Embracing All Abilities
in Columbia, MO
Woodhaven is not an institution. We are a community. We are a team of real people; working together to help adults with developmental disabilities and neurodivergent youth succeed.
We’re passionate about our work. We are on a mission to change people’s lives by empowering them to find and achieve success on their own terms. Our work is not about doing things for the people we support, but about giving them the opportunity to do things for themselves, while maintaining a safe environment where they can thrive.
Our team
is proud to
- Provide community based supports to over 100 men and women in 50 homes and apartments throughout Columbia, MO.
- Provide access to the community and opportunities for skill-building and engagement for over 45 men and women in our Community Connections program.
- Empower young adults with autism or other barriers to full employment to learn hard and soft skills and work toward meaningful enrichment and employment in tech-based career paths in our EnCircle Technologies program.
- Include over 275 dedicated staff members.
- Be accredited by CARF, the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
- Be a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Our Mission
Woodhaven is a caring team advocating for those with disabilities and neurodiversities by:
Enhancing Lives
Respecting individuality
Providing quality opportunities for choice
Promoting community membership
Our Values
Diversity
We encourage freedom of choice by offering diverse and flexible services.
Compassion
We treat everyone with love, respect, dignity and patience.
Inclusion
We support each person’s participation in community life at the level they desire.
Opportunity
Given an opportunity for life in the community, persons with disabilities will make the most of that opportunity.
Advocacy
We advocate for people with disabilities at the local, state and national level.
Caring
Our high-quality, trained staff members provide professional services working as a team with individuals and their families.
Simplicity
We value communication, common sense and simplicity over excessive policy and bureaucracy.
