Indivdualized Residential Alternative Apartments
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Gateway Supportive Housing Program (IRA) provides support to individuals with Developmental Disabilities as they strive to successfully integrate into independent living.The program provides room, board and residential habilitation services enabling individuals to live in their communities as independently as possible. Most apartments are for one person but could be for two or more. Community of choice is critical and encouraged.
The current apartments are located in a variety of communities and settings in Dutchess and Ulster Counties. We actively seek to work with the residents and landlords as necessary to locate accessible, community based sites.
IRA apartments are supported by staff based on individual need. Resident safety and opportunities are a priority and programs are developed after person centered planning efforts occur.
The IRA apartments have no average length of stay.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Persons age 18 or over
• Primary diagnosis of a developmental disability (Must be enrolled and approved for Medicaid Waiver Services.)
• In need of supportive living, able to self preserve, but possesses the ability to gain skills needed for more independent living.
With minimal support the applicant must be able to:
• Cook
• Shop
• Dress Appropriately
• Care for Personal Hygiene
• Self Medicate
• Keep Appointments
• Use Public Transportation
Each applicant will be interviewed prior to admission to determine if the program is appropriate for his or her needs.
No person will be excluded from the program on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, or national origin.
Services Provided:
• Assistance in Independent Living
• Health Care Management
• Counseling
• Money Management & Budgeting
• Daily Living Activities
• Medication Management
• Crisis Management
• Case Management
• Transportation
• Socialization
Service Planning:
Each individual participates in developing his or her own Individualized Service Plan which identifies training and supervision needed to address functional limitations. Typically individuals require assistance in developing:
• Interpersonal Skills
• Employment Potential
• Ability to carry out activities to live independently
• Managing psychiatric symptoms
• Nutrition and personal care skills
• Cooperativeness, problem solving skills
• Self-Medication skills
Fees:
The fee is based on SSI Level II Residential Care and Medicaid Restorative Service rates for community residence and is subject to change.
• Persons age 18 or over
• Primary diagnosis of a developmental disability (Must be enrolled and approved for Medicaid Waiver Services.)
• In need of supportive living, able to self preserve, but possesses the ability to gain skills needed for more independent living.
With minimal support the applicant must be able to:
• Cook
• Shop
• Dress Appropriately
• Care for Personal Hygiene
• Self Medicate
• Keep Appointments
• Use Public Transportation
Each applicant will be interviewed prior to admission to determine if the program is appropriate for his or her needs.
No person will be excluded from the program on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, or national origin.
Services Provided:
• Assistance in Independent Living
• Health Care Management
• Counseling
• Money Management & Budgeting
• Daily Living Activities
• Medication Management
• Crisis Management
• Case Management
• Transportation
• Socialization
Service Planning:
Each individual participates in developing his or her own Individualized Service Plan which identifies training and supervision needed to address functional limitations. Typically individuals require assistance in developing:
• Interpersonal Skills
• Employment Potential
• Ability to carry out activities to live independently
• Managing psychiatric symptoms
• Nutrition and personal care skills
• Cooperativeness, problem solving skills
• Self-Medication skills
Fees:
The fee is based on SSI Level II Residential Care and Medicaid Restorative Service rates for community residence and is subject to change.
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