Location: Clifton Road, Cedar Bluff, VA (Belfast Area)

Telephone: (276) 880-2361

Application for services: Contact Regina Ray or County Case Manager

Population Served: Adult residents of Russell, Tazewell, and Buchanan Counties with a primary diagnosis of mental retardation who are candidates for independent living.

Catchment Area: Russell, Tazewell, and Buchanan Counties

Purpose: To provide supervision & training as needed to promote independent living.

Program Description: Countryside Group Home is a three-bed residence. This residence serves three adult individuals. These individuals receive direct care service each day, but are independent at night. Individuals living at Countryside Group Home are transitioning into independent living. Residents must demonstrate the ability to perform daily activities of living independently and must also demonstrate safety at home and in the community. Residents play an active role in planning the activities for leisure which may include unsupervised activities in the community. Residents and families are active in service planning. Payment for residential services is made by the resident and is usually a percentage of the SSI or Social Security benefit.