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Wayne | The Olean Center Residential Program provides supports to adults with developmental disabilities who qualify for services through MHRH-the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Applications for services/supports must be voluntary and needs to be made through contact with the Olean Center or DDD intake worker/social worker. The Olean Center has no blanket exclusions from services in the agency. Each request is reviewed on an individual basis and services are provided on need and availability of appropriate resources. |
At the present time the Olean Center operates residential supports in the following areas:
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- Home / Family Support: Services are provided to individuals who reside with family members in the community. The services can include leisure/recreation activities, skill development such as cooking, cleaning, banking, budgeting money and activities of daily living such as hygiene and bathing.
- Apartment Support: Services are provided to individuals who are able to live semi-independently in the community with out the need for over night support. The services include leisure/recreation activity planning, skill development such as cooking, cleaning, banking, budgeting money, care of clothing, decision making, safety skill and routine medical assessments by physicians and specialists.
- 24 hour Supported Living: Services are provided to individuals who are not able to live with out over night/24 hour supports due to medical, behavioral or safety concerns. A structured routine is utilized to establish a normal rhythm in the home. Each individual will have their own room and be responsible for maintaining their bedroom and the cleanliness in the home based on skill level. Family contact will be encouraged and maintained. Leisure/recreation activities will be tailored to each individual. The nurse for the home will provide health assessments, monitor medication and schedule routine visits with physicians and specialists.
The Olean Center will provide supports to the individuals so they can be as independent as possible. Each person is recognized for their individuality and what they can contribute to their home, family, friends and community. Each person in the program will have an individualized program to meet their needs. Specific goals will be developed around independent living skills including making decisions for themselves, safety skills and community inclusion.
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