Adult Services
For adults 18 years and older with special needs.
- Adults 18 and older
- Waiver funding and private pay
- (219) 945-0100 ext. 332
Eight programs for adults with disabilities
Day programs, job training, a place to live and support at home. Every program is built around the goals of the person it serves.
ADAPT
Adult Day Activity Program and Training: day services with activities, training and community integration.
About ADAPTABLE
Activate, Build, Learn and Explore: a day program for adults who want to keep growing, learning and engaging with the world.
About ABLETransitional Vocational Training
For young adults who are interested in job exploration and want to build workplace skills.
About TVTEmployment Services
Collaborating with local community businesses that employ people with diverse abilities.
About Employment ServicesRespite Care
Temporary relief for caregivers, while their loved one keeps getting the support they need.
About Respite CareResidential Living
6 group homes and 35 supported living duplexes and apartments.
About Residential LivingParticipant Assistance and Care
PAC supports and enables individuals in activities at home and in the community.
About PACDeaf Services
Case management, interpreting services, advocacy and community education.
About Deaf ServicesA meaningful day, a job, a home
Our adult programs serve people with developmental and physical disabilities. Some come to our Merrillville campus for a structured, supportive day. Some are training for their first job, or already working in the community with a coach beside them.
Others live in one of our group homes or in an apartment of their choice, with staff who help with cooking, cleaning and getting around town.
How to get started
Every adult program begins with one call to Admissions. We help guide you.
Call Admissions
Reach out to TradeWinds Admissions at (219) 945-0100 ext. 332 to start a conversation about the program that fits.
Confirm eligibility
Most adult programs need an intellectual disability diagnosis from a medical professional. Employment Services starts with Vocational Rehabilitation instead.
Gather the paperwork
Our Admissions Coordinator will help you gather the paperwork needed for BDDS eligibility determination. This step typically takes 4 to 6 weeks.
Tour and start
You can request a tour any weekday between 9 am and 2 pm, meet the team and share goals so we can build a personalized plan.
Questions about adult services
Call Admissions with any other questions, weekdays at (219) 945-0100 ext. 332.
What does it cost?
ADAPT and ABLE are funded through BDS waiver services, so there is no out-of-pocket cost for eligible participants. Private pay options are also available. Respite and PAC can be received on your Medicaid Waiver, with private pay available too.
Who is eligible?
Our day programs serve adults 18 and older. A participant must have an intellectual disability diagnosis from a medical professional, and our Admissions Coordinator helps with the BDDS paperwork.
Is transportation provided?
For ADAPT and ABLE, door-to-door transportation is available in most of our service area through our partnership with local transit providers. Employment Services participants need their own transportation.
Can we visit before choosing a program?
Yes. We encourage every family to tour before starting. You can request a tour any weekday between 9 am and 2 pm.
Talk to Admissions
Call (219) 945-0100 ext. 332 on a weekday, or book a tour and see the rooms for yourself.