Organization: COMMUNITAS INC
Mission: TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Activities: RESIDENTIAL SERVICES / SUPPORTED LIVING - PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH VARIOUS DISABILITIES. THIS INCLUDES 10 GROUP HOMES AS WELL AS VARIOUS INDEPENDENT AND SUPPORTIVE LIVING LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT EAST MIDDLESEX COUNTY, MA. THE FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE FULL, VALUED AND MEANINGFUL LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITY. AS PEOPLE AGE AND/OR THEIR NEEDS CHANGE SO TOO MUST THE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES.
DAY HABILITATION - A MODEL DAY HABILITATION SERVICE THAT OFFERS PEOPLE A DYNAMIC AND RELEVANT APPROACH TO LEARNING SKILLS THAT ASSIST IN HAVING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. AS THE NAME SUGGESTS, PEOPLE MAKE CHOICES AND THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING PEOPLE TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THAT ASSIST THEM IN THIS ENDEAVOR. LEARNING TO SET GOALS AND THEN HOW TO ADAPT AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES TO ACHIEVING THESE GOALS ARE LESSONS THAT FOSTER INDEPENDENCE AND A RICHER LIFE.
FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES - THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO PARENTS AND OTHER PRIMARY CARE GIVERS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE CARE IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY FOR A CHILD OR AN ADULT WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUPS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ADVOCACY AND RESPITE CARE, AMONG OTHERS.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Mental Health & Crisis Intervention