Richmond State Supported Living Center

2100 Preston
Richmond, Texas 77469
281-232-2075
Click here for directions to the Richmond State Supported Living Center.

About Richmond State Supported Living Center

Opened in 1968.
The 241-acre state supported living center is home to approximately 390 people.
Approximately 1,275 people work at the state supported living center.
The state supported living center is managed by Director Al Barrera.
The state supported living center serves a 13-county area: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Hardin, Harris, Jefferson, Matagorda, Orange, Waller and Wharton. (Click here for a map in PDF format that shows the state supported living centers and the counties they serve.)

Become a volunteer

Volunteers can help improve the quality of life for residents. There are two ways to volunteer:

To volunteer at a living center, visit the DADS State Supported Living Center Volunteer website to learn more or to register as a volunteer.
To become involved with the Volunteer Services Council, visit their website. The VSC is a 501 (3) c nonprofit organization that helps improve the lives of residents through donations, service projects and other means.

Visitor information

Family members and friends are encouraged to visit the facility as frequently as possible. We request that all visitors check in at the switchboard/administration building upon arriving at the facility to assure that appropriate record of the visit is maintained. Prior arrangements for visiting in homes is encouraged.

How to arrange a tour

Public tours are available by contacting the Community Relations Office at 281-344-4525.
Press tours are available by contacting the DADS Communications Office at 512-438-3056.

Vocational services

Vocational services provide residents with an on-site workshop and the opportunity to work in community-based settings. Call 281-344-4203 to learn more.

Supported employment

You can learn about supported employment for individuals who live at state supported living centers by visiting the state supported living center supported employment website. The site includes a video about the supported employment program.

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Updated: May 11, 2012