On duty 24 Hours a day
providing supervision 1:1 or 2:1 to meet the needs of all the consumers
SERVICES
Happy Haven provides licensed residential homes practicing the family model
environment within Androscoggin, Cumberland, and York County communities for
individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Each individual will have his
or her own bedroom, shared typical living areas, and 24/7 staff.
Consumers will be encouraged to participate in community activities/events, develop
positive relationships with his or her peers, and to work toward individual goals to
achieve his or her highest potential with the assistance from the program’s staff.
Our Programs
Program supervisors:
The staff member in this position provides daily oversight, including on-site support and supervision of residents
View moreHigh risk behavioral support
We don’t deny services to individuals who have committed criminal offenses or a history of aggressive behaviors
View morePositive Support Plan/ Crisis Prevention Plan:
The Crisis Prevention Plan will outline problematic behaviors, triggers andwarning signs for staff to be familiar with and go by.
View morePersonal care
Staff will help consumers complete daily tasks, such as taking medication, bathing, getting to and from work or day program services.
View moreRecreational activities
These activities may include personal grocery shopping, budgeting their personal allowance, community recreational events; such as going to the movies
View moreA Program Supervisor is there to give the homes extra support. Core responsibilities include community coordination, emergency response, including behavioral emergencies in the homes, medication management, and coordination of medical appointments.
We pride ourselves in being the only agency in our area that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have high-risk behaviors.
Happy Haven may be the last hope for these individuals whose high-risk behaviors are not supported elsewhere.
Within the first couple of weeks of moving in the consumer and their supporting team will develop a crisis prevention plan & Positive Support Plan. The positive support plan will promote client self-worth, community connection and work towards independent living skills training.
Consumers are motivated to exercise their self-determination each day by having the right to control their personal resources and implement the goals that they chose. Each consumer will be encouraged to participate in meal preparation, consisting of three nutritional meals and two snacks per day.
Staff will help consumers plan their schedules for the day, by identifying areas of interest, looking for activities, all while exercising safety awareness and the right of choice. The are community recreational events; such as going to the movies, attending community events, theater plays, the library, the mall, eating out
Mission
to our consumers
Happy Haven believes in the importance of self-determination, individual choice,
and the dignity of risk. To support consumers in developing, strengthening, and
maintaining connections with their natural supports, community members, and other
significant relationships.
Our goals are to provide our consumers with trained professionals who care about and
motivate them to become valuable citizens by community integration. To equip our
consumers with the social skills and tools to achieve independency. To increase or
maintain consumers’ abilities to be successful, contribute to, and be accepted as a
member of his or her community. This includes but is not limited to- opportunities for
continuing education, meaningful employment, robust community involvement, and
most importantly a place to call home.
Our vision:
Happy Haven envisions a future where all adult persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities feel empowered to self-advocate, to feel confident making meaningful choices, and to feel safe living within their communities. We strive to educate persons on the positive impact we can all have on each other’s lives no matter the limits to one’s capabilities.
