CHILD DEVELOPMENT, BEHAVIOR, & DISABILITY RESOURCES

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/

North Central Public Health District

Call: (541)506-2619

Website: www.ncphd.org

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

www.mcmc.net