Imagine the Possibilities Inc

Crisis stabilization servicesthe crisis and transition services program is a community-based service setting with individualized supportive services for mentally ill and dual diagnosed intellectually disabled adults. services are voluntary and target individuals seeking support to resolve mental health crisis. our services may include, but are not limited to assistance in accessing referral programs, service providers, medical care, and appropriate treatment programs; personal support services and assistance in meeting basic human needs; medication support and monitoring; housing and living arrangements; crisis intervention; social rehabilitation; peer support; social skills, leisure time education, (statement continued on schedule o)and vocational rehabilitation; family and community support, assistance and education; protection and advocacy; service coordination, transportation; access to religious activities and services.day habilitation servicesday habilitation services provide assistance and support to the individual in developing or maintaining life skills and achieving community integration and inclusion. services enhance the individual's intellectual functioning, physical and emotional health and development, language and communication development, cognitive functioning, socialization, community integration, functional skill development, behavior management, responsibility, self-direction, daily living activities, self-advocacy skills or mobility.drop-in program drop-in services provide a safe and supportive environment for adults with disabilities. opportunities are offered to increase social, communication, and recreational skills. the environment is relaxed with minimal structure. activities may include games, special guests or speakers, and community events. participants assist with menu planning and preparation of the evening meal as well as keeping the centers clean.

Employment services employment services are designed to offer supported employment opportunities to individuals who have the desire to work in an integrated work setting. programs include community employment small group services (enclaves), supported employment, selective placement and supported competitive employment. community employment is designed for individuals to work in community businesses. individuals must have the necessary work skills to perform a variety of work tasks with minimal supervision. they must be able to adapt to changes in work tasks, work routines, and work environments. (statement continued on schedule o)enclave opportunities develop skills to enable individuals to work toward supported and/or community integrated employment.supported employment allows individuals the opportunity to work individually in an integrated community business and earn minimum wage or higher. workers need to demonstrate work and social skills, as well as problem solving to meet the standards required by the employer. long term job coaching may be a part of this service. job development services offer individuals the opportunity to develop resumes, complete employment applications, and prepare for job interviews with a goal to find employment in the community. career exploration includes training which may include informal interviews, job tours, job shadowing and community/business research to assist an individual to determine what they are interested in. career exploration is strongly influenced by what a person has previously experienced in life. a good career planning process involves providing real opportunities to enable potential workers to make a more informed choice concerning their preference in community employment. project search is an employment internship program for students who have completed their 4th year of high school and want to continue with work experience through this program for the 5th year of schooling. project search, which is held at mercy medical center in clinton, iowa and st. ambrose university in davenport, iowa. iow