Residential Support
When children reach adulthood they typically move away from their parents’ home and begin a life of independence and growth. Children with mental retardation should be given the same opportunity to develop skills, relationships, and lives outside of the family. Persons with disabilities most frequently require some level of support as they move into a life of independence. That balance of support and independence can be provided through a range of housing options including group homes, supported apartments or houses, and congregate care facilities.
Congregate care facilities are large facilities that typically serve a dozen or more people under one roof. Individuals who live in this setting typically have significant medical and/or behavioral needs that demand constant attention. The daily schedule in such facilities is usually very structured, including routine meal schedules and activity schedules. The staff generally consists of doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers, and direct care aides. Group homes are usually houses located in community neighborhoods in which three to six adults with disabilities live together. Direct support staff assist the residents with meal planning and preparation, chores, visits to the doctor, shopping, and recreation activities. Supported living arrangements generally involve a counselor who “drops in” a few hours each week at the home of an individual with a disability to help the person with budgeting, banking, reading mail, shopping, cooking, and getting household repairs done.
The costs associated with residential support will vary depending on the need for supports and the availability of housing options. In some cases, state and local governments provide funding for the supports and housing needs. To determine if your child will qualify for those financial supports you should contact your local Community Services Board as you begin your search for housing for your adult child.
Area Community Services Boards (CSB) and the Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) are potential funding sources for vocational, residential, respite, family support and other services for persons meeting eligibility requirements. Each CSB and the DRS has its own set of eligibility requirements and should be contacted for more specific information. Generally, residents are served by the CSB in their county or city of residence.
The providers listed below are not necessarily approved providers by each CSB or the DRS. For more information about what providers are approved in each jurisdiction, contact the specific CSB or DRS. If the provider is not approved by a CSB or the DRS a family or individual may choose to pay for services with private funds. Some of the community-based providers listed below will work with your family to come to a financial agreement to provide appropriate services for your child.
For general information on residential options and programs in other states contact:
ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources)
(703) 642-6614
Community Services Boards
City of Alexandria
Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services provides supervised homes and apartments and individualized supported living arrangements for persons with mental retardation who reside in Alexandria. For admission information contact the Case Management Coordinator.
(703) 838-5060
Arlington County
Arlington Community Services Board (CSB) contracts with several private non-profit agencies for the provision of residential services including group homes and apartments.
(703) 228-5001
Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and Falls Church
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board serves Fairfax County, Fairfax City and Falls Church City residents only, and clients must be employed or in a full-time day program. Existing services include: group homes, intermediate care facilities, apartments, supervised family living.
Administrative Office - 703-324-7000.
Mental Retardation Services - 703-324-4400.
Loudoun Community Services Board
(703) 777-0377
Prince William (Manassas) Community Services Board
(703) 792-7700
Community Based Residential Programs
Community Based residential programs provide housing in the mainstream community and foster acceptance, social integration, independence, and civic participation. Local community-based residential providers are:
Chimes Virginia, provides supported residential services and group homes for children and adults in Northern Virginia. Future plans will be to provide day support services for adults.
(703) 934-6146 or 1-800-924-4637
Community Living Alternatives, a private, non-profit corporation that supports people with mental retardation in a variety of small, individualized settings in homes located in the City of Falls Church and Fairfax and Arlington Counties.
(703) 237-0388
Community Living Services, a program of ICON Community Services, Inc., provides support to individuals and legally married couples residing in the Northern Virginia area with an emphasis on enabling them to achieve self-determined lifestyles. Supports include strategies designed to meet identified needs and to attain desired goals. Shared Housing strives to connect these individuals with a network of relationships in the community in order to realize these outcomes. Support is provided on a "drop-in/as needed" basis and is dictated by the needs of these individuals. Parent, family, and/or guardian support is a necessary component of the program. Individuals must have the resources to provide for their housing and personal needs, as funding is unavailable for these necessities.
(703) 548-4048, extension 275
Community Residences, Inc. provides a wide-range of living choices including group homes, apartments and intermediate care facilities for men and women age 18 and older with mental retardation, physical disabilities, and mental illness. The main phone number is 703-84l-7768. To inquire about referral to services, mental health consumers may call our Mental Health Assessment Coordinator, Lisa Patterson, at 703.841.0611. Consumers with developmental disabilities should contact our Social Work Team Leader, Lorna Ballard, at 571-236-4389
Community Systems, Inc. operates group homes in Fairfax, supporting individuals with multiple, complex needs. Applications made through Community Services Board case management.
(703) 503-5953
Gabriel Homes, Inc. provides a residential placement for adults with developmental disabilities and promotes independence and self-sufficiency through individualized skills training and community integration while maintaining a respectful living environment. For more information contact Community Services Board case management at (703) 324-4400 or Gabriel Homes, Inc. at
(703) 476-1592
Hartwood Foundation, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation, serving Fairfax City, Fairfax County, and Falls Church City residents, l8 years of age and older who are enrolled in day programs or employed. Current residential program includes group homes, supported residential programs, and a respite/emergency care facility. Hartwood serves persons with all levels of mental retardation, and children and adults in "in-home" support services (funded through Medicaid Waiver). All permanent housing placements are made through the Fairfax/Falls Church Community Services Board, (703) 324-4400.
(703) 914-3901
Job Discovery, Inc. is a non-profit, tax exempt, human service organization devoted to improving care and services for people with mental retardation/developmental disabilities throughout Virginia. Offers group/residential program services in Arlington and community based employment, individualized job placement, training, and ongoing supervision in Northern Virginia.
(703) 385-004l
Jewish Foundation for Group Homes provides community residential services in Virginia and Maryland for adults with a wide range of disabilities. Services include group homes, case management and drop in support.
(301) 984-3839
(301) 984-3449 (TTY)
Langley Residential Support Services, Inc. operates two group homes in McLean/Vienna, and two supported residential programs with drop-in supervision. Admission directly through Langley or CSB Case Management.
(703) 893-0068
Resources for Independence of Virginia, Inc. (RIVA) offers residential and in-home support for people with disabilities.
(703) 359-4430
St. John's Community Services provides community living services that support people with disabilities to live in small group homes, individual apartments and other living arrangements they choose. Residents develop the knowledge and skills needed to maintain a home, to develop relationships and to become good neighbors.
(703) 914 -2755
STRIVE Cornerstone Adult Supported Independent Living Residence is a home occupied by young adult female residents with learning disabilities who work and participate in the community and unique campus-based STRIVE program at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, VA. They are taught independent living skills and participate in structured, enriching, weekend activities. Tuition is $24,000 per year to live in the residence.
For further information, prospective house residents should call Catherine Corcoran at 703-591-1475 or e-mail her at corks2@aol.com; Henry J. Recla at 703-491-7189 or e-mail him at hjrecla@comcast.net; or Dr. Jean E. Robinson at 301-292-7600 or e-mail her at director@striveinc.org.
Volunteers of America Chesapeake is a regional vendor providing community-based residential services in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia.
(301) 459-2020
Wellspring operates four group homes for adults with developmental disabilities with 24 hour supervision. Facilities located throughout Fairfax County.
(703) 273-0067
Facility Based Congregate Care Options
Facility Based programs offer services in a large congregate setting where the person with disabilities can receive 24 hour intensive care and supports. This type of housing option best serves persons with the most severe disabilities.
Infants
St. Mary's Infant Homes serves infants to 11, male and female. Licensed by State of Virginia as Intermediate Care Facility for people with mental retardation.
Norfolk, VA, (804) 622-2208.
The Melmark Home Inc. serves infants, children and adults who have moderate, severe or profound mental retardation.
Berwyn, PA, (610) 353-1726.
Children and Adults
Allegheny Valley School serves children and young adults with severe/profound mental retardation, secondary medical problems, who are non-ambulatory and multi-handicapped.
Serves PA residents, (717) 566-3267.
Anita Lynne Home, Inc. accepts residents from young adolescence through adulthood with severe or profound mental retardation.
Hagerstown, MD, (301) 79l-00l1.
Annandale Village, Inc. is a 104 bed facility with six cottages and three apartment buildings that serves all levels of needs.
Suwanee, GA, (770) 945-8381.
Benedictine Open Community Program integrates adults with developmental disabilities into communities as fully participating members of society. The program offers nuclear family living situations with staff providing support and assistance in accessing their community as well as all aspects of daily living. Vocational training and supported employment placement is also available.
1-410-634-2ll2
Benedictine School for Exceptional Children, Inc. offers a coeducational day and residential school for mentally retarded and multi-handicapped children and youth ages 5-21. Functional academics, vocational training and basic life skills are stressed throughout the day.
1-410-634-2ll2
Camphill Special School, Inc. serve a full spectrum of persons with mental retardation in extended family settings.
Glenmore, PA, (610) 469-9236.
The Chimes, Inc. offers Senior Living Services for adults who have mental retardation and related conditions and are over 50 years of age, as well as comprehensive residential services for adults with a full range of disabilities who reside primarily in the Baltimore Metropolitan area.
(410) 52l-l555
Concord is a developmental residentail program for MR teenagers and adults (16 and over). Emphasis is placed on pre-vocational and vocational training. Intensive training for behaviorally challenged persons with MR can be obtained at an extra cost. Provides clustered group homes and community based residences in a rural setting.
Yellow Spring, WV, (304) 856-3404.
Devereux Foundation Schools are communities for children and yound adults who are slow learners with or without neurological impairment or physical handicaps. Residents are grouped according to age and learning aptitudes.
Devon, PA, 1-800-345-1292.
Duvall Home serves persons with moderate/severe mental retardation in a family atmosphere.
Glenwood, FL, (904) 734-2874.
Elwyn Institute serves men and women with mental retardation ages 18 and over.
Elwyn, PA, (610) 891-2000.
Grafton School is a residential coed treatment center for children and youth with learning disabilities, mental retardation, autism, and emotional issues.
(540) 869-0300
1-888-955-5205
Hattie Larlham Foundation provides a variety of comprehensive services including long-term care for children with profound disabilities and community based homes for adults.
Mantua, Ohio, (800) 233-8611 or (330) 274-2271.
Inisfree Village is a 400-acre farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Charlottesville for disabled and non-disabled men and women over 21 who live together and work in a village bakery, weavery, woodshop, garden, and greenhouse.
(804) 823-5400
Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute offers academic, vocational, recreational programs for developmentally disabled adults, and 24-hour residential program. Cost varies.
(202) 529-0500
Keystone City Residences, Inc. is a network of associated residetial living arrangements for people with mental retardation.
Scranton, PA, (717) 346-7561.
Martha Lloyd Community Services serves men and women with mental retardation aged 18 and up in a variety of settings including a community residental facility and an ICF/MR (Intermediate Care Facility/Mental Retardation). Also offers long-term respite services to families.
Troy, PA, (570) 297-2185.
National Children's Center provides educational, social & clinical services to infants, children, and adults with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities through a 24-hour intensive treatment program, group homes and independent living programs, adult day treatment programs and early intervention for high risk infants.
(202) 722-2300
Northern Virginia Training Center is a state residential facility for adults with severe disabilities serving Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Loudoun and Prince William Counties. Admission is through recommendation of local Community Services Boards. Emphasis placed upon care and training with ultimate return to community living and programs whenever possible. Sliding fee scale for limited respite services.
(703) 323-4000
Orange Grove Center, Inc. provides residentail services in group home settings for persons with mental retardation aged 6 and over.
Chattanooga, TN, (423) 629-1451.
Timber Ridge School serves moderate to severe emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, delinquent, behavior problem, aggressive, acting out males, ages ll to 2l (ll to l7 on admission). The program does not accept boys primarily with mental retardation, physically handicapped, or psychotic conditions.
1-540-888-3456
Virginia School For The Deaf, Blind, and Multidisabled at Hampton offers residential and day programs for hearing or visually impaired students and programs for multidisabled blind and deaf students whose disabilities cause such severe educational problems that the student cannot be served in a special education program designed only for one of the disabilities.
1-800-666-0041
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