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Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to navigate complex world of support services?  CRi offers a beacon of hope and practical guidance. Read these blogs below to learn more about our invaluable services, what they are, their benefits, how it will empower individuals and those who support them.

Overwhelmed by how best to help your loved one?

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Many families and caregivers find themselves seeking effective strategies to support individuals with disabilities or mental health needs.

Want to advocate for yourself or your dependent? Learn more services provided by and laws set by the government? Find various treatments options available at CRi and beyond? 

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Finding the Right Support: Types of Developmental Disability Services

Explore types of developmental disability services: supported living, respite, and therapies like behavioral, speech, occupational, and physical.
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30 Jul 2025

Nourishing Minds: The Crucial Link Between Food & Mental Well-being

Explore how food access impacts mental health & wellness. Learn about nutrition's vital role in well-being & community support for IDD needs.
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24 Jul 2025

Thriving in the Community: Unlocking Individualized Community Support

Empower adults with IDD! Explore Individualized Community Support: gain daily living skills, foster natural supports, and thrive in your community.
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14 Jul 2025

Beyond the Basics: Understanding Mental Health Skills Building

Learn about Mental Health Skills Building in Virginia: what it is, who it helps, and how it differs from the Community Living Program (CLP) offered...
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08 Jul 2025

The Impact of Volunteering: How Your Time Transforms Lives

Unlock the Impact of Volunteering with CRi! Transform lives & communities. Read inspiring stories about IDD, mental health, & youth support.
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02 Jul 2025

Tenant Support Services (TSS) at CRi: A Partner for Independent Living

Explore CRi's Tenant Support Services (TSS) in VA. Find out how our personalized support empowers independent living for individuals with...
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17 Jun 2025

Find LGBTQ+ Friendly Shelters and Housing: A Guide for At-Risk Youth

LGBTQ+ friendly shelters and inclusive housing guide for at-risk youth. Find safe spaces, and support services, and learn to advocate for your...
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04 Jun 2025

Behavioral Therapeutic Consultation And The Empowerment of Individuals

Discover how behavioral therapeutic consultation can help your family. Learn about expert support from BCBAs and effective strategies for positive...
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27 May 2025

Living Options: Supported Living & Individualized Residential Supports

Navigating disability living options? Understand the key differences between CRi's Supported Living and Individualized Residential Supports for IDD.
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22 May 2025

Enabling Tomorrow's Adults: Support for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

Support youth aging out of foster care with transitional living and outreach. Learn about CRi's LIFT Program and how it enables independence and...
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21 May 2025