Adult & Family Services: Adult Habilitative ServicesEdwin F. McGrath, Jr., Director
Adult Habilitative Services programs consist of case management, habilitation services, community living services, and supports to consumers with mental retardation. The goal of this community support system is to maximize each consumer’s potential for independence, improved quality of life, and optimum level of functioning.
Adult Resource Management | Community Training Services | Community Living
Habilitative Supports
The Burrell Center
611 McDowell Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24016
See Google MapVoice: 540-342-6003
Coordination of resources and support designed to facilitate independence and
stability for adults with mental retardation. Case management activities include
assessment, planning, linking, and monitoring services; crisis prevention and
intervention services; and hospital and state facility admission and discharge
planning activities.
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Community Training Services (CTS) provides community-based training, support, assistance and supervision in activities of daily living for adults with mental retardation. Services are based on a written plan of care and offered in settings that allow peer interaction, community experiences and active participation.
A CTS affiliate, the Bridge Builders Program pairs interested volunteers with
adults with mental retardation. Together, the partners plan activities based on
their mutual interests and individual schedules.
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Senior Administration is located at:
The Burrell Center
611 McDowell Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24016
See Google MapVoice: 540-266-9200, Extension 3407
Residential support provided in various group homes
and Host Home sponsored placements. An array of community-based residential
support that includes group homes and specialized sponsored family placements
for persons with mental retardation. Training, assistance, and supervision are
available to enable individuals to acquire, maintain, or improve their health,
development, and physical condition. Emphasis is on a person-centered approach
that empowers and supports each individual in developing his or her own
lifestyle.
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