So many people have asked me just what a direct support professional (DSP) does and why is so important. Why spend millions in tax dollars to just help people play and go to movies. Well, if that is what people really think, they have no idea what a DSP really does. At ARISE Mentors, we […]

Developmental disability ​​Developmental Disability (DD) is a severe mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments Begins before an individual is 22 years of age or 18 years of age for an intellectual disability; Begins in and directly affects the brain and has continued, or is expected to continue, indefinitely; Causes significant […]

Adults In-home supports ​We offer services to individuals who live in their own home or with family or friends. ​Services offered have specific eligibility standards and are accessed through the local Community Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP) or Support Services Brokerage​. An Individual Support Plan is established with each adult to identify supports provided based upon their health and safety […]

Our direct support professionals come from a variety of backgrounds and experience. They all share a passion and enthusiasm for the work that we do. See some of our employee profiles linked to on this website.

During the restrictions placed on our work due the COVID-19 Stay Home order, the Office of Developmental Disability Services (ODDS) has authorized indirect supports for customers who need it. We have received a loan from the federal government for the purposes of keeping our employees working during this time. Here are some ways for you […]

We are ARISE Mentors, LLP. We are a provider ageny in the developmental disabilities system of the State of Oregon. We provide personal support to developmentally disabled children and adults in the areas of independent living and inclusion in the community. We provide these supports in the form of skills training, providing cues to help […]

As of today, we are at the stage of enrolling with the state of Oregon as a Medicaid provider. In order to complete this step, we have sought insurance quotes so that we can obtain the mandatory levels and kinds of insurance required. We hope that it will not take much longer. Until this step […]

Welcome to the ARISE Mentors website. ARISE Mentors is a Limited Liability Partnership in the State of Oregon. We are a Provider Organization that serves the developmentally disabled community.