About Our House
Our House provides a continuum of services in the treatment of HIV/AIDS.
HIV/AIDS is a complex and challenging disease that can often be overwhelming. The Our House team works with people with advanced HIV/AIDS who are having difficulty managing independent living. We tailor services for each individual that defines what “living well” means to them.
Our services are provided through the following programs and facilities:
Our House
Since 1988, Our House has been a residential care facility that provides services for people with HIV/AIDS. Residents work with skilled professionals in nursing, social work and occupational therapy.
At Our House, some residents regain their health and become independent enough to be discharged. Others remain at Our House for continued intensive services, maintenance services or palliative care.
* Resident capacity: 14
* 24 Hour Skilled Nursing Services
* Intensive HIV/AIDS Clinical Services
* On site Social Work and Occupational Therapy services
Swan House
Swan House is an adult care home located in Milwaukie, Oregon. Residents at Swan House live in a group setting and receive assistance with personal care, meals, mobility, transportation, and medication management and more.
* Resident capacity: 5
* Weekly visits by health care consultant
* Regular Social Work & Occupational Therapy services
Neighborhood Housing & Care Program (NHCP)
The Neighborhood Housing & Care Program provides housing and in home services including nursing, social work and occupational therapy to people living with HIV/AIDS. Created by the Our House team, this program supports and encourages independent living in a safe, stable and healthy environment.
We assist clients with an array of services including medication and symptom management, self care, counseling and referrals to community resources. This program provides the least intensive services.
* Assistance with securing and maintaining permanent housing
* Regular in home visits by clinical staff
* Access to community services
Esther's Pantry
Esther’s Pantry was founded in 1985 to provide financially challenged individuals living with HIV/AIDS access to food and personal care items. A vital community program, Esther's Pantry has served thousands of people over its 18+ year history. The pantry was named in memory of Chester "Esther" Brinker, one of the first people in Portland to die of complications from AIDS. The space for Esther's Pantry is generously donated by Providence Health System.
Tod's Corner
Tod's Corner provides clothing, household goods, cleaning supplies, personal care items, pet food, and much more to clients with HIV/AIDS. From the basics to a few luxuries, Tod's Corner has many items that make life more manageable. Tod's corner offers many items that make life easier by taking financial strain off of our clients.The space for Tod's Corner is generously donated by Providence Health System.