Organization name: Residential Services, Inc. (RSI)

Purpose/mission: RSI provides living options and related supports to people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities. RSI promotes quality of life by maximizing self-determination, development of independent living skills, community involvement, meaningful social roles, and socially responsible behavior.

Population served: Adolescents, adults, and seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Services/programs/resources offered:

• • Residential supports

    • • Services to support living independently in one's own apartment or home

      • Group homes

      • Aging care for citizens with developmental disabilities

  • Vocational and learning services

  • Day programming services

    • • Life Options: This program is designed to provide persons living in RSI's ICF-IID homes with recreational, vocational, and therapeutic activities that focus on learning and community involvement. Vocational activities are designed to enhance skills and promote transitions to more independent vocational settings. Life Options produces a number of products for sale, including handmade clay bead jewelry, greeting cards, and oils and soaps made from plants grown its own greenhouse. Many products are sold on Etsy. Life Options also provides opportunities for resident employees to work in the community. We collaborate with area businesses to provide janitorial services. Another vocational option for resident employees is to sell used books sold through the "Rockin' and Rollin'" online bookstore.

      • Golden Opportunities: This group focused on community service and integration after retirement. Emphasis is placed on active, healthy lifestyles, community interests, learning and developing leisure skills and hobbies, and learning the unique self-care needs associated with aging. Activities are structured to include both on-site and community opportunities.

  • Retirement services

  • Leisure opportunities

    • • The Weiss Activity Center opened in 2011 and provides a venue for recreational and social activities. The building is home to the Hollister Gymnasium, a multi-sensory room, and an exercise area. The Weiss Center hosts weekly yoga and Zumba classes, monthly birthday dances, and many other fitness and social activities.

Costs/requirements to participate:

• • If you’d like to learn more about whether RSI is right for you or someone who you care about, contact our Admissions Social Worker at admissions@rsi-nc.org.

How families can access more information if interested in pursuing:

• • Contact info: admissions@rsi-nc.org

  • Website: http://www.rsi-nc.org/

  • Social media sites:

    • • Twitter: http://twitter.com/RSI_NC

      • Facebook: http://facebook.com/rsi1974

      • LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/residential-services-inc-