Independent Living Skills Instruction provided for clients with intellectual disabilities.

Assists individuals with barriers to independence while they live independently in the community.

Helps youth with disabilities to transition successfully from school to independent living. Adults who have been living in a highly structured environment attain greater control over their lives.

Services for individuals with disabilities. Includes information and referral, service coordination, independent living skills training, individual and system advocacy, equipment loan and rental, barrier removal consultations and grants, and disability awareness training. Assists people with disabilities to transition from nursing homes to community based living.

The Jail Diversion Program is offered to individuals in Jasper and Poweshiek Counties who are in contact with the criminal justice system because of a mental health or co-occurring disorder. Participation in the Jail Diversion Program is voluntary.

Program staff are able to assist with locating housing, applying for community assistance programs, locating employment, budgeting, promoting independent living skills and identifying and intervening where there are gaps in care. Staff also provide goal-related transportation.

Offers different types of residential and supported living services to those with intellectual, developmental and mental health disabilities.

Offers rehabilitation services to those with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. Services are designed to help clients overcome barriers and acquire or relearn skills to help them live independently in the community through occupational therapy services. Services include, but are not limited to, learning about money management, paying bills, cleaning and house maintenance, self-advocacy and self-care.

Teaches life skills and community mobility. This is a supported community living environment. Respite care is provided.

Provides HCBS Intellectual Disability and Brain Injury Waiver Community Living and employment supports to adult age 18 and up. Candeo now offers outpatient mental health therapy to children and adults. Services include:

COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORT for individuals with disabilities including in-home and community supports that assist individuals with disabilities to live independently in the community of their choice. Serves individuals with autism, intellectual disability, developmental disabilities, brain injury, individuals dealing with interfering behaviors and dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and mental illness.

EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT for individuals with disabilities. This service provides community supports to find, obtain, learn and maintain a competitive employment position in the community. Specializes in individuals with intellectual disability, developmental disabilities, brain injuries and chronic mental illness.

HOME BASED HABILITATION SERVICES are for individuals who have a mental illness. Provides supports in the home, community and employment site to assist the individual to maintain independent living and employment.

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY for children and adults of all ages. Candeo therapists specialize in Art and Play Therapy, Trauma recovery and more. The team also specializes in therapeutic support for adults experiencing both an intellectual disability and a mental health diagnosis.

HCBS (HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES) programs provide training and support to people living in shared homes in the community with opportunities for learning skills to help develop independence.(Pella/Knoxville and Indianola/Des Moines regions).

SCL (SUPPORTED COMMUNITY LIVING) program is for those people who just need someone to "drop-in" to assist them with various things. Individuals in this program can live with their families, or they can live in their own home or apartment. A Living Skills Advisor will schedule time to meet with them every week to assist them with needed tasks - budgeting, cooking, cleaning, shopping, appointments, social skills, and problem solving.

SPIRITUAL SERVICES are available to all clients.

The Jail Diversion Program is offered to individuals in Jasper and Poweshiek Counties who are in contact with the criminal justice system because of a mental health or co-occurring disorder. Participation in the Jail Diversion Program is voluntary.

Program staff are able to assist with locating housing, applying for community assistance programs, locating employment, budgeting, promoting independent living skills and identifying and intervening where there are gaps in care. Staff also provide goal-related transportation.

Teaches skills to allow visually impaired individuals to maintain maximum independence in their living environment, i.e., food preparation, cleaning, laundering, and other household tasks and management. Transportation to and from the center is available. Visits individuals in homes to assess the individual needs of a client in their personal environment to maximize their independence and add meaning to their life.

Employment program for people who experience a disability. Assists people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job. Program is voluntary and the services provided will be specific to an individual's needs.

Helps businesses recruit, train, and retain employees with disabilities.

Assists individuals in developing or maintaining life skills and community integration. Programming is coordinated on-site and in the community to enhance opportunities to learn in a variety of environments. Day Habilitation services are designed to assist young adults to successfully transition to adulthood by increasing community integration and life skills.

In Ames, Day Habilitation is only offered in the summer.
In Johnston, Day Habilitation is offered year-round.

Developed to meet individual unique training needs and to enhance independence in the home and community. All services address individual needs and desires for care, for informed choices and the individual's vision for the future. OWL is an approved provider for the Brain Injury Waiver Program, which was created by Iowa State Legislature in 1996. Services provided through the program include: Supported Community Living-designed to assist the consumer with daily living needs, which includes, but are not limited to, community skills, personal needs, budgeting, social skills, home management and individual advocacy.

Independent living and employment skills to the developmentally disabled.

Community-based services and support to persons of all ages with developmental disabilities. Services includes Vocational training and employment services.

Adult leisure and recreational center for individuals who have reached retirement age. Clients are served through an alternative day program that emphasizes recreation, leisure, and maintenance of daily living skills. Alternative day services are also available for other adults whose needs do not include vocational or employment goals.

Provides individuals with disabilities the skills to increase and maintain independence. Will help to identify and work toward goals and put together a plan to succeed.

Day Centers and Residential Services (7 day centers and group homes in the Omaha area)

Assisted and supported residential services, including community integration, behavior management, housekeeping, medication management, rehabilitation counseling, transportation training, money management, personal hygiene skills, leisure, socialization and recreation, and menu planning.

Supportive employment opportunities in conjunction with vocational rehabilitation.

Supported and assisted day services including community activities (volunteer work sites), contractual work, daily living skills, leisure activities in the community, computer skills training, and arts and craft activities.

Independent living skills instructions focuses on individualized opportunities that are specially suited to each participant. Special needs training and activities focus on daily living skills.

Residential services include Traditional Group Homes, Community Support Program, and Supported Community Living Services.

Traditional Group Home offers training in self-help skills, household management and leisure-time skills. These programs integrate people into the community in the least restrictive environment. All individuals are encouraged to have an outside activity. Group home sites are in Red Oak, Malvern, and Shenandoah.

Community Support Program teaches independent living skills to persons living in their own apartment or home. Individuals receive additional support services as needed such as transportation, personal shopping, meal planning, socialization, self-help skills, household management skills, and money management.

Supported Community Living Program provides up to 24 hours of support to assist individuals with their daily needs.

Respite Care Program provides short-term relief in the absence of the family or caregiver, such as a vacation or a night out.

Employment program for people who experience a disability. Assists people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job. Program is voluntary and the services provided will be specific to an individual's needs.

Helps businesses recruit, train, and retain employees with disabilities.

Individuals will be supported in maintaining and/or enhancing their intellectual functioning in a structured environment.