Resources for
People with Special Needs
In Blair County
Behavioral Support
Crossroads Services, Inc.
The Crossroads Behavioral Support Program takes a people first approach and focuses on the needs of each person at all times. The ultimate goal is to improve the lives of each and every person supported.
To Learn more or begin recieving these services.... Steps to begin receiving services: Any person interested in receiving services through Crossroads Services, Inc. should contact their Supports Coordinator for direct assistance. Address: 3601 5th Avenue, Altoona PA 16602 Hours of Operation: Behavioral Support - As needed Phone number: 814-515-1730 Email address: Behavioral Support - Amy Walker (awalker@csialtoona.org) Eligibility Requirements: Travel and accessibility would be the main requirements of eligibility for each of our services. Cost: Behavioral Support Services are undetermined at this time. Private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare: Crossroads does not accept private insurance at this time. Help paying for services: Crossroads receives funding from The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) through Fee for Service billing. Is there benefits counseling? Not at this time. While determining which resources are the best for you or your loved one, this organization would like you to know: Crossroads has even had students attend our Day Program in the Summer months and during holidays while they were still attending school. This helps with the transition process and gives the family/person an idea of what they may like/prefer once the time comes for a complete transition from the school system. All Service Categories Crossroads is Listed Under: Day Programs Group Homes Behavioral Support
Skills of Central PA, INC
Behavior Support Services include assessment, training, and intervention to help people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who experience challenging or complex behaviors. Often, these behaviors can leave families feeling frustrated and can make it difficult for your loved one to participate in family activities and events, attend day programs, or have meaningful employment. We are trained in strategies and techniques to address challenging behavior to help both families and support teams achieve the best possible outcomes.
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 (Bedford and Somerset Counties) Behavior Support Services Address: 5016 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 Phone Number: 814-283-0025 (Blair County) Behavior Support Services Address: 5016 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 Phone Number: 814-283-0025 (Cambria County) Behavior Support Services Address: 957 Rowena Drive, Ebensburg, PA 15931 Phone Number: 814-472-1031 (Centre County) Behavior Support Services Address: 1225 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801 Phone Number: 814-272-0341 (Clearfield-Jefferson Counties) Behavior Support Services Address: 1214 South 2nd Street, Clearfield, PA 16830 Phone Number: 814-205-4008 (Cumberland-Perry Counties) Behavior Support Services Address: 600 Linden Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331 Phone Number: 717-630-2455 (Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata Counties) Behavior Support Services Address: 6395 State Route 103 North, Building 35, Lewistown, PA 17044 Phone Number: 717-242-0313 (Lycoming-Clinton Counties) Behavior Support Services Address: 1225 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801 Phone Number: 814-272-0341 (York-Adams County) Behavior Support Services Address: 600 Linden Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331 Phone Number: 717-630-2455 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
Additional Services
Contact your county's mental health services office. They will be aware of additional behavioral health services in your area.