Our Services
The EGH Way
EGH was founded by a group of families looking for a new option for support for people with disabilities. For almost 50 years, EGH maintained that family feel while providing a variety of options of support, wherever the person may choose to live.
EGH serves individuals at Community Residential Setting (CRS) homes, and Integrated Community Supports (ICS) apartments. For persons who live in their own homes, EGH provides Individualized Home Supports with Training (IHS), and Semi-Independing Living Services (SILS)
Residential Services
- Family-like home environments, where people have the security and freedom to be themselves, enjoy life, and make their own choices.
- People receive support in carrying out what is important to them, and receive skilled and trained assistance for that which is important for their ongoing wellbeing.
- EGH provides residential services at three Community Residential Settings that we call Olive, Shiloh, and Timberton. They’re in Plymouth. EGH provides ICS services at a building in Wayzata.
EGH, Inc. is an outstanding organization. There seems to be nothing they don’t cover in providing care, opportunities for growth, social activities, family involvement, a wholesome atmosphere, assistance with state required reports and covering all state requirements and more… EGH is the best thing that could have happened for our daughter and for our family. We never could have done for her all the ways in which this has enriched her life. I don’t know how I would have managed without this organization.
One-on-One Supports
- Participants live with family, or on their own
- Programs are highly individualized
- Staff work one-on-one with persons served at their homes, focusing on building toward the goals they set for themselves.
- Most individuals receive round-the-clock support through 24-hour Emergency Services.
- EGH Staff shape services in accordance with the persons choices and desires using tools like the MNChoices assessment and person-centered planning
Over ten years ago, I was asked by our priest at St. Martins By the Lake, Rev. Len Freeman, to consider serving on the board of EGH. I was asked because our son John was autistic and Rev Freeman thought I could bring some insight and understanding to the board. Ten years later, it has been a wonderful experience working with a talented bunch or hardworking people both on the staff of EGH and fellow board members past and present. John has recently moved in to EGH and is as happy as I have seen him in years. There is magic at EGH and I hope it continues for many years.
Semi-Independent Living Services
(SILS)
- Services uniquely designed to meet the needs and desires of people served
- Participants guide EGH on the areas in which they want support
- SILS recipients do not have a waiver, and the program is county-funded