To our supporters:

Vita Living is committed to protecting the health and well being of our clients and staff. We are closely monitoring COVID-19 through the City of Houston, Harris County officials, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Amid the ongoing spread of COVID-19, Vita Living is following the recommendations set forth by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and have implemented the following protocols:

• Vita Living’s qualified nursing team is actively monitoring our residents and day center participants for symptoms of COVID-19. As of now, no clients have experienced any related symptoms.
• For the time being, we are closing our day center and canceling all outings beyond our residential homes.
• Our day center staff will operate from our residential homes to provide our clients with fun, interactive activities they would typically participate in while at our day center.
• Routine and follow-up medical appointments have been rescheduled. All Vita Living residential homes have access to staff nurses who treat minor medical issues, administer medications, and communicate with doctors. 
• All individual, group, and corporate volunteer activities have been cancelled.
• Vita Living’s staff has been trained to utilize proper hand washing techniques and to identify COVID-19 symptoms.

We are fortunate our residential homes are equipped with the necessary supplies to support our clients during this time. Those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are at greater risk of being impacted by COVID-19.

We will continue to follow these protocols in an effort to protect those we serve and those who care for them. We will also notify you of any further changes regarding Vita Living, its clients, and events.

Thank you for your continued support of Vita Living.

Joe Cooper