Meal Planning & Preparation

There’s a lot that goes into a healthy lifestyle! We are happy to support clients in all aspects of meal planning and preparation, building upon current skill sets to increase overall independence for individuals to pursue health and wellness.

Community Inclusion

Get out and have some fun! Our Direct Support Professionals support clients in getting out into their community to enjoy life, build connections, and explore what our beautiful Portland Northwest has to offer. Whether cheering on the Trail Blazers, winning big at the local arcade, or visiting the animals at the Oregon Zoo, our vast community has arms wide open to welcome new adventures.

Exercise & Getting Active

Exercise is more fun with The Opportunity Club! We work with clients to build healthy habits that improve overall health and wellness. Whether it’s going to the gym to shoot some hoops, going on a walk around the block, or taking a scenic hike, the opportunities are endless and we are here to provide encouragement and accommodations, ensuring everyone has access to the benefits of exercise.

Self-Growth

Spread your wings with our team by your side! The Opportunity Club is composed of skilled and trained professionals who assist clients in living true to their authentic selves. For our clients who are really invested in their personal growth, we will support them in networking with mental health professionals and behavioral health professionals at their own pace. Our team is great at listening and practicing emotional regulation skills, using creative, person-centered techniques to focus on what works for our clients. Who doesn’t want to feel less stressed, more calm, and at ease with who they are and their everyday journey?

Accessing Community Resources

Our team is experienced at connecting clients with resources they need to be successful, happy, and thriving. From navigating scholarships to go play some hoops at a THPRD court for free, obtaining free food and clothing, or completing paperwork for rental assistance, we’ve got you covered. The Portland NW has a plethora of resources, and TOC has worked to build connections enabling us to navigate these complex systems.

One of our agency’s specialties is supporting clients in obtaining affordable housing.

Building Social Networks

Health and wellness is incredibly influenced by our network of support and the ability to lean on one another in times of need. Our agency sends out a flyer every month to invite our clientele to weekly events, and we encourage feedback to ensure we can accommodate preferences for days, times, and personal preferences that can create a safer environment. When times are hard it can feel very isolating, and we are here to say “You are not alone”!

Check out our “Community Events” page for more information about current and past events!

Shopping & Budgeting

We are here to lighten the load with the process of budgeting and accounting so our clients can manage everyday expenses while still saving up for the joys in life. In the store, we guide clients to find the best deals, understand nutrition labels, checkout successfully, and more. At home, we teach practical skills for financial responsibility and success, opening the doorway to a multitude of possibilities.

Medical Advocacy

Health and wellness is best overseen and directed by medical professionals. Our team supports clients in scheduling, attending, and navigating medical appointments. Health is complex and we are here to guarantee after-care summaries and doctor’s recommendations are understood and followed. We also nurture a prosperous relationship with healthcare providers and advocate for our clients’ voices to be heard, ensuring unique needs are being addressed and our clients know they can always get a second opinion if necessary.

Critical Thinking

Everyday we are constantly making decisions, and our role is to assist clients in navigating their available choices. We support clients with analyzing decisions to consider risks, benefits, and potential outcomes. We promise not to make decisions for you, and will stick with you through decisions that both lead to great outcomes and lead to some struggles or difficulty. Our clients deserve to decide how they live their lives without anyone forcing them to make different choices, and we facilitate conversations to ensure our clients are safe and respectful while living out their full potential.

Self-Advocacy

Our team believes in supporting clients to pursue and exercise their rights as valuable citizens of our community. TOC prioritizes doing our best to increase a client’s ability to stand up for their needs, wishes, preferences, and equal treatment. We will model how to set boundaries with others and affirm inherent worth and abilities. Everyone has the right to be heard and we are a conduit to learn and increase these skills!

Self-Care

Living a healthy lifestyle includes habits and routines of self-care. We support clients in maintaining their hygiene routine and all other aspects of self-care. Whether you need physical support to shave, a reminder to shower, or a trip to the salon for a haircut, we are here to meet you at your level of self-love and self-care needs.

Skill Building

The world has an abundance of knowledge and we are always tapping into that cache to learn more! Our team of Direct Support Professionals will be by your side to explore learning new skills, exploring hobbies, and gaining knowledge to complete novel tasks and activities.