O range Grove Center began as a vision of a group of parents in the 1950’s in the Chattanooga area who wanted options for their children with intellectual disabilities. Th at vision has

grown to encompass a school program, physician-based health care clinic, Industrial Training Center, recycling programs, community job placement, residential services, and a variety of extraordinary and supplemental services that serve the metro area. We currently support approximately 700 individuals with intellectual disabilities.

The residential component of Orange Grove Center operates traditional group homes that serve four to eight individuals in a community-based, home-like setting. Our homes are staff ed by a live-in house manager and direct support staff , who provide 24-hour supervision and protective care. Staff -to-clients ratios are considerably low.

Services include:Nutritious meals and snacks daily for each resident, with consideration of individual preferences and dietary limitations or restrictionsAssistance in daily living activities, laundry, clothing maintenance, shopping, etc.Recreation and leisure activitiesTransportation for medical appointments, social outings and various activitiesContinuous assessment of needs and conditions Assistance with money management, administration of medication, crisis

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Residential Services is designed to en-able adults with disabilities to enjoy

the independence of having a home of their own, and to be able to maintain residence in their communities through residential supports. Th e overall goal is a managed ap-proach to helping them reach obtainable individualized goals with few restrictions. Th ese goals may include learning basic in-dependent living skills, community inte-gration and socialization.

House exteriors and yards are well-main-tained, enabling them to blend into their communities, and home furnishings are comfortable, functional, and in good taste. Residents are welcome to bring personal items.

The individuals we support participate in an array of activities locally and abroad. From bowling, Dream League Softball, attending free music venues on the river front, din-ing, shopping, Special Olympics, travel to major cities, and attending religious servic-es. Your family member can fi nd a home with Orange Grove!

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Orange Grove Center

615 Derby Street

Chattanooga, TN 37404

(423) 629-1451 (main line)

(423) 624-1294 (fax)

Orange Grove Center, Incorporated is a non-

profi t organization.

“Th is program is funded (in part) by the Tennessee

Division of Mental Retardation Services, Tennessee

Department of Health, Tennessee Division of Reha-

bilitation Services, United Way of Hamilton County,

Hamilton County Government, USDA, TDOT and

many private contributors.”

Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, federal

law protects individuals from discrimination. Facili-

ties, programs and services sponsored by Orange Grove

Center are available to all eligible persons regardless of

race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.

A United Way Agency“To recognize, support and celebrate

the qualities of the individual”

If you are in the market for a home

that can provide a caring environ-

ment with a supporting network

of services, please contact us for

additional information.

Tours can be scheduled by

contacting:

Ruth Toon

Director, Residential Services

rtoon@orangegrove.org

(423) 493-2954

Orange Grove Center

Services