Healing Happens in Community
Community Engagement & Life Skills Support for Developmentally Disabled Adults
At Mindful Hearts, we believe everyone deserves to live with confidence, dignity, and purpose. Our mission is to walk alongside adults navigating developmental and mental health challenges by providing compassionate support, meaningful connections, and real-world opportunities for growth in a safe, inclusive environment where individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered to build fulfilling, purpose-driven lives.
Our Values
Presence
We show up fully and consistently, creating reliable support individuals can trust and fostering a sense of safety in every interaction.
Purpose
Care
At Mindful Hearts, our services are designed to help individuals build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections in the community. Through Community Engagement and Community Coaching, we support each person based on their individual needs — whether they thrive in group-based activities or require more personalized 1:1 support to safely access and participate in community life.
Community Engagement
Community Engagement focuses on helping individuals safely access, explore, and participate in the community while building confidence, connection, and independence. This service is ideal for individuals who benefit from structured community activities, social opportunities, and support engaging with others in meaningful settings.
✓ Community outings
✓ Recreational activities
✓ Parks, outdoor activities, and local events
✓ Wellness and fitness activities
✓ Enrichment and learning opportunities
✓ Practicing safe community behavior
✓ Building comfort in public settings
✓ Transportation support to and from activities
✓ Opportunities to build relationships with community members
Community Coaching
Community Coaching provides individualized 1:1 support in a non-group setting for individuals who may need more focused assistance to participate safely and successfully in the community. This service is especially beneficial for individuals with elevated behavioral challenges, difficulty with transitions, elopement risk, limited safety awareness, communication barriers, or other support needs that make group-based participation more difficult.
✓ 1:1 individualized support
✓ Non-group community-based support
✓ Support for elevated behavioral needs
✓ Redirection and coping support
✓ Safety awareness and elopement prevention
✓ Transition support between activities and settings
✓ Communication support
✓ Emotional regulation support
✓ Self-advocacy and choice-making
✓ Support with daily living and community living skills
✓ Building readiness for future Community Engagement participation
All services are provided with patience, respect, and individual care.
About Us
Mindful Hearts was created to support adults navigating developmental and mental health challenges by providing compassionate guidance, encouragement, and structured community engagement. We focus on meeting each individual where they are, recognizing their unique strengths and needs, and creating personalized support plans that promote independence, confidence, and meaningful social connections. Through real-world experiences, skill-building activities, and consistent encouragement, we foster personal growth at a comfortable pace, ensuring that every participant feels included, capable, respected, and valued within their community.
FAQS
What types of services do you offer?
Who can receive services?
Where are services provided?
Services take place in real community settings such as parks, stores, libraries, and activity centers.
Are services personalized?
Yes. Support is tailored to each individual’s goals, strengths, and needs.
Do you work with families and caregivers?
Absolutely. We value collaboration with families and caregivers to ensure consistent and supportive care.
Let’s build a brighter future together
mindfulheartsrva@gmail.com
Phone
804-722-2587
Serving Richmond, Va & surrounding counties