- MT: ✉ acsm@esgw.org 📞(406) 771-0026
- WY: ✉ acsw@esgw.org 📞(307) 672-2816
Disability Services that Support and Empower Independence
Empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to grow, thrive and realize their personal dreams of independence is at the heart of Easterseals-Goodwill’s mission to create opportunities that change lives.
We work with each individual, their family, and their caregivers to develop a challenging yet balanced range of engaging activities and opportunities that encourage personal growth and fulfillment.
We’d love to have you come and tour our services!
If you think our disability services may be a good fit for your loved one. We invite you to take a tour to meet our team and learn firsthand more about the activities and opportunities available.
Services Designed for a Wide Range of Abilities
Whether in our day habilitation, supported living or residential services, our approach is the same—get people involved in learning and doing what they are most interested in while building confidence and venturing out to take part in the community. We believe that frequent interaction with the larger community is one of the bet ways to build confidence. Participants enjoy both individual and group outings many times each week.
We encourage individuals in our residential and supported living services to join in our group recreational and social outings. Some individuals in these services also choose to take part in our day habilitation services, building friendships and further increasing their learning and social opportunities.
If you would like help exploring a personal plan for services, we’re happy to offer guidance, along with your case manager in navigating available funding resources.
Day Habilitation
Individuals in our day programs focus on building self care and daily living skills, pursuing personal interests, developing relationships and engaging with the local community.
Participants work with staff to plan daily activities that promote learning, socialization, communication and fun. Activities typical include:
- Fitness and nutrition
- Money management
- Reading & writing
- Cooking & shopping
- Computer & technology skills
- Healthy coping skills
- Social skills
- Self advocacy
- Volunteering in the community
- Arts & crafts
- Job exploration (click if interested)
- Contract work opportunities (if interested)
- Janitorial work opportunities (if interested)
Day habilitation services are available in our Great Falls, Montana and Sheridan, Wyoming locations. Contract and janitorial work opportunities are available only in Great Falls.
Supported Living
Individuals participating in our supported living program are typically living either on their own in the community or at home with family and working toward moving out on their own.
We assist and support participants to improve current skills and gain new skills needed to live meaningful independent lives through:
- Individualized in-home support
- Cooking classes
- Household budgeting & money management skills
- Healthy menu planning & grocery shopping
- Personal health and wellness
- Safety & situational awareness
- Social interaction & relationship building
- Travel, leisure & recreation
Supported living services are available in our Great Falls, Montana and Sheridan, Wyoming locations.
Residential Services
Our residential services consist of three family-style homes with 24-hour staff support and an apartment building with 10 one-bedroom units, with staff on site during the day and on call at night.
Residents are supported in living as independently as possible while maintaining safety and security for all residents.
Services offered in our family-style homes and apartments provide:
- Clean, safe, affordable place to live
- Personal choice
- Privacy
- Support to improve living skills
- Individual support, based on needs & goals
- Assistance with meal planning & prep
- Lots of opportunities to do things in the community
- Lots of opportunities to make new friends & spend time with family & friends
Residential services are available in our Sheridan, Wyoming location.
Caring, Highly-Trained Staff
We are committed to ensuring our participants’ safety, and that everyone is treated with the utmost dignity and respect. We provide a restraint-free environment in our day habilitations services. Our highly caring and thoroughly trained staff is certified in:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Medication Assistance Training (MAT)
- The Mandt System approach to behavioral issues
Easterseals-Goodwill has been accredited by CARF since 1976, ensuring quality, innovative programming and implementation of best practices in all we do.
Safety at the Forefront
Easterseals-Goodwill disability services meet the rigorous safety standards set by CARF in their accreditation process. Entrances at our facilities are monitored and visitors are screened. We conduct background checks on all staff prior to hiring.
We have established emergency medical and communicable disease protocols and also maintain AEDs in each of our locations.
About Easterseals-Goodwill
Our organization has been providing disability services for more than 75 years in Montana and over 40 years in Wyoming. As a strong, regional nonprofit with a diverse base of funding sources, including our Goodwill stores in Montana, Utah and southern Idaho, we’re able to maintain a depth and breadth of quality services across our area. Learn more about our organization’s strength and impact here.
Our services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are designed to support individuals in their home, at work, in the community and in their relationships, so they can live self-directed and meaningful lives.
Who We Serve
We currently provide services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are participating in the Montana DDP 0208 Comprehensive & 1037 SCWL Waivers. We also offer many private pay options through these services.
Day Services
Individuals in our day program focus on activities designed to support them in building daily living skills. With personal support and encouragement from staff, individuals work on
- Personal health, wellness and safety
- Coping skills
- Self-advocacy training
- Communication and social skills practice
- Relationship building
- Leisure activities
- Community inclusion
We work with each individual, their family and caregivers to develop a challenging yet balanced range of engaging activities and opportunities that encourage personal growth and fulfillment.
Supported Living
Living on our own is something all of us desire. Supporting the individuals we serve to reach their maximum level of independence in this area of life is the focus of our Supported Living services. Our staff provides in-home support, and/or one-on-one coaching to build skills such as
- Household budgeting and money management
- Healthy meal preparation and grocery shopping
- Personal health, wellness and safety
- Social interaction and relationship building
- Travel, leisure and recreation
Individuals also enjoy getting together for regular cooking classes at our facility, and taking part in community leisure and recreation activities.
Work Skills and Employment
Individuals can choose to participate in a selection of employment support options to match their personal interests, skills and abilities through
- Personal consultation and assessment
- Goal setting and planning
- Customized training
- Job search assistance
- Volunteering
Customized, Private Pay Options
Easterseals-Goodwill offers customized services to support individuals’ life skills, employment and relationships on a private pay basis. Rates and schedules are available upon request. If you’re interested in learning more, please give us a call at 406-771-0026.
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Location Information
Disability Services
- 4400 Central Avenue, Great Falls, MT 59405
- Phone: (406) 771-0026
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5
- Email: acsm@esgw.org
Easterseals-Goodwill is a qualified provider of services through the Montana State Department of Public Health and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs.