These programs are offered by the staff, clinicians and para-professionals at NEW HEIGHTS of NORTHEAST FLORIDA to families and individuals with any disability who reside in Northeast Florida area and who qualify. Call for more information as to specific program requirements and availability of services. Programs:

• RESPITE


• ADULT DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING


• SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT


• SUPPORTED LIVING


• THERAPY SOURCE

Respite: The Compassionate Pals Respite Program provides respite services by trained caregivers in the homes of families with developmentally disabled persons of any age. The program allows the primary care giver to leave home when necessary to attend to personal or business needs, for doctor’s appointments, to take time to attend to family relationships, or for other activities. Services are provided in Duval, Baker, St. Johns, Nassau and Clay counties.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Bradley, Ext 119

Adult Developmental Training: Adults with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or other neuro-develomental conditions are trained to increase their skills in self-care and grooming, motor and communication skills, socialization, basic knowledge, and job readiness, and participate in leisure and recreational activities in order to maximize their potential for self-sufficiency and independence in the home and in the community. The program includes an Assistive Technology Lab in which the clients receive computer training to gain new skills. Exercise and therapy will soon be joined by a new Independent Square area in which the newest technique, Reality Therapy will be utilized. This therapy puts the individual in situations that would be encountered in the real world, but in a controlled setting. This helps to instil confidence for future independence. The program is offered 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM Monday thru Friday.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Directory Tracey Bradley: EXT 119

Supported Employment: Individuals with disabilities are provided with one-on-one assistance in job matching and the job search, training in application completion and interviewing skills, receive on-the-job training, job advocacy and mentoring services to assure successful employment. Employers receive pre-applicant screening and job analysis, in addition to assistance with employee training and counseling on site, and consultation on accessibility and adaptive equipment issues.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Odum: EXT 142 or Jim Hickerson: EXT 124

Supported Living: Provides services to support and assist individuals with disabilities in finding housing, setting up the household, with meal planning and meal preparation, money management and banking and how to shop, how to use public transportation, recreational options and assistance with other life management skills to become integrated into the community.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Pat Hunt: EXT 126 or Ann Westberry: EXT 125

Therapy: Occupational, Speech, and Physical Therapy from birth to adulthood at the agency by appointment.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Novis Naylor, Ext 160

Training:
First Aid, & CPR as well as HIV/Aids awareness classes.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra Howard can be contacted through Peggy Warren at Ext 111

NEW HEIGHTS of NORTHEAST FLORIDA

3311 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Office: (904) 396-1462 Fax: 396-1199

Executive Director: Paul F. Bussell, Ext 110

Director of Development: Dearing McRae Mullen, Ext. 113

Office Manager/Bookkeeper: Peggy Warren, Ext. 111