About Bethesda|

Mission, Vision & Values

Bethesda is dedicated to sharing Christ's love while providing services and benefits to individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and others who support them.

What We Do

Bethesda offers Christ-centered support services to people with developmental disabilities and provides resources for their families, friends, congregations and other service providers.

Locations

Bethesda provides services to people with developmental disabilities across the United States.

Contact

Find contact information for Bethesda's twelve regions and corporate center.

Press Center

The Press Center is where you will find links to Media Kits, Media Contacts, Press Releases, Media Guidelines, Bethesda Printed Publications and E-Mail Newsletters.

Success Stories

Bethesda: The Right Team for the Miller Twins
Ronald, The Activist
Ryan's Story
Independent and Loving Life
Not Just Horsing Around
Only the Beginning
Humane Society is the Purrfect Job
A Man Who Really Loves His Job
A Vote of Confidence on Election Day
New Year Holds New Hope in Dominican Republic
All in a Day's Work
Team Bethesda - As Good as Gold at the Special Olympics
An American Dream Come True: A Blueprint for Success
A Fitness Program that Fits Bethesda
Making his 'Mark' at Bethesda
Supporting Independence, Celebrating Success
Confirmands Find Fullness of Life in Christ
Not Only Invited, But Involved
Bethesda Spreads God's Love Throughout the World

Board of Directors

A Board of Directors guides the future of Bethesda and establishes its policies, while the Bethesda Lutheran Home Foundation, Inc. acts as an endowment to provide for the long-term future of Bethesda's mission and ministry.

History

Bethesda has been providing services to people with developmental disabilities since 1904. Take a trip back in time and learn about our history with the Bethesda timeline.

Print Shop

Use Bethesda's Print Shop for your printing needs.

About the Print Shop
Services Offered
Why Use Bethesda's Print Shop?

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Bethesda and developmental disabilities, such as "How did Bethesda get its name?" and "How can I be more inclusive of people with developmental disabilities?"

E-mail Newsletters

Currently Bethesda has two e-mail newsletters. Reflections: Daily Devotions in Disability Ministries is sent out once a week and provides links to the folowing week's devotions, and SIDELINES is sent out once a month and is designed to help you better train your staff to support people with developmental disabilities.