Better Hand Community
At Better Hand Community, we are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered care that empowers individuals to live independently and with dignity. We support people of all abilities through a variety of services—including home supports, employment assistance, respite care, and community integration.
Our mission is to ensure each person feels safe, valued, and fully supported in their everyday life.
- Individualized Home Supports (IHS)
- Night Supervision Services
- Integrated Community Supports (ICS)
- Community First Services and Supports (CFSS/PCA)
- Employment Support and Development
- 24/7 emergency support available
Individualized Home Supports (IHS)
We provide a range of support services designed to assist individuals who live independently in their own homes or with their families. Our services are tailored to meet individual needs and promote independence.
Without Training
We provide a range of support services designed to assist individuals who live independently in their own homes or with their families.
With Training
In addition to providing hands-on support, we also offer specialized training services to individuals living in their own homes or with family members. This training is focused on developing essential skills that empower individuals to manage their daily activities more effectively and confidently.
With Family Training
Understanding that family members play a crucial role in an individual's well-being, we extend our training services to include both the individual and their family members who live together in the family home. This approach ensures that families are equipped with the knowledge and techniques needed to provide consistent, effective support at home.
Night Supervision Services
We provide overnight assistance and supervision for individuals needing support in covered service areas. Our trained staff ensure safety and peace of mind throughout the night.
- Overnight assistance and supervision for individuals needing support
- Both asleep and awake staff services, based in the individual's own home
- Trained staff available throughout the night to respond to health, safety, or behavioral needs
- Peace of mind for individuals and families
- Consistent support and safety overnight in covered service areas
Integrated Community Supports (ICS)
Our Integrated Community Supports provide comprehensive assistance to help individuals live independently in the community with personalized support based on individual needs and assessments.
- Available to all eligible clients
- Subsidized apartments with basic furniture - comfortable, affordable living spaces
- Support with community participation - help getting involved in local activities and events
- Health, safety & wellness support - guidance on staying healthy, safe, and feeling good
- Household management help - learn how to take care of your home and daily chores
- Build adaptive & daily living skills - training to gain confidence in handling everyday tasks
- Personalized support based on individual needs and assessments
Employment Support
Our employment support services help individuals explore career paths, develop job skills, and find meaningful employment opportunities that promote independence and personal growth.
- Explore career paths and employment interests
- Develop job skills tailored to individual abilities
- Support in finding and maintaining work
- Encourages independence through meaningful employment
- Personalized guidance and ongoing support
- Community-based employment opportunities
Employment Exploration
We help individuals explore career paths and employment interests through comprehensive guidance and hands-on learning experiences in real job settings.
- Help individuals explore job options in the community - we guide you in learning about different types of jobs near you
- Activities to discover your interests and strengths - fun and helpful activities to see what kind of work you might enjoy
- Learn about real job settings - chance to visit workplaces and see how different jobs are done
- Make smart choices about your job future - with our help, you can decide what kind of job is right for you
- Explore career paths and employment interests
Employment Development
We help individuals get ready for real jobs in the community with personalized support that fits your goals and skills. Our focus is on your success and independence in work you enjoy.
- Help individuals get ready for real jobs in the community with personalized support
- Job development services - help you find a job that matches your interests and prepare for hiring
- Support for self-employment - if you want to work for yourself, we guide you step by step
- Help to start a small business (microenterprise) - assist with setting up and running your own small business
- Develop job skills tailored to individual abilities
- Support in finding and maintaining work
- Focus on your success and independence in a job or business you enjoy
Crisis Respite Services
Our Crisis Respite services provide short-term care and support for waiver clients during crisis situations, focusing on resolution while maintaining client stability in the community.
- Short-term care and support for waiver clients during a crisis
- Prevents further escalation of the crisis situation
- Intervention with appropriate care tailored to individual needs
- Focuses on resolution while maintaining client stability
- Allows clients to remain safely in the community
- Helps avoid institutional placement whenever possible
Homemaker Services
Help with household tasks—cleaning, laundry, meal prep, and light organizing—to maintain a safe, healthy living environment and support independent living.
- Household cleaning and maintenance
- Help with daily chores and organization
- Support for independent living
- Light housekeeping and organizing
- Meal preparation and planning
- Laundry and clothing care
- Grocery shopping assistance
24-Hour Emergency Assistance
On-call response and problem-solving for urgent issues, with follow-up documentation and coordination to maintain stability. Our trained professionals provide immediate support when you need it most.
- Immediate response in emergencies
- On-call support available 24/7
- Counseling and problem-solving assistance
- Follow-up documentation and coordination
- Crisis intervention services
- Trained emergency personnel
- Maintains client stability during urgent situations
