Resources for
People with Special Needs
In Blair County
Assisted Living
Skills
In-home Supports-The type and amount of assistance, support, and guidance is established through the assessment and person-centered planning process. Services consist of assistance and support.
Support and guidance in the general areas of:
-Self-care
-Health maintenance
-Decision making
-Home management and managing personal resources
-Communication
-Mobility and transportation
-Relationship development/socialization
Companion Services- Companion services are used in lieu of In-Home and Community Support to protect the health and welfare of the participant when a habilitative outcome is not appropriate or feasible (i.e. when the professional providing the service mainly does activities for the participant or supervises the participant versus assisting the participant to learn, enhance or maintain a skill). Companions may supervise and provide assistance with daily living activities, including grooming, health care, household care, meal preparation and planning, and socialization.
This service can be used for hours when the participant is sleeping and needs supervision and/or assistance with tasks that do not require continual assistance, or non-habilitative care to protect the safety of the participant. For example, a companion can be used during overnight hours for a participant who lives on their own but does not have the ability to safely evacuate in the event of an emergency or solely needs routine monitoring for conditions other than post-surgical care and convulsive (grand mal) epilepsy. This service can also be used to supervise participants during socialization or non-habilitative activities when necessary to ensure the participant’s safety.
To Learn more or begin recieving these services.... Steps does to begin receiving services: Once an individual makes a choice of services, intake meeting is set up with day services, support coordination, individual and family and or residential provider. Service requirements are reviewed. Once all required paperwork is obtained and completed as per licensing requirements a start date is established and services are started. Transportation is contacted by the support coordinator to learn what options or if this service is available. If transportation isn't available, the support coordinator will seek other means for transporting to and from services. Review website and reach out based on region. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am to 4pm (Blair County) In-Home Supports Address: 5016 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 Phone Number: 814-944-4519 (Clearfield-Jefferson Counties) In-Home Supports Address: 1214 South 2nd Street, Clearfield, PA 16830 Phone Number: 814-205-4008 (Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata Counties) In-Home Supports Address: 6395 State Route 103 North, Building 35, Lewistown, PA 17044 Phone Number: 717-242-0313 To email go to: https://www.skillsofcentralpa.org/contact/ Eligibility Requirements: 18 years or older or an organic brain disorder. People don't have to live in a specific area (however, transportation could be an issue, depending on the location of their residence). Individuals are required to be open with support coordination and be authorized for services. Individuals can self-pay, but this route may be fairly costly to the individual. Cost: Day services bills per every 15 minutes. Depending on the needs of the individual (staff to individual ratio) the cost varies. Help paying for services: Being authorized for services, typically pays for services. This authorization would determine the amount of time an individual would attend chosen service. Is there benefits counseling: N/A Do you accept private insurance: We currently don't have these sources as paying for day services. To learn more, go to: www.skillsofcentralpa.org (Button to website can be found below) While determining which resources are the best for you or your loved one, this organization would like you to know: Activities are planned but with weather conditions and the interest of the individual, planned activities may change from day to day or week to week. The use of a communication book is beneficial to both the ATS staff as well as the parent/provider to keep current with what happened at the program or at home. Other Service Categories Skills is listed Under: Day Programs Respite Behavioral Support Independent Living Assisted Living Group Homes Employment Training Finding Employment
The Learning Community of PA
Companion Services
Our Companion Services are provided to people capable of living in private homes, but who need limited guidance and assistance for their health and safety.
These services are provided when a habilitative outcome is not appropriate or feasible (i.e. when the person is not learning, enhancing, or maintaining a skill).
The service is designed to assure the health and welfare of the person being supported.
To Learn more or begin recieving these services.... What steps does someone need to take to begin receiving services/attend your program? If a person is not already signed up with an ODP waiver they can Self-refer to Southern Alleghenies Services Management 814-949-2912. A person can also Self-refer to Office of Vocational Rehabilitation 814-946-7240 Address: 125 Maple Hollow Road Duncansville, PA 16635-7920 Hours of Operation: Office hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Program Hours varies by plan development. Phone Number: 814-949-1905 Email address: clansberry@tlcofpa.org Eligibility Requirements: We are currently only providing services in Blair County. We accept Office of Developmental Programs, ODP, waivers, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, OVR, or private pay. What is the cost for the people you serve? Cost is predetermined by ODP and OVR. In most cases there is no cost to service seekers. Is there any help to pay for services? Funding through ODP and OVR Is there benefits counseling? Yes, we are certified to provide benefits counseling. Do you accept private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare? Private insurance does not cover the services we provide. Medicaid and Medicare are built into ODP waivers. To learn more, go to: https://tlcofpa.org/ FOR DAY PROGRAMS Is one-on-one assistance available? Yes Is there transportation to and from the program? Is there a fee for this? Transportation is part of all services with the exception of once a person is employed at a location. We will assist with connecting to public transportation where available. Schedule/Activities: Activities are customized to the person and their interest. While determining which resources are the best for you or your loved one, this organization would like you to know: There are other options for most services. Picking the provider should be a matching fit that works for the service seeker and the provider. Other Service Categories the Learning Community is listed under: Finding Employment Employment training Independent Living Group Homes Assisted Living Benefits Counseling