Contact Information
(HIRRS)
One Church Street
Suite 102
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Telephone: (301)309-2228
FAX: (301)309-2278
E-mail:
Web Address: www.hirrs.org
Head Injury Rehabilitation and Referral Services, Inc.
Services Offered
Residential, Individual Support Services, Family Support Services, Day Habilitation Program, Sheltered Workshop/Vocational Day Program, Supported Employment.
Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Orthopedic Impairment, Behavioral Problems, Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment, Chemical Dependency, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Head Injury, Mental Disorder, Mental Retardation, Multiple Sclerosis, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurological Impairment.
Number of Individuals Currently Being Served: 100
Ages Served: 16-85
Home Region of DDA: Southern
Counties Served: Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's, Washington D.C.
Year Established: N/A
Mission Statement
The mission of Head Injury Rehabilitation and Referral Services, Inc. (HIRRS), is to provide comprehensive, high quality and cost effective outpatient and residential rehabilitation services to individuals with acquired brain injury and their families to restore them to optimal function.
Unique or Distinctive Qualities
HIRRS provides comprehensive, community-based supports to individuals that have sustained brian injury attributed to trauma, injury or disease. The agency is able to serve varied levels of impairment while still individualizing treatment to meet the specific goals of individuals. HIRRS also provides supports to individuals with othe neurological impairments that are not directly attributed to brain injury.
Discuss How Your Agency Has Utilized The "Ask Me!" Survey Results.
HIRRS has shared the "Ask Me" Survey with key staff and with the Quality Assurance Committee in order to assist the agency in developing and implementing strategies to increase client productivity, success, integration into the community and satisfaction with the services and supports provided by the agency.
The "Ask Me!" Survey Results is available for the general public.
Discuss your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations
HIRRS has a Director of Quality Assurance who leads the process of continuous improvement within the agency. The Director of Quality Assurance also assists the Quality Assurance Committee that meets on a regular basis to review HIRRS' policies, procedures and practices and to recommend beneficial changes
How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?
While community participation is an individual choice, HIRRS encourages clients in developing relationships within the community utilizing public facilities and recreational opportunities. The agency assists individuals in exploring new opportunities whenever possible or desired. HIRRS also assist clients in community rights and privileges, such as voting.
Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services
Contact the agency at 301-309-2228 or by e-mail at www.hirrs.org
Special Considerations/Comments: N/A
Funding Sources: The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), Montgomery County, Private Pay, Insurance Companies, Worker's Compensation
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