DePaul Community Resources, Inc./OPTIONS

DePaul Community Resources, Inc./OPTIONS offers day support services designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at their Fishersville location. The OPTIONS program, which stands for Opening People to Individual Opportunities in a Network of Support, emphasizes social inclusion, individual growth, and maximizing potential through personalized activities and community engagement. Staff are dedicated to ensuring safety, providing practical support like medication administration, and facilitating participation in a variety of tailored programs. The program is built around the needs and interests of participants, fostering skill-building in areas such as self-care, hygiene, and community resource utilization. DePaul operates two day support centers, with the Fishersville location offering a welcoming environment for adults to thrive. Eligibility requires participants to be 18 or older with an ID/DD diagnosis, and services are funded through Medicaid Waiver or private pay.

DePaul's OPTIONS day support centers provide a comprehensive range of services and activities tailored to the abilities and interests of participants. Staff encourage and facilitate participation in individualized activities, ensuring safety and providing necessary support such as medication administration and transportation for community outings. The program focuses on skill-building in self-care, hygiene, eating, toileting, task learning, and behavioral and social skills. Participants can enjoy a variety of activities including flower and vegetable gardens, a game room, book club, and outdoor spaces for walking, relaxing, bird watching, and playing basketball. Community engagement activities, when possible, include visits to local libraries, volunteering at churches and Meals on Wheels, touring museums, and going to the movies. Each center is staffed with a case manager to ensure needs are met and maintain open communication with caregivers and families.

DePaul Community Resources, Inc./OPTIONS is located at 88 Ivy Ridge Ln, Fishersville, VA 22939. The program accepts Medicaid and private pay, with funding options available through Medicaid Waiver. Transportation is provided for participants, enhancing accessibility to the center and community outings. Eligibility for the OPTIONS Day Support Program requires individuals to be 18 or older with an ID/DD diagnosis. Prospective participants or their caregivers should contact the local Community Services Board (CSB) or Behavioral Health Authority (BHA) for screening and waiver information. For more details on hours and services, contact DePaul at 540-712-2590 or visit their website at https://www.depaulcr.org/day-support/.