Services

Christian Opportunity Center (COC) provides services to more than 200 people with disabilities in four regions of southern Iowa. 

COC offers a full range of services for working and living in Des Moines, Indianola, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, and Pella. Work skills training includes the Community-Based Employment (CBE) program and small group employment. Training in living skills includes Supported Community Living (SCL) homes with 24-hour staff support.

We value the individual by supporting the whole person:

• Physically, by offering services that can be adapted based on health and safety needs at work and home.
• Emotionally, by establishing and maintaining connections within the community and celebrating milestones (big and small) in the lives of the people we support.
• Intellectually, by helping individuals achieve goals and learn and understand life and social skills.
• Spiritually, by helping the people we support grow in their spiritual journey if they desire to do so.

LIFE SKILLS

A day habilitation program designed for individuals who want to develop social, communication, and daily living skills in a community-integrated setting. Participants work on skills like developing coping mechanisms, establishing boundaries, and integrating practical strategies into their daily lives. LEARN MORE about Life Skills.

RESIDENTIAL

A program that supports individuals in reaching their full potential in daily living skills like budgeting, cooking, laundry, and more, while also helping them foster independence in the community of their choice. Our dedicated staff offers personalized support in 24-hour home settings. LEARN MORE about our Residential Services.

VOCATIONAL

A program designed to empower individuals through meaningful employment opportunities. We collaborate with local businesses, fostering innovative hiring solutions and encouraging individuals to thrive in the workforce. Our approach is tailored to the unique strengths and abilities of each person. LEARN MORE about our Vocational Services.

SPIRITUAL

Through Christian Opportunity Center’s (COC) Spiritual Services program, COC works with people with disabilities to help them experience the joy of knowing that they are of value to God. COC’s staff members regularly demonstrate Christian values through daily interactions with the people supported. Opportunities for devotion and prayer are a regular part of the lives of both COC staff and people supported. LEARN MORE about our Spiritual Services.