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Individualized Supports (IS), also known as Habilitative Services, are provided in the home and the community to address specific goals outlined in the Individualized Support Plan (ISP) process. Individual Supports are one-on-one services offered to individuals in their homes, schools, communities and other settings of the person's choice. A strong emphasis is placed on positive family and peer interactions. Services are focused on self-care needs, emotional supports, daily activities, recreational opportunities, social development, safety awareness and additional skill building strategies.
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Community HomesWhen individuals can no longer live with family members, AHS can offer an alternative. We operate more than 45 group homes as well as six independent living apartments and minimum supervision situations in Allegheny, Butler, Beaver, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Greene and Washington counties. At each site, direct care professionals assist in providing a relaxing, enjoyable atmosphere combined with teaching the necessary skills to maintain day-to-day living. AHS also provides structured community outings, vacations and events which allow clients and their network to achieve appreciation for the other.
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Men, women and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities can also live in 24-hour supervised homes throughout Allegheny and Washington communities. This program gives each individual the opportunity to become as independent as possible. In a home-like environment, clients are able to receive the attention and supervision needed to cook, clean, shop and participate fully in the operation of their homes. Individuals learn self-care, mobility, personal and social development, communication and language and money management skills.
Arc Human Services provides a community residential rehabilitation program which provides a stable and supportive setting for persons with serious mental illness. Residents live in a home-like setting where they receive counseling and rehabilitation appropriate to their individual levels of function, enabling them to progress at their own pace from the transitional living situation to living independently in the community. Referrals are accepted from the Base Service Units and authorized by the County. AHS has two licensed homes in Washington as well as Specialized Housing - a program to address and meet the unique needs of those living with mental illness - in Butler and Beaver Counties.
Arc Human Services provides a community residential rehabilitation program which provides a stable and supportive setting for persons with serious mental illness. Residents live in a home-like setting where they receive counseling and rehabilitation appropriate to their individual levels of function, enabling them to progress at their own pace from the transitional living situation to living independently in the community. Referrals are accepted from the Base Service Units and authorized by the County. AHS has two licensed homes in Washington as well as Specialized Housing - a program to address and meet the unique needs of those living with mental illness - in Butler and Beaver Counties.
Family HomesA wide array of services and supports are available to families caring for a child or adult sibling with an intellectual or developmental disability. Individuals live in private family homes where they can receive services, form relationships, participate in everyday family activities and be active members of their community. AHS services are a community-based alternative to more traditional care facilities and a welcome solution for families that are seeking quality services for a loved one.
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Independent Living HomesIn this program, one or more adults share an apartment or other residence in the community. They live on their own, but receive support services and assistance from staff on an as needed basis. The goal of the Supported Living program is to allow clients to graduate to a completely independent setting. For some individuals, these environments along with regular staff visits become their long-term home.
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