OUR APPROACH
What We Do
Through the combination of therapeutic and rehabilitative services, the Foundation allows individuals with severe and profound mental illness to remain or integrate back into their community of choice. Our services are steeped in the fundamental belief that every individual has the right to live in the community of their choice utilizing non-professional and professional supports. Supported employment, residential rehabilitation, and psychiatric rehabilitation services are used in tandem to offer individuals a comprehensive array of treatment options. Our program is built upon the individual strengths of each person recognizing that personal achievement is fostered through positive reinforcement.
We help individuals build confidence, learn daily living skills, and participate in community life. Through goal-focused psychiatric rehabilitation, we support each person’s path toward greater independence and inclusion.
Our day programs help individuals strengthen essential life, social, and adaptive skills needed to live successfully at home and in the community. We combine learning, work, and recreation in supportive, real-world settings.
We create meaningful opportunities for connection and participation in the broader community. Whether retired, working part-time, or exploring new goals, individuals engage in activities that promote growth, wellness, and purpose.
CHOOSE TO LET YOUR LIFE SPEAK
At The Rock Creek Foundation, we believe that having a disability and/or a mental illness should not prevent anyone from having the opportunity to participate in everyday life. That’s why we have been pioneering the field of behavioral health services for the dually diagnosed: people living with developmental disabilities as well as severe and persistent mental illness. We want to ensure that each person we serve can develop the skills they need to live as independently as possible, in their own communities and is able to realize his or her potential in ways that they could not do so before.
Disability Is Not the Problem
Disability is part of the human experience—something millions of Americans share. Yet too often, people with disabilities face barriers not because of their challenges, but because of a lack of access, understanding, and opportunity.
At The Rock Creek Foundation, we believe every person deserves the chance to live, work, and connect fully in their community. For more than forty years, we’ve been breaking down barriers and building innovative programs that provide the support, structure, and stability people need to live more independent and fulfilling lives.
The Right to Achieve
At The Rock Creek Foundation, we believe everyone has the right to make choices, take risks, and pursue their dreams—because growth happens when people are trusted to try. Whether becoming a student, an employee, or a parent, every person deserves the chance to achieve meaningful roles in life.
Our expert teams bring compassion, innovation, and dedication to every step of that journey. We combine advanced techniques and technologies with a deep respect for each person’s individuality. Beyond care, we strive to build a more understanding and inclusive community—one where everyone is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.