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We help our clients live meaningful and fulfilling lives by supporting independence, inclusion, and quality of life.

ESSENTIAL HUMAN SERVICES

At Essential, we’re hyper-focused on helping our clients live meaningful and fulfilling lives by supporting independence, inclusion, and quality of life.
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Essential Human Services was created out of firsthand experience across every level of intellectual disability services. After seeing what worked and what was often missing, we built our services focused on person-centered support, accountability, and meaningful outcomes — where individuals are respected, staff are supported, and quality is non-negotiable.

OUR STORY

Built on Experience.
Driven by Purpose.

Community Engagement

We engage with our communities through meaningful connections, supportive relationships, and opportunities that encourage inclusion, participation, and greater independence in everyday life.

Our Mission

To empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, fulfilling lives within their communities through person-centered support, independence, inclusion, and personal growth.

  • "EHS has provided reliable and caring support for our son. Our caregiver is kind, engaged, and puts the safety of our adult son as her first priority. [They] are a trusted resource for our family and we are thankful for their support."

    — Heather Wilson

  • "Essential Human Services helps our daughter to enjoy two days a week for four hours. They enjoy time at the local library, Hershey Chocolate World, walks in the park, movies, Park City arcade area...Best of all our family enjoys the reliable staff EHS has in their program."

    — Carol Martin

CREATING PATHWAYS TO MEANINGFUL LIVES

We help individuals build confidence, develop skills, and create opportunities to thrive in their communities.

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CAREERS AT ESSENTIAL
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Build a Career That Changes Lives—Including Yours

Join Essential Human Services and make a lasting impact. Discover meaningful work, supportive teams, and opportunities to grow while empowering individuals and families every day.

At Essential, we support individuals and families through meaningful, person-centered services that foster inclusion, independence, and quality of life.

Let’s Work Together

The road to living a fulfilling life starts with a single step. Reach out to us and start your journey today.

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