BRIGHTEN ACADEMY & BRIGHTEN HCS
As a licensed day and healthcare facility, Brighten Academy fosters a supportive learning environment for special needs individuals by encouraging social interactions and peer development. We provide activities that engage and stimulate cognitive function, helping each student to develop a greater sense of independence. By working together with an advisor and dietitian, each family can develop a unique learning plan to establish goals for each student.
Courses Included, but not limited to:
Life skills Development
Music as Therapy
Art as Therapy
Physical Health
Introduction to Computer Technology
Field Trips
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00AM to 5:00PM
Enrollment Information: Open enrollment available until full capacity met. Must be 18 years or older. Private Pay, insurance, MQMD Medicaid accepted. Must have Doctors orders and diagnosis.
Breakfast, lunch and snacks served daily.
Transportation available to surrounding areas.
Therapies available with Doctor’s orders and approver payer sources.
BRIGHTEN HCS
What is HCS?
The Home and community-based Services (HCS) program provides individualized services and support to people with intellectual disabilities who are living with their families.
Why BRIGHTEN HCS?
Brighten understands the HCS process and we can assist you with selecting the right services for you or your loved one. We provide Group Homes, Foster/Companion Care Services, and Supported Home Living.
BRIGHTEN HCS services and how you can obtain them.
BRIGHTEN Serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the Rio Grande Valley, ensuring each individual has as many choices as possible available for personalized care. Services are provided through Home and Community Based Services, known as (HCS).
We hold multiple contracts across Texas with day habilitation providers, therapists, dentists, and other service areas. We can also provide continuity by contracting with community services that the individual presently utilizes.
Your local intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA) will assist you in determining eligibility and completing the paperwork so that you may receive HCS Services.
When there is a wait list for HCS services, stay in though with your (LIDDA) to be contacted when an opening becomes available.