Our Programs
Home Life has several residential programs each operated by a separate Program Coordinator and overseen by a Program Director. Four group homes, a Supported Living program and our Self Directed Services program serve approximately 60 plus people with disabilities in Benton County. Each program promotes independent living skills and community integration. Home Life is a second family to many of the clients, therefore, we strive to serve our clients through each stage of life. Our programs continue to evolve and change to meet the needs of the new generation as well as our aging population.
CoHo
In October of 2007, three clients moved into our newest program: Cohousing or Coho. “Coho is a community of 34 homes, a combination two, three and four bedroom flats and two and three bedroom townhomes” (CoHo Eco Village). Clients are able to join others in the common house to participate in shared meals on a regular basis and meet to plan, play, and party. Cohousing provides community integration for adults with developmental disabilities and a place for our clients to contribute to a larger community.
Duplex
The Duplex, once known as an intensive training house, currently remodeled to serve four clients who have dual diagnoses (developmental disability and mental illness). Those who live at the Duplex require constant supervision with a primary focus on managing behaviors as specified in an individual service plan. Clients have their own bedroom, share bathrooms, and enjoy a large living space with a yard.
Koebel House
Koebel House, formerly known as 25th Street House, serves seven individuals. Clients have their own bedrooms and all but one share a bathroom. Clients are taught independent living skills including: learning how to cook, how to use the laundromat, how to use public transportation, and how to manage finances. The goal of the Koebel House program is to provide clients with the skills necessary to live independently in the community with the potential to step down into the Supported Living program.
Mumford House
Mumford House is named in honor of Martha Mumford who dedicated many years of her life to helping individuals with developmental disabilities. Mumford house’s focus is on seniors and is home to ten clients, most of whom are over fifty years of age. In general, the clients at Mumford House need more assistance with activities of daily living skills and have more medical needs, than those in other Home Life programs.
Supported Living
The Supported Living Program serves seventeen clients who live in their own homes. The level of support provided is based on individual needs and preferences and may include up to 24-hour support from roommates, neighbors, family and friends. Supported Living strives to promote building friendships, increasing recreation and leisure activities and learning socilization skills. The philosophy of Supported Living is to foster independence.
Self Directed Services
The Self Directed Services Program currently provides support to four clients. Clients can invest in specific support provided by Home Life either through Integrated Services Network (Brokerage) or by directly contacting Home Life. The Self Directed Services Program is seeking to expand the number of clients served. You can view Home Life's Self Directed Service Agreement or view the support offered.