Who are Day Services for?

Adults (21 years or older) with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities (including visual and hearing impairments) in Connecticut.

Oak Hill Day Service provides work and volunteer options for adults; designed to increase independence and enhance self-esteem.  Competent and committed staff provide the necessary support and set high expectations needed for participants to have dignified and fulfilling lives.   (Day Services program map). If interested in speaking to someone about this program, call Stan Soby at (860) 769-3822 or email: stans@ciboakhill.org

What kind of Day Services do we offer?

Supported Employment:

Accompanied by a job coach who provides on-the-job training.  Participants work at local community businesses throughout Connecticut.  Such services as:

• Landscaping and grounds work
• Laundry room upkeep
• Janitorial services
• Mailing services
• Store stocking
• Maintenance
• Product assembly
• And more...

Adult Day Services/Work Crews:

Participants typically work at Oak Hill community sites and are employed in such jobs as:

• Product assembly
• Packaging and repacking
• Collating, sorting, and labeling
• Janitorial and mailroom work

Senior Services:

Emphasis is placed on reinforcing daily living skills; socialization; and community integration; such as:

• Light vocational work and volunteer opportunities in the community integration
• Leisure and recreational activities (gardening and pet, music and creative art therapy programs) 

Benefits to Employers and Employees

Working and volunteering in the community provides independence, integration, and empowerment, as well as:

• An opportunity to become contributors to society
• Enhanced self-esteem
• Recognition for accomplishments
• Earned paycheck for their work

"Many is considered one of our best and most reliable employees, and we employ a lot of pepole here.  It's all about valuing a person's ability.  I've just been so impressed." - Guy Balsome, Reliance Automotive Manufacturing, East Berlin, Connecticut

Ray, a resident of the Vernon Oak Hill group home works at Park Chestnut apartments by helping with garbage pick up and removal.  Ray's responsibilities have expanded to include an array of tasks with the cleaning crew who help maintain the appearance of the apartments.  "Ray has done a wonderful job and is becoming more self-sufficient and sociable with his housemates.  We're all very proud of him." - Paige Dakin, group home manager, Oak Hill Community Programs.

Where are the Oak Hill Day Programs located?

• Ansonia
• Canton
• East Hampton
• East Hartford
• Glastonbury
• Hamden
• Hartford
• Manchester
• Seymour
• Torrington
• Waterbury
• Windsor

And Oak Hill Day Services works with over 30 businesses and organizations throughout Connecticut.

Monitored by the State

Oak Hill Day Service Programs are contracted for and monitored by the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS)and other agencies and are tailored to meet the special needs of people who have intellectual and physical disabilities and who may also have visual and hearing impairments.

Learn About DDS

Oak Hill is a recognized private provider by the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Self-Determination Program (Comprehensive Waiver and Individual and Family Supports Waiver) designed to help people with disabilities and their families to choose and design an individualized program that will encourage growth, independence and quality of life.

How do I get started?

For more information, please contact Stan Soby, vice president, Oak Hill Community Programs (860) 242-2274 or email at stans@ciboakhill.org

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