Gateway Homes at Fairfax

Gateway Homes has partnered with Health Planning Region II to provide intensive community-based residential services at Dave's House in Annandale, Virginia.  Dave's House is licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to provide 24 hour intensive care, supervision and support with daily living skills.  Each resident has an individualized service plan which includes person-centered goals for living as independently as possible in a community setting of his or her choice.  Residents receive education assistance in understanding the role of medication in maintaining psychiatric stability and adhering to medication regimes from a nurse and staff certified in medication administration.  Resident counselors help individuals on a one-to-one basis develop skills for independent living such as daily self-care, food preparation, cleaning, budgeting and wellness, the history of mental illness, current events, work readiness, self care, community activities and recovery.  A staff psychiatrist meets with each individual for medication and review on an ongoing basis.