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Intellectual and Development Disability Services

Exceptional Care & Services. Intakes & Admissions.

IDD Services

This service offers assistance to individuals seeking Medicaid eligibility and admission to other Social Security Administration services and programs. Services include, but are not limited to, aid in applying for and maintaining Social Security Disability and/or Supplemental Security income benefits.

Lakes Regional'due south Continuity of Services department provides Waiver Interest List Management also as enrollment services into the Home and Customs Based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHml) waiver programs. Continuity of Services besides provides monitoring, coordination, and placement activities for individuals of State Supported Living Centers, State Mental Health Facilities and customs grouping homes.

Continuity of Services Manager
Donna Pendleton
903.243.9088, ext 2304
donnap@lakesregional.org

Interest List Manager
Shelly Hubert
903.243.9088, ext 2305
michelleh@lakesregional.org

LIDDA (Local Say-so for IDD services) must ensure a crisis intervention specialist (the "specialist") provides education to and collaborates with agencies in the community regarding crunch intervention for IDD, and coordinates support for crunch prevention and intervention for individuals with IDD.

The Crisis Intervention Specialist too coordinates Crisis Respite services for eligible individuals when needed. "Crisis respite" means short-term (up to fourteen calendar days) respite for IDD equally follows: Lakes Regional LIDDA coordinates out-of-home respite with contracted providers for individuals with IDD to provide therapeutic back up in a safe surround.

The service provides 24-hour supervision to an individuals who is demonstrating a crisis that cannot be stabilized in a less intensive setting.

Crisis Intervention Specialist
Kayla Gamez
903.243.9088 ext 2311
kaylag@lakesregional.org

Respite is an emergency brusk-term relief provided by trained staff to the person's unpaid caregiver when the caregiver is temporarily unavailable.

Crisis Respite Services
Kayla Gamez
903.243.9088 ext 2311 kaylag@lakesregional.org

The Eligibility Determination process includes standardized full general intelligence testing, standardized adaptive skills testing, and estimated age when an intellectual disability was identified, including the source of the data. The evaluation must include testify supporting the origination of the disability during the private's developmental period. These required elements may be located in a study identified every bit a DID (Determination of an Intellectual Disability, previously referred to as a DMR) report; a psychological evaluation or update; a Diagnosis and Evaluation study; or diagnostic testing past the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS – formerly TRC) or the schoolhouse district. An interview and cess or an endorsement conducted in accordance with Texas Health and Rubber Code, §593.005, and 40 TAC Affiliate 5, Subchapter D to make up one's mind if an individual has an intellectual disability or is a member of the IDD priority population. Every bit an optional activeness, this service includes activities leading up to and/or related to the actual determination of eligibility, including but not express to enquiry of previous cess data, etc.

Community back up provides services and supports in an individual's dwelling house and at other community locations that are intended to teach individuals skills of involvement. Development and improvement of skills that allow the individuals to live more independently is our goal.

This plan assists with acquiring, retaining, or improving self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to live successfully in the community and to participate in home and community life. Individualized activities are consistent with achieving the outcomes identified in the individual's person-directed programme and activities are designed to reinforce therapeutic outcomes targeted by other service components, school or other back up providers. Twenty-four hour period habilitation is normally furnished in a grouping setting other than the individual's residence for up to six (6) hours a 24-hour interval, five days per calendar week on a regularly scheduled footing. The service includes personal assistance for individuals who cannot manage their personal care needs during the day habilitation action as well as assistance with medications and the operation of tasks delegated by a RN in accordance with state police force.

This service is designed to provide aid to an individual to help the individual locate competitive employment or self-employment within the customs.

A program administered past the Department of Crumbling and Inability Services (HHSC/DADS ), other than the Texas Home Living Programme, that provides services under a waiver granted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in accordance with §1915(c) of the Social Security Human action.

Twenty-four 60 minutes services provided to an individual who does not live independently or with his or her natural family. These services are provided by employees or contractors of the LAR who regularly stay overnight in the individual'southward home. Residential Services provided to more than 3 individuals living in a unmarried residence that is not a Contracted Specialized Residence.

HCS Program services ensure the individual's wellness, prophylactic, and welfare in the customs, supplement rather than replace the individual's natural supports and other community services for which the individual may be eligible, and foreclose the individual'due south admission to institutional services.

The Host Dwelling / Companion Care Program is designed to assist individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities while remaining in a customs setting. Host Home Companion Care forms and qualifications for providers with attachment of required forms

An ICF is intended for individuals who need 24-hour active treatment in a supervised setting.

Assistance in accessing medical, social, educational, and other appropriate services and supports that will aid an individual attain a quality of life and community participation acceptable to the individual as described in the Programme of Services and Supports.

Service Coordinators/Case Managers accept a Bachelor'due south caste from an accredited college or university with a major in a qualified social, behavioral, or man service field, such equally psychology, counseling, or social work. Or a high school diploma or GED, plus graduation from Partners in Policymaking and personal feel every bit an immediate family member of an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Lakes Regional Clinical and Skills Enhancement Services is a community-based programme that provides counseling, tele-med, behavior support and skills grooming to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or related weather condition. The program provides evidenced-based treatment to adults and children. Clinical and Enhancement programme identifies the needs and strengths of individuals and maximizes every opportunity for the private manage their symptoms while living productively in the community.

Customs services is an outreach program providing education and support to individuals in their home and at other community locations in order to teach them skills of their interest. The Employment Aid service is designed to assist the private in locating competitive employment or self-employment within the community. The Vocational Services assists individuals who, because of a inability, crave intensive, ongoing support to be self-employed, work from home, or perform in a work setting at which individuals without disabilities are employed. Supported employment includes employment adaptations, supervision, and training related to an private'south assessed needs, and earning at to the lowest degree a minimum wage (if non self-employed).

The TxHmL Plan is a Medicaid waiver programme that provides customs-based services and supports to eligible individuals who live in their own homes or in their family homes. The TxHmL Program is operated past HHSC/DADS under the authorisation of HHSC.

How to Get Started

A decision of eligibility is an assessment (or endorsement of an assessment) to determine is a person has an intellectual or developmental disability, and is a fellow member of the priority population for IDD. The assessment uses standardized tests to make up one's mind a person'due south IQ and adaptive behavior level (power to perform life skills) and is conducted by a qualified professional. An assessment typically includes an interview with the person, the person'due south legally authorized representative (LAR), or if the person doesn't have an LAR, others who are actively involved with the person. If you would like to speak with someone who tin assist you with starting the eligibility process delight contact one of our Intake Coordinators listed below:

Lisa Arnold

903-461-7360 x 4312

2824 Terrell Parkway, Suite 305
Greenville, Texas 75402

Bobby Jones

469-214-8050 ten 4102

209 N. Rockwall
Terrell, TX 75160

Hannah Short

903-872-2491 x 1804

800 Northward Master, Suite D
Corsicana, TX 75110

Glenna Spencer

903-243-9088 x 2302

151 East Industrial Drive
Suite #500
Sulphur Springs, Texas

The Intake Specialist will provide you with the bones data you need to go started in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services organization. They will also reply your questions about services. They tin can aid you with navigating the waiting lists for Texas Medicaid waiver services, placing you lot on a waiting list or directing you to the appropriate agency for additional data.
The Intake Specialist will request data and documents required for eligibility determination. These documents may often be submitted through the mail or fax; in some cases, a meeting with our psychologist may be needed to consummate the eligibility procedure.
After reviewing this information, eligible individuals will be scheduled for an Intake date.
Please remember that there are waiting lists for many services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Texas. It is important that you contact u.s.a. as early as possible and then that nosotros can begin the process.

Home & Community-Based Services (HCS)

Serving all counties.

HCS MISSION Argument

Nosotros put the person first, treating each private with nobility and respect while protecting the rights of all persons. Lakes Regional Customs Center believes that individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), deserve the same correct to live, learn, work, pay and grow as everyone else in the community past focusing on each individual's unique talents and abilities.

What is HCS?

The HCS Program is a Medicaid waiver program that provides customs-based services and supports to eligible individuals as an alternative to the ICF/IID Program. Individuals may reside in their homes, their family unit's habitation, or in a group home setting. The HCS Program is operated past the Texas Department of Crumbling and Inability Services (DADS) under the authority of Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

Qualifications for HCS Services

Any age

Must authorize for care in an intermediate intendance facility

Must have the decision of intellectual or developmental inability

Cannot be enrolled in another waiver program

Income and economical resources may non exceed specified limits

Management of HCS

Offering a diversity of opportunities for individuals to achieve individualized goals

Addressing health and safety problems relative to desired living styles

Support the expectation that every individual has the opportunity to participate in the community, gain and maintain salubrious relationships

HCS Services Available

Audiology
Behavioral Back up
Dental
Dietary / Nutrition
Nursing
Physical Therapy
Prescriptions
Speech, Hearing, Linguistic communication
Occupational Therapy
Adaptive Aids
Medical Supplies
Social Work
Pocket-size Home Modifications
Service Coordination
Supported Employment
Supported Domicile Living
Solar day Habilitation
Financial Management
Host Home / Companion Care
Residential Support / Supported Living
Respite Care
Back up Consultation

Customs First Choice (Chlorofluorocarbon) Program

Serving Camp, Delta, Ellis, Franklin, Hopkins, Chase, Kaufman, Lamar, Morris, Navarro, Rockwall, and Titus Counties.

What is CFC?

Community Offset Selection (Chlorofluorocarbon) is a new program put in place past the Wellness and Human Services Commission to serve as a cost-effective choice for attendant and habilitation services for people with disabilities who have Medicaid coverage and also have meaning needs.

If you would similar to speak to someone about this program, our Cfc Intake Coordinator is:

Patty VanHecker
903-872-2491 Ext. 1816
800 N. Chief Street, Suite D
Corsicana, TX 75110

CFC Services Available

Habilitation

Personal Assistance

Emergency Response

Answers to Often Asked Questions

An intellectual disability is characterized by limitations in intellectual performance and difficulties in a multifariousness of everyday social and practical skills. A developmental inability is attributed to a cognitive or physical impairment that results in limitations in areas such as self-care, language, and mobility. The term IDD covers a broad range of disorders and syndromes, many of which are misunderstood by the general public.

Lakes Regional Community Center is devoted to providing the nigh exceptional treat individuals diagnosed with an Intellectual Developmental Inability.

Authorization Services Include Intake/Screening, Eligibility Determination, Waiver Enrollment and Service Coordination. The role of Authority services is to determine a person'south eligibility for services, enroll individuals into programs based on eligibility, and coordinate ongoing services for an eligible person based on their individual needs. Other important responsibilities include placing and monitoring individuals on the Dwelling and Customs-Based Services and Texas Home Living Interest Lists, helping students transition from school services to customs-based services, and aiding families who request residential services for children and adults.

Provider Services handles specialized programs for Adults and Children. These are programs and services to eligible individuals in the community. These services are intended to provide individuals the skills and supports to be able to proceed to live in the least restrictive setting in the community and to function to their fullest potential. The goal of our IDD Provider Team is to provide timely and individualized specialized services to individuals and their families, targeting a decrease in crisis behavior and an increase in enhancing the individuals' quality of life in the procedure. We strive to stabilize an individual and remove the run a risk for out-of-home handling or placement.

Looking for services for someone with intellectual disabilities? Lakes Regional is hither to help you and your loved ones. The focus of our IDD Program is to assist individuals and their families in choosing and accessing quality and cost-efficient services and supports that best meet their needs and requests. Our IDD Program accomplishes this by offering an extensive assortment of services and supports either provided through Lakes Regional or through a network of private and public agencies and organizations. Our mission is to ensure access to services and supports that enrich the lives of the individuals and families we serve. Lakes Regional Community offers an array of IDD services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages in Camp, Delta, Ellis, Franklin, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Morris, Navarro, Rockwall, and Titus counties. Please experience complimentary to scan our website to learn more about our agency and the services nosotros provide.

The Intermediate Intendance Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ICF/IID) program is a community-based residential service option provided in homes with 6 or greater individuals. This ICF/IID programme provides similar services provided in a HCS residential home. The services include staff available to assistance individuals with identified needs, access to medical intendance, the opportunity to nourish 24-hour interval Habilitation or like programs, and participation in community activities. If you choose to access the ICF/IID residential selection, you are able to keep your current placement on interest lists for home and community-based waiver services, such equally HCS, Texas Abode Living, Community Living Assistance and Back up Services, and Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities Programs.

For information about the ICF/IID programs, please visit: https://hhs.texas.gov.

Information at http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/icf/search/index.cfm allows you to search ICFs/IID homes with vacancies by county, metropolis or zip code. It also lists any special services or areas of expertise.

If you are interested in this residential option, delight click on our "How to Get Started" button to find the contact for your county. We volition assist you in applying for the service. The awarding process for admission to an ICF/IID involves sharing an individual's diagnosis and medical and support needs with ICF/IID providers to ensure they take the appropriate services and resources to all-time meet an private's needs.

PASRR is a federally mandated programme that is applied to all individuals seeking admission to a Medicaid-certified nursing facility to identify:

individuals who have a mental illness, an intellectual disability or a developmental disability (also known as related weather condition);
the appropriateness of placement in the nursing facility; and
the eligibility for specialized services.

Principal Contact for Lakes Regional 12 County Service Area Mary Brownish PASRR Manager Fax: 903.705.1619 marybr@lakesregional.org