Community Support Services
Hanover Industries
What is Hanover Industries?
Hanover Industries is a center-based employment program for persons
with disabilities who are interested in working and who may require
ongoing support in order to maintain employment. Hanover Industries
currently offers training and paid work Monday through Friday from
8:30am to 2:30pm. Hanover Industries holds a certificate through
the Department of Labor which enables us to employ persons who are
not yet able to be competitively employed. Our employees/consumers
are paid a piece rate based upon the job they are working on and
their productivity level on that job.
Who is Eligible?
- A resident of Hanover County.
- Placement must be considered the least restrictive level of
programming appropriate for the individual.
- A Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) or Case
Management consumer.
- Have intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injury,
physical disability, or a long-term mental illness.
- At least 18 years old.
What Services are Offered?
- Training in a variety of work related skills.
- Employment.
Need more information?
Contact:
Hanover County Community Services Board
Business Program Coordinator
9734 Atlee Commons Drive
Ashland, VA, 23005
804-365-6595
Day Health and Rehabilitation
What is Day Health and Rehabilitation?
The Day Health and Rehabilitation program is a licensed day support
service that has been in operation since 1990. Day Health and Rehabilitation
provides individualized community integration and life skills training
for persons who are unable to work or choose not to be in an intensive
work-training program.
Who is Eligible?
Services are available to Hanover County residents age 18 and older
who have a diagnosis of intellectual disabilities and/or severe disabilities.
What Services are Offered?
Day Support services are provided four to seven-and-a-half hours per day, Monday
through Friday, for adults with intellectual disabilities. These services
include:
- Assessment of the individual's skills, abilities and needs.
- Individualized program development and implementation guided
by the consumer's desires.
- Individual training for improved skill building and increased
independence.
- Social interaction.
- Community integration.
- Formalized reviews to monitor progress and need for changes.
Need More Information?
Contact:
Hanover County Community Services Board
Day Health & Rehabilitation
7179 Stonewall Parkway
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
804-365-6740
 Hanover Recycling
What is Hanover Recycling?
Hanover Recycling is a paper recycling business/program. Hanover
Recycling currently offers training and employment Monday through
Friday from 8:30am to 2:30pm. Hanover Recycling holds a certificate
through the Department of Labor and wages are paid commensurate
with each person's ability and productivity. Productivity ratings
are completed every six months and our employees wages are adjusted
accordingly. Hanover Recycling plans to continue to employ persons
in competitive positions as well as supported positions.
Who is Eligible?
- Residents of Hanover County.
- Placement must be considered the least restrictive level of
programming appropriate for the individual.
- A Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) or Case
Management consumer.
- Have intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injury,
physical disability, or a long-term mental illness
- Be at least 18 years old.
What Services are Offered?
- Training in a variety of work related skills.
- Employment.
Need more information?
Contact:
Hanover County Community Services Board
Business Program Coordinator
9734 Atlee Commons Drive
Ashland, VA, 23005
804-365-6595
Intellectual Disabilities Case Management Services
What are Case Management Services?
Case Management services provide information and referral as well
as individualized help and advocacy in obtaining services and resources
including education, training, employment, housing, recreation,
transportation and financial assistance to people with a intellectual disabilities diagnosis.
Who is Eligible?
We serve children and adults who have a confirmed diagnosis of
intellectual disabilities, who reside in public or private facilities,
whose families live in Hanover County or who list a permanent Hanover
County address. Children under the age of six must have a confirmed
cognitive developmental delay.
What Services are Offered?
Case Managers work closely with the consumer and/or their families
to provide quality person centered services. Case Managers work
to link, coordinate and monitor services for individuals with intellectual disabilities or developmental delay. Case Managers are the guides
to help families through the system of care. Case Managers work
with other agency and community personnel in facilitating the best
services for an individual with intellectual disabilities.
Need More Information?
Contact:
Hanover County Community Services Board
Program Coordinator
9734 Atlee Commons Drive
Ashland, VA 23005
804-365-4260
Residential Services
What are Residential Services?
Residential services offer eligible individuals opportunities to
enjoy life in their community of choice. The services range from
twenty-four hour supervised living to supported living to respite
care services.
Who is Eligible?
The eligibility criteria may vary depending on the service. Priority
is generally given to:
- Hanover County residents.
- Consumers who have a diagnosis of intellectual disabilities, developmental
delay or serious mental illness and who have an assigned Case
Manager.
- Consumers who want to experience a productive, person-centered
life in the community and are willing to participate in skills
training to become more independent.
What Services are Offered?
- 24 hour a day/7 day a week supervised living - similar to the
traditional Group Home model. This option is for adults with intellectual disabilities only.
- Supported Living - offers adults with intellectual disabilities and/or
mental illness an opportunity to live independently in the community
with support from Case Managers and other CSB staff. This option
is for adults only.
- Respite Care Services - offers caregivers an opportunity to
take a break away from the day to day challenges of providing
care for someone with a disability. Center based and in-home respite
care services are offered. This option is for children and adults.
Need More Information?
Contact:
Hanover County Community Services Board
Program Coordinator
9734 Atlee Commons Drive
Ashland, VA 23005
804-365-4259
Supported Employment
What is Supported Employment?
Supported Employment is a vocational option for individuals who
require extra assistance to become employed in the community. People
with disabilities are employed by community businesses and supported
by job coaches who train and support workers on the job in the Supported
Employment Program. Through jobs, persons with disabilities are
integrated into the community and encouraged to expand and grow
to their maximum potential.
Who is Eligible?
- A resident of Hanover County.
- Placement must be considered the least restrictive level of
programming appropriate for the individual.
- A Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) consumer
or have other means to pay for Supported Employment Services (extended
payment plans and other work incentives are available options.)
- Have moderate to severe intellectual disabilities or have mild intellectual disabilities with secondary disability, and/or have traumatic brain
injury, physical disability, or a long-term mental illness.
- Be at least 18 years old.
What Services are Offered?
- Job Development and Assessment to identify consumer's interests
and skills and match them with job opportunities in the community.
Employment Specialists contact local businesses to identify possible
job matches.
- Job Placement and Training services begin for the individual
once there is a good job match and the employer offers the position
to the individual. Strategies are implemented by the Employment
Specialist and the new employee to help the employee achieve a
level of work performance that is in line with the employer's
expectations.
- Follow along Services are provided to individuals who are successfully
placed in employment and the Employment Specialist is providing
minimal support on the job site. Employment Specialists monitor
the individuals work and work related activities.
Need more information?
Contact:
Hanover County Community Services Board
Program Coordinator
9734 Atlee Commons Drive
Ashland, VA 23005
804-365-6620
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