Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Program
Call if you have any concerns about any baby, toddler, or preschool child regarding their ability to: walk, talk, see, hear, respond to others, play, learn, or cope with new situations. We can refer a child for a developmental screening, Please don’t hesitate, many of our services are free.
Hood River: (541) 386-4919
The Dalles: (541) 296-1478
Gilliam, Sherman or Wheeler County: (877) 562-3739
Swindells Resource Center
Hood River, Gilliam County, Sherman County, The Dalles, Wheeler County
Provides support to parents and caregivers of children who experience special health needs, developmental delays or disabilities in the Columbia Gorge. Swindells offers the following: a lending library, Care Notebook and organizer, speaker and community education events, and local parenting resources.
1-800-833-8899 Ext. 52429
https://oregon.providence.org/our-services/s/swindells-resource-center/
Community Connections Network
Hood River, The Dalles
Provides a team approach to evaluate and coordinate services for children and youth with complex medical, developmental, educational, and/or social needs. Parents participate as full partners with physicians, nurses, educators, and social service agencies.
Hood River County Health Department
Call: (541)387-7140
Call: (541)386-1115
Website: www.co.hood-river.or.us/
Mid-Columbia Center for Living
Hood River, The Dalles
Provides a wide range of services to adults, children and families dealing with mental health issues, addictions, or developmental disabilities. Services include help with maternal depression, children with emotional/ behavioral issues, and parent training. A sliding fee scale is available for those who qualify.
Hood River: (541) 386-2620
The Dalles: (541) 296-5452
Website: www.mccfl.org
Building Blocks Pediatric Therapy
Hood River, Gilliam County, Sherman County, The Dalles, Wheeler County
Mid Columbia Medical Center Pediatric Speech, Occupational and Physical therapy services for children throughout the Gorge.
For more information call: 541-296-7202