In 1980, Shenandoah Valley Community Residences, Inc. (SVCR) was founded as a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to providing residential services to adults with intellectual disabilities.

A contract agency of the Northwestern Community Services Board, we are licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

We operate welcoming, supportive homes and apartments for our residents, who come to us from the community, state institutions, and other social service situations.

In addition, we offer instruction in basic life skills, such as personal hygiene, menu and dietary planning, food purchase and preparation, and money management. We also provide guidance and structure by requiring each individual to take responsibility for daily household chores, to the extent of his/her abilities, including cooking, table setting, and laundry.

SVCR also works with our residents to help them socialize more effectively, communicate better, solve the problems of everyday life, and manage their behavior.

How We Help

Our goal is to help each resident achieve the greatest degree of independence possible. This includes learning how to live comfortably and safely in their SVCR homes, as well as becoming integrated into the larger Winchester community. In fact, most of our residents hold down jobs and participate in a wide variety of activities through SVCR, including swimming, bowling, music, and travel.

To foster these goals, we create an Individual Plan for Support for each resident. We also provide transportation to and from appointments.

Our SVCR managers have an average of 10 years of experience with us. They oversee our direct care staff, all of whom are caring individuals, committed to our important work. On average, our direct care staff have 5 years of experience with SVCR.

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“I like living in my home, because I get help with my laundry and cleaning my bathroom. I like all the staff at S.V.C.R. They are the best staff. I chose to live here, so I could stay in Winchester and work at the snack bar at Shenandoah University.” — Resident

“Now that my parents are unable to manage the challenges of my sister’s care, there is a feeling of assurance that the person I love and care for is receiving the highest quality of care.  The staff are readily available and very receptive. That’s what Shenandoah Valley Community Residences does!

When my sister comes home for a visit, she can’t wait to get back to her Group Home to see her providers, fellow residents and participate in the numerous activities thoughtfully arranged by the facility manager.”  — Family Member

“Since 2004 I have been working five days a week at N W Works, Inc. and also going to Our Family two to three times weekly.  I’ve been able to take vacations, have my own checking account, have opened a savings account and have a Christmas Club account this year.” — Resident

“I have been a board member for many years. It is truly a humbling experience to watch a resident grow and blossom in a safe, pleasant environment where they are encouraged to be the very best person they can be both physically and mentally.“ — Kathie Gregg, SVCR Board President

“I like to live in my home. I like being in SVCR because they help me with my checkbook and to be independent. They help me lose weight and help me a lot with my diet and menu planning. SVCR has understanding staff and I get to go on outings and do fun things.” — Resident

“I am honored to tell you how much SVCR has helped us!  Your organization has been there time and time again for over 20 years helping my sister and us take care of what was needed.  It has always been crystal clear in all of the communications I’ve had with you, Ralph, Nina, Tina, Lenora…everyone, that the residents were the priority.

You have made my family a part of your family and have been a bridge for us to help my sister get what she needs. That’s what it’s all about.  For that, I thank you.” — Family Member

“I went from being homeless to having a nice place to live. For awhile, I was living on the streets. Thanks to my case manager, I am now in a nice apartment. I have slept good from the first night I was there.

I felt safe and the staff was nice and helped me out on food.  They took me grocery shopping and got me a nice coat at Wal-Mart. Staff helps me every day.  I couldn’t ask for better. I have a place to live and plenty to eat and people to help me to take meds and help with cooking or whatever I need help with.” — Resident