Oregon Tech's BRIDGE Clinic Expands to New Location

The clinic continues training future practitioners and serving children with intellectual, developmental, and learning disabilities.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Oregon Tech's BRIDGE Clinic, formerly the BIG ABA Clinic, has moved to a new location in Klamath Falls, Oregon to continue serving children with intellectual, developmental, and learning disabilities. Launched in 2018, the clinic was the first Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provider in the area and serves as a training site for Oregon Tech students in the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis and Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology programs.

Why it matters

The BRIDGE Clinic helps fill a critical 'service desert' in the Klamath Falls region by providing evidence-based behavioral health care and tutoring services close to home. It also gives Oregon Tech students the hands-on, supervised experience they need to become the next generation of certified ABA practitioners.

The details

The clinic is operated by Oregon Tech faculty member Dawn Bailey, Ph.D., who trains and supervises Oregon Tech students as they provide therapy and related services to clients. In addition to ABA services, the clinic offers school-based and private one-on-one tutoring in reading, math, and logic to students across Klamath County. The new clinic location at 200 Commercial Street will support program growth, which was made possible through donor backing from Klamath County, the Klamath County Rotary Club, and others.

  • The BRIDGE Clinic launched in 2018.
  • The clinic has moved to a new location as of February 18, 2026.

The players

Dawn Bailey

An Oregon Tech faculty member who operates the BRIDGE Clinic and trains and supervises Oregon Tech students.

Spencer Corey

The Associate Clinic Supervisor who oversees the BRIDGE Clinic's tutoring services.

Dena Haudenshild

The Klamath Falls City Schools Special Services Director who says the collaborative spirit between BRIDGE staff and the school districts is critical to the development of young students.

David Marshall

The Klamath County School District Special Services Director who says the BRIDGE Clinic program has been instrumental in helping special services.

Cec Amuchastegui

An Oregon Tech Trustee who has been involved with the clinic for years and has personally experienced the difference it can make for families.

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What they’re saying

“We launched this clinic because we saw a profound 'service desert' in our region. Before 2018, families in Klamath Falls often had to travel hours just to access basic behavioral health care. Our goal was to create a space where children receive evidence-based care close to home, while simultaneously giving our students the hands-on, supervised experience they need to become the next generation of certified practitioners.”

— Dawn Bailey, Oregon Tech Faculty Member (mybasin.com)

“It's great to see the growth and expansion. There's absolutely an increase in the support that the clinic can offer to our students, and that's been the biggest benefit to us because of the expertise that they have and being able to connect our students with highly experienced professionals.”

— Dena Haudenshild, Klamath Falls City Schools Special Services Director (mybasin.com)

“The clinic has been very flexible, and we've been able to work it out so that additional assistance has been part of a student's day.”

— David Marshall, Klamath County School District Special Services Director (mybasin.com)

“When we were having difficulties with things happening while [her grandchild] was in school, the staff at the clinic went into the schools and worked with the staff to show them what was working at the clinic. Yes, the clinic is for students who are getting their degrees, but it also has such a greater impact on the community and families.”

— Cec Amuchastegui, Oregon Tech Trustee (mybasin.com)

What’s next

The demand for all service types remains high, and Bailey says that more clinicians are needed to fill the gap. 'The demand for our services is incredibly high; every day, more families are realizing how life-changing ABA therapy can be for their children. However, the reality is that we can only offer as much help as we have therapists available. We have a critical need for more students to enter this field to help us fill this gap. We need more hands to meet the needs of the families waiting for our help.'

The takeaway

The expansion and relocation of the BRIDGE Clinic demonstrates Oregon Tech's commitment to training the next generation of ABA practitioners and providing critical behavioral health services to underserved communities in the Klamath Falls region. The clinic's collaborative approach with local school districts has been instrumental in supporting students with intellectual, developmental, and learning disabilities.