Capitol Care - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Program

Family Support Services

Treatment Program:

Capitol Care, Inc. provides services to families caring for relatives with developmental disabilities living at home. Our program consists of Self-Determination, In-Home and Own-Home Supports as well as Real Life Choices. These services have been developed to assist those persons
needing additional supports at home in the areas of social skills development, community integration, and life skills development. The program services are developed through a person centered model utilizing communication, coordination and planning for the services and needs with all those involved in the person’s life. A care plan is developed through areas mentioned in the referral process, open lines of communication and goals of the individual we service. An interdisciplinary team approach is necessary to ensure the person obtains the best support possible. All service are provided on an outreach basis.

Treatment Team:

Capitol Care, Inc. works hard at obtaining quality staff to service all program elements. The staff is provided training and ongoing guidance from a Licensed Professional staff.

Therapeutic Services:

The primary components of family support services include:

• Assessment
• 20 hours per month of supports as approved by the Division of Developmental Disabilities
• Development of a plan to ensure positive outcomes
• Social and community integration activities
• Life skills development which may include:
  • Nutrition and meal planning
  • Personal assistance services
  • Personal and home safety
  • Recreational events
  • Food shopping
  • Hygiene issues
  • Budgeting
  • Cooking assistance
  • Time management
  • Social skill development
  • Career exploration/volunteer opportunities
  • Guidance and support for maintaining/improving emotional and physical health (covers Dr. appointments, exercise)
  • Cultural awareness through museums, shows, concerts, theater, restaurants, workshops
  • Improvement of literary skills
  • Laundry
  • Creative expression

Admissions:

Referrals for screening and/or admission, can be made by contacting the program, Monday through Friday. Screening for admission can be done at the program, however most often takes place in the home. Referrals can also be made through the Division of Developmental Disabilities, Real Life Choices and contacting the agency directly.