Contact Information
5720 Executive Drive
Baltimore, MD 21228
Telephone: (443)543-2144
E-mail:
Web Address: www.thementornetwork.com
REM of Maryland
Services Offered
Family Support Services, Individual Support Services, Residential.
Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
AIDS, Mental retardation, Mental Disorder, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment, Head Injury, Mental Disorder, Orthopedic Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Chemical Dependency, Cystic Fibrosis, Other Neurological Impairment, and other undetermined disabilities
Number of Individuals Currently Being Served: 47
Ages Served: 14 and older
Home Region of DDA: Central
Counties Served: All Maryland counties
Year Established: 1997
Mission Statement
REM Maryland, Inc. (REM) is a division of the MENTOR Network. The philosophy with regard to providing services is as stated in the below statement of MENTOR's mission and core values.
MENTOR Maryland's mission is to create a system of acre that will provide individuals with complex conditions options for living in the community, supports for attaining independence, and opportunities to grow and develop personal connections in natural settings. MENTOR Maryland believes that individuals should have opportunity to receive services and supports in their own communities, regardless of the complexity of their conditions, severity of their disabilities, or the challenges of their behavior.
As as organization:
- MENTOR Maryland believes that human relationships are the basis for growth and change
- MENTOR Maryland maintains that individuals have both a right and a responsibility to be active participants in the service planing/life planing process.
- MENTOR Maryland respects the individuals it serves, their families, its employees and Mentors, as well as the customers with whom it does business.
- MENTOR Maryland is committed to finding positive solutions for both the individuals it serves and their families.
- MENTOR Maryland believes that in natural community settings, the individuals it serves have the best opportunity to develop relationships and to realize their full potential.
Unique or Distinctive Qualities
REM serves both adults and adolescent populations. This enables REM to provide a full continuum of acre through the transition into adult services. REM accept individuals in need of extension behavioral interventions.
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Describe your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations.
REM utilizes the extensive Quality assurance program developed by the Mentor Network. The Quality assurance team evaluates each home on a monthly basis and requires a plan of corection to address any connections. In addition to the quality assurance team, various members of the REM team perform unaanounced site visits. This team includes Program Coordinators, Program Directors, and the Sr. Program Director. REM has in house maintenance staff to ensure a quick response time for all maintenance issues.
How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?
REM Maryland provides ALU sites in active neighborhood settings. All individuals are supported and encouraged to participate in community activities, like religious services, civic organizations, sports teams, and social clubs. Individuals in the REM program, also belong to private gyms, take enrichment classes, attend cultural events and organize social functions. Each site has scheduled community activities throughout the month.
Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services
Individuals or their caregivers should contact their local Service Coordination office or Department of Social Services to determine eligibility.
Special Considerations/Comments: None
Funding Sources: Developmental Disabilities Administration, Department of Social Services (Department of Human Resources), Department of Juvenile Services
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