Albertina Kerr

About Us

For more than a century, Albertina Kerr has been transforming lives by empowering children, teens, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities. Since 1907, Kerr has grown into one of Oregon's leading nonprofit organizations, providing compassionate, person-centered care through residential services, employment programs, youth crisis psychiatric care, day services, and community-based support.

Albertina Kerr believes every person deserves the opportunity to thrive. Their dedicated team works alongside individuals and families to build independence, develop life skills, secure meaningful employment, and create safe, nurturing environments where people can reach their full potential. Through innovative programs like Project SEARCH, supported employment services, and specialized residential care, Kerr helps individuals achieve greater confidence, inclusion, and quality of life.

With a foundation built on compassion, partnership, advocacy, accountability, and innovation, Albertina Kerr is committed to strengthening communities throughout Oregon. Whether providing crisis psychiatric care for youth, supporting adults with disabilities in the workplace, or advocating for improved disability and mental health services, Kerr continues to make a lasting impact on thousands of lives each year. When you support or partner with Albertina Kerr, you are helping create a more inclusive community where every individual has the opportunity to succeed.