F R I E N D S Of Broomfield

Programs: Friends unlimited day program - this program provides support with acquisition, retention or improvement in skills for daily living. Participants have the opportunity to create individualized calendars that include a variety of unique and exciting activities of their choosing, focused on mental, physical and social health. Classes can take place at the center or in the community, with transportation provided. Personal goals are tracked and are designed with an emphasis on achieving independence and community inclusion.

friends residential program - the focus of this program is to move from dependency in the family home to self-reliance in the community through several residential models. Friends supports the individual in acquiring independent living skills by providing one to one mentorship, personal care and homemaker services. Participants also have access to 24 hour support through the family caregiver and host home models.

friends supported employment - this is an approach to vocational rehabilitation that emphasizes supporting participants in obtaining meaningful and gainful employment in the community. Services include interest inventories and skills assessments, resume writing and job development, interviewing and ongoing job support. The goal is to place an individual in a job of their choice that offers opportunity for skill development, advancement, long term employment, self-sufficiency and personal contribution.

friends social programs - these programs are evening events providing opportunities that increase social networks, foster friendships and participation in leisure activities in the community such as concerts, movies, dances and dining out. We offer gender specific activities and invite individuals from the community in addition to those in our other programs.