The Arc of Centre County PA

The Arc of Centre County offers an array of dynamic community living arrangement service options to support persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community. Residential services and community homes provide twenty-four-hour support in a licensed community home providing direct services in the areas of health maintenance, activities of daily living, behavioral support, socialization, community integration, financial management, and recreation.

Nittany Employment Services (NES) provides vocational support and services to individuals with developmental and other varying abilities. The primary goal is to secure competitive integrated community employment for each individual. NES also provides Community Participation Supports in the community to increase inclusion and interest exploration while building on the potential for competitive integrated employment. NES provides a range of services that include evaluation, vocational planning and counseling, pre-employment training, job development, job coaching, and follow-along services.

Through Home and Community Services, The Arc provides services meant to meet the needs of those we support in the community. In-Home and Community Supports services help those we serve to acquire, maintain, and/or improve upon the skills necessary to live in the community, to live more independently, or to be more productive and participatory in community life. Community Participation Supports may be provided which helps participants in developing and sustaining a range of valued social roles and relationships, building natural supports, increasing independence, and experiencing meaningful community participation. Respite or Companion Services are also provided to ensure the basic health and safety of those we support.

Behavior Support Services (BSS) provide person-centered services which encompass the development and maintenance of a Behavior Support Plan and its restrictive components, if applicable. BSS services monitor progress within the plan, as well as skill building and training for the person to live and work in their community.

The Arc of Centre County offers several supplemental programs to enhance services provided at the main programs listed above. These programs include Supplemental Habilitation and Medical Support that are designed to augment service for individuals who require additional care in their current living situation. While not a significant portion of revenue or expenses, these services are invaluable to some who is having behavioral or medical issues and require extra support for a specified period of time.