My FIRST Key evolved from the desire to provide a safe and healthy residential environment with flexible, accessible and self-directed natural supports. In this way, My FIRST Key creates opportunities for enhanced independence and wellbeing both in and out of the home. Our team of Direct Support Coaches fulfill this mission by facilitating quality services through their collective talents so that they can make a difference every day.

We believe in a team approach to realizing the potential for independence in every keyholder. Our coaches, family members, friends, natural community supports, and the keyholders themselves dream, communicate, and plan for this next step towards residential independence and self-determined choice. No one single person is responsible for the success of this transition; we are all committed to changing lives for the better.

If this is the desire of your loved one or your family, FIRST and My FIRST Key staff invite you to contact us. We are ready to hear your story, assess your priorities and concerns then develop a plan that prepares everyone for success.  My FIRST Key offers the staff supports for an individual to live on their own but it is not a housing program.  FIRST does not own any properties but can help with ideas around housing.

Contact our office to discuss your plans at 828-277-1315 and ask for Erin at ex 106.