Aurora Community Services

Our Family of Companies


Aurora Residential Alternatives

Aurora Residential Alternatives (ARA) was founded in 1986 and has almost 25 years experience in providing compassionate and professional residential alternatives for individuals with developmental disabilities, chronic mental illness, and traumatic brain injuries. ARA provides homes for more than 350 individuals through 90 residential homes statewide and emphasizes that programs should serve people and be customized for each individual.


Aurora Community Health

Aurora Community Health (ACH) is a state licensed, Medicaid/Medicare certified Home Health Agency, which began services in 1996. Our registered Nurses have a combination of 25 years nursing experience with varied populations, including developmental disabilities, chronic mental illness, traumatic brain injury as well as the frail elderly. ACH community based (versus hospital based) work history, has made each nurse a strong advocate for individuals living in the community.


Aurora Community Counseling

Aurora Community Counseling (ACC) was established in 1996. ACC currently operates state licensed outpatient mental health clinics in the following communities, Eau Claire, Menomonie, New Richmond, Ladysmith, Siren, Plover, and Spooner. ACC therapists work with individuals, couples, families, groups, and employees. Therapist specialties include AODA, brain injuries, post traumatic stress and eating disorders.


Aurora Vocational Services

Aurora has provided vocational services since 1998 and, due to unprecedented growth, Aurora Vocational Services (AVS) was organized as a separate company in 2009. AVS provides individualized vocational services to assist individuals in obtaining employment which matches their skill levels. AVS contracts with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and several county agencies to provide employment assessments, job placement, and vocational coaching. ARA also operates six Day Service Centers throughout the state where consumers learn life skills like meal preparation and vocational skills which can be used in the workplace.


Aurora Integrated Management

Aurora Integrated Management (AIM) Wisconsin originated in 2009 and consists of the management group for Aurora Community Services. Aurora’s management is a diverse and experienced group of professionals with backgrounds in medical, mental health, and business fields. AIM is also the business consulting and public speaking arm of Aurora.