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HEARTS & MINDS INC.
Offers an environment where residents have the opportunity to participate in everyday life in their home and community. We offer structured services and supports necessary to assist our residence with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). ADL skills include upper and lower extremity dressing, toilet hygiene and bowel/bladder management, bathing and showering, personal hygiene/grooming, eating and feeding, functional mobility, and sleep and rest. IADL occupations are more complex than ADL skills and are vital for residents to prepare for independent living. These activities are needed to participate independently in home, school, community, and work environments. IADL skills include meal preparation, community mobility, health maintenance, home management (clothing care, cleaning), shopping, and care of others and pets.
Since 1994, Hearts & Minds Inc. Director, Dushawn A. Powell has supported individuals with developmental disabilities in a range of settings, including High Schools, Adult Day Programs, Residential Care Facilities and Regional Center systems. Mr. Powell’s educational experience includes a B.A. in Social Science, a B.S. in Psychology, a Master of Arts degree in trauma Counseling and graduates May of 2022 with a Masters of Social Work.
What are Adult Residential Facilities?
Adult Residential Facilities (ARFs) are non–medical facilities that provide room, meals, housekeeping, supervision, storage and distribution of medication, and personal care assistance with basic activities like hygiene, dressing, eating, bathing and transferring. This level of care and supervision is for people who are unable to live by themselves but who do not need 24-hour nursing care. They are considered non-medical facilities and are not required to have nurses, certified nursing assistants or doctors on staff.
What do Social Workers do?
"Social workers help relieve people's suffering, fight for social justice, and improve lives and communities. Most people think of social workers when they think of poverty alleviation and child welfare. Many social workers do that kind of work — and we do much more." (National Association of Social Workers)
Is my care confidential?
Yes. Care is 100% confidential. We comply with all federal and state privacy regulations (HIPAA). We will obtain permission before releasing your records, except as may be required by law. We will tell you if we need to talk to an additional party about a treatment.
What can I do if I'm worried about a friend?
If you need support to help your friend with a personal crisis, please text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor from the Crisis Text Line or call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255. If your are concerned about the immediate health and safety of yourself or a friend, always call 9-1-1.