Community Based Habilitation

Community-Based Habilitation

Building Skills, Confidence, and Community Connections in Mishawaka, IN At Colombe Home Care, we believe community is not just where you live—it’s where you belong. Our Community-Based Habilitation (CHIO) services are designed to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) actively engage in their communities while developing vital life skills. Through personalized, hands-on support, we help individuals explore their interests, build social confidence, and participate meaningfully in everyday community life.

What Is Community-Based Habilitation?

Community-Based Habilitation supports individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and enhancing the skills they need to live more independently and integrate into their local community. Services are delivered outside of the home, in real-world settings—such as parks, libraries, job sites, stores, and community centers. Our highly trained direct support professionals (DSPs) provide one-on-one or small group guidance tailored to each individual’s goals, abilities, and interests.

What We Focus On

Whether someone wants to learn how to use public transportation, shop for groceries, or volunteer at a local organization, we create a flexible, customized plan that fosters growth and achievement.

Key areas of development include:

Daily Living Skills: Budgeting, shopping, using a schedule, preparing simple meals
Social & Communication Skills: Interacting with peers, self-advocacy, personal boundaries
Mobility & Navigation: Navigating community spaces, safety awareness, public transportation
Recreational Activities: Attending local events, joining community groups, exploring hobbies
Employment Readiness: Building soft skills, volunteering, and pre-vocational experiences

How It Works

Each participant works with Colombe Home Care staff to create a person-centered plan that reflects their preferences, abilities, and long-term goals. Our services are flexible and can be scheduled around the individual’s daily life, school, or employment.
We encourage individuals to take the lead in their own journey, building both
competence and confidence along the way.
Service highlights:

One-on-one or small group instruction
Real-world learning in community settings
Customized activities and goals
Continuous encouragement and positive reinforcement

Who Benefits from Community-Based Habilitation?

CHIO is ideal for individuals who:

Want to increase independence in community settings
Need support developing social or daily living skills
Thrive in interactive, hands-on learning environments
Are looking for greater community engagement and inclusion

This service is available to individuals enrolled in Indiana’s Medicaid Waiver programs,
including the Family Supports Waiver (FSW) and the Community Integration and
Habilitation (CIH) Waiver.

Why Choose Colombe Home Care?

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If you’re looking for a program that combines life skill development with meaningful community involvement, Colombe Home Care’s Community-Based Habilitation services could be the perfect fit.