Service Description
Destiny House is a congregate service providing 24-hour supervision in a community-based home for residents with a DSM V diagnosis of intellectual disability. Services include supervision, supports, counseling, and training in activities of daily living for individuals whose person centered plan identifies the need for the specific types of services available in this setting through Destiny House.
Expected Benefits Eligibility Criteria
Establishment of realistic goals
Improvement in overall functioning
Development of social skills
More productive member in society
Purpose of Destiny House
To improve the Individuals quality of life:
By developing, evaluating and delivering of program
Promote personal development
Promote overall well-being
Person-centered approach
Goals
To provide person-centered programming such as:
Supervision
Supports
Counseling
Training in activities of daily living
Our Philosophy
Everyone was created equal and should be recognized for their individual uniqueness. They should be loved and be treated with dignity and respect. They should have equal rights and opportunities.
Person-Centered Practices
Listening
Community
Self-Direction
Talents and Gifts
Responsibility
Population Served (Destiny House)
Intellectual Disability
Females 18 years and older
Mobile able to walk up and down stairs
Deficits in the activities of daily living