Supportive Services
"Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible; then suddenly you are doing the impossible" - Francis of Assisi
- Stephen Hawking
Northeast Placement Services offers Vocational and Residential options to individuals 21 and over. Individuals that are employed through one of our vocational subsidiaries, Iron Horse Property Services or Working Bees Janitorial Services, receive training with commercial equipment and supplies and earn minimum wage. Our Residential programs include housing options that range from 24/7 supervised settings to family home and independent living options with intermittent supports tailored to individual’s level of need.
Day Programs
With a focus on choice, decision-making, and creativity, our interactive day program options include Community Experience (during which participants explore the community by visiting museums, libraries, parks, etc), The Whistling T Kettle Culinary program (training program that focuses on preparing and serving healthy meals), Amore Artis (art program that explores all varieties of mediums to create individual art pieces that can be viewed in our gallery), Symphony Flower Farm & Horticulture (garden and floral training program in which individuals learn how to grow from seed to harvest and sell vegetables and floral arrangements in our retail shop), Education and Wellness program (fully equipped space dedicated to carrying out individual physical therapy and fitness programs as well as an educational training space for all).
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Residential Services
NEPS provides residential services for Community Living Arrangement and Continuous Residential Supports which are 24/7 supervised settings that focus on teaching daily living skills while supporting residents with their specific medical and behavioral needs. Residents work on goals that are individualized and important to them which often includes a goal for more independent living. Socialization and Recreation in the community are seen as vital components.
Individualized Home Support
Those living independently or in a shared living situation are supported through individualized home support to build independence and confidence. Daily living, social, and self-advocacy skills are a strong focus in this program.
Vocational Services
NEPS provides a range of vocational service types. Whether it’s Group Supported Employment through one of our subsidiaries, Iron Horse Property Services or Working Bees Janitorial Services, or competitive employment at local businesses. We help individuals to recognize their potential and worth by teaching real world skills and building their confidence. Our individualized non-vocational program starts with the basics of getting job ready by resume building, volunteering, and job searching to find an optimal fit that will lead to vocational success.
How to Participate
Our services are available to people who are eligible to receive support through the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS).
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To be approved for services through DDS, a person must have a qualifying intellectual or developmental disability, be 18 years or older, and live in Connecticut. Once determined eligible, DDS will coordinate referrals to NEPS. To complete the application for services or get more information about the DDS Eligibility Process you can call 860-418-6000 or visit their website.