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Provides help teaching skills to adults with disabilities that will enable them to reach their fullest potential, live as independently as possible, and become integrated into the community.

Helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by enabling them to successfully live, learn, work, and socialize in the community. Its programs are attuned to the unique potential of each individual and designed to build self-confidence and independence. Support services are provided through one or more of the following programs:

- 24-hour residential support.

- Developmental training.

- Supported living.

- Supported employment.

- Competitive employment.

- Janitorial training.

Vocational, residential, and day services support and training to persons with developmental disabilities and/or related conditions.

Offers supported employment opportunities to individuals who have both the desire to work in an integrated work setting and employment abilities for this setting. The two main goals of these services are to give the individuals the opportunity to earn competitive wages and allow these wages to be earned in an integrated work setting.

Provides vocational training for persons who require a higher level of care than is available through other Hope Haven programs. Individuals receiving services must have a primary diagnosis of a mental disability and must be certified by the Iowa Foundation for Medical Care to be in need of this level of service.

A waiver home is an alternative to institutions for the elderly and people with behavioral or mental conditions/disabilities. Staff is trained to help each consumer understand that living in a waiver home means that they are required to be considerate of others and respectful of the rules in their homes. Staff also help them understand that living in a waiver home is not a final chapter where someone “put” them, but rather, a new chapter where they can function to the best of their abilities with trained staff members who are aware of each individual’s circumstances. The group home situation allows the individual to develop skills in:

- Financial management

- Cooking

- Cleaning

- Shopping.

An individual can also learn more about personal relationships and connecting to their community.

Provides classes and activities to help individuals optimize their personal and social competency to live successfully in the community.

Offers community day services for individuals with developmental disabilities and visual impairments. Services include adult day services, pre-vocational services, work readiness training and the senior program. 

Offers supported employment opportunities to individuals who have both the desire to work in an integrated work setting and employment abilities for this setting. The two main goals of these services are to give the individuals the opportunity to earn competitive wages and allow these wages to be earned in an integrated work setting.

Provides vocational training for persons who require a higher level of care than is available through other Hope Haven programs. Individuals receiving services must have a primary diagnosis of a mental disability and must be certified by the Iowa Foundation for Medical Care to be in need of this level of service.

Provides community based services to individuals with developmental, intellectual, or severe mental illnesses. The program focuses on goal-oriented, individualized and accessible support to improve self-sufficiency so that people can achieve recovery outcomes, personal growth and decreased need for costly institutional care. Services can include building living skills and learning how to navigate the community and services that are needed. 

Provides a fun, engaging environment to teach life skills and community integration for adults with disabling conditions or special needs.

Provides community day services to individuals with developmental, physical, and/or intellectual disabilities. Services work to help individuals create self-sufficiency, greater choice and control of their lives, and increased participation in the community. Services include curricula that range from teaching basic skills for independent living (such as health and safety, cooking, and navigating within the community) to more advanced skills needed to find and maintain a job, manage personal finances, and achieve self-reliance.

Provides community day services, including four classrooms for those living with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Participants are taught life skills, nutrition, hobby development, social interaction, conflict resolution, anger management, exercise/fitness, and more.

Activities include monthly parties, day camps, field trips, gardening, volunteering/community integration, and more. There are two full-time nurses on staff that manage a wide variety of duties.

Provides participants of Day Habilitation who are not necessarily seeking employment but are looking for opportunities that enhance community relationships and improve personal goals. Volunteer experiences.

Provides residential and day habilitation services, community integration, vocation planning customized employment, volunteer opportunities, community outings, internships, work experience programs and crisis prevention.

Provides a day program that assists individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving new goals, interacting with others, and enjoying meaningful activities. Staff develops an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and gets to know a client’s interests, hobbies and personality, as well as vocational interests and goals.

Geriatric/Dementia Group: Includes individuals who need cognitive supports in an environment that is safe, comfortable and quiet. This allows people in this program to receive the guidance they require in a structured setting with focused engaging activities.

Provides community based services to individuals with developmental, intellectual, or severe mental illnesses. The program focuses on goal-oriented, individualized and accessible support to improve self-sufficiency so that people can achieve recovery outcomes, personal growth and decreased need for costly institutional care. Services can include building living skills and learning how to navigate the community and services that are needed. 

Supported Community Living for persons with intellectual disabilities. This is an option for those individuals who can reside independently with minimal support.

Offers support to adults aged 18 and older with severe and persistent mental disorders to help them maintain and enhance their adjustment and acceptance within the community. Services are tailored to each individual's capacity and may include structured opportunities for personal and social development, daily living skills instruction, basic education, recreational and social activities, coordination exercises, and other developmental support. These programs aim to foster functional skills necessary for community involvement, self-advocacy, self-care, and, where possible, employment.