Agency Name: Independent Opportunities of Michigan
Services: Specialized Residential, CLS, Respite
Counties Served: Macomb, Oakland
Founded: 1987
Is your organization CARF accredited?: Yes
Willing to serve people with complex behavioral needs: Yes
Willing to serve people with intensive medical needs: Yes
Available:: feeding tubes, passing medications, colostomy bags, insulin shots
How we are commited to a Culture of Gentleness: IOM believes that agency wide integration of the Gentle Teaching philosophy is essential to delivering quality supports. The agency demonstrates its commitment to this by ensuring that all staff in all levels of the organization receive appropriate Culture of Gentleness training. IOM Managers and Executive Leadership have all successfully completed the Gentle Teaching three day Practicum, Mentor Certification Training and/or Manager’s training.
Languages other than English?: No
Geographical areas of Macomb and Oakland counties served for Community Living Supports (CLS) and/or Respite (Hourly support): IOM serves individuals throughout Macomb and Oakland counties.
Will locate homes (rentals) for individuals seeking personal residences: Yes
Licensed Facility: Yes
City / cities licensed facility is located: Multiple cities throughout Macomb and Oakland counties. Please contact us for specific program details.
Lives in home where license is held (Family Foster Care Home): No
Year home was first licensed: Please contact us for specific program details.
Minors live in the home?: No
Can the home accommodate individuals that are non-ambulatory?: Yes
Wheelchair lift available: Yes
School district where home is located: Please contact us for specific program details.
# of Floors: Please contact us for specific program details.
# of Bedrooms: Please contact us for specific program details.
# People per Room: Please contact us for specific program details.
Opportunities for single occupancy per room?: Yes
Unique information about organizaton: IOM has multiple licensed and unlicensed homes. Please contact us for specific program details.
Business Phone Number: 586-739-9220
Contact: Samantha Street, Program Director
586-739-9220 x15; sstreet@iomichigan.org
