OUR SERVICES

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

Journeys’ staff provides the support necessary for individuals to become fully participating members of their communities. Individuals are trained to use and develop self-help, communication, socialization and functional academic skills in real-world settings, including stores, restaurants, banks, recreation centers, etc. People in this program also volunteer in the community. Individuals have volunteered with Meals on Wheels, Recycle Rutherford, and several other community programs.

FACILITY-BASED TRAINING

Individuals receive training at the facility-based location at 1130 Haley Road. In this program persons are involved in activities and education on the topics of pre-vocational and independent living skills.  Training may occur in one-to-one settings or small group classes.

ECF CHOICES PROVIDER

Journeys is a provider of the Employment and Community First CHOICES (ECF CHOICES) program in Tennessee. The program focuses on helping people with disabilities achieve independence and offers a variety of services tailored to the needs of the individual, including residential and family support; job exploration; job training and community services. More information about ECF CHOICES can be found on the DIDD Website (Click Here).

COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT

Independent, competitive employment is the goal of this program. Journeys’ job placement specialists assist individuals in seeking and gaining competitive employment. Vocational coaches are available to provide necessary on-the-job training to individuals at no cost to the employer. Small groups of individuals are also placed in work crews in area industries with Journeys providing free supervision as needed.

SPECIAL SERVICES

Journeys strives to meet the special needs of all of the individuals it serves. The Health Care Oversight Program, staffed by case managers and a Registered Nurse, ensures that individuals receive the specialized medical and mental health services they need. Physical, occupational, and speech therapies are provided, as well as counseling and social work services. Individuals placed in competitive employment are provided ongoing support and retraining help through the Follow Along Program. Retirement activities are also provided to senior citizens.

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Journeys believes in supporting the full integration of people with  disabilities into regular neighborhoods and the community at large. The Supported Living Program maintains its participants in their own homes with staff teaching such skills as cooking, housekeeping, grocery shopping and money management.

TRANSPORTATION

Since many people with disabilities can’t drive, transportation is provided to those we support in an effort to further their independence. Journeys’ drivers help people get to work, to the center, to medical appointments and even to recreational activities.