Athelas Institute - provides a variety of quality educational, rehabilitative, residential, employment and individual support options for individuals with developmental disabilities within a supportive milieu, utilizing natural supports to maximize opportunities for individual growth and also provides residential services, individual support services, and specialized services for individuals with severe head injuries, autism, and those who are dually diagnosed with both mental retardation and mental health issues - Columbia Maryland, Baltimore MD, Howard County, Prince Georges County, Anne Arundel County

The mission of Athelas Institute, Inc. is to provide a variety of qualityyment and individual support options for indivi

AAthelas Institute

Providing Opportunitues for Achievement and Growth

Athelas Institute • 9104 Red Branch Road • Columbia MD 21045

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Athelas began it's journey in 1976. The first mission was to develop innovative work and educational opportunities in the community for individuals to whom those opportunities had previously been unavailable.

Educationally, Athelas developed a program in conjunction with the Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus, which provided classes on and off campus and access to college facilities. This was a first of it's kind program in Maryland and continues to this day.

Over time, Athelas has developed residential services, individual support services and specialized services for individuals with brain injuries, autism and those who are dually diagnosed with both intellectual disabilities and mental health issues.

Since it's inception, Athelas Institute continues to be a recognized leader in the field for providing creative programs and