Tel: Staff 503-693-8200; Office 503-640-4070
Email: office@homeward-bound.org

How to Become a Member

To become admitted to the program, a person with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) must have a case manager through one of the following counties: Washington County, Yamhill County, Columbia County

If the member meets the criteria for admission, the member, a family member, or their case manager may contact BTI via email or phone to schedule a visit. During this visit, members will participate in day program for the day or part of the day, to determine if the program is a good fit for them. 

After their drop in visit, they will be contacted by a director in the following days with information about the next steps.

Criteria for Admission:

  • Adults (18 years or older)
  • History of an acquired brain injury 
  • Independent bathroom use, self-feeding, and medication management 
  • No complex medical needs that require monitoring from a nurse or other medical specialist
  • Ability to engage safely in a group activity setting 
  • Have an interest in becoming part of the Bridge to Independence Day Program community

 

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