CARF accredited
Licensed through the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

Our Residential Mission Statement

The Residential programs of The Arc Mercer are dedicated to the well-being, health and safety of the individuals we serve. Through quality training, thoughtful discussion and the utilization of available resources, we are driven to continuously enhance our services with the goal of encouraging each individual to reach his or her highest level of independence and quality-of-life.

The Arc Mercer has been providing residential services for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities since 1982. Currently, we provide residential services for 99 individuals who live within one of the following categories:

Group homes – small, group living within a community-integrated home. Our homes provide 24-hour supervision and are located throughout Mercer County.

Supervised apartments – individuals live alone or with a roommate in provided apartments with 24-hour supervision. A staff office is on the premises.

Supported living – individuals live on their own in apartments. There is no on-site supervision. Assigned counselors meet with the individuals in this program several hours each week to provide assistance or and to work on goals.

The individuals we serve through our residential department receive varying degrees of supervision and assistance, based on their needs. Goals are developed annually with input from the individual, significant others (family and friends), care workers and staff. Goals may be related to any category of an individual’s life and are designed to meet that person’s needs, hopes and dreams. This is our person-centered approach.

The highest level of independence possible is sought for everyone in every category of life, and could range from something as simple as brushing teeth to as complicated as getting to a doctor’s appointment. Goals are set accordingly.

Other services provided include:

Recreation planning and assistance
Accessing the community (e.g., entitlements, arranging housing, transportation, etc.)
Banking
Shopping
Behavior supports
Advocacy
Assisting with medical appointments and follow-up
Providing caring staff who are screened and receive ongoing training
Linking with the community

We may only accept referrals through the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Please contact your case manager or the DDD main number at 609-292-4500 for referral information.

Please contact us today for information on Residential Services!