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“My experiences with Another Way have been wonderful.  The people that work with me help do things that I love doing.  Without Another Way staff, I could not do all the things I enjoy.”

-Eric,
Another Way participant

 

 

“I like the way they help me with my budget and grocery shopping; they are nice and they call – easy to get ahold of when I need help.”

-David,
Another Way participant

 

 

“The support I receive from Another Way is good.  They do lots of things with me and for me.  The Another Way staff is always there when I need it.”

-Beverly,
Another Way participant

 

 

“I love another Way.  I like all the staff that support me.  They are nice and they respect me.”

-Alex,
Another Way participant

 

 

“I like the way they help me with cooking and shopping and they are friendly.”

-Jessica,
Another Way participant

 

 

Another Way
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Another Way
 

Another Way Program
7273 Murray Drive, Suite 6
Stockton, CA 95210
Phone: (209) 951-1515
FAX: (209) 951-1543
Email: anotherway@cvtcinc.com
 

 

Philosophy
Another Way provides assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities to realize their full potential to live and function as independently as possible in the home of their choice. We support the individual’s responsibility for making life decisions on the basis of personal preference and knowledge of life issues. This individualized approach enhances the prospects for increased independence, self-reliance, and self esteem.

Service Delivery
Another Way provides a personalized service that supports and strengthens a persons’ awareness of the community and resources, provides crisis intervention, minimizes health risks, and links individuals with their community. Supported Living Professionals (SLPs) are available 24 hours a day through the Emergency Response System (ERS).

Independent Living Services
Services include functional skills training necessary to secure a self-sustaining, independent living situation in the community and/or may provide the support necessary to maintain those skills. Training is provided to increase self-sufficiency in the following core areas:

  • Money Management/Budgeting
  • Commodity Purchasing
  • Mobility/Transportation/Destination Training
  • Meal Planning/Meal Preparation/Cooking
  • Housekeeping/Laundry
  • Personal Health and Hygiene
  • Self-Advocacy Training/Facilitation
  • Independent Recreation/Participation
  • Use of Medical/Dental Services
  • Use and Awareness of Community Resources
  • Home, Community, and Personal Safety

The goal with Independent Living Services is to teach the individual to learn to do many of the daily tasks of living on her/his own requiring less and less assistance.
 

Supported Living Services
Services under Supported Living consists of providing supports to the person to live in a home of her/his own. Like in Independent Living, supports are provided in a multitude of areas, however the focus is on maintaining a living environment by giving support where the individual may not be able to learn to manage activities on her/his own. While more intensive than Independent Living Services, Supported Living Services provides the individual with an opportunity to also live independently rather than live in a more restrictive environment, regardless of ability to learn to perform necessary tasks for independence.

Another Way staff known as Supported Living Professionals (SLPs) will assist the individual in completing these tasks through the aid of the person’s Circle of Support (people involved in the person’s life). When available, SLPs will facilitate assistance from the Circle of Support and generic services to reduce dependence upon the SLP.
 

How to refer an individual for services:

1. Ensure the individual is eligible for services:
    a. Is the individual 18 years or older?
    b. Is the individual a consumer of Regional Center services?
    c. Does the individual need services in the areas offered by Another Way?
    d. Does the individual want services in the areas offered by Another Way?
    e. Will the individual agree to meet with her/his assistant regularly?

2. Contact the Program Director to ensure the service is available in your area and the acceptance status of new referrals
 

  Desiree Clifton
Program Director

Desiree began her professional career working within the social work field in 2002 by developing employment opportunities for parolees via a nonprofit community re entry program. Desiree worked in the capacity of a job developer for one year working in conjunction with the San Joaquin County Parole Department and other ancillary agencies throughout San Joaquin County. After one year, the nonprofit organization was unable to secure ongoing funding and Desiree transitioned to work for a subsidized child care agency located in San Joaquin County as a social worker. Desiree worked to assist low income families secure licensed child care and also provided ongoing technical assistance through power point presentations to potential unlicensed child care providers. During the three years Desiree worked for this agency she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Community Studies. Desiree transitioned once again to begin working with the Developmentally Disabled population as a Service Coordinator for Valley Mountain Regional Center, (VMRC) aligning her goals with the agency expectation to help individuals achieve their maximum potential. Desiree worked as a Service Coordinator for VMRC for almost five years. During her time with VMRC, Desiree obtained her Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. Desiree discovered her passion for working with adults with developmental disabilities, and chose to further her professional growth by joining Central Valley Training Center, Inc. in May 2011, as the Program Director for Another Way and CARES.

Administrative Offices
7475 Murray Drive, Suite 21
Stockton, California 95210
Phone: (209) 951-1671
FAX: (209) 951-1673
Email: cvtcadmin@cvtcinc.com

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