County resource guide
Union County, Oregon
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Union County. Oregon statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
13 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
La Grande · multi-county
Grande Ronde Hospital — La Grande
Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande is the regional healthcare hub for Union County and northeast Oregon. Provides referrals for developmental pediatric evaluations and coordinates telehealth connections to OHSU or Boise specialists for comprehensive autism assessments.
La Grande is the northeast Oregon healthcare hub. Eastern Oregon University's presence brings some specialized health resources to this community.
Pendleton · multi-county
Providence St. Mary Medical Center — Pediatric Services (Pendleton)
Pediatric and developmental health services through Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Pendleton, the county seat of eastern Oregon's Umatilla County. Providence coordinates referrals to larger diagnostic centers in Portland or Spokane WA for comprehensive autism evaluations. Hermiston, the county's largest city, is served via Providence's network.
Hermiston (county's largest city) also has Good Shepherd Health Care clinic. Many families travel to Tri-Cities WA or Portland for specialist evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
La Grande
Union County Early Intervention / InterMountain ESD
Oregon Early Intervention for Union County children under age 3, delivered through the InterMountain Education Service District. In-home evaluations and developmental therapy at no cost for qualifying families in La Grande, Elgin, and Imbler.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Request evaluation immediately — do not wait for a formal diagnosis.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Pendleton · multi-county
Oregon Behavior Consultants — Eastern Oregon
In-home and community-based ABA therapy serving Umatilla County including Pendleton and Hermiston. Oregon Behavior Consultants (OBC) delivers BCBA-supervised programs across rural eastern Oregon. Accepts OHP Medicaid and commercial insurance under Oregon's ABA mandate.
One of few ABA providers serving rural eastern Oregon. Telehealth supervision used across the region.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
La Grande
Eastern Oregon University — Communication Disorders Clinic
Eastern Oregon University's Communication Disorders Clinic in La Grande provides speech-language therapy at reduced cost, supervised by licensed SLPs. A valuable local resource for Union County families seeking communication support for autistic children.
University clinic — reduced cost, supervised by licensed SLPs. Excellent local option for speech-language support.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Baker City · multi-county
OHSU Telehealth — Eastern Oregon / Baker County
OHSU provides telehealth behavioral health and autism support for Baker County families. Video-based services bring OHSU specialist expertise to this remote eastern Oregon county without the 5-hour drive to Portland.
Telehealth is essential for Baker County families. Consider Boise-based providers for in-person needs.
Enterprise · multi-county
OHSU Telehealth — Northeast Oregon / Wallowa County
OHSU provides telehealth behavioral health and autism support for Wallowa County families. Video-based specialist access from Portland removes the significant travel barrier for this remote corner of Oregon.
Telehealth is the cornerstone of specialist access for Wallowa County — the county seat is hours from any major medical center.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Pendleton · multi-county
Autism Society of Oregon — Eastern Oregon Network
Parent peer support network for Umatilla County families connected to the Autism Society of Oregon. Virtual and occasional in-person connections across Pendleton, Hermiston, and the broader Columbia Basin region. Links to statewide ASO resources and advocacy.
Baker City · multi-county
Autism Society of Oregon — Eastern Oregon Network
The Autism Society of Oregon connects Baker County families to statewide peer support and eastern Oregon resources. Virtual peer networks are the primary community option for this remote county.
La Grande · multi-county
Autism Society of Oregon — Northeast Oregon / Union County
The Autism Society of Oregon connects Union County families with northeast Oregon resources and statewide peer support networks. La Grande's relatively active community serves as the northeast Oregon hub.
Enterprise · multi-county
Autism Society of Oregon — Northeast Oregon / Wallowa County
The Autism Society of Oregon connects Wallowa County families to statewide peer support and northeast Oregon resources. Virtual peer connection is the primary community pathway for families in Oregon's remote Wallowa Mountains region.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Pendleton · multi-county
FACT Oregon — Eastern Oregon Outreach
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Umatilla County families from FACT Oregon. Oregon's federally funded PTI reaches eastern Oregon via phone and telehealth. Helps families navigate Pendleton, Hermiston, and other Umatilla County school district IEP processes.
FREE. Covers all of eastern Oregon by phone and telehealth.
La Grande
Oregon FACETS — Union County Advocacy
Oregon FACETS provides free IEP advocacy and training for Union County families. Expert support for La Grande, Elgin, and other Union County school district special education processes.
FREE. Call before any IEP evaluation or dispute.
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