Program Description
The Drummond Street home is located in the city of Auburn within walking distance of a grocery store, bank, several churches, library, volunteer and/or employment opportunities, and public transportation. The location is perfect for individuals that want to work on increasing their level of independence towards being out on their own. The home is designed for individuals with a primary diagnosis of an intellectual disability, who may also have co-occurring symptoms of mental illness which would require a mild to moderate level of support.
The Drummond Street home is a Level I licensed facility that meets all Home and Community-Based Standards. It is designed with four apartments, which can be decorated according to the occupants’ own tastes. Each apartment has its own kitchen, living room and bedroom that the person living there is responsible for with staff support. The first-floor apartment is for an individual who has moved beyond a group living setting but still needs more staff supervision than the other supported apartments. The staff and the other individuals in the building do use the kitchen (for group cooking) and laundry area of the first-floor apartment, so this allows for more staff interaction with the individuals living in the apartment. The other three individuals in this program need to be able to function without constant staff presence.
The direct care staff in this program assists everyone to gain more independence in apartment living, as well as, in accessing their community. Staff assists each individual according to their own needs and goals. Skill areas that can be refined are medication management, cooking, shopping, cleaning, organizing, budgeting, increasing natural supports, attendance at religious services and leisure activities, as well as, coordinating outside service provider appointments. This is not a comprehensive list since every plan of care is developed exclusively and uniquely for each individual.
Individuals have a lot of potential for active and productive lives while living at Drummond St. They will plan their own daily schedules with their likes and desires in conjunction with their obligations such as day program, work or maintaining their apartments. In addition, ASI provides different activities throughout the year for all to join such as cooking classes, bingo, and game afternoons. We sponsor agency-wide events such as cooking competitions (Chopped or Chili Cook-Off), Annual Wellness Day Event, sporting events, art classes, and other fun activities to participate in as desired. They will have opportunities to plan activities to do within their home and in their community independently and with staff and peers.
To make a referral for this home you may contact the Program Coordinator at (207) 777-1107.