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Elkwood Arts - Ridgway, PA
www.elkwoodarts.com
Description of service provided:
Direct service employees provide services to adults with
developmental disabilities who live in community settings
which include families, group homes and Lifesharing.
Services consist of work experience and other developmental
work training activities to promote movement into a higher
level vocational program. Activities include: 1) training
designed to teach job-related skills; 2) personal work and
adjustment training designed to develop appropriate worker
traits and teach an understanding of the work environment;
and 3) assessments of an individual’s vocational aptitude
and potential.
Elkwood Arts
produces various wood products which are sold through a
variety of means. Individuals receive a wage based upon job
completed. Some jobs pay at a sub-minimum wage level while
others may be at minimum wage or higher. Money to pay wages
comes directly from the sale of our products. Dickinson
Mental Health Center maintains a sub-minimum wage
certificate.
The day is
structured to include individual and group work activities.
Services must meet regulatory requirements of programs
licensed under the 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2390 and fall within
the Waiver Service Definitions authorized by the Office of
Developmental Programs and the Center for Medicaid and
Medicare Services.
Dickinson Mental
Health Center has been certified as a Qualified Provider of
these services by the Elk and Cameron MH/MR Program and the
Office of Developmental Programs.
Geographic area of service:
Elkwood Arts service individuals that reside in Elk and
Cameron Counties of Pennsylvania.
Admission
Criteria:
Individuals seeking admission must have a diagnosis of
mental retardation prior to the age of 18. The programs may
serve anyone 18 and older.
How to
Access Service:
Persons interested in services must contact the local
administrative entity (AE). The AE in collaboration with
Supports Coordination will work with the individual and
their family in meeting financial eligibility requirements.
In Elk and
Cameron county, interested individuals may contact Cameron
and Elk Mental Health Mental Retardation program at
(814) 772-8016.
Address and
Hours of Operation:
Elkwood Arts
324 Allenhurst Ave.
Ridgway, PA 15853
Hours of operation are from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
How
Individuals Pay for the Service:
Applicants may be determined eligible for funding provided
through the Department of Public Welfare, Office of
Developmental Programs and local Administrative Entities
such as the Cameron and Elk MH/MR Program.
Payment for
services may be rendered through the Consolidated Waiver,
Person/Family Driven Waiver, Mental Retardation Base
Dollars, Private Pay, and Human Service Development Funds.
Waiver dollars are a combination of federal and state money.
Mental Retardation money comes directly from the local
County office.
Name of
Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Missy Shirey
Program Director
Phone: (814) 776-2174
Fax: (814) 772-6209
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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 Transitional Work Services
Description
of service provided:
Transitional work services consist of supporting individuals
in transition to integrated, competitive employment through
work that occurs in a location other than a facility subject
to 55 Pa. Code Chapters 2380 or 2390. Transitional work
service options include, but are not limited to, mobile work
force, work station in industry, affirmative industry and
enclave. A Mobile work force uses teams of individuals
supervised by a training/job supervisor, who conduct service
activities away from an agency or facility. The provider
contracts with an outside organization or business to
perform maintenance, lawn care, janitorial services, or
similar tasks and the individuals are paid by the Provider.
Dickinson Mental
Health Center operates two cleaning crews in Potter County.
Each year, we initiate and negotiate contracts with local
businesses to provide this service. Currently there are two
businesses that access our program. The contract includes
costs to cover the wages paid to the individual. Individuals
are paid minimum wage. Both crews operate under the direct
supervision of qualified staff.
Dickinson Mental
Health Center has been certified as a Qualified Provider of
these services by the Elk and Cameron MH/MR Program and the
Office of Developmental Programs.
Geographic area of service:
Transitional Work crews serve individuals who reside in
Potter County.
Admission
Criteria:
Individuals seeking admission must have a diagnosis of
mental retardation prior to the age of 18. The programs may
serve anyone 18 and older.
How to Access Service:
Persons interested in services must contact the local
administrative entity (AE). The AE in collaboration with
Supports Coordination will work with the individual and
their family in meeting financial eligibility requirements.
In Potter County,
interested individuals may contact Potter County Human
Services at (814) 544-7315.
Address and Hours of Operation:
The
program operates in local businesses and is subject to the
needs of the industry. Most services are rendered in the
late afternoon.
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Applicants may be determined eligible for funding provided
through the Department of Public Welfare, Office of
Developmental Programs and local Administrative Entities
such as Potter County Human Services.
Payment for
services may be rendered through the Consolidated Waiver,
Person/Family Driven Waiver, Mental Retardation Base
Dollars, and Private Pay. Waiver dollars are a combination
of federal and state money. Mental Retardation base money
comes directly from the local County office.
This service may
not be funded through either Waiver or through base
allocation if it is available to individuals under a program
funded under section 110 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
or section 602 (16) and (17) of IDEA. Documentation must be
maintained in the file of each individual receiving these
services to satisfy the state assurance that the service is
not otherwise available under a program funded under the
Rehabilitation Act as amended or IDEA.
Name of Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Rose Carpenter
Program Director
Phone: (814) 260-0088 x141
Fax: (814) 260-0129
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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Community Residential Programs
Description of service provided:
Direct care staff employed in these group homes provides
services to adults with intellectual disabilities who
choose to live in a community setting. Our goal is to
encourage independent, quality lifestyles while ensuring the
safety, welfare, and health of the individuals we serve.
There is 24-hour care and supervision. Each home supports
3-4 people. Whenever possible, individuals have their own
bedroom. Bedrooms are spacious and allow for personal
tastes. The homes are individualized, and every effort is
made to operate the home responding to individuals in a
manner that suits their desires and interests. Services
assist individuals in acquiring, retaining, and improving
self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to
reside successfully in home and community-based settings.
Services include help with cooking meals, house cleaning,
laundry, and activity planning. Staff may also assist with
personal care, taking medications, attending medical
appointments, or exercising. These supports are designed to
promote independence while allowing each person to
accomplish everyday tasks in order that they may live a
quality life. While residing in a group home, individuals
attend some type of day programming. Day programming varies
from one individual to the other involving formal and
informal activities. Services must meet regulatory
requirements of homes licensed under the 55 Pa. Code Chapter
6400 and fall within the Waiver Service Definitions
authorized by the Office of Developmental Programs and the
Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services.
 Dickinson Mental
Health Center has been certified as a Qualified Provider of
these services by the
Elk and Cameron MH/MR Program and the
Office of Developmental Programs.
Geographic area of service:
The
residential program primarily services individuals that
reside in north western and north central Pennsylvania.
Three
homes are located in the Ridgway borough in Elk County. One
home is located in the Coudersport borough in Potter County.
Admission Criteria:
Individuals seeking admission must have a diagnosis of
mental retardation prior to the age of 18. Adults are given
primary consideration for placement. Generally individuals
are able to evacuate with
minimal or no assistance in response to a fire alarm.
Individuals requiring more assistance are eligible for
placement in our C-1 occupancy home which has a water
sprinkler system.
How to Access Service:
Persons interested in services must contact the local
administrative entity (AE). The AE in collaboration with
Supports Coordination will work with the individual and
their family in meeting financial eligibility requirements.
In Elk and
Cameron Counties, interested individuals may contact Cameron
and Elk Mental Health Mental Retardation program at (814)
772-8016. In Potter County, interested individuals may
contact Potter County Human Services at (814) 544-7315.
Address and Hours of Operation:
The
group homes operate 24 hours a day; 7 days per week; 365
days per year.
The administrative office is located at 110 Lincoln St.,
Ridgway, PA 15853.
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Applicants may be determined eligible for funding provided
through the Department of Public Welfare, Office of
Developmental Programs and local Administrative Entities
such as Cameron and Elk MH/MR Program and Potter County
Human Services. The primary source of payment is
Consolidated Waiver which uses federal and state monies to
pay for authorized services. Administrative Entities may
also use monies provided by the local county to fund
services. This is called Mental Retardation Base Funding. In
some cases an individual may have enough private funds to
pay for the service. All residents must pay rent.
Name of Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Elk County
Lynne Childs
Program Director
Phone: (814) 772-2005 x444
Fax: (814) 772-6154
Potter County
Wendy Hann
Program Director
Phone: (814) 274-3253 x160
Fax: (814) 274-9627
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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Employment Support Services
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Employment Support Services
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 Employment Support Services
Description of service provided:
Supported Employment services are direct and indirect
services designed to find and support individuals in
community employment work sites with coworkers who are not
disabled. People in this program are paid directly by an
employer and receive minimum wage or higher.
Supported
employment services consist of paid employment for persons
who, because of their disabilities, need intensive ongoing
support to perform in a work setting. Supported employment
includes activities needed to sustain paid work by
individuals receiving services, including supervision and
training.
Supported
Employment services consist of two components: job finding
and job support. Job finding may include but is not limited
to interview assistance, employer outreach and orientation,
resume preparation, job searching, and preparation for job
tasks. Other examples of activities that may be associated
with job finding include participation in individual
planning for employment development of job seeking skills:
development of customer-specific job skills;
employment-related personal skills instruction; job
analysis; support to learn job tasks; outreach with
prospective employers on behalf of the individual including
consultation on tax advantages and other benefits; and
consultation on behalf of an individual with the Office of
Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) benefits counseling
agencies, and provider networks under Ticket to Work.
Job support
consists of training individuals in job assignments,
periodic follow-up and/or ongoing support with individuals
and their employers. The service must be necessary for
individuals to maintain acceptable job performance and work
habits including assistance in learning new work
assignments, maintaining job skills and achieving
performance expectations of the employer. Other examples of
activities that may be associated with job support include
direct intervention with an employer, participation in
individual planning for employment, support to relearn job
tasks, coordination of financial issues, training to assist
individuals in using transportation to and from work,
maintenance of appropriate work and interpersonal behaviors
on the job, follow-along services at the work site after OVR
funded services are discontinued, and technical assistance
and instruction for the individual’s coworkers that will
enable peer support.
Dickinson Mental
Health Center has been certified as a Qualified Provider of
these services by the Elk and Cameron MH/MR Program and the
Office of Developmental Programs.
Geographic area of service:
The
Employment Support Services program primarily serves
residents of Elk, Cameron, and Potter Counties.
Admission Criteria:
Individuals seeking admission must have a diagnosis of
mental retardation prior to the age of 18. The programs may
serve anyone 18 and older.
How to Access Service:
Persons interested in services must contact the local
administrative entity (AE). The AE in collaboration with
Supports Coordination will work with the individual and
their family in meeting financial eligibility requirements.
In Cameron and
Elk Counties, interested persons may contact the Cameron and
Elk MH/MR Program at (814) 772-8016.
In Potter County,
interested individuals may contact Potter County Human
Services at (814) 544-7315.
Address and Hours of Operation:
Employment Support Services are provided on a nontraditional
basis. They are rendered during day, night, and weekend
hours.
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Applicants may be determined eligible for funding provided
through the Department of Public Welfare, Office of
Developmental Programs and local Administrative Entities
such as Cameron and Elk MH/MR Program and Potter County
Human Services.
Payment for
services may be rendered through the Consolidated Waiver,
Person/Family Driven Waiver, Mental Retardation Base
Dollars, Private Pay, and in some cases through the Office
of Vocational Rehabilitation. Waiver dollars are a
combination of federal and state money. Mental Retardation
base money comes directly from the local County office.
This service may
not be funded through either Waiver or through base
allocation if it is available to individuals under a program
funded under section 110 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
or section 602 (16) and (17) of IDEA. Documentation must be
maintained in the file of each individual receiving these
services to satisfy the state assurance that the service is
not otherwise available under a program funded under the
Rehabilitation Act as amended or IDEA.
Name of Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Elk and Cameron County
Tracey Williams
Program Director
Phone: (814) 772-2005 x422
Fax: (814) 772-4348
Potter County
Rose Carpenter
Program Director
Phone: (814) 260-0088 x141
Fax: (814) 260-0129
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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Home and Community Habilitation Services
Description of service provided:
Home and Community Habilitation is a direct service that
consists of services designed to assist individuals in
acquiring, retaining, and improving the self-help,
socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to reside
successfully in home and community-based settings.
Habilitation may be provided up to 24 hours a day to ensure
the individual’s health and welfare, based upon the needs of
the individual. This is a service that may be provided to
people in their own home or in other residential or
community settings not subject to licensing regulations.
Through the
provision of this service individuals learn, maintain, or
improve skills through their participation in a variety of
everyday life activities. They learn and use skills in the
context of these activities: this can be considered a
functional approach to the delivery of services. These
activities must be necessary for individuals to live in the
community, to live more independently, or to be more
productive and participatory in community life. Services
must be provided in a manner that ensures the person’s
health and welfare.
Dickinson Mental
Health Center has been certified as a Qualified Provider of
these services by the Elk and Cameron MH/MR Program and the
Office of Developmental Programs.
Geographic area of service:
Home and Community Habilitation services are provided to
individuals that reside in Elk, Cameron, and Potter Counties
of Pennsylvania.
Admission Criteria:
Individuals seeking admission must have a diagnosis of
mental retardation prior to the age of 18. The programs may
serve anyone 18 and older.
How to Access Service:
Persons interested in services must contact the local
administrative entity (AE). The AE in collaboration with
Supports Coordination will work with the individual and
their family in meeting financial eligibility requirements.
In Elk and
Cameron county, interested individuals may contact Cameron
and Elk Mental Health Mental Retardation program at (814)
772-8016. In Potter county, interested individuals may
contact Potter County Human Services at (814) 544-7315.
Address and Hours of Operation:
Services are provided in a number of home and community
settings. Activities can be scheduled throughout the course
of the day to include evenings and weekends.
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Applicants may be determined eligible for funding provided
through the Department of Public Welfare, Office of
Developmental Programs and local Administrative Entities
such as Cameron and Elk MH/MR Program and Potter County
Human Services.
Payment for
services may be rendered through the Consolidated Waiver,
Person/Family Driven Waiver, Mental Retardation Base
Dollars, Private Pay, and Human Service Development Funds.
Waiver dollars are a combination of federal and state money.
Mental Retardation money comes directly from the local
County office.
Name of Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Cameron and Elk Counties
Tracey Williams
Program Director
Phone: (814) 772-2005 x422
Fax: (814) 772-4348
Potter County
Polly Lannager
Program Director
Phone: (814) 260-0125 x150
Fax: (814) 260-0161
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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Lifesharing Through Family Living
DMHC is looking for people interested in becoming
Lifesharing providers.
Please contact
Wendy Hann at
(814) 274-3253 x160.
Description
of service provided:
Lifesharing is somewhat different from other licensed homes
as these settings provide for Lifesharing arrangements.
People live in host homes and are encouraged to become
contributing members of the family unit. Lifesharing
arrangements are chosen by people and families in
conjunction with host families and in accordance with the
person’s needs.
The process
begins with an assessment of the host home and the family. A
survey is designed to take a look at the physical structure
of the home as well as how the family interacts, their
needs, and values. A survey is also completed with the
individual. The survey is designed to get a sense of the
individual’s wants, needs, and desires. Should a tentative
match be found between an individual and a host home, an
introduction is made. If there appears to be interest on
both parties, a “getting-to-know-you” period begins. It is a
combination of visits, activities, short term and long term
stays at the home. The process can take as long as six
months. If at any point of time, the individual expresses a
desire to live with the host family and the host family
agrees, a representative from the Office of Developmental
Program is contacted to conduct a licensing review of the
home. Once approved, the individual is free to move into the
home. All host home Providers must undergo training before
becoming eligible to become a Provider of Lifesharing
services. Up to 30 days per year of substitute care is
available to Lifesharing Providers to allow them time away
from the individual to deal with personal issues.
Services assist
individuals in acquiring, retaining, and improving
self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to
reside successfully in home and community-based settings.
They can include help with cooking meals, house cleaning,
laundry, and activity planning. They may also assist with
personal care, taking medications, attending medical
appointments, or exercising. These supports are designed to
promote independence while allowing each person to
accomplish everyday tasks in order that they may live a
quality life. While residing in a Lifesharing home,
individuals attend some type of day programming. Day
programming varies from one individual to the other
involving formal and informal activities. Services must meet
regulatory requirements of homes licensed under the 55 Pa.
Code Chapter 6500 and fall within the Waiver Service
Definitions authorized by the Office of Developmental
Programs and the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services.
Dickinson Mental
Health Center has been certified as a Qualified Provider of
these services by the Elk and Cameron MH/MR Program and the
Office of Developmental Programs.
Geographic area of service:
The
program serves individuals that reside in Potter County.
There are plans to expand the program into Cameron and Elk
Counties.
Admission Criteria:
Individuals seeking admission must have a diagnosis of
mental retardation prior to the age of 18. Generally
individuals are able to self-preserve meaning able to
evacuate with minimal or no assistance in response to a fire
alarm.
How to Access Service:
Persons interested in services must contact the local
administrative entity (AE). The AE in collaboration with
Supports Coordination will work with the individual and
their family in meeting financial eligibility requirements.
In Potter county,
interested individuals may contact Potter County Human
Services at (814) 544-7315.
Address and Hours of Operation:
The
Lifesharing homes operate 24 hours a day; 7 days per week;
365 days per year.
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Applicants may be determined eligible for funding provided
through the Department of Public Welfare, Office of
Developmental Programs and local Administrative Entities
such as Cameron and Elk MH/MR Program and Potter County
Human Services. The primary source of payment is
Consolidated Waiver which uses federal and state monies to
pay for authorized services. Administrative Entities may
also use monies provided by the local county to fund
services. This is called Mental Retardation Base Funding. In
some cases an individual may have enough private funds to
pay for the service. All residents must pay rent. Payment is
made to the Lifesharing Provider in the form of a tax-free
stipend.
Name of Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Potter County
Wendy Hann
Program Director
Phone: (814) 274-3253 x160
Fax: (814) 274-9627
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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Adult Training Facilities and Older Adult
Day Services
Description
of service provided:
Direct service employees provide services to adults with
developmental disabilities who live in community settings
which include families, group homes and Lifesharing. Based
upon the principles of normalization and Everyday Lives,
individuals are presented with opportunities to gain and
enhance life experiences. Services consist of supervision,
training, and support in general areas of self-care,
communication, community participation, and socialization. Areas of emphasis include: therapeutic activities, fine and
gross motor development, mobility, personal adjustment, use
of community resources, and relationship development. These
activities are designed to promote independence while
allowing each person to accomplish everyday tasks in order
that they may live a quality life. There is a minimum of 1:6
staff ratio maintained at all times. The day is structured
to include individual and group activities. Individuals are
always encouraged to participate and guide the program to
their greatest extent and interest. Services must meet
regulatory requirements of programs licensed under the 55
Pa. Code Chapter 2380, Older 6 Pa. Code Chapter 11 Adult Day
Services and fall within the Waiver Service Definitions
authorized by the Office of Developmental Programs and the
Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services.
Dickinson Mental
Health Center has been certified as a Qualified Provider of
these services by the Elk and Cameron MH/MR Program and the
Office of Developmental Programs.
Geographic area of service:
The
Adult Training Program primarily services individuals that
reside in Elk, Cameron, McKean, and Potter Counties of
Pennsylvania.
Admission Criteria:
Individuals seeking admission must have a diagnosis of
mental retardation prior to the age of 18. The programs may
serve anyone 18 and older.
How to Access Service:
Persons interested in services must contact the local
administrative entity (AE). The AE in collaboration with
Supports Coordination will work with the individual and
their family in meeting financial eligibility requirements.
In Elk and
Cameron county, interested individuals may contact Cameron
and Elk Mental Health Mental Retardation program at (814)
772-8016. In Potter county, interested individuals may
contact Potter County Human Services at (814) 544-7315.
Address and Hours of Operation:
Elk County
Adult Habilitation Center
653 Montmorenci Rd.
Ridgway, PA 15853
Hours of operation are from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Potter County
Adult Development Training
20 E. 2nd St. Coudersport, PA 16915
Hours of operation are from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Applicants may be determined eligible for funding provided
through the Department of Public Welfare, Office of
Developmental Programs and local Administrative Entities
such as Cameron and Elk MH/MR Program and Potter County
Human Services.
Payment for
services may be rendered through the Consolidated Waiver,
Person/Family Driven Waiver, Mental Retardation Base
Dollars, Private Pay, and Human Service Development Funds.
Waiver dollars are a combination of federal and state money.
Mental Retardation money comes directly from the local
County office. *
Name of Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Elk County
Missy Shirey
Program Director
Phone: (814) 772-0091
Fax: (814) 772-6209
Potter County
Polly Lannager
Program Director
Phone: (814) 260-0125 x150
Fax: (814) 260-0161
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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* The program is funded through
Cameron and Elk MH/MR Program, Potter County Human Services,
Elk County Children & Youth Services, McKean County
Department of Human Services, grants, United Fund and United
Way, third-party insurance, or private pay.
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