Additional Services

There are many supplements to the training and support programs at Hope Haven. These services are provided by Hope Haven or in partnership with other service providers. They support business, industry, organizations, and churches as they include persons with disabilities in the “culture” of their organization.

Supplementary Opportunities for Persons Served
  • Education: Adult Basic Education, Literacy Development, and Health Safety arranged through community providers.
     
  • Recreation: Intramurals, Special Olympics, Gospel Choir
     
  • Health Services: Medication monitoring, health consultation, coordination with medical providers, and first aid. Available through Hope Haven or community providers depending upon the program.
     
  • Transportation: available to and from work in Rock Valley programs. Transportation for social activities and medical appointments may be arranged. In some cases the client may need to pay for the cost depending upon which program the person is enrolled in.
     
  • Religious Services: one-on-one Chaplaincy, group Bible studies, church. Annual Spiritual Retreats for people served, located in the Midwest and internationally.
     
  • School to Work Transitions: Facilitates the transition of persons enrolled in school/education programs into the world of work and adult responsibilities.
     
  • Adult Support Program: Staff support offered on an hourly basis to assist persons to maintain and/or develop their community living/work arrangements.
Services to the Community

Employment Services and Consultation: assistance provided to employers who wish to employ persons with disabilities in their company.

Religious Services and Consultation: Assistance provided to churches, agencies, and religious organizations that wish to include people with disabilities. Spiritual retreats can be arranged and conducted.

Program Development and Consultation: assistance provided to persons and organizations that wish to establish or expand programs that enable people with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities to live and work in the community.

Public Education and Awareness: presentations and tours are provided for persons and organizations that wish to learn more about Hope Haven. Specific information is available in the areas of social and community integration.

ADA Standards: Assistance provided to churches, businesses, and communities that desire to be in compliance with the rules and guidelines of the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA).

Volunteer Services: Opportunities given to those who wish to give their time and talents to serve: mailings, providing transportation to those in need, collecting and rebuilding wheelchairs, participating in “big friend” programs, leading Bible study groups, other activities.