About OPTIONS
 
OPTIONS is a local, private non-profit agency providing quality
services to people with developmental disabilities and their families. 
 
 
 
OUR MISSION
 
OPTIONS helps people with disabilities live and work in the community.
 
 
OUR VISION
OPTIONS will continue as the premier provider of opportunities, enabling people with disabilities to be valued, respected, integral members of the community.
 

Core Values

Respect = Being Genuine, Patient, Caring, Kind, Loyal, & Person-Centered;  
Showing Concern; Listening; Using a Positive Tone of Voice
& Body Language; Demonstrating Give & Take

Communication = Listening; Taking Direction; Giving Updates; Returning Phone Calls;
Sharing Ideas & Information; Asking Questions & Clarifying; Empathizing;
Paying Attention; Advance Notification; Training

Team Work = Being Dependable, Flexible, & Trustworthy; Communicating;
Completing Work; Showing Initiative; Helping to Work Open Positions;
Working Productively & Efficiently

Dependability = Being Prompt, Responsible, Present, Self-Motivated,
Supportive, Dedicated, Accountable, & Committed to Producing Quality Work;
Completing Tasks; Following Through

 

OPTIONS Commitment

OPTIONS foundation is based on individualized services. 
OPTIONS believes each person should have an opportunity
to pursue what he or she wants, as long as it is not harmful to themselves or others. 
The focus is on the person’s own life wishes and
encourages community involvement and support of the person’s dream.
 

 

As a person-centered agency, OPTIONS:

  • has a clear vision and mission, and lives its mission
     

  • listens to people
     

  • ensures a culture of caring
     

  • supports pockets of innovation
     

  • recognizes and rewards ‘Best Practices’
     

  • limits program size, hierarchy
     

  • trains, supports, and values Direct Support Professionals
     

  • thinks locally, observes globally
     

  • develops relationships with the community through education and coordination
     

  • stands behind efforts to give consumers greater control of fiscal supports and choice of provider

 
 

   

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19362 West Shelton Road, Hammond, LA 70401   Phone: (985) 345-6269   Fax: (985) 345-0297