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Causes: Human Services, Residential Care & Adult Day Programs
Mission: Brian's house specializes in the care and treatment of people with disabilities. Brian's house provides a broad range of human services to people with special needs and challenges. The primary goal is to maximize each individual's potential through the delivery of high-quality services in a safe and healthy environment. Brian's house strives to help individuals lead full and rewarding lives through the acquisition, development and retention of skills, as well as exposure to a variety of life experiences. Brian's house serves children and adults with a variety of disabilities. All of our services reflect a philosophy of care that is personalized, positive and practical.
Programs: Residential services - brian's house operates a network of group homes for 115 developmentally disabled individuals. These community living arangements are highly individualized, accommodate a wide range of ability levels, and provide 24-hour supervision. On-site nursing is provided around the clock for the medically fragile. Comprehensive support services maximize progress toward self-sufficiency and community involvement. Staff members lead a variety of activities that promote trust, personal responsibilty, socialization, and adaptive ways of meeting personal needs. A variety of day service programs are available to meet personal needs.
adult day services - the adult day services program serves 210 individuals with developmental disorders. Services include social and communication skill building, self help task guidance and training, supervised workshop employment, and community-based supported employment. Experienced staff members combine attentive supervision with a personalized approach to habilitation that includes frequent communication with family members.