Independence is the key to people being served by Concerned, Inc. in our residential programs.  Each person being served decides on the goals he or she wants to achieve.  We assist each individual in achieving these goals.

We provide Home and Community-based Services for people with Mental Retardation or Brain Injuries through the Medicaid Waiver program (HCBS/MR or BI Waiver).  This program specifically makes a point of integrating people with disabilities into the community.  Therefore, the support takes place in their homes, not at our agency.

Home and Community-Based Services MR-Waiver Program

• Supported Community Living - These services are for any adult or child that meets the admission criteria.  One to twenty-four hours can be provided daily.  The support staff assists the individual in learning their daily living skills in their home, apartment or shared living arrangement

• Respite - These services are available to any adult or child living at home with their family or guardian.  The program is designed to provide short-term relief for the caregivers, such as a night out, shopping, vacations, etc.  This service takes place in the individual's home and may not be used while the parents or guardians are at work.

• Home and Vehicle Modification - This service is available to any adult or child receiving SCL, Respite or Supported Employment.  This program is to provide physical modifications to the home or vehicle to make it accessible.  There is a $5,000 life-time maximum.

• Supported Employment - This program is designed to provide assistance in attaining and maintaining a job out in the community.  This also include Job Development, Job Coaching and Follow Along.

The MR Waiver program is set up to be individualized for what that person wants.  The program is flexible to meet the goals of the individual in an environment where the individual's rights are practiced.

Services provided within this service include:

• Training and support in daily living skills

• Training and support in health needs and services

• Training and support in assessing the resources within the community

• Training and support in community living skills

Concerned, Inc. is licensed and accredited in their residential services by the State Department of Human Services.

To complete an Application for Services, click here to download the form in PDF format.  You can then mail or fax the completed form to the address or fax number below.

For more information or to refer someone to one of our programs, please contact:

Nicki Farrell
Community Services Coordinator
(712) 755-5834 phone
(712) 755-7775 fax
Hours:  8:00am-4:30pm
Click here to email Nicki

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