“Self-Advocacy Award”

RHD Lifesharing had a great reason to celebrate on the afternoon of March 28, when one of its participants, Brandon Gessitz, received a Self-Advocacy Achievement award during the 17th Annual Celebration Awards ceremony.

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“It was the Happiest Day of my Life!”

Kirk is a 63-year-old homeless man, and in 2017, he was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease, an inherited disorder that causes neurons in the brain to gradually break down and die.

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“Anime!”

Fine Line Studios (FLS) artist, Elizabeth Mayuku, has no problem naming her biggest influence.

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“Coming Home to RHD DeFuniak Springs”

As soon as one enters RHD’s DeFuniak Springs program, an immediate familiar feeling of “home” can be felt.

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RESOURCES for Human Development IS A NATIONAL HUMAN SERVICES NONPROFIT WITH THE BROADEST POSSIBLE SERVICE MISSION: WE SUPPORT TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES EVERY YEAR WITH EFFECTIVE, INNOVATIVE, AND PERSON-CENTERED PROGRAMS.

OUR WORK HELPS INDIVIDUALS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND PRIVATE DONORS & FOUNDATIONS – FOR 50 YEARS AND COUNTING!

Empowering People to Achieve Independence

Our work spans sectors, but it shares this common theme—we develop person-centered, trauma-informed programming that helps people build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Resources for Human Development has been serving adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and helping them lead more fulfilling lives since 1972, when it established the Lower Merion Vocational Training …

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Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health

RHD’s history of innovative services began in the behavioral health field, establishing Lower Merion Counseling & Mobile Services in 1970 in response to a community need for outpatient services. Since then, RHD has expanded …

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Addiction Recovery

Addiction Recovery

RHD recognizes there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to addiction recovery. RHD offers a variety of innovative person-centered and person-directed recovery plans that take into account where our clients are in their unique …

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Homelessness

Homelessness

Everybody deserves a place to call home. From shelters and safe havens to supported independent living and nationally renowned case management services, Resources for Human Development helps people of all …

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Women & Children

Women & Children

Resources for Human Development has served on several task forces for women and children’s programs in different states across the nation, and was part of the original Governor’s task force …

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Integrated Health Care

Integrated Health Care

RHD’s Family Practice and Counseling Network operates community health care centers in three of Philadelphia’s medically underserved neighborhoods. The centers employ a nurse-managed model to deliver caring, quality primary health …

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Youth Development

Youth Development

RHD has been serving at-risk youth for nearly 20 years. We pride ourselves in being at the forefront of progressive societal change with our innovative and individualized approach towards serving …

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Veterans

Veterans

Those who serve our nation in the military, whether during wartime or peace, sometimes need help reintegrating into civilian society. Over the years, RHD has assisted veterans with issues of …

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National Impact. Local Approach.

At RHD, we’re committed to the fundamental value of dignity and respect for all, to the empowerment of those we serve and our employees, and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of those we serve and our government and community partners.

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RHD: 50 Years and Counting

Whether it is a man in Tennessee learning to speak after 52 years in silence, the creation of nationally-renowned approaches to federally-qualified health centers and crisis services, or cutting-edge creative arts programs for people with intellectual disabilities, RHD has specialized in effective and innovative solutions in trauma-informed, person-centered programs across the country since 1970.

In 2020, Resources for Human Development celebrated 50 years of delivering the highest quality services to people of all abilities, in a values-driven environment built around respect for the dignity …

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