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Dungarvin Indiana supports the philosophy
of supported living and self-determination. The focus of our
services is to enhance the individual's independence and
maximize the quality of life.
Specific services and supports that are offered
to the individual are determined by his or her personal
strengths, preferences, interests, desires, and goals. The
range of particular services and supports Dungarvin offers is
comprehensive in order to meet the needs and preferences of each
person.
We provide
supported living services through various Medicaid Waivers
(Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, Developmental Disability (DD)
Waiver, and Support Services (SS) Waiver) and through state line
funding. These services include residential habilitation
services, 1:1 personal habilitation services, and respite
services. We also operate 8 community CRF/DD programs (ICF/MR
group homes) and a community-based day service program.
Supported Living Services
Dungarvin Indiana
provides supported living services to individuals in their
communities throughout Northwest and Central Indiana. These
services occur in a variety of settings: in-home sites,
individuals supported in the community alone, individuals
supported in the community with roommates/housemates.
Services provided
include direct supervision, monitoring, training, education,
demonstration, or support to assist with:
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Behavioral
Support Plans and Behavior Management/Intervention
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Acquisition,
improvement, and retention of life skills, including personal
and clothing care
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Assistance with
meals: menu planning, grocery shopping, and meal
preparation
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Medication
administration and/or self-administration of medications
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Medical and
dental appointments
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Running errands
and shopping
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Household
care/chores and maintaining a home environment
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Leisure time
activities and community exploration
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Safety skills
and social/emotional support
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Health
maintenance and specialized health care needs
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Enhancement of
communication and social relationships
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Personal
budgeting and banking, including the use of checking and
savings accounts and bill paying
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Respite services
Dungarvin Indiana
currently provides a variety of supports and services for many
individuals in their communities within various supported living
arrangements. We are currently looking for opportunities
to bring housemates together in supported living environments.
If you would like further information regarding any possible
current placement opportunities that may exist, please contact
us at 1-800-735-3477 (Northwest Indiana) or at
1-877-585-9651 (Central and Southern Indiana).
ICF/MR Group Homes
There are a total
of 8 intermediate care facilities (ICF/MR) or group homes
located in various areas of Northwest and North Central Indiana.
Categories of ICF facilities and the services offered are:
"Intensive" training (IT)- Services provided to
individuals functioning in the mild to moderate range of mental
retardation, as well as, having secondary diagnoses. Focus
is on skill attainment in independent living skills as well as a
strong emphasis on community integration. Concentration is also
placed on eliminating maladaptive behaviors. Dungarvin Indiana
currently operates three intensive training homes.
“Developmental" training (DT)- Services provided to individuals
functioning in the moderate to severe range of mental
retardation as well as having significant behavioral and/or
medical challenges. Skill attainment in the areas of daily
living skills, behavior management and life skills are provided
as well as a focus on community integration. Dungarvin Indiana
currently operates one developmental training home.
"Basic Developmental" training (BD)- Services
provided to individuals functioning in the severe to profound
range of mental retardation as well as having multiple physical
disabilities. Skill attainment in the areas of daily living
skills is provided. Enhancement of sensory motor skills is also
a strong focus of these services as well a focus on community
integration. Dungarvin Indiana currently operates three basic
developmental homes.
"Child Rearing" – Services provided to children
at various levels of functioning and with various physical
disabilities. Skill attainment in the areas of daily living
skills is provided. As children in these homes age, many
homes have been converted to adult homes so the total number of
these homes continues to decrease. Dungarvin Indiana
currently operates one child rearing home that services children
ages 9-18. The majority of these children are severely and
profoundly developmentally delayed and display maladaptive
behaviors. Several require a high need for medical
supplies and equipment, as well as, special diets.
Community Day Services
Dungarvin Indiana also provides
community-based day program services. The majority of the
individuals who utilize our day program services are also
residents of our ICF/MR group homes. These community-based
day program services include 1) supervision, monitoring,
training, education, demonstration, or support to assist with
the acquisition and retention of skills, and/or 2) training and
education in self-determination. Each individual receiving
these services works toward acquiring the skills to become an
active member of the community. The goal of the program is
for the individual to become more independent and more
integrated within their community and with community activities.
Please contact the Day Services Program Director in our LaPorte,
IN office at 1-800-735-3477 for more information.
If you are interested in services from Dungarvin,
or need more information about current openings or future
placements, contact us!
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