Services

One-on-one coaching to support life skill needs.

We believe with teamwork and the right setting, we can support self-directed decisions and goals.

What are Direct Support Services?

For those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, achieving independence as an adult can be a struggle, or viewed as an impossible dream. Village of Merici focuses on the potential in every person served and believes in what is possible to achieve. Our coaches work one-on-one with each person to support them in life’s essential activities. 

This process takes on many forms and at various levels – helping someone get out of bed, making a grocery list, transportation to work, understanding finances, healthy eating, personal grooming, social and relationship skills, self-advocacy, and many other basic needs motivated by an independent lifestyle. Services help build and gain confidence, to think beyond oneself, and to engage in their community.

Village of Merici is an approved provider of Medicaid Waiver Services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Services are provided within Indianapolis and surrounding counties.

Indiana Family & Social Services Administration
CARF Accredited
Indiana Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services

Family Support Waiver (FSW) 

Community Based Habilitation/ Individual 
Participant Assistance & Care (PAC) 
Respite 
Transportation 
Extended Services 
Workplace Assistance 
Family & Caregiver Training 

Activities may include: 

  • Assistance with personal care, health, and wellness 
  • Home making skills 
  • Assistance with meals, shopping, errands 
  • Spiritual and cultural activities 
  • Leisure or recreational activities 
  • Money management 
  • Access and utilization of public transportation 
  • Prevocational/volunteer experiences 
  • Support, monitoring, and training of goals 

Community Integration & Habilitation Waiver (CIH) 

Community Based Habilitation/ Individual 
Residential Habilitation & Support 
Respite 
Transportation 
Extended Services 
Workplace Assistance 
Family & Caregiver Training 

Activities may include: 

  • Support, monitor, and training of goals 
  • Assist with personal care 
  • Coordination and facilitation of healthcare needs 
  • Training in home management/ maintenance 
  • Assistance with meals, shopping, errands 
  • Access to spiritual and cultural activities 
  • Access to leisure or recreational activities 
  • Money management skills 
  • Training in self-advocacy and decision-making skills 
  • Access and utilization of public transportation 

Services FAQs

Village of Merici is a state-approved, direct service provider for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Individual services are provided through the Family Support Waiver (FSW), Community Integration & Habilitation Waiver (CIH), or private pay. Services are available throughout Indianapolis and surrounding counties.

Adults over the age of 18 and out of high school with a primary intellectual or developmental disability are eligible to receive direct services through the Village of Merici.

Services are delivered individually on a one-on-one basis and are paid through the Family Support Waiver, the Community Integration & Habilitation Waiver, or private pay.

No. In fact, the majority of individuals receiving services through Village of Merici live throughout Indianapolis and the surrounding counties.

Yes, there is currently a waiting list for services. Please reach out to get more information by emailing services@villageofmerici.org. 

No, we do not offer a day program.

Yes, we do offer a variety of learning opportunities each week, available to anyone at no cost. You do not need to be a resident or receive services through Village of Merici to participate. Our Learning Opportunities page provides more information.

No. Our approach is individual and person-centered with one-on-one direct support.

24-hour services are available if approved through the FSW or CIH waiver.

We do not administer medications.

There are a variety of remote support services available to individuals with disabilities. These technology-based products offer innovative solutions for monitoring, communication, and safety. Typically designed around a specific person’s needs and based on goals and outcomes, remote supports can offer a level of independence. Village of Merici works in tandem with many remote support companies to provide a combination of remote and in-person service unique to each person.

Meet Andrew

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