Disability Support Services in Polk County, OR
In-home attendant care serving Dallas, Monmouth, Independence, West Salem, and communities throughout Polk County.
Dallas at a Glance
- Services Available
- In-Home Attendant Care
- County
- Polk County
- Local CDDP
- Polk County Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP) · 503-831-5969
- Nearest Day Support Activities
- Salem
Disability Support Agency Serving Polk County
Polk County sits along the western bank of the Willamette River in Oregon's mid-valley, with a population of approximately 90,000. The county seat is Dallas, and other key communities include Monmouth (home to Western Oregon University), Independence, Falls City, and the West Salem neighborhoods that, while part of the city of Salem, are located within Polk County's borders. For individuals and families navigating intellectual and developmental disability services in any of these communities, North Star Oregon provides reliable, person-centered in-home attendant care.
Disability services in Polk County are coordinated through the Polk County Developmental Disabilities Program, housed within Polk County Behavioral Health at 182 SW Academy St, Suite 350, Dallas, OR 97338. You can reach them at 503-831-5969. The Polk County CDDP handles eligibility determination, service coordination, and case management for children and adults with I/DD. If you already have a service coordinator through Polk County, North Star Oregon can work directly with your team. If you are new to the disability services system, we can help you understand the process and get connected.
Polk County has a distinctly different character from neighboring Marion County to the east. While West Salem residents are just minutes from the state capital, families in Dallas, Falls City, or the rural communities of Rickreall, Perrydale, and Buena Vista face longer drives to reach service providers. North Star Oregon serves the entire county — urban and rural alike — bringing attendant care directly to people's homes rather than requiring them to travel to a central office.
Our Services Across Polk County
Our Services Across Polk County
North Star Oregon's primary service in Polk County is **in-home attendant care**, available throughout the county to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Whether you live in Dallas, Monmouth, Independence, West Salem, Falls City, or any rural Polk County community, our attendant care workers come to you. Polk County does not currently have a North Star Oregon **Day Support Activities (DSA)** location within its borders. However, Polk County residents — particularly those in the West Salem area — have convenient access to our Salem DSA program just across the river in Marion County. Residents of Dallas, Monmouth, and Independence may also find our Corvallis or Albany DSA locations accessible depending on their transportation options. We work with families and case managers to identify the best fit.
In-Home Attendant Care Across Polk County
In-home attendant care is our core service in Polk County. For individuals with I/DD living in their own homes or with family, attendant care provides personalized, one-on-one support with daily living tasks, personal care, skill development, and community access. Services are funded through Oregon's K-Plan and coordinated through your Polk County CDDP service coordinator.
Polk County spans from the Willamette River on the east to the Coast Range foothills on the west, covering about 745 square miles. That geographic spread means some families live 30 or more minutes from the nearest town with services. North Star Oregon's in-home model is built for exactly this reality — our support workers travel to where our clients live, whether that is a neighborhood in West Salem, a home outside Dallas, or a rural property near Pedee or Airlie. We prioritize matching each individual with a consistent support worker who builds a real, ongoing relationship.
- Personal care and daily living support
- Skill building toward greater independence
- Community access and social engagement
- Assistance with medical appointments and errands
- Companionship and consistent, familiar support
Day Support Activities for Polk County Residents
North Star Oregon does not currently operate a Day Support Activities (DSA) location within Polk County. However, Polk County residents have access to our DSA programs at nearby locations:
- **Salem DSA** — Just across the Willamette River from West Salem, our Salem location is the closest DSA option for many Polk County families. West Salem residents can reach it in minutes. - **Corvallis DSA** — For residents of southern Polk County communities like Monmouth and Independence, our Corvallis DSA location in neighboring Benton County may be a practical option. - **Albany DSA and Tangent DSA** — Also within reasonable driving distance for some Polk County residents.
We work with families and service coordinators to determine the best DSA option based on location, transportation, and individual goals. If there is growing demand for DSA within Polk County, that is exactly the kind of community input that helps us plan where to expand next.
Polk County Disability Resources
- Polk County Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP) — The local point of access for I/DD eligibility, case management, and service coordination in Polk County.
182 SW Academy St, Suite 350, Dallas, OR 97338
Phone: 503-831-5969
- NorthWest Senior and Disability Services (NWSDS) — The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities serving Polk, Marion, Yamhill, and surrounding counties.
3410 Cherry Ave NE, Salem, OR 97303
Phone: 503-304-3400
- The Arc of Polk County — A local chapter of The Arc providing advocacy, support, and community connection for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
240 SW Washington St, Dallas, OR 97338
Phone: 503-949-5552
- Resource Connections of Oregon (RCO) — Serves Polk County — 503-581-5535 — A nonprofit support service brokerage helping individuals self-direct their I/DD services across the mid-Willamette Valley.
Phone: 503-581-5535
- Partnerships in Community Living (PCL) — Serves Polk County — A provider of residential and community-based support services for individuals with developmental disabilities in the mid-valley.
About North Star Oregon
Polk County sits along the western bank of the Willamette River in Oregon's mid-valley, with a population of approximately 90,000. The county seat is Dallas, and other key communities include Monmouth (home to Western Oregon University), Independence, Falls City, and the West Salem neighborhoods that, while part of the city of Salem, are located within Polk County's borders. For individuals and families navigating intellectual and developmental disability services in any of these communities, North Star Oregon provides reliable, person-centered in-home attendant care.
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