ACCESSIBLE, holistic, CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE CARE ROOTED IN COMMUNITY
Healing is more than medicine — it’s about connection, belonging, and the strength we find in each other. Too often, people living with trauma, disability, chronic illness, or marginalized identities are excluded from the care we need.
Our mission is simple yet radical: to provide accessible, culturally-responsive care and programs that center LGBTQ+ and disabled voices, build community, and reimagine the future of health.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
PEER SUPPORT PROJECT
Peer Support Project connects you to people with lived experiences of marginalization and struggle, to show up to be with you. Online or in-person.
Our team of peers are queer, disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill, or survivors of systems that misunderstood or harmed us. We don’t show up as experts to fix or pathologize. We show up as people walking alongside you, offering presence, tools, and solidarity. LEARN MORE
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY
The goal of HBOT is to dramatically increase the oxygen level in the body.
Increasing oxygen levels creates an environment in the body in which inflammation is suppressed and regenerative healing is optimized. Short term benefits are experienced after one session and long term change is achieved with multiple sessions. LEARN MORE
tendwell clinic
TendWell Clinic in Portland, Oregon offers inclusive, sliding scale and OHP-covered care for trauma recovery, chronic illness, and neurological support.
Our team mirrors our diverse patient community—primarily queer, trans, neurodivergent, and disabled practitioners. We partner with top doctors and specialists to make advanced therapies affordable through OHP, sliding scale, scholarships, and trade, ensuring high-level care is accessible to every body. LEARN MORE
COMMON QUESTIONS
Everyone has questions! Here are our most frequently asked ones. If you don’t see yours, get in touch and we will help to find you an answer.
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We see health as more than medical care. Integrative means combining mental, emotional, physical, and community support. Through peer support, creative expression, holistic approaches, and educational opportunities.
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We focus on historically marginalized and underserved communities in Oregon, including low-income families, LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC communities, and those navigating disability or chronic illness.
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Too often, cost and systemic barriers keep people from getting support. We offer sliding-scale models, community-based resources, and creative trade systems to ensure no one is turned away from wellness opportunities.
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Many programs are free or low-cost. When there are fees, they’re structured on a sliding scale so finances don’t determine who has access.
ACCESSIBLE CARE
Sliding scale, trade, and community-based models make integrative health and wellness available to all.
EDUCATION
Workshops & mentorship empowers community with knowledge and tools for lasting well-being.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Projects co-created with residents and partners strengthen connection, resilience, and equity in Oregon communities.
SUPPORT OUR WORK
TendWell is reimagining community well-being in Oregon. We provide integrative health, peer training, education, and project support that center accessibility and equity. With financial hardship options and trade-based care, we remove barriers and empower communities to create lasting change. Support TendWell and its projects today!
