GENESEE COUNTY

GCARC

ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS

WORK ACTIVITY CENTER, WORK ACTIVITY WORKSHOP

Contact Information

MARO Website Genesee County Community Metal Health Website

MAX GALANTER Executive Director VICKI McMAHON Operations Director LISA LINDELL Program Supervisor

Genesee County Association for Retarded Citizens

G-5069 Van Slyke Road

Flint, Michigan 48507

(810) 238-3671 Fax: (810) 238-2140

GENESEE COUNTY

GCARC

ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS

WORK ACTIVITY CENTER

Highlights

The GCARC Work Activity Center provides day programming for developmentally disabled adults of Genesee County. The Work Activity Center emphasizes training in work, activities of daily living, and social skills. Clients are involved in production, assembly and product manufacturing in addition to group skill development activities such as communication, health and safety, community awareness and independent living issues.

The Community Employment/Job Coaching Program provides the support needed for individuals participating in community employment.

The Transportation Department offers portal-to-portal bus service for disabled individuals via established daily routes (weekdays).

A Healthy Hot Lunch, complete with beverage, is available for a modest fee. Clients obtain exposure to cafeteria work by assisting food preparation, serving and cleanup.

Purpose

The purpose of the GCARC Work Activity Center is to provide care, assessment, treatment and training services for the rehabilitation, social development and employment of developmentally disabled citizens. Specifically, our programs are designed to serve clients with the following rehabilitation problems:

Limited activities of daily living skills

Inappropriate social behaviors

Limited Self-care and hygiene skills

Limited work skills and habits

Inadequate leisure skills and interests

Inadequate communication skills

Limited community awareness or mobility skills

Inadequate home environment skills

All Program Services are designed for full-time client participation. Case Management Services are available to manage individual program plans and assist clients in linking with community resources.

Work Activity Workshop

WE’RE YOUR GENESEE COUNTY RESOURCE TO HELP MAXIMIZE PROFITS. The Works Activity Workshop offers local industries assembly, light stamping, packaging, mailings, rebuild pallets and prime manufacturing products. The Work Activity Workshop, a 15,200 sq. ft. facility has over 100 employees and helps your business do business profitably. Our staff and work force are adaptable to your changing labor needs. Free your work force for other jobs. Free your work space, save on fringe benefits and overtime. Save time by taking advantage of our material pick-up and delivery service. Our staff meets your quality standards with our good supervision. Competitive bids available. Call Max Galanter, Executive Director at (810) 238-3671.

Admission Policy

Potential clients must be residents of Genesee County over 18 years of age with a primary diagnosis of mental retardation. Secondary disabilities can be physical and/or emotional, so long as the person can feed and toilet self, refrain from harming self or others, and appear able to benefit from services provided. Referrals are accepted from community agencies and private individuals. Call Vicki McMahon at (810) 238-3671.

ANY INTERESTED DISABLED ADULTS MUST FIRST HAVE A CASE OPENED THROUGH GENESEE COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH.

TOURING THE FACILITIES IS RECOMMENDED BEFORE RECEIVING A GENESEE COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH REFERRAL.

INTAKE GUIDELINES FOR CMH’S CLIENT REFERRALS:

COPY COMPLETE CLIENT FILE – WHICH INCLUDES:

· DATA FACE SHEET - INCLUDING CURRENT ADDRESS AND

PHONE NUMBER

· MEDICAL – HEALTH SCREENING, PHYSICAL, MED CLINIC REPORTS

· LEGAL – CONSENTS FOR RELEASE OF INFO, GUARDIANSHIP RECORDS

· IPOS & SUPPORTIVE EVALUATIONS – CLIENT QUESTIONNAIRE, INPUT FOR IPOS, INTERP. SUMMARY, PSYCHOSOCIAL EVAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING, CONSULTATIVE EVALS (OT, PT, SLP, DIETARY), RELAPSE PREVENTION PLAN

· PRIMARY AND SECONDARY QUARTERLIES

ALSO NEED COPY OF:

· PICTURE ID OR BIRTH CERTIFICATE

· SOCIAL SECURITY CARD

· ALL INSURANCE CARDS

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