ALEGRIA COMMUNITY LIVING

ALEGRIA COMMUNITY LIVING CURRENTLY HAS ALL 9 OF ITS HOMES IN FULL OPERATON, EXCEPT FOR ONE VACANCY. 4 OF THE HOMES SERVE 4 INDIVIDUALS EACH (AND WOULD BE CONSIDERED THE LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICE). THE OTHER 5 HOMES HAVE THE CAPACITY TO SERVE 3 INDIVIDUALS EACH. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT BEDS IN 7 OF THE HOMES MAY BE FUNDED EVEN IF VACANT PROVIDED THAT SOMEONE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS BEING IN TRANSITION. HOWEVER, DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (DDS) DOES NOT APPROVE TO FUND EMPTY BEDS FOR 2 NEW HOMES; REGIONAL CENTER OF THE EAST BAY (RCEB) AGREES TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND PURSUE APPROVAL OF HEALTH AND SAFETY WAIVER FROM DDS TO ALLOW RCEB TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR AN EMPTY BED SHOULD THEY OCCUR. ALEGRIA PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO 24-HOUR STAFFING (BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS). "TYPICAL STAFFING IS 2-3 STAFF AT ALL TIMES (THIS INCLUDES 2 OVERNIGHT AWAKE STAFF IN HOMES WHERE REQUIRED). STAFF PREPARE MEALS, PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO DAY PROGRAMS, OUTINGS IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, PROVIDE FULL ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (BATHING, TOILETING, GROOMING), COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, SUPPORT AND TRAINING TOWARDS INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS, AND SUPERVISION AS REQUIRED. STAFF MAINTAIN THE HOME(CLEANING, ORGANIZING, ETC.), CHART ALL PROGRESS/CONCERNS REGARDING THE RESIDENTS AND ATTEND MEETINGS AND TRAININGS AS REQUIRED. ALEGRIA HAS A MANAGER OF HEALTH SERVICE (AN RN) AND CONTRACTED WITH A TEAM OF PSYCHIATRISTS, WHO VISIT THE HOMES REGULARLY. THEY PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL AND HEALTH CARE PLANS FOR THE RESIDENTS AND TRAIN STAFF TO IMPLEMENT THESE PLANS. ALEGRIA ALSO HAS THE FOLLOWING CONSULTANTS:MASSAGE THERAPISTMUSIC THERAPISTHOLISTIC CHEF (WHO TRAINS STAFF TO COOK NUTRITIOUS MEALS)REGISTERED DIETICIANREGISTERED PSYCHIATRISTSPEECH THERAPISTEQUINE THERAPISTWE ALSO PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICES, CONSULTATIONS, TRAININGS AND DAY PROGRAMS TO INDIVIDUALS.