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National
Dungarvin offers supported living residences and services in 12 states, including Alabama, California, Colorado, Delaware, Indiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon and Wisconsin. For more information, call their National Central Office at (800) 967-2791 or e-mail them at info@dungarvin.com.
State Listings
Arizona
Saguaro Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Yuma, Arizona that offers community living programs for individuals with disabilities and the elderly. They have 8 group homes at which residents participate in day programs aimed at developing a variety of everyday skills. They also offer short-term, emergency respite services, providing an opportunity to reside in a group home for a short time period. Additional services include in-home assistance and adult day care programs. For more information, call (520) 783-6069 or toll-free at (888) 675-7562.
California
Cornerstone House is a non-profit corporation providing long-term, 24-hour residential care for developmentally disabled young adults located in Carpinteria, California. While there is currently a waiting list for admittance, you may contact them for more information by calling (805) 969-1569 or e-mailing cornhse@aol.com.
Santa Maria Independent Living Environment is a non-profit charitable organization committed to "providing quality residential care for developmentally disabled adults…in three group homes in quiet family neighborhoods throughout the community of Santa Maria." Residency is offered on a space available basis and is limited to persons whose special needs are defined by having a developmental disability, without serious behavior or medical needs. For more information, call (805) 925-0285.
Connecticut
Ability Beyond Disability, serving Fairfield and Litchfield counties in Connecticut, offers Group Home living to adults with disabilities in need of 24-hour support. For more information, call (888) 832-8247.
Florida
Angels Unaware, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing residential care facilities for individuals with severe and profound developmental disabilities in Tampa, Florida. Seven group homes, located throughout Tampa, consist of six or fewer residents. Two of the seven homes serve residents who are both physically and developmentally disabled. At this time, they are maintaining an unnumbered waiting list that is reviewed in its entirety to determine the compatibility of each applicant to the current residents. For additional admissions information, visit their website or call (813) 961-1159.
Illinois
Trinity Services, Inc., a non-profit organization located in Joliet, Illinois, staffs 6 community homes for individuals with developmental disabilities. Independent living counselors encourage each resident to become as much a part of the community as possible. They also offer an Adult Learning Program, which provides an opportunity to learn by participating in a number of social and community-based activities. Another housing option can be found in the Trinity Living Centers, which offer residential programs including training in social, recreational, personal care and daily living skills. For more information, visit their website or call (815) 485-6197.
Indiana
Pathfinder Services, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering Community Group Living services for adults with developmental disabilities in the Northern Indiana counties of Huntington, Wabash, Marshall and Starke. They offer 11 group homes that are classified as "intensive training," "developmental training," or "basic developmental." For more information, call (219) 356-0500 or (800) 833-1571.
Kentucky
Cedar Lake Residences, "a subsidiary of Cedar Lake, Inc., is a private not-for-profit corporation which provides community-based residential options and support services for adults with [mild to moderate] mental retardation and developmental disabilities." They offer a group home environment as well as supported living services within independent, community-based residences. Residents of the group home are active within the community by working or volunteering 20 or more hours per week. For more information, call (502) 327-7706.
Maryland
Melwood, a non-profit social service agency, offers residential opportunities to people with developmental disabilities in 25 Alternative Living Units and Groups Homes throughout Charles and Prince George's Counties in Maryland. Melwood staff is experienced in the field of developmental disability and includes a specialist in behavior management, a Benefits Manager, two Registered Nurses and a Health Services Manager. Housemates participate in a wide variety of community-based activities. For more information, call (301) 599-8000.
Massachusetts
Cadmus LifeSharing Association offers group home living to adults with developmental disabilities. They have eight homes in the Great Barrington area, each offering unique experiences to their residents. For more information, call (413) 528-1307 or e-mail info@cadmuslife.org.
Leander House, Inc., located in downtown Great Barrington, Massachusetts, offers residential living and day support to adults with developmental disabilities. To learn of admissions, contact Peter and Jennie Stanton at Leander House, Inc., 48 West Avenue, Great Barrington, MA 01230. You may also call them at (413) 528-8491.
The Ledges is a resident community for developmentally disabled adults, age 18 and older located in Hopedale, Massachusetts. Each resident's options are based upon his or her preferences, special needs, and developmental progress. Each home within the community is designed to offer an optimal level of independence, so residents can grow into a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Additionally, an individualized learning program, to include on and off-campus classes will be developed for each resident. For more information, call (508) 473-6520.
River Brook Residence, located in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, offers community living to women with developmental disabilities. River Brook encourages full community participation and offers life skills training and various educational and recreational activities. For more information, call (413) 298-4926.
Montana
Montana Disability Services Division offers 46 adult community homes in which anywhere from three to eight residents may live. Individuals residing in these homes receive assistance with activities of daily living and individualized skill acquisition training designed to assist them to move towards greater independence and to become a participating member of the community. For more information, call your region's Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP) Office.
New Mexico
Mandy's Special Farm for Autistic Women is "a long term residential living, schooling, learning and growing center for young women with autism." This center, created and operated by parents of a young woman with autism, offers daily activities such as occupational therapy, aquatic therapy, horseback riding, meal preparation, gardening, computer and vocational training and much more. Each resident will have an individual treatment program designed around their strengths and needs. This is a longterm residential center, inviting women to spend their lifetimes at the center. Admissions are now being accepted for women aged 18 to 30 years old. For more information, visit their website, call (505) 873-1187 or e-mail info@mandysfarm.org.
Tobosa Developmental Services, located in Roswell, New Mexico, offers group home living to adults with developmental disabilities. The residential program provides adult participants with 24-hour assistance and support in their homes. Participants live in groups of two to four in homes located in safe, clean neighborhoods. Each home reflects the preferences and tastes of the residents, where individuals have the privacy of their own rooms. Residential services incorporate opportunities for active participation in daily routines and preferred activities at home and in the community. For more information, call (505) 624-1025.
New York
Ability Beyond Disability, serving Westchester and Putnam counties in New York, offers Group Home living to adults with disabilities in need of 24-hour support. For more information, call (888) 832-8247.
Community Living Corporation, a not-for-profit service provider, located in Mount Kisco, New York, provides care for people with developmental disabilities through community based living. They operate a number of group homes and supportive apartments in various communities throughout northern Westchester County. They also offer recreational and vocational programs. For more information, call (914) 241-0032 or e-mail clc@bestweb.net.
Crystal Run Village, Inc., operating in the Orange, Rockland and Sullivan counties of New York, offers several residential options to individuals with developmental disabilities. One such option is Group Home living. They operate forty-three houses in total, accommodating 4-14 people each. Suburban and rural environments offer easy access to the outdoors, shopping, amusements, neighborhood happenings and religious services. The services provided in these home-like settings include 24-hour staffing, meals, daily program planning, transportation, medical assistance and help in defining personal preferences and individual goal achievement. For more information, call (845) 692-4444.
East End Disability Associates, Inc. offers Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA). Living in an IRA enables individuals to reside in a home like environment with staff support. Individuals residing in an IRA will be full partners with EEDA staff and their Service Coordinator in creating an Individualized Service Plan (ISP), that identifies the hopes and dreams he/she wishes to attain. This alternative living option affords individuals the opportunity to participate in the care of their own home, full community access, and the prospect for socialization, recreation and leisure. For more information, call (631) 369-7345 or e-mail info@eed-a.org.
Independent Group Home Living, Inc. (IGHL), a non-profit agency, offers a number of programs throughout Suffolk County, New York. It has been the mission of IGHL to "enrich the lives of the developmentally disabled population within their communities through education and housing." They offer a number of group homes located within communities and neighborhoods of Suffolk County. For more information, call (631) 878-8900 or e-mail flombardi@ighl.org.
Pathfinder Village, located in Edmeston, New York, offers residential living to children and adults with Down Syndrome. The "village" is modeled after Early American communities, with its family homes and buildings situated around two greens. The "village" includes 10 residential homes, a restored 1841 chapel, an art center, a sports and recreation center, a school and the Kennedy-Willis Center on Down Syndrome. For more information, visit their website, call (607) 965-8377 or e-mail info@pathfindervillage.org.
North Carolina
Residential Services Inc. operates 12 group homes for adults and 3 homes for children with developmental disabilities throughout the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area in North Carolina. All residents are encouraged to work, either in Chapel Hill or at Orange Enterprises, a sheltered workshop and vocational training program in Hillsborough, NC. RSI also offers independent apartment living, facilitating independence and community integration. To learn of admission procedures, call (919) 942-7391 or e-mail mail@rsi-nc.org.
Ohio
Ardmore Inc. is a non-profit organization that offers housing options to individuals with developmental disabilities living in Summit County Ohio. Ardmore Inc. offers small homes, foster care homes, and temporary, emergency living situations. Each residential facility houses one to four people with a low staff to client ratio. They also offer two accessible housing facilities. Their website offers several links to resources related to developmental disabilities as well. To contact Ardmore Inc. write to 981 E. Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44305 or call (330) 535-2601. You may also email info@ardmoreinc.org.
Texas
Down Home Ranch, located in Elgin, Texas, offers residential living to adults with disabilities. Built and operated by parents of a daughter with Down Syndrome, the ranch invites those willing and able to work to join their community. For more information, call (888) 926-2253 or e-mail info@downhomeranch.org.
Wisconsin
Brotoloc provides supported living and specialized services for adults with disabilities and long term care needs. They offer group (Community Based Residential Facilities) residences, as well as supervised and supported apartment living. Residential service are available throughout Wisconsin. For more information, call their corporate offices in Eau Claire at (715) 832-5085.
Creative Community Living Services, Inc. offers highly individualized residential support to individuals with developmental disabilities. They offer group home living in both Adult Family Homes, three and four bed State Licensed facilities and Community Based Residential Facilities, five to eight bed State Licensed facilities. Each offers services unique to their residents. For more information, call (920) 261-1345 or e-mail jenna cclswi.com.
Homes for Independent Living (HIL) is a for-profit organization serving 10 Wisconsin counties with over 90 programs for adults with developmental disabilities. HIL offers Adult Family Homes (2-4 persons), Community Based Residential Facilities (5-6 persons), Community Supported Living Arrangements (1-4 persons), Supported Apartment Programs, and Group Homes. Many of the residential and group homes are fully accessible. The residencies are also furnished with specially designed furniture to meet the needs of disabled individuals. Their website offers a number of links to other helpful resources as well. For more information you can write to P.O. Box 278, Dousman, Wisconsin 53118 or call (262) 569-5520.
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is a non-profit agency offering group home settings, providing skills training, financial services, recreation and leisure activities and health monitoring. They also offer family home residential settings. For more information, call (414) 281-4400.
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