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The
Yates ARC Clinic
provides a variety of services for persons of all
ages with developmental disabilities, as well as collateral
support for their family members, caregivers, and significant
others.
Current services are listed below.
- Psychological
Services by a doctor of Psychology are available for
assessments to determine elifibility for OMRDD services.
- Social
Work by Certified Social Workers includes assessments
and individual, family, and/or group therapy designed
to help develop coping strategies for challenging situations
at home, in the community, at school, and/or at work.
Therapy can help individuals enhance their social skills
and develop methods of anger management. Social workers
also provide therapeutic support for issues related to
personal relationships, aging, trauma, and grieving.
- Nursing
Services provided by a Registered Nurse assist individuals
to make informed choices in areas of basic health and
wellness, human sexuality and STD prevention, self-medication,
seizure management, and other related topics.
- Nutrition
Services are provided by a Registered Dietitian who
offers counseling on weight management, food choices,
menu development, diabetes, and related health concerns.
These services are coordinated with the individual's primary
physician.
- Psychiatry
Services are provided by a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Service includes
consultation, diagnosis, and prescription when necessary.
- Rehabilitation
Counseling by a masters level counselor assists individuals
in the development of job seeking/keeping skills and workplace
social skills. Counseling also addresses adjustment issues
that arise during community integration. pursuits.
Hours
of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:00 - 4:00.
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"I
began rehabilitation counseling in 1998 and received
assistance in job seeking skills, with further
assistance I was hired by a local company where
I have worked full time for the past 4 1/2 years.
Counseling has continued to help me with workplace
social skills. I really like my job and the people
I work with along with the great paychecks I get."
-Allan
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