Jewish Foundation for Group Homes, A Non-Profit Organization in Rockville, Maryland

OAP Game Night 2009

JFGH, a non-sectarian 501c3 non-profit is proud to offer our Apartment Program and services in Maryland and Virginia.

The Mary and Charles Oshinsky Apartment Program (OAP) currently serves residents with learning disabilities, and mental illness (schizophrenia)Secondary and tertiary disabilities include cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, autism, seizure disorder, muscular dystrophy, head injury and dual diagnosis (developmental disability and mental illness). Ages of residents range from the early 20's through late 60's. Some residents have valid driver's licenses. Nearly all others access public transportation independently. Two thirds of the OAP residents are competitively employed; several participate in supported employment or regular volunteer work and several are currently unemployed.

 

    Residents at Four Tops concertIndividual Support Services (ISS)

  • Individuals receiving ISS own or rent their own apartments/condos and therefore, are responsible for room and board costs, or in helping to acquire living arrangements. Some apartments are owned by the client or client’s family while others are rented or leased.
  • OAP is designed for adults with developmental disabilities or chronic mental illness who can live independently but can benefit from drop-in support. JFGH offers up to 3 “drop-in” visits a week through the OAP. Each visit is between 2 and 2.5 hours.
  • JFGH provided services typically include: money/budget management, food shopping/preparation, organization/maintenance, assistance with entitlement applications, support during medical appointments, and socialization activities.
  • JFGH offers many social and recreational events to individuals receiving OAP services such as “Game Night,” a writing workshop, and a current events discussion group. Additionally, individuals in OAP often attend athletic events and theater performances courtesy of donations to JFGH.
  • OAP clients may live with a peer roommate or by themselves. Some of our OAP clients are married.
  • OAP is a service option which conforms to funding available to individuals receiving Maryland State DDA ISS funds. There are usually 1-2 residents in an apartment, which is own or rented by the individuals.
  • Residents in OAP generally receive up to 10 hours of counseling a week.

    Gildenhorn Chronically Mentally Ill (GCMI)

  • The GCMI program provides full case management for individuals with Chronic Mental Illness.
  • The GCMI program is generally privately funded.
  • The counseling hours are structured according to need of the individual.
  • Services generally include financial management in addition to residential counseling.

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