Merging Happiness and Inclusion (MHI) is a day program in Smryna, TN that provides opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to have fun activities to do, discover their interests, and keep active throughout their day. To learn more about what their program entails, please see the frequently asked questions answered below.
Program Information
The program is designed to help adults with disabilities build skills in areas such as career development, social skills, creativity outlets, etc.
Career Crafters: Participants can be involved in career exploration along with discovering career interests, exposure to jobs, preparing for and finding a job, etc.
Move & Groove: A program for participants who want to learn to exercise and create a healthy lifestyle.
Creative Canvas: Participants who are interested in learning about art and discovering their artistic abilities.
Harmony Hub: A program dedicated to music.
Life Launch: Participants will focus on goals for independence.
Participants will have the opportunity to be involved in all of the programs that meet their goals and interests.
There is also a sensory area for participants who need a specific place to regulate.
No, participants are expected to provide their own transportation.
Merging Happiness and Inclusion is located in Smryna, TN.
The program is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 6:00pm based on the need of each participant.
No, participants can join the day program as many times a week as they want along with decide what hours they would like to be dropped off and picked up.
Merging Happiness and Inclusion has a kitchen and will provide meals for participants
The price for meals is included in the daily tuition.
MHI is able to have up to 25 full time participants.
Merging Happiness and Inclusion may be a good fit for you if:
You want to continue living at home while having activities throughout the day
You are wanting to discover new hobbies and interests
You want to learn new things while in a supportive environment
You may not have the desire to get a job or go to college after graduating and want to have other activities to do during the day
You may need extra support that can help them be independent in a day program
To qualify for MHI program, you have to be:
At least 18 years old
Have an intellectual or developmental disability
No level of independence required (can provide support for feeding, toileting, and medication management)
Email support@mhinclusion.org to fill out an intake form to begin the application process.
Send an email showing interest in the program.
Staff will send an intake form to fill out.
Once submitted, staff will conduct an assessment of the applicant along with having a conversation with the applicant and family prior to beginning the program.
Applicants will complete 30 days in the program where staff will evaluate the participant to discover their interests and develop a program plan to meet their specific goals and needs.
Yes, there is a $50 fee to hold your spot when applying.
Each day's tuition is $100-$165 depending on the hours the participant is on site.
There are scholarships to those who are unable to afford tuition.
They also will accept the consumer direction option from ECF CHOICES but not the specific ECF waiver.
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
If you still have unanswered questions, you can contact by:
Email at support@mhinclusion.org
Where can I find more information?
You can find more information from their website at: https://mhinclusion.org/
Can I take a tour of the day program?
Yes, the MHI day program encourages tours for potential applicants. You can reach out to support@mhinclusion.org to set up a tour.
Do they have social media I can follow to learn more?
Follow Merging Happiness and Inclusion on Instagram @mhinclusion and like them on Facebook at Merging Happiness & Inclusion!