Services

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Up and Out is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency committed to ensuring that those served live as independently as possible while assisting them with their day-to-day needs. Up and Out provides 24-hour and Supported Living services under the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs).

Up and Out provides assistance and advocacy for those served to live a productive and fulfilling life based on each individual's idea of what fulfilling means. We honor that our clients' have the same rights as anyone and we strive to empower self-advocacy.

Empowering
Self-Advocacy

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Residential

Up and Out provides 24-hour residential support to individuals in group homes throughout Northeast Portland and Gresham.

Person-centered support is provided to promote independence and the full inclusion of people experiencing disabilities. Areas of care might include the development of independent living skills such as taking public transportation, medication administration, financial budgeting/resource planning, health and safety skills, community access and engagement, travel, and activities of daily living.

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Supported Living

Up and Out provides support to adults that live in their own homes independently or with family. They receive support to meet day-to-day needs and are offered options for relationship building and community inclusion.

The Supported Living community spends time together visiting the Oregon coast, local museums and attractions, bowling, going out to dinner, doing arts and crafts, and so much more!

If you or someone you know is in need of receiving services, please contact your county developmental disability program or service brokerage for referral and tour information.