Multnomah County Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) is part of a statewide services delivery system. DDSD provides case management services to adults and children, and coordinates delivery of a variety of other services. We contract with community agencies to provide the following Medicaid funded services:

• Eligibility
• Case Management
• Residential services for adults and children
• Vocational and alternative day services for adults
• In-home services
• Transportation services
• Crisis services
• Referral to Brokerage services for adults

Our Mission

The mission of DDSD is to promote full inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities within the community.

Our Values

• Diversity
• Dignity and respect
• Integrity
• Advocacy
• Choice and self-determination
• Individual and community partnerships
• Access to services and information
• Efficiency and accountability
• Quality and cost effective services
• Personal growth

DDSD partners with:

• Provider agencies
• School districts
• Mental health providers
• Courts
• Disability Rights Oregon (DRO) 
• State of Oregon Seniors and Persons with Disabilities (SPD) 
• Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) Children, Adults and Families Division (CAF)
• Oregon Youth Authority 
• Clackamas County DD services
• Washington County DD Services
• Region One Crisis Diversion Office
• The ARC of Multnomah/Clackamas County
• The ARC of Washington County
• Oregon State Office of Investigations and Training (OIT)
• Multnomah Educational Service District (MESD)
• Family and Community Together (FACT)
• Association of Oregon Counties 
• Jean Baton Swindells Resource Center for Children and Families program at Providence Child Center

A person must request services or approve being referred for services to acquire assistance from our program, and may choose to leave services at any time. DDSD is never the guardian of a person we serve. 

Contact Us

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 
Phone: 503-988-3658
Fax: 503-988-3648
After Hours Help Line: 503-988-3646
(more info)

Office Location and Mailing Address:

421 SW Oak Street, Suite 610
Portland, Oregon 97204
(map and directions)