Benton County Resources

The Benton County Developmental Diversity Program provides support for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are the point of access to services and support for people in Benton County. Participation in the program is voluntary. Our community is
stronger when the diversity of all its members is supported.

Benton County Public Health conducts a series of health assessments and improvement plans to address the health needs of the community.

Home Life is an organization providing safe, integrated, community living services for the purpose of enhancing the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities. Home Life (formerly Housing for the Handicapped) provides housing support, behavioral support, vocational services, and supported living/home services.

NAMI provides support to families and individuals with mental illnesses.

RideAble is a Center for Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies for individuals with special needs serving the greater Eugene/Springfield area. We are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 1995 sustained by grants, donations, fundraising events, and, in a small part, income from lessons. We serve anyone living with developmental, emotional, physical or mental challenges; participants span a range of abilities and ages. Along with providing individuals the opportunity to learn overall horsemanship skills, such as tacking, riding, and grooming. We also, provide a PetAble program which is designed for our human friends to connect with all the animals living at our facility, this includes sheep, goats, bunnies and donkeys.

The Arc mission is to advocate to enhance the dignity, expand the opportunities, and protect the rights of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.