Jefferson County, Oregon

Bend · multi-county

St. Charles Health System — Developmental Pediatrics

Developmental and autism diagnostic services through St. Charles Health System, the dominant healthcare provider in central Oregon. Located in Bend and serving rapidly growing Deschutes County and surrounding high-desert communities.

St. Charles is central Oregon's regional medical center. Telehealth options available for rural families.

Madras

St. Charles Madras — Developmental Services

St. Charles Health System operates a clinic in Madras serving Jefferson County families. Complex autism evaluations are referred to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend (approximately 45 miles) or OHSU in Portland. Indian Health Service (IHS) services are also available for Warm Springs tribal members.

Jefferson County includes the Warm Springs Reservation — IHS services are available to enrolled tribal members alongside Oregon's mainstream autism resources.

Madras

Jefferson County Early Intervention / High Desert ESD

Oregon Early Intervention for Jefferson County children under age 3, delivered through the High Desert Education Service District. In-home evaluations and developmental therapy at no cost for qualifying families in Madras and Warm Springs.

FREE under IDEA Part C. Warm Springs tribal families: also ask IHS about their early childhood developmental services.

Bend · multi-county

High Desert ABA — Bend

Center-based and in-home ABA therapy serving Bend and Deschutes County. BCBA-supervised programs with naturalistic and play-based methods. Accepts Oregon Health Plan and most commercial insurance plans.

Warm Springs

Warm Springs IHS — Behavioral Health

Indian Health Service behavioral health services at Warm Springs serve enrolled tribal members in Jefferson County with mental health and developmental support. Culturally appropriate services for Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs families with children on the autism spectrum.

IHS services are for enrolled tribal members. Complements Oregon's mainstream autism resources.

Madras · multi-county

Autism Society of Oregon — Central Oregon / Jefferson County

The Autism Society of Oregon connects Jefferson County families to the central Oregon autism community. Bend's active autism parent network is accessible from Madras and serves as a regional hub for Jefferson County.

Bend · multi-county

Autism Society of Oregon — Central Oregon Chapter

Central Oregon chapter of the Autism Society of Oregon. Peer support groups, parent meetups, family recreation events, and resource navigation for Bend's fast-growing autism community. Connects to statewide advocacy and policy work.

Bend · multi-county

FACT Oregon — Central Oregon Outreach

FACT Oregon (Family and Community Together) provides free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and family navigation support in Deschutes County. Oregon's federally funded PTI serves all 36 counties including rapidly growing central Oregon.

FREE statewide PTI. Telehealth consultations available for central Oregon families.

Madras

Oregon FACETS — Jefferson County Advocacy

Oregon FACETS provides free IEP advocacy and training for Jefferson County families. Expert support for Jefferson County School District and Warm Springs tribal school special education processes.

FREE. Call before any IEP evaluation or meeting.