About Benchmark Human Services
Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Benchmark has grown to become one of the most respected organizations in the country in the areas of disability and behavioral health.
Mission and Values
Our Mission: To help people live as independently as possible, be included in the community, and reach their full potential.
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Independence:
True autonomy begins with choice. We provide the practical tools and daily supports that empower individuals served to make decisions and manage their routines.
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Inclusion:
No one should live on the sidelines. We remove barriers so the people we serve can live, work, and socialize in their communities.
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Potential:
We focus on inherent strengths. Through person-centered planning, we help individuals served unlock their unique talents and pursue their own definition of success.
Our Services
We provide comprehensive Child & Family, Home & Community, and Crisis & Care Coordination services for individuals with disabilities, behavioral health needs, and dual diagnoses across the United States.
Our Team
Benchmark is guided by experienced human services executives and advisory members committed to sustainable, high-quality care. We invite you to meet the leaders who shape our organizational direction.
Our History
Benchmark’s history dates back to 1960, when a group of parents of adult children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), helped launch a study to explore community-based work options for individuals with disabilities in Northeast Indiana. From this study, The Community Coordinating Center was born and later renamed Anthony Wayne Rehabilitation Center for Handicapped & Blind, Inc. (AWRC). AWRC was restructured into three separate entities in 2007: AWRC (nonprofit), Benchmark Human Services (for-profit, formerly known as Anthony Wayne Services), and WindSwell Foundation (philanthropic nonprofit, formerly known as AWS Foundation).
65 Years of Stories
In 2025, Benchmark Human Services celebrated our 65th anniversary by recording the personal experiences of our employees across the country. We invite you to learn more about our history and watch our video series, My Benchmark Story.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our organization or want to see where we currently offer care, view our locations page or reach out to our team directly.
For funding sources or state agencies seeking to implement proven, person-centered programs in your region, connect with us to review our capabilities and outcomes.
