Marion County Horizon Center

Marion County Horizon Center (MCHC) was started in 1976 and operated an 82-bed ICF-dd facility providing residential supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities in Salem, Illinois for ten years. Subsequently, it began to develop and operate some of the initial 16-bed homes throughout Southern Illinois. In 2013, we began transitioning into Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) services focusing on small communities. CILAs are 1-8 person residential homes for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. We offer 24-hour residential care for consumers that is paid for by a combination of State and Federal funding mechanisms. We believe that the individuals that we serve should have the opportunity to experience what would be considered a normal life. Both of our agencies aid in meeting the needs of individuals and fostering the maximum level of independence for each person that we serve. Our operations and locations facilitate substantial community involvement and we strive to be indistinguishable from a “regular” home. Community interactions are activities such as volunteering, attending local sporting events, dining at local restaurants, participating in local events, attending church, etc.