Abundant Faith Christian Center - NAMI

Pioneer Center for Human Services
3. Pioneer Center for Human Services - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
4001 Dayton Street
McHenry, IL 60050
(815) 759-7204 Voice - Intake
(815) 344-1230 Voice
Susan Krause, Interim Director
Site Hours: M-Th, 7:00 am - 8:30 pm; F, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Area Served: McHenry County and surrounding areas.
Services
AUTISM
Description: Sage House is a group home specifically created to provide for the needs of
children with autism. The home offers a supervised environment for children with autism
to learn life skills to transition into the community. The program serves children ages 6 –
21 and utilizes therapeutic techniques to assist clients in obtaining their personal highest
level of independence. It also provides referrals, resources, and linkage services.
Eligibility: Children ages 6 to 21 with autism.
Fees: Sliding scale; medicaid, medicare, private insurance, and private pay accepted.
Referral Procedures: Contact Admissions at 815-759-7204 or
GetHelp@pioneercenter.org. Walk-ins are also accepted Mondays and Wednesdays from
9:00 am - 2:00 pm at 3941 Dayton Street, McHenry.
Sites: 1 3
HOUSING
Description: Supportive Living enables an adult to live in his or her own apartment, with
support and assistance from the Pioneer Center team. Staff help individuals build the
skills they need to live independently, such as budgeting, grocery shopping and
housekeeping. Our team also provides psycho-social support, helping each participant to
cope with daily stresses.
Pioneer Center’s Community Homes (or Group Homes) provide a family living
environment, where adults share a home in the community with up to seven peers, under
the supervision of caring staff. Our Community Homes are immaculately maintained and
are renowned for their homey feel and passionate staff support. The residents share in all
aspects of running a Pioneer Center group home, such as cooking, cleaning and grocery
shopping. Pioneer Center has eight intellectual and developmental disability community
homes nestled in neighborhoods throughout McHenry County.
Eligibility: Housing program is available for both developmental disability and behavioral
health services.
Fees: Sliding scale; medicaid, medicare, private insurance, and private pay accepted.
Referral Procedures: Contact Admissions at 815-759-7204 or
GetHelp@pioneercenter.org. Walk-ins are also accepted Mondays and Wednesdays from
9:00 am - 2:00 pm at 3941 Dayton Street, McHenry.
Sites: 1 2 3
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