A trusted safety net for Lane County families since 1976
Celebrating 50 years of connection, compassion, and community impact.
A range of programs helping youth and families (ages 0-25) connect with resources, build skills, and thrive together.
Guided Pathway Tool: "Which Service is Right for Me?"
Section Title:
Find Your Support Path
Intro:
Not sure where to begin? Tell us a bit about your needs, and we’ll connect you to the Direction Service support that’s the best fit—including guidance for Oregon Health Plan (Trillium) coverage, when needed.
Step 1: Who is seeking support?
Myself
My child or youth
My family as a whole
Another adult or friend
Step 2: What brings you here today?
Disability resources
Help with education/school
Family crisis or support
Accessing programs/referrals
Just exploring options
Step 3: Age group to support?
Birth – 5
Ages 6 – 17
Ages 18 and over
All ages/Multiple
Step 4: Do you (or the person you are helping) have Oregon Health Plan (Trillium) coverage?
Yes
No
Not sure
Step 5: How would you like to connect?
Talk to staff (phone/in-person)
Online resources
Email or chat
Direction Service supports youth, adults, and families across Lane County—through dedicated services tailored to each individual’s needs.
We work closely with you and community partners to build lasting solutions that promote independence and a better quality of life. With a focus on health and wellness, we can connect you with essential resources for daily living, education, and mental well-being.
We make sure every voice is heard and every person gets the care they need and deserve.
We work with families who have children, youth, or young adults (ages 0-23) with disabilities. Nearly half of new referrals are children and youth with a primary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or mental health and behavioral disorders.
Comprehensive counseling and
mental health support for all ages,
helping people heal, grow, and thrive.
Which service is right for me?
Find Your Support Path
Not sure where to begin? Tell us a bit about your needs, and we’ll connect
you to the Direction Service support that’s the best fit—including guidance
for individuals enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan.
Our Counseling Center provides a full range of mental health services to very young children, children and adolescents, families, and adults of all ages. We specialize in comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, skill building, individual and family therapy, and group therapy and consultation.
A national program focused on improving special education dispute resolution
systems through training, resources, and partnerships. CADRE supports educators,
advocates, and states but does not provide direct services to local families.
The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) increases the nation's capacity to resolve special education disputes. We encourage the use of mediation, facilitation, and other collaborative processes between parents and schools.