adelfos
EMPOWERING, LOYAL & ACCOUNTABLE ADVOCATES
Adelfos comes from the Greek word 'brother'. We care for our clients in the
same way a protective older sibling would. Our goal is to empower each individual to reach his or her own potential.
Our logo represents the Gordian Knot from Greek mythology. The story goes that while marching his army through the city of Gordium, Alexander the Great came across an unsolvable knot. It was said that anyone who could untie it would become the ruler of all of Asia. Thinking outside the box, Alexander took his sword and cut through the knot. The prophecy was soon after realized. The Gordian Knot is now known as a bold and creative solution to an unsolvable problem. At Adelfos, we have learned that putting our client's needs first and using bold problem solving has allowed us to solve issues that many would think unsolvable. We know getting the right government services can be really confusing. We find ways to cut through all the mess and red tape in order to get you the best service possible.Â
MEET THE TEAM
JON YOUNG
Founder & CEO
Jon received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology from BYU and his Master's in Business Administration from UVU. He lives in Eagle Mountain with his wife and three children. Jon worked one on one with people with disabilities for many years before moving over to support coordination. Jon has been successful as a Support Coordinator. In the first year of operation, 42 individuals chose Jon as their support coordinator. Jon is passionate about helping individuals with disabilities reach their potential. He is a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) and a Certified Brain Injury Support Coordinator (ABISC).
Jon currently serves 24 clients from Ogden to St. George and is currently taking on clients on an as-needed basis. He keeps his case load smaller so he can support his employees.
VALERIE LANOUE
Support Coordinator
Valerie has over 15 years of experience working as a support coordinator, and does an excellent job. She also has experience working at the state developmental center and at the state hospital. She cared for her best friend and father who had disabilities. Over her tenure as a support coordinator she has worked with a wide variety of individuals with differing disabilities. She enjoys working with her clients and likes to help them reach their potential. Valerie loves people and is compassionate. She is adored by those she works with. Valerie loves animals, she and her wife have multiple dogs, cats and most recently 2 sugar gliders. They live happily in West Valley City, and love going to their cabin on the weekends. We are so happy to have her on our team! Valerie is a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) and has the Acquired Brain Injury (ABISC) certification.Â
Valerie currently serves 22 clients from Ogden to Utah County.
MARISSA WADE
Support Coordinator
Marissa is new to support coordination as of 2022, but has meaningful experience as a caretaker and director of a caretaking company. She has experience working with a wide variety of individuals with disabilities, and ensuring their specific needs were met. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health from Brigham Young University. She also has experience working in a residential treatment center, working with people struggling with substance abuse disorders. She has also worked as a teacher. Marissa is capable, organized, caring and loves to help people work toward their dreams. She lives with her 2 kids in Saratoga Springs.
Marissa currently serves 10 clients in Salt Lake and Utah County.
HANNAH BOHN
Support Coordinator
Hannah started as a support coordinator with Adelfos in March 2023. She came to us with experience working as a caretaker and manager of a residential program for people with disabilities. She has gained from her experience a compassion for people with disabilities and their families. She has a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and this education shines through in the way she does her job. Hannah lives in Payson with her husband. Hannah is a great addition to our team!
Hannah currently serves 10 clients and is taking on clients in Salt Lake County, Utah County, and Wasatch County.
HERE'S WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
"WE'RE VERY PLEASED WITH THE HELP AND SUPPORT WE GET FROM ADELFOS. IT'S MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE IN OUR LIVES."
"DSPD IS TOUGH TO NAVIGATE AND WE APPRECIATE YOU KEEPING US IN THE LOOP AND NOT ASSUMING WE ARE UP TO DATE OR AWARE OF OUR OPTIONS. YOU AND YOUR TEAM ARE GREAT PARTNERS."
"WE COULDN'T BE HAPPIER WITH OUR SUPPORT COORDINATOR. ADELFOS ALWAYS GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY WHEN IT COMES TO GIVING US THE SUPPORT WE NEED TO HELP OUR SON LIVE HIS BEST LIFE."
We surveyed our clients.
This is what they had to say:
When asked to what extent we help our clients to live in a self-empowered way, 100% gave us the highest possible rating.
The same results came when asked if we are actively working to ensure high quality care.
AVAILABLE SERVICES
Getting the right government services can be
really confusing. We help you navigate this process with
your family member's best interest in mind.
The first step to working with us is applying to the Utah Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD). This is where we receive all of our funding to do the work we do. Below are common services they cover:
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Behavior Consultation
Budget Assistance
Chore Services
Cognitive Retraining
Companion Services
Day Supports
Environmental Adaptations
Financial Management Services
Personal Assistance Services
Personal Emergency Response System
Transportation
Residential
Respite
Supported Employment
Supported Living
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After applying and and being deemed eligible, individuals can choose to receive their services through a private service provider, like us. We cannot provide services until this process has been completed through the DSPD website (see link below). If you need help navigating the application, or have any other concerns, we are more than happy to help.
Please contact us with any questions!
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or apply by phone with DSPD 1-844-275-3773
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