News and Updates
Goings on around Albertina Kerr and our Portland Community
Frontline Employee Spotlight: Psych Techs Support Youth in Crisis
At Albertina Kerr, our Crisis Psychiatric Care for Youth (Subacute) provides a safe, supportive space where youth can stabilize during mental health crises. Through individualized, trauma-informed care, Kerr’s Subacute program nurtures and empowers youth to recover,...
Frontline Employee Spotlight: The Heroes Behind Employment Success
Today, we recognize the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) on their journey to meaningful employment: Job Coaches, Employment Consultants, Employment Coordinators, and Skills...
Frontline Employee Spotlight: Celebrating Kerr’s DSPs and APMs
At Albertina Kerr, our 271 Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and 32 Assistant Program Managers (APMs) play a vital role in empowering the individuals we serve. These dedicated professionals help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) gain...
Meet Dr. Swan: A New Addition to Kerr’s Crisis Psychiatric Care for Youth
Albertina Kerr is pleased to welcome Dr. Jon Swan, D.O., to Albertina Kerr's Crisis Psychiatric Care for Youth (Subacute). Dr. Swan's compassionate approach complements our team's commitment to exceptional care. He completed his psychiatry residency at the University...
Notes from Kerr’s CEO
(Pictured: Kerr CEO Allison Stark and Ron, a Kerr client, enjoying the Fun Zone at Kerr Bikes) Dear Friends of Albertina Kerr, It feels like fall with the kids returning to school and the change in the weather. This fall is extra special because Kerr will be hosting...
Albertina Kerr Receives $15,000 Grant from U.S. Bank Foundation
Albertina Kerr, a community-based nonprofit organization that empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities, has received a $15,000 grant from the U.S. Bank...
Kerr Announces New Foundation Chair And Welcomes New Board Members
Albertina Kerr is pleased to announce the appointment of three distinguished individuals to key positions within our organization. Aaron Cilek has been named the new Chair of Kerr's Foundation Board of Trustees, and Aaron Goff and Judy Powell have joined Kerr's...
Notes from Kerr’s CEO
(Pictured left to right: Kerr Chief Program Officer Derrick Perry and Kerr CEO Allison Stark onboarding staff on Merger Day, August 1, 2024.) Dear Friends of Albertina Kerr, I'm excited to announce that, as of today, August 1, Albertina Kerr and Exceed Enterprises...
Kerr’s Mental Health Services Receive Glowing CARF Accreditation
We are proud to announce that our Crisis Psychiatric Care for Youth (Subacute) and Outpatient Mental Health Services received a very positive report from CARF International (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities), resulting in the accreditation of...