Ariel’s Residential Program is based on a person-centered approach for the individual in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.
Ariel’s Residential models offers choices based on the unique need of the individual. Ariel values that the individual is healthy and safe. We prioritize teaching independent living skills while achieving personal goals.
Ariel believes that all people deserve the right to a meaningful life and to contribute to their community.
- Independent Community Living — an individual lives alone or with a person of their choice with minimal oversight and is provided with staff support.
- Family Caregiver — an individual lives with a family member who is supervised and supported by Ariel.
- Host Home — an individual lives with a family, couple, or single adult, trained and approved by Ariel.
- 3-Bed Personal Care Alternative (PCA)— an individual lives in a home setting, staffed by Ariel, with no more than three people living in the home (Western Slope only).
- Case Management — establish, build, and maintain rapport with individuals, residential providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team in order that optimal information gathering, and collective decision making may occur. These duties are carried out in a manner that respects the rights and dignity of individuals, is driven by individual choice, and promotes community inclusion.
- Respite / Relief is offered on an hourly or daily basis and is available in the community or at home. (SLS and CES waivers only).
- On call support available for after hours support and emergencies.
- Therapy Program is an evidence-based practice to equip individuals to process life events (e.g., trauma) and develop coping skills, in both group and individual settings. (Western Slope only).
- Nursing is provided by a registered nurse to answer medical questions and provide guidance to ensure the health and safety of all members. (Western Slope only).
- Benefit Specialists who provide support navigating benefits such as social security and medicaid.
- Program Trainer coordinates individualized training for members with complex needs. (Western Slope only).