Family & Friends Support Group
Join us for facilitated learning and sharing opportunities while supporting each other to improve the lives of those we love with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). These meetings are facilitated by our Access & Empowerment team.
For more information, contact Misha Marie at mmarie@arcbenton.org.
Discussion Topics
Our Family & Friends groups cover a wide range of topics, including:
Future Planning
Ensuring that your loved one with IDD will have the support they need when you’re no longer able to provide it yourself.
SSI/SSDI
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work.
Social Anxiety
Helping people with IDD lead fulfilling social lives.
Denial of Services
What to do when your loved one with IDD isn’t getting the services they need.
Housing Concerns and Options
Ensuring that your loved one with IDD has a safe and supportive place to live in the community.
More Information
Where and When to Find Us
Second Monday of each month 11:00am – 1:00pm
Church of the Good Samaritan 333 NW 35th Street Corvallis, OR 97330
Recently Shared Resources
Whole Nutrition Services
Meal planning and grocery delivery for disability group homes, adult foster care, independent living, retirement communities, and residential facilities.
Guardianship, Advocacy and Planning Services (GAPS)
A program through The Arc Oregon that supports people with IDD when their current legal guardians are no longer able to.
Plan to Work: Work Incentives Planning & Assistance
Disability Rights Oregon (DRO) offers a Plan to Work program, which includes benefits counseling for people on SSI and/or SSDI who want to work.