Aid & Assist Community Restoration

Program Overview

Transcending Hope’s Aid & Assist Community Restoration Program provides structured, low-barrier housing and peer-based support for individuals involved in Oregon’s Aid & Assist system who are working toward stabilization, recovery, and successful community integration.

The program combines housing, peer support, life skills development, legal skills education, and transition planning to help participants build stability while reducing barriers to long-term housing and community success.

Transcending Hope works closely with county behavioral health programs, the Oregon State Hospital, community-based organizations, and other system partners to ensure participants receive coordinated support throughout their recovery journey.

Housing & Daily Living Support

Participants gain access to a safe, structured living environment that promotes personal growth, stability, and community connection.

Housing Features

• Individual private rooms & shared space

• Live-in staff support

• Peer Case Management 

• Peer Support

• Treatment referrals 

• Weekly DDA

• Weekly Hearing Voices 

• After-hours emergency phone line

• Weekly community-building activities

• A supportive peer-centered environment

The program is designed to provide consistency, structure, safety, and opportunities for social engagement while encouraging participants to build independence and confidence.

Peer Case Management

Peer Case Management is a core component of the program.

Peer staff work alongside participants to:

• Identify immediate needs and goals

• Coordinate services and supports

• Provide advocacy

• Support recovery and stabilization efforts

• Assist with transition planning

• Help participants access long-term housing opportunities

Because many staff members have lived experience, participants receive support from individuals who understand the challenges of navigating recovery, behavioral health systems, and housing instability.

Legal Skills Support

Transcending Hope provides Legal Skills education as part of the Aid & Assist Community Restoration Program.

Legal Skills services help participants:

• Understand court-related requirements

• Build skills necessary for successful community participation

• Navigate legal obligations while working toward stabilization

Legal Skills education is provided in accordance with county program requirements.

Recovery & Skill Building Services

The program offers ongoing opportunities for personal development and recovery support.

Participants Have Access To:

• Weekly life skills training

• Empowerment planning

• Immediate goal setting

• Transition planning

• Weekly community-building events

• Peer support services

These services are designed to help participants strengthen daily living skills, increase self-sufficiency, and prepare for long-term success in the community.

Health & Wellness Support

Transcending Hope supports participants in accessing resources necessary for their overall well-being.

Program supports include:

• Self-administration of medication

• Self-sufficient meal preparation

• Weekly DDA meetings on-site

• Weekly Hearing Voices group on-site

• Connections to behavioral health and community resources

The program emphasizes participant empowerment while encouraging engagement with supportive services.

Transition Planning & Housing Stability

A major focus of the program is helping participants successfully transition beyond Aid & Assist services.

Transcending Hope works with participants to:

• Develop immediate and long-term goals

• Create individualized transition plans

• Connect with housing resources

• Build skills needed for independent living

• Reduce the risk of homelessness and system involvement

The organization is committed to supporting participants as they move toward stable housing and greater independence.

What Makes Transcending Hope Different

Peer-Driven Approach

Transcending Hope is a peer-driven organization that employs staff with lived experience. This approach helps create authentic relationships, meaningful mentorship, and a deeper understanding of participant needs.

Culturally Responsive Services

The organization is committed to providing culturally responsive support and has experience serving diverse communities, including culturally specific programming for the Latine population.

Strong Community Partnerships

Transcending Hope maintains collaborative relationships with:

• County Behavioral Health programs

• Oregon State Hospital

• Healthcare and treatment providers

• Peer support organizations

• Community-based organizations

These partnerships help ensure participants have access to coordinated, wraparound support.

Focus on Long-Term Success

The program is designed not only to support participants during their Aid & Assist involvement but also to help them move toward lasting housing stability, recovery, and community integration.