Dear Friend of Kerr, I hope you and your loved ones are safe as wildfires continue to affect communities across the Pacific Northwest. My thoughts are with everyone facing evacuations, property damage, and poor air quality. At Kerr, we’ve had a busy summer,...

Albertina Kerr has been selected to participate in the Measurement-Based Care Learning Collaborative (MBC) through Pacific West Hub of the Center for Mental Health Implementation Support. This opportunity builds on Kerr’s commitment to person-centered mental health...

When a young person experiences a mental health crisis, access to specialized care can make a meaningful difference. Recently, a family shared how their experience with Albertina Kerr’s Crisis Psychiatric Care (Subacute) for Youth gave them a renewed sense of hope...

Dear Friend of Kerr, Happy Disability Pride Month! This year’s theme, “The World Works Better With Us,” was chosen by the Arc’s National Council of Self-Advocates (NCSA), a disabled-led national council. Disability Pride is a reminder that we should celebrate the...

When Mack Beatty walked through Kerr's doors for his first day as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), he was returning to a place that had played an important role in his life. Twelve years earlier, at age 13, Mack came to Kerr, where he received support in a group...

Members of Albertina Kerr's Advocacy Specialist Team shared what Disability Pride means to them, in their own words: Artemus: "Disabled doesn't mean broken. A disability is part of someone’s life, but it does not define their whole worth. Disabled people still have...

Oregon State Credit Union and Albertina Kerr share a powerful belief: strong communities grow when every person is valued, supported, and given the chance to thrive. That belief is the foundation of this partnership, and it drives both organizations to create...

Dear Friend of Kerr, At Albertina Kerr, our commitment to inclusion is part of our everyday work. This commitment takes on special significance in June as we celebrate Pride Month and Juneteenth, reminders of the importance of visibility and belonging. June also marks...

Six months ago, Toven arrived at Albertina Kerr. At the time, his mom described life at home as chaotic, with frequent outbursts, safety concerns, and a growing strain on the family. “I was trying to do everything but couldn’t,” she said. Like many parents, she was...