Group Home Program
At present, SVCR operates four group homes. Beechcroft Road group home serves six adult males. Ridge Road group home serves five adult females. Fortress Drive group home serves six adult males. And our newest home is the Chelsea Drive group home that serves seven ladies. There is no day program associated with these group homes. Consumers are required to have a day program situation whether it be work or training. The routine funding source is Virginia's Medicaid Waiver Program. The program is a contract agency of Northwestern Community Services Board and is licensed by the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services. Specialized Supervision is provided by residential staff and includes awake overnight staff.
Supervised Apartments Program
SVCR operates a supervised apartment program in conjunction with The ARC of the Northern Shenandoah Valley, Inc. Three apartments are located on Forrest Drive in Winchester, VA. The ARC owns the properties and SVCR provides the programming. Current capacity is nine. Consumers are provided with specialized staff supervision and instruction in independent living skills. There is no day program associated with this program. Consumers are required to have a day program arrangement including work, school, or a training program. There is no staff supervision on the weekends. The average staff supervision per consumer is between 10 to 15 hours per week.
Supported Living Program
SVCR operates a Supported Living Program as a less restrictive environment to our supervised apartments. Consumers are assisted in locating their own apartment or home in the local Winchester area. Staff continue to work on improving the consumer's independent living skills. There is no staff supervision on the weekends. Average staff supervision per consumer is between 1 and 5 hours per week.
Associated Support Services
Associated Support Services provided by SVCR Staff include but are not limited to: transportation to and from appointments and activities, day support, recreational/leisure activities and opportunities. In addition, SVCR serves as Representative Payee for consumers as necessary. These services are provided Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM.