Organizations and facilities who are involved in programs for seniors and persons with disabilities, advocacy and human services:

The Gatekeeper Program is a nationwide program designed to assist vulnerable people who need help, but may be unable to get it for them. Many elderly and persons with disabilities live alone and have little contact with others. If they become ill or unable to function independently, they can easily go unnoticed and unattended. The Gatekeeper Program seeks to remedy the problem by enlisting the help of people who, in the normal course of their jobs, may have contact with the elderly or those with disabilities. A Gatekeeper might be a supermarket clerk, bank teller, pharmacist, utility meter reader, customer service representative, letter carrier, or newspaper deliverer — the list is virtually endless. These are the Gatekeepers who can help open the gates between vulnerable people and the social service agencies that can help them.

If you need more information about the Gatekeeper Program in your county call:

Clackamas County 503-657-1366

Multnomah County 503-988-3620

Washington County 503-615-4672

Valuable Mobility Links

Oregon Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Disability
www.o4ad.org

Multnomah County Home Page
www.co.multnomah.or.us
Phone #503-988-3646

Clackamas County Social Services
www.co.clackamas.or.us/social services
Phone #503-794-8008

Washington County Department of Aging & Veterans Services
www.co.washington.or.us/deptmts/aging/aging.htm
Phone#503-640-3489

Senior and Persons with Disabilities Services Division
(State of Oregon)
www.sdsd.hr.state.or.us

Housing Authority of Portland
www.hapdx.org

Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov/SSA_Home.html

US Postal Service providing special assistance for mail
www.CarrierLink.org

Construction Contractors Board
www.ccb.or.us