The MENTOR Network Adds a New Partner and Expands Services in Arizona and Oregon
15 January 2010
The MENTOR Network is proud to announce that Springbrook, Inc., with
locations in Arizona and Oregon, has joined The Network and will
begin providing services as Arizona MENTOR and MENTOR Oregon – adding to
existing programs in each state. The services and supports currently
provided by Springbrook will continue without interruption as the programs
transition to The MENTOR Network.
Founded in 1995, Springbrook offers a range of residential settings to
serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as
behavioral health needs. The organization, which began with one residential
home in Arizona, now includes more than twenty
community-based homes throughout Arizona as
well as a partnership with Habilitation Coalition, a residential services
provider in Oregon.
“Springbrook and its sister organization Habilitation Coalition, are
great additions to our existing operations,” says Neil Brendmoen, Vice
President for The Network. “They share our organization’s vision of providing
quality, community-based supports and bring a range of residential options that
will enable us to support additional individuals throughout Arizona
and Oregon.”
In addition to expanding residential services, this partnership adds staff resources and clinical expertise,
particularly in Arizona where many employees have
been welcomed into the Arizona MENTOR state office in Phoenix.
“We’re
delighted to welcome new employees to our state office where they will have
access to shared resources from Arizona MENTOR and The Network,” says Kathy
Ludban, State Director of Arizona MENTOR.“Together we
have the opportunity to reach a greater number of individuals seeking
community-based services and supports.”
“Our partnership with
Springbrook brings together organizations with a common mission of finding new
and better solutions for the individuals and communities we serve,” says Nancy
Weisling, Vice President of Business Development for The Network. “By joining The Network, Springbrook
will benefit from the stability and resources of a national organization, while
maintaining the local connections critical to serving adults with intellectual
and developmental disabilities in community settings.”
