Day Programs
New Horizons day programs are located in Columbus and Cuthbert. They provide adults with I/DD opportunities to connect with the community, and are designed to assist consumers in the acquisition, retention or improvement of self-help, socialization, adaptive and vocational/employment skills.
The Randolph County I/DD Center offers a robust pre-vocational recycling center training program.
To learn more, call our Columbus Service Center at 706-256-3200 and our Cuthbert Service Center at 229-732-3981.
Supported Employment
Supported Employment offers individuals with interview coaching, job training and job placement assistance. A Job Coach and Job Developer will work with each individual and family to identify a person’s skills and preferences for employment, and act as liaisons to facilitate the job search and meetings with employers. The level of involvement of the job coach can vary depending on a person’s needs. Full time support on the job is available, as well as drop-in visits.
For information on how your can open job opportunities at your business to individuals withing our supported employment program, please contact Joyce Greene or Jermaine Suggs at 706-653-9343.
Residential
Residential Services are offered at different levels, depending on the support needed. Community Residential Alternative Services are offered in Group Home and Host Home settings. Licensed Group Homes provide support for up to four individuals around the clock with staff available to assist with self care, grooming, and independent living skills. In Host Homes, individuals are able to live in the home of a state-approved, trained caregiver. For individuals living in their own or family home, Community Living Support staff can provide help with grocery shopping, budgeting, and other home and health maintenance activities.
Family Support
The Family Support Program helps "bridge the gap" for families who have a child or adult diagnosed with an Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability (I/DD), live within our 8-county service area, and are not currently receiving services through the Georgia NOW or COMP Medicaid Waiver programs.
Assistance and funding may be available for a variety of services and goods not covered by medical insurance, provided through the school system, or otherwise unavailable while waiting for approval of Georgia NOW or COMP Medicaid Waiver services.
Apply Online (Preferred Method):
Complete and submit the online application here
Prefer a Paper Application?
You may download the Family Support Application here and submit the completed form by:
• Email: familysupport@nhbh.org
• In person: 919 Lawyers Lane, Columbus, GA 31906
If you have questions or need additional information, please call 706-256-3200.