DVBIC-Johnstown: Community Re-Entry Program

“Laurel Highlands Neuro-Rehabilitation Center”, only the second civilian site to become a core DVBIC site, was founded in 2006 in Johnstown, PA to provide community integrated rehabilitation through a transitional living program and a day treatment program. In October of 2008, Laurel Highlands combined services with the assisted living pilot project and the outpatient clinic to become “DVBIC-Johnstown”.

INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS THERAPY PROGRAM

Community re-integration for each client is the goal of our Independent Living Skills Therapy Program.

• The program features an intensive program that offers weekly modules emphasizing topics relevant to a more independent life at home, in the community, and at school or work
• Skill- building sessions are incorporated to emphasize:
  • meal planning and preparation
  • grocery shopping
  • community service
  • fitness and community recreation
• The program also addresses cognitive-behavioral, neuromotor, and social skills necessary for participation in community- based activities.

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM

Our transitional living house provides group living in a safe, family-like environment with:

• 24-hour supervision and assistance as needed by the patient
• Supervision of self-administration of medications
• Meals
• Supervised assistance with household tasks
• Participation in the therapy program
• Opportunity to participate in community activities and events
• Recreational and exercise equipment on site

INDEPENDENT LIVING

• Quarters provide independent living in a home-like setting.
• Clients are responsible for managing their medications and all aspects of independent living.
• Group and individual therapies are provided.
• Clients must be engaged in therapy, pre-vocational placements, volunteer job or paid work.

PRE-VOCATIONAL PROGRAM

Returning to productive employment is a common goal that becomes a focus of therapy in the community re-entry program. We provide:

• Career exploration, situational assessments, work adjustment training, job site assessments, and supervised volunteer work experiences.
• Clients desiring to further their education are guided through the process
• GZ's Used Books and Art, a used book store with arts and crafts, is operated by the DVBIC-Johnstown clients under staff supervision.