Our Mission
“Mandala Community will provide an empathetic, compassionate, and nurturing environment within an integrative community setting enriching daily living, championing individuality, and providing opportunities to engage within the world based upon the individual’s needs and desires while honoring personal values and goals with dignity and respect.”
Who We Are
Founded in 2022 by a couple whose daughter is on the IDD waiver, Mandala was built from personal experience and deep empathy. The founders understand firsthand the challenges and daily responsibilities of caring for a loved one who requires 24/7 support.
Mandala’s Co-Owner and Executive Director is a Licensed Master Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, including those with dual diagnoses of IDD and mental health conditions. Her background includes expertise in clinical practice, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and addressing complex medical needs. She also spent four years as a Clinical Case Manager for the IDD waiver through a Managed Care Organization (MCO), equipping her with a well-rounded perspective and practical tools to serve our community with compassion and competence.
The Reason of the Mandala
Mandalas are sacred and date back to ancient times. They can be found everywhere and anywhere in our world today. Historically, Buddhist monks would draw intricate geometrical designs in the sand as an exercise for enlightenment to represent a “perfect universe.”
Carl Jung, a well-known psychologist with vast research on therapeutic interventions and movements, stated the Mandala is an inner representation of self. It is the circle of life, the view of how we see the world, or the eye of our universe representing insight, awareness, knowledge, wisdom, and understanding – it can be all of those, some of those, or so much more.
The Mandala represents our vision for the community – ensuring everyone is valued as their true inner selves – as every human must feel cherished, validated, accepted, and treasured. Mandala properties have been curated with the intention of our services; dynamic, compassionate, creative, and safe with the pursuit of what every creature wants: individuality and love.
What Makes Mandala Community Different from other Providers
Family & Person- Centered Care:
Founded by a couple with firsthand experience caring for a loved one with a disability, Mandala is built on a deep understanding of the unique support individuals and families need.
Inclusive Communication:
We integrate American Sign Language (ASL) into care to support individuals who communicate non-verbally, aligned with their Person-Centered Service Plans.
PEERS Curriculum-Based Social Skills Groups:
In-house sessions for individuals with IDD to build and strengthen social and life skills using the evidence-based PEERS model.
Clinical Oversight:
Services are guided by licensed professionals and approved by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) to ensure ethical and effective care.
Ongoing Staff Training:
Our Direct Support Professionals receive consistent monthly training to provide safe, compassionate, and knowledgeable care.
Collaborative Community Partnerships:
We maintain strong relationships with local mental health agencies and medical providers to ensure a well-rounded support network.
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Your Support Matters
Your generous donations empower us to continue our mission of serving and uplifting our community. Every contribution—big or small—makes a meaningful difference. Together, we can create lasting change and build a brighter future for everyone we serve.
Contact Us
We would love the opportunity to connect with you and share how Mandala Community can support you!
Mandala Community LLC
236 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Wichita, KS, USA
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