Julien A. Faisant Center

The goal of the program is to encourage independence. The Center will provide a pleasant, comfortable, safe, homelike atmosphere for participants with proper supervision. Hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm.

The staff is committed to the concept of the Center and to its place within the continuum of care for adults who will benefit from our program. Family and community involvement is considered essential in the planning care/activity for each participant.

The Center believes in including community and family input at all levels of decision making. The goals set with each participant are aimed at obtaining the highest level of independence and wellness for each individual, the belief in an individual program is paramount.

Admission criteria:
-Be over the age of 18 year.
-Benefit from the Centers activities by wanting to attend the program.
-Able to communicate needs and wants to staff.
-Walk alone or with one person assist, although participants may use assistive devices; walker, cane, wheelchair, etc.
-Socialize in a cooperative, non-harmful manner (no disruptive, violent, or abusive behavior).
-Free of any infectious disease.
-Manageable incontinence, may wear diaper or pad.
-Free of substance abuse.

Participant may have limited mobility and, if crutches, walker, or wheelchair are needed, participant must be independent in their use and transfer. Those needing assistance of 1 staff member will be accepted at the discretion of the director and staff. Eligibility requirements of PASSPORT and MRDD must be taken into consideration.

Persons will not be accepted in any of the following conditions are present:
-Requires constant one-on-one attention.
-Disruptive to overall group or causes constant anxiety to other participants.
-Severe confusion.
-The Center is unable to meet the needs of the applicant, as determined by a physician, participant or caregiver.