Health Services

Big Lakes offers on-site health services at the Manhattan Training Center location during regular business hours. Health Services is available for residential service clients around the clock. The Clay Center administrative office manages Clay Center Health Services with support from Health Services. 
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Health Services staff are responsible for training our direct support employees in medication administration, health education and hygiene, and individualized health-related support, as required. 

Individuals in residential services have health services staff available to assist clients by transporting them to and advocating on their behalf at medical appointments, securing medication needs, and accessing additional treatment and therapies. 

Case Management

Case Management Services support individuals with I/DD and their families/guardians in obtaining needed services, support, and funding, whether those services are provided by Big Lakes or another provider. 

Our case managers focus on ensuring persons supported make informed choices based on abilities, needs, and desires and document these choices in the Individual Support process. Big Lakes strives for each client to achieve maximum independence and inclusion in the community.

Transportation Services

Transportation is available for day, employment, and residential program participants in Manhattan and Clay Center for a monthly fee. Big Lakes maintains a fleet of accessible buses, vans, and cars to transport individuals where they need to go. Rides include but are not limited to, to and from the work center, shopping, medical appointments, community events, and activities. Individuals enrolled in residential services have transportation options 24/7. Big Lakes also assists clients in making more independent choices for transportation, such as using taxis, Uber, and ATA Bus (Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency) for their transportation needs. ATA Bus has a bus stop at our Manhattan work center location for the convenience of our clients and staff.