Residential & Community Habilitation provides day-to-day support for individuals with intellectual, developmental, behavioral, or related support needs who may need assistance in their own home, a family home, or a community living home. The service can be relevant for people who need structured assistance with community participation, social activities, education, volunteering, or building natural supports while living in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
How It Works
This service may include:
Residential Habilitation
- Support related to developmental disabilities and intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Assistance for individuals with mood, psychiatric, personality, organic, or autism spectrum disorders
- Support related to addiction, relapse prevention, chemical dependency, and substance abuse
Community Habilitation
- Support with social, leisure, and recreational activities in individual or small-group settings
- Assistance with educational and volunteer opportunities
- Community awareness activities and development of natural supports
What to Expect
Support is provided in the individual’s home or community living setting according to the person’s circumstances and support needs. Activities may take place individually, in small groups, or within the community, depending on the type of assistance being provided. The service focuses on practical support that helps the individual participate in everyday community settings and activities.
Explore Available Habilitation Support
Reach out to discuss the circumstances, support needs, and service options that may apply to the individual you are assisting. The next step can help clarify available services and what the process may involve.