Wisconsin

Dungarvin's hourly supports provide staffing only when a person needs assistance. Staff are scheduled to be on-site to assist an individual according to his or her personal needs and goals. In some instances, staff may only drop by to assist with medication needs or financial assistance. In others, staff may be scheduled for longer time periods to assist with additional daily living skills.

Dungarvin’s hourly supports provide staffing only when a person needs assistance. Staff are scheduled to be on-site to assist an individual according to his or her personal needs and goals. In some instances, staff may only drop by to assist with medication needs or financial assistance. In others, staff may be scheduled for longer time periods to assist with additional daily living skills.

Residential services are provided to an individual living in his or her own home or apartment with or without roommates, depending on the location. These sites serve individuals of various need levels, including individuals with significant medical, physical, or behavioral challenges. Staffing levels vary by the needs of the people being served. The focus of these services is to enhance independence and quality of life. Dungarvin's residential services are very flexible and easily modified to meet changing abilities, interests, choices, and needs of individuals.

Adult Family Homes (AFH 1-2):

These are 1-2 person homes that are usually certified by the Family Care Managed Care Organization (MCO). Typically, Dungarvin Wisconsin either owns or leases the home. Dungarvin provides 24-hour support in daily living skills, money management, health maintenance, behavior support, and community integration.

Adult Family Homes (AFH 3-4):

These are 3-4 person homes licensed by the state of Wisconsin. Typically, Dungarvin Wisconsin either owns or leases the home. Dungarvin provides 24-hour support in daily living skills, money management, health maintenance, behavior support, and community integration.

Clustered Apartment Setting:

Dungarvin currently provides both Intensive Apartment Programs (IAP) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) programming. Individuals supported reside in apartment settings available for rent by the general public. These are generally two bedroom apartments in which individuals share with a roommate. Typically each individual rents his or her own apartment. Dungarvin Wisconsin provides a variety of hourly, drop-in and on-site 24 hour support in these settings. Services provided include, but are not limited to: peer support, information and referral, independent living skills training, coordination of personal care or medical needs, behavior support, advocacy and community education, and community integration.

Community Based Residential Facilities:

CBRF’s are 5-8 person homes licensed by the State of Wisconsin/Department of Health Services (DHS). Typically, Dungarvin either owns or leases the home. Individuals supported within a CBRF require 24-hr support services. Persons supported are people of advanced age, persons with dementia, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, mental health challenges, physical disabilities, or those with traumatic brain injuries. Dungarvin provides 24-hour support in settings offering ambulatory, semi-ambulatory and fully accessible homes.

High Acuity (HA)

High Acuity (HA) community-based services are typically provided within 1-2 bed certified Adult Family Homes. Our Intense Supervision Program is a highly specialized program that provides a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for persons with complex behavior support needs. We serve individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, emotional challenges, AODA, mood disorders, TBI, and those who have been dually diagnosed. We specialize in providing support in the community for “hard-to-place” individuals who have histories of multiple failed placements, multiple or extended stays in state institutions/hospitals, and/or repeated contact with law enforcement. Safety is a top priority in the 24-hour residential Intense Supervision Programs due to the needs of the individuals served. Our focus is to promote safety and quality of life for individuals with complex behavioral support needs.

Supportive Home Care (SHC) – Drop In, Hourly Supports:

Individuals who receive hourly, supportive home care (SHC) live in apartments available for rent by the general public and that are not regulated by DHS. Depending on his or her financial status, a person shares an apartment or lives alone. Services may include but are not limited to: personal care, laundry services, cooking and meal preparation, house cleaning, companion services, running of errands and respite services. With these services in place, individuals can remain in their home and either prolong or avoid an unwanted move to a more restrictive living environment. Dungarvin Wisconsin provides as little as 6 hours per week to 16+ hours a day. The level of service and support depends on the needs of the individual.