokerage
Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services
High School Transition Programs
Family Members, Friends, or Guardians |
