Oregon Family to Family Health Information Center (OR F2F HIC) operates a call-in center for family members of children and youth with special needs and chronic health conditions (developmental and emotional disabilities, behavioral problems, and chronic physical illnesses) and professionals who serve them. The center specializes in providing information and resources related to health information, health care access, and special needs systems and supports. All calls are confidential.

Families may also request to be placed on an email list to receive monthly correspondence about issues of importance to children and youth with special needs in Oregon.

Offers educational opportunities for anyone interested in learning more about Alzheimer's disease. Community classes provide information about Alzheimer's disease, legal and financial concerns, and communication and behavior. Also offers classes on caregiving throughout the stages of the disease. Early-stage programs seek to share the voices of those living with early-stage Alzheimer's to change public perceptions about who has the disease, what it means to live with Alzheimer's and other dementias, and to engage constituents. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Offers educational opportunities for anyone interested in learning more about Alzheimer's disease. Community classes provide information about Alzheimer's disease, legal and financial concerns, and communication and behavior. Also offers classes on caregiving throughout the stages of the disease. Early-stage programs seek to share the voices of those living with early-stage Alzheimer's to change public perceptions about who has the disease, what it means to live with Alzheimer's and other dementias, and to engage constituents. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Offers educational opportunities for anyone interested in learning more about Alzheimer's disease. Community classes provide information about Alzheimer's disease, legal and financial concerns, and communication and behavior. Also offers classes on caregiving throughout the stages of the disease. Early-stage programs seek to share the voices of those living with early-stage Alzheimer's to change public perceptions about who has the disease, what it means to live with Alzheimer's and other dementias, and to engage constituents. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Strives to reduce death and disability from cardiovascular disease through education and public awareness efforts. Website offers information on healthy living, specific cardiovascular conditions, tips for caregivers, workplace health resources, and resources for educators.

Strives to reduce death and disability from stroke through education and public awareness efforts. Website offers information on warning signs, treatment, and recovery from stroke. Also offers listings of local stroke support groups, an online stroke support network for those affected by stroke to share their experiences, and the Stroke Connection magazine.

Provides assistance paying for insurance premiums, prescriptions, and medical service co-pays

Educates members of the medical community, professionals, self-advocates, caregivers, and anyone in the greater community who is interested in making their home or place of business more welcoming for people living with disabilities. The program can be tailored to agency or group needs. Classes combine the real life expertise of families with accurate information on disability. The length of training can vary based on need. Full day trainings are also available. Topics that have been covered include, Creating a Welcoming Environment, Individual Education Plans (IEP), Fine Motor, Speech and Language, Financial Planning for People with Disabilities, Person Centered Planning, and Healthy Eating Habits and Special Diets. All classes provide families with free on-site child care.

Educates members of the medical community, professionals, self-advocates, caregivers, and anyone in the greater community who is interested in making their home or place of business more welcoming for people living with disabilities. The program can be tailored to agency or group needs. Classes combine the real life expertise of families with accurate information on disability. The length of training can vary based on need. Full day trainings are also available. Topics that have been covered include, Creating a Welcoming Environment, Individual Education Plans (IEP), Fine Motor, Speech and Language, Financial Planning for People with Disabilities, Person Centered Planning, and Healthy Eating Habits and Special Diets. All classes provide families with free on-site child care.

Educates members of the medical community, professionals, self-advocates, caregivers, and anyone in the greater community who is interested in making their home or place of business more welcoming for people living with disabilities. The program can be tailored to agency or group needs. Classes combine the real life expertise of families with accurate information on disability. The length of training can vary based on need. Full day trainings are also available. Topics that have been covered include, Creating a Welcoming Environment, Individual Education Plans (IEP), Fine Motor, Speech and Language, Financial Planning for People with Disabilities, Person Centered Planning, and Healthy Eating Habits and Special Diets. All classes provide families with free on-site child care.

Provides information about diabetes weekly classes entitled Diabetes Made Simple: Learn and Earn, also through one-on-one consultations and support groups for individuals and families with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetic parents, and parents of diabetic children.

Support groups often include a medical professional as a keynote speaker, followed by spotlights on exercise, diet, and information on diabetic products and services. Childcare is available upon request. Fresh produce from Marion Polk Food Share is provided to attendees at the evening meeting. No insulin is available. Supplies such as meters, strips, and lancets may be available depending on supplies.

No assistance with purchasing insulin. Contact the office for more information regarding a case study utilizing sonic vibration and hydrogenated water for people with type two diabetes and those with peripheral neuropathy in the Salem area.

Helps families navigate and connect with early childhood experts, child development and learning activities, health care and prenatal services, home visiting programs, parenting education and support groups, child care and preschool programs, and early intervention and developmental disabilities programs.

Provides information and resources on myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), for patients, researchers, and health care providers. Also coordinates patient-centered research aimed at the early detection, objective diagnosis, and effective treatment of ME/CFS.

Class series helps participants adopt the healthy habits needed to prevent Type 2 diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead classes to help participants make better food choices, increase physical activity, and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes. Call for information about Spanish classes.