Programming Services
At the Whitehouse Campus

Bittersweet, Inc. serves individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and engages in a model which employs meaning and motivation, aerobic and active engagement, partnership and purpose, and structure and support. This provides a community of interdependence and a holistic and healthy environment in which the potential of each person is envisioned and developed. Every interaction is a lesson in reciprocal communication, relationship building and mutual cooperation between staff and participants.

This page describes programming services available at the Whitehouse campus. Other pages describe programming services available elsewhere, either at the Pemberville campus or the Lima campus.

Services Available at Whitehouse

• Residential ICF/MR
  Bittersweet has 20 certified, licensed beds for adults on the autism spectrum, age 18 and over, with a level of care to be eligible for Medicaid funding. There is currently a waiting list for residential services.
• Day Program Options
  An array of services is offered for adults to meet individual needs including habilitation, pre-vocational activities and work opportunities, operating Monday - Friday. Programs include, but are not limited to, horticulture, woodworking, art, animal care, kitchen, janitorial, recycling, and grounds keeping. Day Program Options are funded through Individualized Option and Level One Medicaid Waivers and private pay. There is currently a waiting list for services.
• Community Living Services
  Community Living services are provided to individuals in their own homes with the Individualized Option Medicaid Waiver.
• Affordable Housing for Adults on the Autism Spectrum
  Bettye Ruth Kay Community Homes, a HUD 811 project, was developed for individuals with autism. The Whitehouse campus has 12 apartments with rent subsidies. There is currently a waiting list for services.
• Respite
  Overnight respite is currently available only to those we serve in another capacity. This service is funded through Individualized Option and Level One Medicaid Waivers and private pay.
• Summer Enrichment Program
  This 6-10 week program is individualized to meet the needs of Extended School Year funding while also providing the recreational experience of a traditional summer camp. It is open to participants without ESY funding. Other sources of funds may be available. For questions or more information, contact Tammy at 419 875 6986, ext. 1230 or send email to tchambers@bittersweetfarms.org.

Additional Information

For further information about the Adolescent Summer Program, please send email to skotz@bittersweetfarms.org. For further information regarding any of the other five programs listed above, please send email to admissions@bittersweetfarms.org.

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