The Day Habilitation Program offers active therapeutic services to Medicaid-eligible adults who can benefit from structured learning and recreation. Speech, behavioral, occupational and physical therapies enhance participants' abilities to function independently, relate to others, make choices, and advocate for themselves. Activities of daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and exercising all build a foundation for the expansion of opportunities and the growth of self-esteem.
Services are provided in the following areas:
- Self-direction
- Communication
- Community inclusion
- Conversation skills
- Health and hygiene
- Safety skills
These services are offered through a coordinated program that includes:
- Nursing services
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Behavior & Communication training
- Community awareness
- Social/Interpersonal skills
- Developmental skills training
Our Philosophy
Advocates, Inc. provides Day Habilitation services to adults with multiple cognitive, physical and sensory disabilities. All Day Habilitation services are provided in accordance with each person's Day Habilitation Service Plan (DHSP). Advocates Day Habilitation Services are coordinated and overseen by professionals in the field of developmental disabilities. In order to best meet the needs and desires of the people we serve, Advocates Day Habilitation Services are provided in a variety of both site-based and off-site settings. Whenever possible, community resources are utilized in the design and delivery of individualized services. This enables us to offer the widest possible range of activities to the people we serve.
Individual Supports
Advocates, Inc. works with each individual to identify the appropriate staff support, therapeutic activities, skills training, enrichment and community activities to meet the individual's needs and accomplish his or her goals for independence and personal growth.
Services
Day Habilitation offers active treatment to Medicaid-eligible adults who have mental retardation and other disabilities.
Eligibility & Fees
Day Habilitation
Individuals with developmental disabilities are eligible.
MassHealth eligibility supports the cost of fees. Private pay opportunities available.
For more information, contact Kristen Justice, Director of Day Habilitation Services, at kjustic@advocatesinc.org or 508-881-6998. |
