WELCOME 

TO

"CREATIVE OPTIONS"

Day Support Services

Intellectual and Developmental

Disabilities Services

 MISSION:

·       To recognize that every person has a need to engage in a meaningful activity outside the home.

• To provide training, support and supervi­sion to adults with intellectual disabilities so that they may reach levels of independence in functioning in their home, work and com­munity environments.
• To provide an environment of encourage­ment and support where individuals can build self esteem and self confidence.
• To maximize opportunities for self direction in setting individual program goals and objectives.

                                                                          ABOUT US 

Creative Options is a Day Support program of the Hampton Newport News Community Service Board. Creative Options is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.                                                                                    

Creative Options provides support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This service includes a variety of training, support and supervision offered in a setting which allows peer interactions and an opportu­nity for community and social integration.

Creative Options utilizes person-centered planning to identify the supports each individual needs to achieve their desired outcomes. Based on the Individual Support Plan, individuals may participate in a wide variety of activities at the site as well as in the community. Community activities may include visits to local stores, restaurants, recreational activities, museums and other places of individual interests. Creative Options has established volunteer relations with many agencies enabling our individuals to give back to our community. Volunteer activities may include delivery/pick up, mailings, packaging, cleaning, visiting community neighbors, light grounds keeping & beautification - the list continues to grow.

SERVICES OFFERED

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    Day Support

*   Socialization and Behavior management

*   Independent living skills

*  Self-awareness

*   Safety   and survival skills

*  Physical development

*  Community resource utilization skills

* Learning and problem solving skills

* Pre-vocational skills

Day Support Services are provided primarily in non-residential settings, separate from the home or other community residence, to enable an individual to acquire, improve and maintain maximum functional abilities while supporting each individual’s interests and needs.

 Supported Employment

Creative Options provides on the job training for three work crews providing housekeeping services in residential facilities. Individuals receiving this service are paid for the work they perform in accordance with the Department of Labor, under a special minimum wage certificate.

Person Centered = Good Life

It is the goal of Creative Options to provide optimal quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities through staff support, individualized outcomes and utilization of various community resources.

   Creative Options is funded primarily through Medicaid  Waiver funds and private pay. 

For more information, contact David Spratley, Clinical Services Administrator (757) 788-0100.