Mainstream Housing

What Mainstream Housing does

Mainstream Housing, Inc. (MHI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization incorporated in Oregon in 1990 to provide affordable housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The organization was founded in the context of the planned closure of Fairview State Hospital, and between 1993 and 2000 it built 32 group homes throughout Oregon under contract with the state's Mental Health Developmental Disability Services Division (MHDDS). Today it oversees a portfolio of 24 licensed group homes across 10 Oregon cities (Bend, Brooks, Creswell, Eugene, Grants Pass, Keizer, Lebanon, Salem, Silverton, and Turner) and operates four affordable apartment complexes (Applegate in Cottage Grove, Aquarius in Springfield, Mainstream in Eugene, and On Your Own in Gresham), two duplexes, and the Village Fields emergency pallet shelter site in Springfield with 15 units.

The organization runs a platform-plus-programs service model. Core housing offerings span the full continuum from emergency shelter (Village Fields) to permanent supportive housing (Emerald Options HomeSpace, which provides subsidized rent and case management for chronically homeless individuals and families with developmental disabilities). Supporting services include Housing Navigation Services for IDD (Front Door Assessments, housing search, paperwork, eviction prevention), the People Helping People peer video library, and the Visioning IDD Housing community engagement initiative that conducts statewide surveys and discussion groups. Distribution is fully direct: housing units are owned and operated in-house, intake for Emerald Options flows exclusively through the Lane County Coordinated Entry System, and the Housing Navigation office is located at 895 Country Club Road in Eugene with bilingual English/Spanish support.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid non-profit model combining Oregon state agency contracts (MHDDS, Oregon Department of Seniors and People with Disabilities), local government appropriations from the City of Eugene, City of Springfield, Lane County Health and Human Services, and the Human Services Commission, plus tax-deductible community donations. No proprietary technology platform is operated — the technology stack consists of third-party tools including Cognito Forms for shelter applications, SurveyHero for vacancy notifications, and Service Point for case management. Leadership transitioned in August 2025 to Executive Director Michelle Amberg; founding board member Sue Kesey passed away in August 2025. The Board of Directors is chaired by President Cinda Gangle with Gerald Stolp as Vice President.

Name

Mainstream Housing

Legal name

Mainstream Housing, Inc.

Website

https://mainstreamhousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mainstream Housing, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1990 that provides affordable housing and supportive services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Oregon, operating 24 group homes, four apartment complexes, an emergency pallet shelter, and a housing navigation program funded primarily by state and local government contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing and Disability Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE), Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB), General Assisted Living Facilities (HLADABAA)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Disability housing
• Supportive housing programs
• Group home operations
• Housing navigation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Eugene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations: Mainstream Housing accepts community donations to fund construction of new affordable housing opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, donations are tax-deductible.
2. Government Contracts and Funding: The organization receives government contracts and funding from Oregon state agencies including the Mental Health Developmental Disability Services Division (MHDDS) for construction of group homes, and support from Human Services Commission, City of Eugene, City of Springfield, and Lane County Health and Human Services for the Emerald Options program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mainstream Housing operates affordable housing and supportive housing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Oregon. Its portfolio includes 24 licensed group homes, four affordable apartment complexes (Applegate, Aquarius, Mainstream, On Your Own), the Emerald Options HomeSpace permanent supportive housing program, and Village Fields pallet emergency shelters. The organization also provides Housing Navigation Services, case management, and life skills support to help IDD clients find and retain housing.

Product overview

Mainstream Housing offers a comprehensive portfolio of housing services and programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and low-income community members. The organization operates on a platform-plus-programs model, providing core housing options including 24 licensed group homes across Oregon, four affordable apartment complexes (Applegate, Aquarius, Mainstream, and On Your Own), the Emerald Options HomeSpace permanent supportive housing program, and Village Fields pallet shelters for emergency transitional housing. Supporting these housing options are specialized services including Housing Navigation Services for IDD, the Visioning IDD Housing community engagement initiative, and the People Helping People peer-provided tips program. The organization primarily serves Lane County, Oregon, with properties and services extending to multiple communities throughout the state.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Emerald Options HomeSpace: A Permanent Supportive Housing program for chronically homeless individuals and families who experience Developmental Disabilities. Provides subsidized rent and housing case management.

Products and services

• Housing Navigation Services for IDD Housing navigation services that assist people with intellectual or developmental disabilities in meeting their housing needs, including front door assessments, housing searches, paperwork assistance, and eviction prevention support.
• Group Homes Mainstream Housing owns and maintains 24 licensed group homes funded by the Oregon Department of Seniors and People with Disabilities, providing community-based housing for individuals with developmental disabilities, including former residents of Fairview State Hospital.
• Applegate Apartments 16-unit mixed-use apartment complex in Cottage Grove, Oregon providing affordable housing for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and low-income community members.
• Aquarius Apartments 25-unit mixed-use apartment complex in Springfield, Oregon providing affordable housing for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and low-income community members.
• Mainstream Apartments 9-unit mixed-use apartment complex in Eugene, Oregon providing affordable housing for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and low-income community members, featuring studio, one, and two-bedroom units.
• On Your Own Apartments 6-unit affordable housing project in Gresham, Oregon providing housing for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, featuring one-bedroom ground floor units with an on-site manager.
• Emerald Options HomeSpace Program Permanent supportive housing program providing subsidized rent and case management for chronically homeless individuals and families experiencing developmental disabilities, with individualized support plans. Entry is by referral only through the Lane County Coordinated Entry System.
• Village Fields Pallet Shelters Emergency pallet shelter site in Springfield, Oregon providing 15 temporary shelter units (5 family units and 10 adult single/couple units) for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities transitioning from homelessness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Managed and oversees 24 group homes across Oregon, housing complexes, duplexes, and emergency shelter serving the IDD population
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oregon Department of Seniors and People with DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency that funds and licenses the 24 group homes owned by Mainstream Housing. MHI secured contracts between 1993-2000 to build homes for the Mental Health Developmental Disability Services Division.
• Lane County Coordinated Entry SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral system for housing services. Entry into the Emerald Options program is only by referral from the Lane County Coordinated Entry System. Front Door Assessments for people with developmental disabilities are available at Mainstream Housing.
• Boundaries GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Boundaries Group to create the People Helping People video series featuring tips and advice from clients who have successfully transitioned out of homelessness.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Arc: National federation of state and local chapters advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including housing-related services. Comparable mission and population, but operates as an advocacy umbrella rather than a direct housing operator.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator with significant supportive housing for special needs populations including people with disabilities. Comparable affordable-and-supportive housing portfolio, but operates at much greater scale across multiple states.
• YAI (National Institute for People with Disabilities): Large national nonprofit providing housing, clinical, educational, and employment services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable IDD-focused residential services at significantly greater scale across multiple states.
• AHRC NYC: Large New York-based nonprofit providing residential, day, and clinical services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable residential service portfolio, though operating at much greater scale in a different regulatory environment.

Direct peers

• L'Arche USA: Federation of intentional communities and group homes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates similar shared residential models and serves the same IDD population nationwide.
• Albertina Kerr Centers: Oregon-based nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs, including supported housing, group homes, and community-based services. Directly comparable in population served, Oregon footprint, and nonprofit housing-service model.
• Shangri-La: Oregon-based nonprofit providing housing and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with similar group homes and supported living programs across multiple Oregon counties. Closest direct peer in terms of mission, population served, and geography.
• Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare: Oregon-based nonprofit providing housing and behavioral health services including supported housing programs for individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities. Overlaps with Mainstream on supportive housing delivery in the Lane County / Portland metro region.

Regional players

• Community Vision: Oregon-based nonprofit that finances and develops affordable housing including supportive housing for vulnerable populations. Operates in the same Oregon geography with overlapping affordable-housing development and supportive-services model.
• Homes for Good: Lane County Housing Authority providing affordable rental housing and supportive housing programs in the same Eugene/Springfield market. Comparable affordable housing operator with overlapping tenant demographics, though not IDD-specialized.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mainstreamhousing
• Instagraminstagram.com/mainstreamhousing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mainstream-housing-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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