AWARE, Inc., a private, non-profit corporation, provides quality, community-based services to persons with challenging mental, emotional, and in some cases, physical needs who would otherwise be served in a more restrictive setting…or perhaps would not be served at all.
We work to ensure that the people we serve achieve maximum independence, productivity, and integration into the community.
We provide services that help individuals and families succeed in their communities, make…
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AWARE, Inc., a private, non-profit corporation, provides quality, community-based services to persons with challenging mental, emotional, and in some cases, physical needs who would otherwise be served in a more restrictive setting…or perhaps would not be served at all.
We work to ensure that the people we serve achieve maximum independence, productivity, and integration into the community.
We provide services that help individuals and families succeed in their communities, make sound life choices - where they will live and who they will interact with - and determine what they want out of life. It seems like a simple idea, but many of the people we work with have been left out of these life choices.
We work with them to eliminate the "can’ts," "shouldn’ts," and "don’ts" they too often face.
We help people become active and vital members of their community with full rights and responsibilities.
We place the emphasis on each individual’s opportunity for personal growth. We design our programs with that in mind.
Our Services
Improving lifestyles and opportunities for Montanans affected by disabilities or mental challenges is a constant need. We offer a variety of services in fully licensed and nationally accredited programs.
All of AWARE's services adhere to a "wraparound" philosophy of care, which means that they are strength-based, family centered, and individualized for every client, every time.
Our Principles
These 10 principles resulted from staff and consumer discussions at an AWARE "Corporate Congress."
1. Building on Our Strengths Is the Key to Success.
Our services are individualized allowing each person and family to meet their goals. Our flexible approach helps individuals fulfill their hopes and dreams.
2. We Take On and Stick With the Hardest Challenges.
We do not give up on individuals and families. We use all of the resources available to them. When an individual or family fails, we fail.
3. We Are Agents of Change.
We teach new skills, support practices, provide therapeutic experiences, encourage competence and celebrate successes. We take responsibility for creating conditions that make change and learning possible.
4. Everyone Is Normal Until Proven Otherwise.
We support individuals to help them experience everyday living and normal patterns of life. Normalization encourages independence, which leads to respect, and respect translates into acceptance, credibility, and status.
5. Families Are the Most Important Resource.
No one cares for or knows an individual better than his or her family. We use the abilities, talents, skills, and resources of families as part of any intervention and team process.
6. I’m OK, You’re OK.
Each individual and family has personal and cultural values that make them unique. When we celebrate and make use of these differences, we help individuals and families build on their basic strengths.
7. It Takes a Team.
We believe in and support a team approach. Family members are the most important team members, and their opinions, strengths, and needs should be the most valued. Other team members include AWARE staff and community resources.
8. Our Connection with Our Communities Is Vital.
We strive to be full partners with others in our team approach. We fulfill our role by helping our communities coordinate and develop services for the people we serve.
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