Agency - Bethel Ridge Corp. - NJ - Basking Ridge, NJ

The mission of Bethel Ridge is to provide comprehensive community-based supports for people with special needs.

Furthermore, Bethel Ridge believes in:

•Improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities by creating meaningful educational, recreational and vocational experiences within their community
•Ensuring that people with developmental disabilities have access to all community services that promote continuing development and personal growth
•Promoting a life of quality for individuals with developmental disabilities that includes acceptance, independence, accomplishment, and self-respect
•Enhancing personal relationships and creating a network of supportive family, friends, and associations.

Description:
Bethel Ridge provides quality programs that enable individuals to reach their highest level of achievement and independence. These programs ensure that each individual becomes a contributing member of his or her community. Community housing, job training, job placement services and social/recreational experiences are provided to support and enrich the lives of adults.

History:
Bethel Ridge is a not-for-profit, nondenominational organization that provides residential, vocational, educational, recreational and family support services to people with developmental disabilities in Somerset County and the surrounding region. Bethel Ridge was founded in 1991 by families and human service professionals who believe that individuals with developmental disabilities have the desire and right to be fully participating and valued members of their communities. Our agency provides support services in enriching environments that will enable each individual to reach the highest potential for independent living.

Contact people:

Caroline Nesmith, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Ada Dougherty, Office Manager, (phone)

Address:

175 South Maple Avenue P. O. Box 138 Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 (See a map)

Directions:

FROM 287 NORTHBOUND Take Exit 26A - Mount Airy Road - Liberty Corner. At end of ramp turn right onto Mt. Airy Road. Go 2/10 of a mile and make the first left onto Lake Road. Follow Lake Road to the. . . (more)