ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES
FOR FAMILIES

FAMILY PARTNER

What is a Family Partner? The Family Partner is a peer with shared lived experience who works with families raising a child with emotional, behavioral, mental health, developmental, or other health challenges. The Family Partner’s role is to support the family and help them to make informed decisions so they can actively participate in their team and/or treatment.

Trillium Family Services’ Family Partner contact information:

Beth Edens, Family Partnership Coordinator
(503) 813-7782
kedens@trilliumfamily.org

SUPPORT RESOURCES

For additional support or to speak with an advocate, contact The National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health. This initiative is part of the larger effort by the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) to foster partnerships that promote family-driven, culturally competent, and individualized practices for positive outcomes.

Further resources and information about the BBI and its mission are available at www.buildingbridges4youth.org.

Consider reaching out to these other organizations specializing in youth advocacy and support:

  • National Disability Rights Network (www.ndrn.org)
  • Youth ERA (www.youthera.org)
  • Foster Club (www.fosterclub.com)
  • Community Alliance for the Ethical Treatment of Youth (www.cafety.org)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, they are encouraged to visit and call. Clients can only make calls and receive calls and visits from their guardian-approved contact list.

  • Yes, each client has a room that locks from the outside to provide a secure environment.

  • Yes, clients can have personal snacks brought from home. Healthy snacks are encouraged, but occasional treats are acceptable. Storage may be limited for bulk or perishable items.

  • We are in-network with most health insurance plans, including both commercial plans and the Oregon Health Plan, operating within the state of Oregon. Notable exceptions are Aetna and TriCare/ChampVA. Our Access Department is available to answer specific insurance questions at 503-813-7760.

  • You can call our Access Department at 503-813-7760 to inquire. However, depending on the services you are seeking for your child, we will need current clinical information to make an admission determination.

  • To begin the referral process, we will need your contact information, your child's legal name and date of birth, and your child's health insurance information. Depending on the services requested, we may also need to know your child's current needs, challenges, and any medical or safety risks.

  • Yes, we offer medication management services for children already receiving therapy services with us. We are unable to provide stand-alone psychiatric medication management services at this time.

  • Trillium offers therapy in several regions of Oregon. Many of our therapists are based in local schools in the Bend/La Pine, Salem, greater Portland Metro, Dalles, and Corvallis/Albany areas. We also have small clinic practices in Bend, Salem, Corvallis, and Portland. Please contact the Access Department at 503-813-7760  to see if we have services in your area.

  • Trillium offers therapy in several regions of Oregon. Many of our therapists are based in local schools in the Bend/La Pine, Salem, greater Portland Metro, Dalles, and Corvallis/Albany areas. We also have small clinic practices in Bend, Salem, Corvallis, and Portland. Please contact the Access Department at 503-813-7760  to see if we have services in your area.

  • Trillium bills your health insurance for all services. Depending on your plan, you may have a deductible or coinsurance. If you do not have health insurance, we offer a sliding-scale payment plan. Please contact the Access Department for details.


  • Many children with developmental diversities also experience mental health challenges. We work with children who have co-occurring mental health and developmental challenges, but our therapeutic models are group- and talk-based. If a child struggles with learning and interacting within that type of model, we may not be the best treatment fit.

Frequently Asked Questions For Youth

  • Our programs, therapies, and medication are designed to support your unique strengths and needs. You can discuss your goals with staff or other trusted individuals to ensure they align with the program's objectives.

  • Ask program staff about the expected length of stay and the factors that influence it.

  • Learn about your rights to be involved in your treatment plan and express your preferences and concerns to your treatment team or a trusted staff member. Explore options such as youth advisory boards to enhance your engagement and satisfaction.

  • Inform staff of your preferences and triggers to receive appropriate support and accommodations.

  • Ask your treatment team about the opportunities for making choices regarding your treatment, education, and daily life.

  • You will attend school at your grade level while in the program. Communication about credits earned will be sent to your home school upon discharge.

  • Important people in your life are encouraged to call and visit. We will create an approved contact list.

  • Our programs are designed to be equitable, inclusive, and respectful of diversity.

  • You can address concerns directly with your treatment team or use the grievance process.