Albertina Kerr: Case for Support

“It is incumbent upon us as a community to invest in the mental and physical well-being of those who need us most in Oregon and beyond.” – Miki Herman, Chair, Albertina Kerr Board

DELIVERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICE Service quality is at the heart of everything we do. Delivering the best possible services means: • Warm and welcoming group homes • State-of-the-art psychiatric care facilities that offer an optimal therapeutic environment • Innovative programs, like Project SEARCH, that enrich the lives of people experiencing an I/DD EXPANDING ACCESS TO CARE Through targeted investments, Kerr is expanding access to existing services and creating new services to fill community gaps. • Expanding clinic-based outpatient children’s mental health services • A new specialized unit for children dually diagnosed, experiencing an I/DD and a mental health challenge • Expanding employment opportunities for adults experiencing an I/DD ENSURING A VIBRANT, SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Kerr’s sustainability hinges, first and foremost, on the stability of our caregivers. A thriving workforce will be the backbone of Kerr’s long-term success. Likewise, a strong endowment will provide Kerr with stability in times of need. • Expert staff trained in the latest approaches and evidence-based care • An endowment sufficient enough to ensure continuous support of our much-needed programming • Streamlining operational efficiency through lean continuous process improvement Please consider investing in Kerr’s present and future with an outright contribution or by making a provision for Kerr in your will, living trust, retirement plan, or life income gift. For more information, please contact Anne Adler, Chief Development Officer, Anne.Adler@AlbertinaKerr.org or 503-262-0185.

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