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Developmental Disabilities

(services for the developmentally disabled and mentally retarded)

Located at 793 Old Route 119 NORTH, INDIANA, PA 15701, Indiana, PA, the DD Unit of the Community Guidance Center offers a wide range of services to residents of Indiana County with developmental disabilities and mental retardation as well as to their families or caretakers.

These services are provided at no cost to the family or individual. Professionally trained Supports Coordinators assist consumers and their families with obtaining whatever services are needed to maximize growth and potential or to help meet basic needs. Supports Coordinators can help with information and referral for medical needs, early intervention services, vocational/educational programs, residential programs, respite care and advocacy.

The Family Support Services Program

The Family Support Services Program is funded by Pennsylvania’s Office of Mental Retardation. FSS funds are allocated through the Developmental Disabilities Unit. The Supports Coordinators develop Service Plans, for the use of these funds, with individuals and/or their caregivers whom have expressed a need that could be met by the program. These funds are available to those consumers who could benefit from companionship services, family relief services, medical and therapy services not covered by their insurance, home modifications, adaptive equipment not covered by their insurance, family education and training, and more access to recreational opportunities.The Family Support Services program is called “Family Driven Services” and is overseen by a Family Advisory Council which meets once a month. Meetings are open to anyone participating in the program and are posted on our Website “Event Ticker”.