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Serendipity Center, a private therapeutic school, provides specialized education and treatment services to children and adolescents who lack the skills, confidence, and/or support to be successful learners. Annually, Serendipity serves between 200 and 250 students, aged 6 to 21 years, and their families. All programs follow school calendars and hours.
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Slide show by Jacob Hillner
 Photo courtesy of Nancy Steele |
Jacob Hillner
Jacob is an 18-year-old Senior at Serendipity Center. He enjoys creating power points (self taught) and learning everything he can about technology. His teacher relies on him to trouble shoot all technological problems in the classroom. He diligently chronicled the construction progress of the HEDCO Hub last year with his camera (independently initiated and self-motivated). |
| In our therapeutic school program, mental health interventions are integrated with special education classrooms to provide comprehensive care for K – 12 students whose psychiatric and emotional issues impair learning.
North Star, Serendipity’s alternative program, offers both half-day and full-day placements for middle and high school students needing small group and individualized instruction.
Our Transition to Independence program, TTIP, provides vocational preparation, life skills training, and clinical case management for young adults aged 17 to 21 preparing to enter adulthood. |
Oregon school districts from Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties, as well as districts in Southwest Washington State, refer students to Serendipity’s programs.
Funding is provided by the referring school districts. In Multnomah County, mental health co-funds placements with school districts for eligible students.
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It is Serendipity’s purpose to provide the nurturing and productive experiences that allow young people who have repeatedly failed to turn their lives around. We appreciate your interest in our programs and welcome your support.
Belinda Marier
Executive Director
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