Empowerment Initiatives
825 NE 20th Avenue, Suite 130
Portland, OR, 97232
(503)249-1413

About Us

Empowerment Initiatives is a cutting edge non-profit organization run by people with mental health diagnoses for people with mental health diagnoses.  We opened our doors in April of 2004 and our first year of services was funded by the   Real Choice Systems Change Grant. We became an independent non-profit (501(c) 3) in January of 2005 and provide opportunities for mental health recovery to residents of Multnomah County and Clackamas County, Oregon.  Our programs are founded on the Four Principles of Self-Determination: Freedom, Authority, Responsibility, and Support. 

The Empowerment Initiatives Mission

To be a catalyst providing individuals with mental health diagnoses opportunities for choice and development of personal goals, using the four principles of self determination.

Our Values

  • People are the masters of their own lives.  Each individual has the power and responsibility for self-healing.
  • People gain independence through self-discovery by making personal choices free from coercion.
  • Self-discovery includes the freedom to make mistakes and to learn from one’s personal journey.
  • The community has the responsibility to broaden horizons and break down barriers to include all people.  Inclusion means that the civil rights of all citizens are respected.
  • Change is possible for individuals in society.  Hope is powerful.

Our Programs

Multnomah County Brokerage

Sustainable Housing Brokerage

Villebois Peer Mentor Program