Contact Information

12301 Old Columbia Pike, Suite 106
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Telephone: (301)625-2406
FAX: (301)625-9789
E-mail:

Services Offered

Residential Services, Community Supported Living Arrangements, Individual Support Services, Behavioral Support Services, Respite Care

Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
Autism, Mental Retardation, Head Injury, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Behavioral Problems, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Mental Disorder, other neurological impairments, and other undetermined disablities.

Number of Individuals Currently Being Served: 97

Ages Served: Adolescent to Adult

Home Region of DDA: Southern

Counties Served: Montgomery County, Charles County, Howard County, and Prince George's County

Year Established: 1994

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Mission Statement

"People with developmental disabilities benefit form a friendly, safe secure environment where the atmosphere of the community residence is more like home than a medical facility, where their right to dignity, individuality, and privacy is respected. SecureCare Services encourages interaction between members of the home and the resident's independence and their decision making rigths are protected and supported."

Unique and Distinctive Qualities

SecureCare's facilities are Alternative Living Units/Group Homes where two to four individuals live in home-like settings, in safe, secure, healthy environments. The individuals served are provided with expert care and support services that encourage independence, well-being and greater community integration.

SecureCare's facilities are opened 24-hours per day, available to provide emergency respite care while demonstrating a willingness to accept requests from other agencies and providers in the community when crisis arises.

Throughout the years, SecureCare Services has honed its skills and expertise to meet the challenges of this special needs population, who present severe mental, medical and physical challenges and often require specilalized attention. The staff is prepared to handle circumstances that require use of individualized equipment, medication administration, physical exercice options and other special unique areas of need.

SecureCare Services offers their residents a number of services including but not limited to the following: Health Management, Emergency Preparedness, Medication Administration, Menu Planning/Cooking, Household Management, Crisis Intervention, Shopping Services, Benefits Management, Recreational Activities and exposure to the supportive employment opportunities.

Discuss How Your Agency Has Utilized The "Ask Me" Survey Results.

SecureCare Services will review the results of the "Ask Me!" survey and use the information to help improve the overall quality of service provision.

The "Ask Me!" Survey Results is available for the general public.

Describe your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations.

Since the development and submission of the first Quality Assurance Plan, SecureCare Services has sought to maintain high standards in provision of quality care and service, while ensuring that those served live in safe, secure environments free from abuse and neglectful situations.

SecureCare ensures that residential facilities are kept in compliance with COMAR, state and county regulations and that staff providing care are trained and certified in areas as specified by the Developmental Disabilities Administration, Montgomery and Prince George's Counties and all other governing agencies therein.

Throughout the year, SecureCare Quality Assurance team reviews and assesses the progress of individuals served to ensure that they are working towards meeting their established goals and that staff are fulfilling their individual needs as so defined.

How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?

SecureCare Services' staff works closely with the individuals served to identify key funding sources and to facilitate their needs based on personal desires and goals as set forth in individual plans. Individuals are taught skills which support independent living, which include, but not limited to budgeting, money management, personal care, and household management.

Staff takes individuals out into the community to expose them to varied activities, in cultural, academic, religious and business environments. many of the consumers are introduced to the world of work through supportive employement programs. Others are actively enrolled in day programs, vocational training programs or schools which can help them learn and develop skills to foster greater strengths and independence.

Steps Individuals Must Take To Apply For Services

• Referral through appropriate case management systems, including the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA).
• Identify and assess individual needs and ability to access services
• Ensure that funding sources are available to support individual needs
• Schedule interview with individual and family

Special Considerations/Comments: SecureCare Services, Ltd. Philosophy
"Persons with developmental disabilities, just like others, have both the desire and ability to achieve personal wholeness, i.e., developing their natural gifts through a supportive "home like environment."

In support of this, SecureCare Services provide homes in communities where individuals can live and grow in settings like everyone else.

SecureCare Services, Ltd. does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, economic status, and political affiliation.

Funding Sources: Developmental Disabilities Administration, private pay

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