Our Programs

Xavier Unique Place provides structured Adult Day Program services in Michigan designed to support adults who benefit from supervised daytime care, social engagement, and assistance with daily routines. With hands-on experience in day-to-day care settings, our team focuses on maintaining safety, dignity, and meaningful participation while helping families balance caregiving responsibilities with peace of mind.

Adult Day Program Services

This service provides structured daytime support that helps adults remain socially engaged, safe, and active while receiving supervision and personalized assistance in a community-based setting.

What’s Included

  • Adult Day Program Services

What to Expect

In daily operations, we typically support individuals who benefit from routine, especially those who may become isolated or less active when home alone. Staff help guide the day in a calm, predictable way that balances independence with safety, adjusting activities based on energy levels and individual needs.

Independent Living & Life Skills Development

This service focuses on strengthening practical daily skills so participants can maintain or improve their independence at home and in the community.

What’s Included

  • Life Skills Training
  • Independent Living Skills Support

What to Expect

In practice, we often work with individuals who can do certain tasks but benefit from repetition and structured coaching to build confidence. Support is hands-on when needed, but always designed to encourage independence rather than replace it.

Community Engagement & Social Participation

This service helps participants stay connected to their community through safe, supported outings and structured group involvement.

What’s Included

  • Community Integration Activities
  • Social Development Programs

What to Expect

Many participants initially feel hesitant about leaving familiar environments, especially after health changes or long periods of isolation. Staff provide step-by-step support during outings, helping individuals build comfort and confidence while staying safely engaged in the community.

Recreational Activities

This service provides structured leisure activities that support enjoyment, relaxation, and meaningful engagement during the day.

What’s Included

  • Group games and cognitive activities
  • Arts, crafts, and creative projects
  • Light physical activities and movement sessions
  • Music, storytelling, and themed group events
  • Indoor and outdoor recreational programming

What to Expect

In day-to-day programming, we often adjust activities based on group energy levels and individual abilities, ensuring participation feels accessible rather than overwhelming. The goal is to create enjoyable routines that encourage interaction without pressure or competition.

Education & Personal Growth Programs

This service supports continued learning and personal development in a structured and supportive environment.

What’s Included

  • Educational Enrichment Programs
  • Personal Development Programs

What to Expect

We regularly work with adults who want to stay mentally active but need instruction paced to their comfort level. Sessions are designed to be practical and relatable, focusing on real-life skills rather than formal classroom pressure.

Health and Wellness Activities

This service promotes overall well-being through light, structured activities that support physical, emotional, and mental health.

What’s Included

  • Gentle exercise and stretching sessions
  • Wellness education (hydration, nutrition, routine habits)
  • Stress reduction and relaxation activities
  • Health monitoring observations during attendance
  • Support for maintaining daily wellness routines

What to Expect

In real settings, we see that consistent, low-impact wellness routines help participants maintain mobility and stability over time. Staff encourage participation without pressure, ensuring activities are safe, adaptable, and appropriate for each individual’s condition.

Family Support Resources

This service provides families with guidance, communication, and access to resources that help them navigate ongoing care needs.

What’s Included

  • Care updates and progress communication
  • Referrals to community resources when needed
  • Guidance on home support strategies
  • Coordination with external care providers
  • Education on aging and disability support options

What to Expect

Families often juggle multiple responsibilities while trying to understand changing care needs, especially after new diagnoses or functional decline. This service helps simplify communication and ensures families have clear, practical information they can rely on.

Family Support Group

We provide family support groups to help families learn, understand, and develop techniques to handle their family member with Autism or with other disabilities.

What’s Included

  • Facilitated group discussions
  • Caregiving education topics
  • Peer-to-peer support and sharing
  • Stress management and coping strategies
  • Resource sharing and guidance

What to Expect

In practice, families often find relief in realizing they are not navigating caregiving alone, especially during stressful transitions. Facilitated discussions help keep conversations productive, supportive, and focused on real-life caregiving challenges.

Sound Therapy

We have an excellent program offering clients sound therapy in which sound is used to treat physical and mental conditions. This therapy includes drumming, hand-clapping, singing, dancing, and pulsating.

What’s Included

  • Guided sound sessions (music, tones, or rhythmic audio)
  • Relaxation-focused listening activities
  • Sensory calming routines
  • Group or individual sound exposure sessions
  • Integration with mindfulness-based practices

What to Expect

We often use sound therapy for participants who benefit from calming sensory input, particularly those who experience anxiety or restlessness during the day. Sessions are gentle and adaptable, allowing participants to engage at their own comfort level without pressure.

Respite Services

We provide short-term relief for caregivers during business hours. Transportation can be provided to and from our facility free of charge.

What’s Included

  • Short-term daytime attendance support
  • Supervised care in a structured environment
  • Assistance with daily routines as needed
  • Engagement in planned program activities
  • Coordination with family schedules

What to Expect

In real situations, family caregivers often use respite services to manage work schedules, appointments, or personal rest without compromising their loved one’s safety or engagement. Participants receive consistent care in a stable environment while families take time to recharge and manage other responsibilities.