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Residential servicesmountain lake services operates individual residential alternatives (ira's). Each person living in an ira is offered individualized support and opportunities in an environment where s/he can enjoy full participation in daily life, both at home and in the community. The residences are staffed as needed and training is provided in various daily living skills including cooking, shopping, managing money, personal hygiene and other skills to foster self-sufficiency.

Fimountain lake services supports individuals who are eligible for hcbs medicaid waiver services; and, who have chosen self-direction as a means of securing unique combinations of supports and services that help them live the life they want. Our fiscal intermediary services support those who self-direct their individualized budgets by completing tasks such as billing and payment of approved goods and services, fiscal accounting and reporting, medicaid compliance and general administrative supports.

Day habilitationthese services give individuals opportunity to choose fulfilling and useful pursuits according to their skill level. The agency makes it possible for each individual to establish a presence in their home community and to develop a role in those communities which is now recognized by themselves and others as valuable. The agency trains individuals with specific skills and provides required clinical and other supports to ensure success.