Choice. Respect.
CRi is dedicated to providing personalized resources to people with mental health needs or developmental disabilities.
ArtWorks Alive is November 12!
Have you purchased your tickets yet? Come celebrate the only program of its kind in the area at ArtWorks Alive! ArtWorks is a therapeutic, community-based program supporting recovery for adults with chronic mental health needs or developmental disabilities. Please join us at ArtWorks Alive! & help celebrate the creativity & diversity of those in our community.
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Who We Are
Dedicated to providing caring resources needed to live their best lives, CRi believes people can make choices on their own & live independent, full, & meaningful lives. Since 1975, CRi has been relentlessly focused on what’s possible. By investing the respect, time & effort, CRi finds positive ways to meet the needs of the people in local communities.
What We Do
CRi is transforming how at-risk youth & people with developmental disabilities or mental health needs live, work & play. Working closely together with each individual, we create plans to empower & connect people with services & support while providing a sense of belonging in their communities.
How can CRi Help?
Developmental Disabilities Services
CRi provides a wide-range of supports for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) throughout Northern Virginia & in the Richmond area.
Mental Health Services
CRi provides a full complement of evidence-based mental health services with a goal of recovery for people with mental health needs.
Youth Services
CRi provides independent living support through housing to at-risk youth who are homeless, precariously-housed &/or aging out of foster care.
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Grace's Story
“I became interested in CRi when my dad spoke to me about the mission & purpose of the organization this past Spring, but I got really involved with CRi by accepting a summer internship here,” states Grace George.
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I love CRi because of the passionate & caring people who work here.
CRi Admin Team Member🎨ArtWorks Alive! Art Sale & Cocktail Reception
November 12th, 2019Come celebrate the only program of its kind in the area! ArtWorks is a therapeutic, community-based program supporting recovery for adults with chronic mental health needs or developmental disabilities. Although the programs & services provided by CRi are a necessity in our community, they continue to in critical need of private funding. Please join us at ArtWorks Alive! & help celebrate the creativity & diversity of those in our community.
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News from CRi
A personal visit is often the most effective means of communicating with a legislator & working toward social change. Last week, CRi invited Delegate Betsy Carr to visit a recently opened & relocated program in the Richmond area, the Nicolet Home
Keep ReadingLast week, CRi President & CEO Arthur Ginsberg & VP of External Affairs Kelsey DeWispelaere participated in a candid conversation with Delegate Hala Ayala & the staff & residents at our Peachtree Home in Lake Ridge, VA. As a single, working mother of two, Delegate Ayala is an outspoken advocate for families in Prince William County & was an amazing part of a necessary conversation regarding disability support in our area.
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Referrals & Admissions
Thank you for your interest in CRi’s supports. Our admission team works to make the referrals & admissions process as streamlined as possible for people in need of support. Referral sources include case managers, physicians, insurance companies, &/or family members.
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We LOVE Volunteers! Volunteers are essential in helping CRi provide diverse opportunities for community engagement for both the people we support & our friends & neighbors. Volunteer opportunities may include special event support, committee involvement, property maintenance, office support, & more.
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Philanthropic support is critical to helping people with disabilities live their best life. With public funding at significant risk, we are dependent upon private contributions to give vulnerable people the life they deserve. Your generous gift will go to providing immediate supports for people in the local community.