Marie Mills Center, INC
“The mission of the Marie Mills Center is to provide training and support to intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals so they can live and work independently in as normal of a manner as possible, and in a manner that fosters a sense of self-esteem and self-worth.”
Evelyn “Marie” Mills was the daughter of Lewis and Barbara Mills. Marie, a very special person born with a disability, passed away in 1962 at the early age of 13. However, her “specialness” was not because of her disability, it was because of her inspiration. Marie’s family encouraged, taught and supported her in living a full life. She learned to ride a bike, she was a Camp Fire Girl, and she had a pony. She even served tea to President Kennedy when he visited Tillamook in May of 1960.
In many ways, Marie was well ahead of her time. Because of this, she taught others around her that anything was possible if one had desire and support. What Marie inspired in her family and friends during her short time among us is what benefits those with disabilities today.
Financials
Programs
Residential Program
24 Hour Residential Program Services
Our group homes provide 24-hour staffing support. Currently we assist 13 individuals in three different houses. We ensure that everyone's needs and desires are met through accessing the community and engaging in recreational activities. We assist with monitoring of medications and medical conditions, including communications with medical providers. All members of each individual's team is included in yearly plans and goals to assure a successful outcome in life.
Each individual enjoys a fulfilling life in their own home with other individuals with which they have created great bonds.
DSA Vocational Program
In the Day Support Activity area, you have the option for many types of activities, depending on your interests and needs. A few examples of day support activities include:
Community Outings
Arts & Crafts
Exercise
Attendant care and support
Other activities geared towards your needs and desires
Day Support Activity Services are an option for individuals not desiring employment services for a variety of reasons, such as age, medical, support needs, and/or personal desire. Day Support Activities are structured and supervised by trained Marie Mills Center staff.
Employment Program
Employment Path Services
With this service, we will help you meet your goals for competitive employment by increasing your work skills and learning about the expectations of employers. This service may provide hands-on training or volunteering so that you can gain valuable work experience that leads to competitive employment.
Job Development and Job Placement
During Job Development, we will help you identify appropriate competitive employment opportunities. This is a customized approach that is individualized to your desire and needs.
Job Coaching Services
This service provides on-the-job support to help you meet expectations at your worksite. We can help you with various aspects of your job, such as attendance, skill retention, training, communication with your employer, and other tasks and challenges that arise.
Supported Living
Independent Program Services
Our Independent Living Program encompasses both Supported Living and Comprehensive Services.
Individuals get to choose if they would like help with their finances, medical care, diet and nutrition and housekeeping.
They may also choose community outings, accessing outside services or places that may not be as easily accessed without outside help.
These programs allow different options for providing the supports necessary to ensure that program participants can live on their own.
Transportation Services
With a fleet of vehicles, we offer accessible transportation to ensure individuals can get where they need to go; one of our facilities or destinations in the community.
We also partner with the Tillamook County Transportation District (TCTD), which provides regular service to our main vocational site several times throughout the day. If you're unfamiliar with using public transit, we’re happy to help. Just ask, and we’ll guide you through it.
Janitorial Services
Marie Mills Center, Inc. has been providing janitorial services to Tillamook County businesses for over two decades. Not only does this service satisfy the needs of each business, but it also achieves skill building while providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities that desire work experience.
Looking for a reliable janitorial service?
We have three teams who are able to provide a comprehensive cleaning service that will keep your building fresh and sanitary during your off hours. Our supervisors do a quality review after each cleaning, providing clean & clear communication for superior service. Specialty cleaning of windows (especially outdoors), carpets and resilient floors can be included upon request.
Bi-Annual Background Checks for MMCI Staff Members
BOLI licensed and bonded
Trained on Security & Privacy
Volunteering + Events
Annual Integrated Picnic
We love to celebrate integration each year by holding an annual picnic. This event provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to interact with others at a community event while having fun and enjoying a meal. We are always looking for volunteer for this day-usually in July- for about four hours. This is an opportunity to help others, serve food, man an activity booth or help set up the event and then tear it down. We also seek donations (money, gift cards or merchandise) for this event to use as raffle prizes for activity participation.
Annual Halloween Party
This is another fun, integrated, social activity with karaoke, music, dancing and costumes. This is our annual canned food drive for the local food bank. We provide activities to last around 3 hours. Volunteering for this would be for helping decorate the area, take down the decorations, chaperoning the individuals and public that attend, plus, extra help in boxing the donated food.
Christmas Celebration
This celebration is funded through our Recreation/Social Fund. We celebrate each year by having a main dinner that is attended by three separate high school transition classes, county developmental disabilities program individuals, and Marie Mills Center program participants and county wide inclusion for anybody with disabilities.
We reach out to families and team members prior to the event to find interests for gift ideas. We use our funding to procure items for each individual that attends. We buy extras to have on hand because EVERY guest attending receives a gift. Our guest of honor then hands out gifts at the end.
We track individuals that do not have families and make sure they have a 'special' gift to open at their own home.
We are always looking for donations for this event-food items and dinner ware. We also look for many volunteers to help prepare food, decorate, serve and clean up. Our event usually lasts around three hours.
Quarterly Newsletter
We send out a quarterly newsletter that highlights events we have completed, awards and activities that may be happening.
Feel free to review our current and past newsletters on our website.
https://mariemillscenter.com