Choice. Respect.

CRi is dedicated to providing personalized resources to people with mental health needs or developmental disabilities.

Your Support Matters.

At CRi, we believe that every person has the right to live a fulfilling & independent life, regardless of the challenges they may face. We are proud to offer a range of programs & services that help individuals with disabilities & mental health needs live their best lives. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the generosity of our donors. Each gift helps us to continue to support people 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Embracing Culture

"Learning about each other, where we come from, who we are, what we love, that's what it's all about," says Quinta Emefele, Program Director at Newbrook Loudoun. This is one of the most unique parts about CRi -- Embracing culture.

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"While in Virginia (1998-2012), John lived in a number of group homes, all run by Community Residences Inc. Staffed by highly trained and very caring individuals, these homes provided an exceptional quality of life for John and his housemates and we are thankful to CRi for the care and professionalism they showed every step of the way."

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SummerFest

May 20th, 2023

We've had such a busy year so far, catching up with old friends & getting back to our "normal" routines. As COVID-required restrictions & social distancing wind down, SummerFest is an opportunity to bring people together. It's a celebration of summer, fun, family & friends & we are looking for the support of our community to make it all happen!

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News from CRi

05.16.23
CRi Announces New President and CEO

CRi Board of Directors Appoints Justin Zakia as President and Chief Executive Oficer

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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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Volunteer

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.

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