Our Mission: The Arc Mercer is committed to securing for all people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals.
Residential
The Arc Mercer opened its first residential home in 1979, located in Parkway. Since then, we have opened 13 additional homes and expect to open more in the future.
We currently provide a wide array of services to 112 adults with developmental disabilities in a supervised 24-hour care setting.
Each person, along with his/her advocates is involved in the development of his/her individual plan that includes community inclusion, preferences and personal goals, as well as supports and services to meet his/her needs.
We offer a home environment and comfortable living for each of our individuals while parents, siblings, and other advocates have the peace of mind of knowing that their family member is well taken care of.
Each residence is unique with individuals who have various life challenges. Not only do we obtain those services and supports needed for the individual, we strive to modify the environment so that when a person’s needs change we allow them to age in place. Each of our individuals is treated with the utmost dignity and respect. We provide opportunities for all individuals to enhance their overall quality of life by encouraging independence and self-actualization at home and in the community.
A variety of recreational activities are offered to everyone. People participate in the activities of their choice including, but not limited to vacations in and out of the State of New Jersey, theater shows, museums, bowling, concerts and more! Celebrations are regularly planned at the houses and family members/advocates are always welcome!
HOUSING OPTIONS
We offer a variety of living arrangements in order to enable consumers to be as self-sufficient as possible. Depending upon an individual’s level of independence, residents may live in group homes, supervised apartments, or supported living units.
Group Homes – At our group homes, staff are available 24-hours a day to help residents with all aspects of daily living.
Supervised Apartments – This arrangement provides individuals with greater independence in an apartment setting with the security of knowing that residential staff is available on premises 24-hours a day.
Supported Living Units (SLU’s) – SLU apartments are located throughout the community and promote self-sufficiency with counselor support.
We strive to help residents achieve their highest level of independence!
ELIGIBILITY
Individuals must be ages 21+ and referred by the Division of Developmental Disabilities. An extensive screening process will determine a person’s housing option.
STAFFING
All Arc Mercer staff receive training in the following areas:
- Overview of developmental disabilities
- Preventing abuse and neglect
- Medication/Medical Support
- First Aid & CPR
- Crisis Management (CMT)
- Family liaison
- Person Centered Planning
- Body mechanics
- Safety
For more information, please contact us at 609.406.0181 or email us at residential@arcmercer.org
Latest News
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12/06/2011
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Arc Mercer music program help keep clients rock steady (with video) -
11/18/2011 Annual Fall Gala 2011
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An elegant autumn evening of dinner, dancing and celebration happening on November 18,2011 Friday 6pm-11pm -
10/06/2011
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Hughes to open conference on meeting needs of transportation disadvantaged in Mercer County - VISIT NEWS PAGE
