Good Neighbor Community Service - Community Engagement and Community Coaching

Mission:
Good Neighbor Community Service provides specialized programs designed to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in accessing and participating in community life beyond their homes, employment, and day programs.

Program Overview

Community Engagement (CE):
- Offers support with a staff-to-client ratio of one staff member to three clients.
- Facilitates access to and participation in everyday activities and events within the community.
- Focuses on building and facilitating natural supports within the community.
- Encourages an active life that is connected to and contributing to the community.
- Activities may include volunteering, advocacy, entertainment, career planning, health and wellness, and faith-based activities.

Community Coaching (CC):
- Provides individualized support with a one-to-one staff-to-client ratio.
- Identifies and addresses barriers that limit community and peer involvement and relationship building.
- Focuses on skill-building to support transition into the Community Engagement program.
- Promotes safety and independence for participants.

Who Is Served

• Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities seeking greater community involvement and skill development.

Service Area

• The program is accessible to residents in Louisa County and surrounding regions, as it is operated by a regional provider based in Richmond, VA.

Eligibility

• General eligibility requirements apply; specific criteria are not detailed in the provided content.

Additional Information

• Good Neighbor Community Service is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• The organization is committed to supporting individuals in building meaningful community connections and enhancing quality of life through tailored engagement and coaching services.