Life Enrichment Services

Services for All Stages of Adulthood

Merrick offers programming for adults with disabilities beyond developing job opportunities and provides support throughout all stages of adulthood, including retirement.

To ensure clients continued access to a full array of services, Merrick leased and renovated a new space at 1239 Willow Lake Boulevard in 2022 and dedicated it exclusively for our life enrichment programs. Willow Lake opened for services in November 2022 and currently provides services for nearly 120 clients.

Willow Lake Boulevard

At Willow Lake, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live, learn, grow and build meaningful relationships as valued members of their community. Individuals enrolled in Willow Lake’s programs have access to a wide range of services and experiences, including:

• community inclusion and volunteer oportunities
• therapeutic programming, including horticulture and music therapy
• arts, crafts, and creative expression
• sensory integration activities
• social and recreational opportunities
• positive behavior support planning
• augmented communication, including assistive technology
• enhanced staff-to-client ratios that provide individualized support

Each person also benefits from individualized schedules and access to multiple activity spaces that promote emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Every day offers opportunities to explore new interests and develop new skills through activities such as cooking, sewing, scrapbooking, science experiments, painting, exercise classes, drumming, dancing, gardening, and community outings.

At Willow Lake, we celebrate each person’s abilities, encourage meaningful connections, and create opportunities for every individual to thrive. While we are committed to helping those we support reach their fullest potential, they inspire us every day with their resilience, talents, and joy.