Our Story
STRiVE, formerly known as Mesa Developmental Services, has been serving Mesa County residents for over 50 years. Offering a variety of services to help families and support individuals with developmental disabilities, STRiVE is a partnership of people supporting people.
Throughout the history of our organization, we have been striving to fill in the gaps that exist in support services by providing qualified occupational therapy, respite, vocational, residential and other child and family support opportunities. As the needs have increased so has the diversity of our programs.
The new identity “STRiVE,” represents our staff and the people we support every day.
As we STRiVE to provide the best possible person-centered services, our clients STRiVE every day to be independent and take greater control of their lives.
Our organization is made up of over 350 employees. Our staff is qualified and trained to provide quality, results driven services with over 12 Day and Supported Employment Programs and more than 17 Residential Sites. We are an organization that continually sees the needs in the community and strives to make a difference in those areas.
What is a developmental disability?
A developmental disability is defined as a severe mental, physical, or combined impairment manifested in a person over 5 years of age and before age 22, which is likely to continue indefinitely and constitute a substantial handicap to the affected individual.
The disability is attributed to mental retardation or related conditions including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, head trauma or other neurological conditions.
The disability must result in impairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior. Children under age 5 determined to be at risk for developmental delays or disabilities are also eligible for early intervention treatment and services, which can be preventative services for many.
People Supporting People
Vocational & Day Sites
2435 Belford Avenue
2850 Chipeta Avenue
508 Fruitvale Ct.
Office
The Parenting Place
Stores & Attractions
641 Struthers Ave, Grand Junction
Uniquely Yours
443 Main St, Grand Junction
