Chimes Metro

Community living options - Chimes offers an array of supported living options and staffing alternatives to enable individuals with developmental disabilities to live in homes, apartments, and communities of their choice throughout the state of Delaware. Residential options range from agency-operated, single family, homes and apartments for people who may require 24-hour support, to in-home support for people who function at a semi-independent level and only require drop-in" services. Several of Chimes homes are fully accessible with specialized adaptive equipment. The level and type of services and supports vary based on the individual's specific needs and choices. Beyond ensuring health and safety, Chimes' staff assist individuals in becoming as independent as possible by helping them to acquire new skills, while giving them opportunities to pursue their interests in the community.

Day and vocational services - Chimes Delaware offers a variety of day support and employment options to individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the state. The supports and services are both facility and community based, with individuals having the opportunity to move within the programs as their needs and preferences change.the newark enrichment center and new beginnings programs focus on meaningful leisure, social, and non-work-related activities as an alternative option to employment services. Program participants, with staff support, have the opportunity to engage in structured activities, both at the site and in the community. Activities are outcome- oriented and designed to meet the person's individualized needs and desires while helping to reinforce and enhance mobility, communication, self-care, socialization, and leisure skills.dedicated employment programs (newark employment center and the irv & phyllis levin employment center in millsboro, Delaware) are tailored to individuals who have a focus on paid work and employment. With staff support, program participants have access to work and career-based assessments, training, and job placement opportunities which are geared to the individual's aptitudes and interests.