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Mental Retardation Services Division Rena S. Howard, Director of Mental Retardation Services 434.799.0456, Ext. 3070 245 Hairston Street Danville, VA 24540 e-mail: rhoward@dpcs.org | ||
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The Mental Retardation Services Division provides a services system that assists citizens of Danville and Pittsylvania County with mental retardation in having the same opportunities and choices as other members of the community in the following areas:
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Gayle Burnette, Director of Case Management Services 434.799.0456, Ext. 3059 245 Hairston Street Danville, VA 24540 email: gburnette@dpcs.org Case Management assists individuals with
mental retardation and their
families in accessing services, supports, and resources within their
community. Case
Management functions as the door through which an individual passes
to access needed services. Case Management is
licensed by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and
Substance Abuse Services. Case Management Services include:
Mental Retardation
Case Managers determine eligibility for Waiver
Services. In order to
be eligible, an individual must have a diagnosis of mental
retardation and must meet functional and financial eligibility. For additional information, please call 434.799.0456.
Case Managers also assist individuals residing in Intermediate Care Facilities
for the Mentally Retarded; Central Virginia Training
Center and Southside Virginia Training Center; and the state mental
health facility that serves Danville and Pittsylvania County,
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute; in transitioning from
state facility-based services to local community-based services. Call 434.799.0456 to make a referral for Mental Retardation Case Management Services or to ask questions and obtain additional information.
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| Infant Services | ||
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Kimberly Bebeau, LPC, Director of Infant Services 434.799.0456, Ext. 3121 245 Hairston Street Danville, VA 24540 e-mail: kbebeau@dpcs.org
Infant Services implements Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These services, which are often called Early Intervention Services, include:
Service Coordination Each family is assigned a Service Coordinator who ensures that services provided to their child and his/her family best meet their needs. Service coordination is provided at no cost to the family.
Developmental Evaluations Each child will receive a full team evaluation to assess his or her developmental levels in five areas of skill: cognitive, communication, social or emotional, physical, and adaptive. Initial evaluations will be provided at no cost to the family.
Specialized Services Part
C infants and families will receive the appropriate services to help
promote developmental progress. Based on the infant’s and family’s needs, the following
services may be provided by local agencies:
Early Intervention provides a full range of services for babies with developmental delays or disabilities, and their families. The goal of services is to provide formal and informal support to meet outcomes identified by families for their children. Our specific goal is to assist parents in meeting the unique developmental needs of each child. We provide outreach, coordinate services, and make referrals in the community as needed.
Eligibility The Infant and Toddler Connection of Danville-Pittsylvania coordinates early childhood services for children with developmental delays or disabilities from birth through 35 months of age, and their families, in Danville and Pittsylvania County.
To Make A Referral Early Intervention Services can be accessed by calling 434.799.0456. Referrals are made directly to the Director of Infant Services. Frequently, these referrals are made by parents or pediatricians. Anyone, however, can make a referral with a parent’s consent. For referral information outside of the services area, contact the Referral Line at 800.234.1448 or visit the website at www.infantva.org.
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| Family Support Program | ||
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Gayle Burnette, Director of Case Management Services 434.799.0456, Ext. 3059 245 Hairston Street Danville, VA 24540 e-mail: gburnette@dpcs.org
The Family Support Program offers limited financial and other assistance for families to provide care for a person with a diagnosis of mental retardation who is living in the home. The goal of Family Support is to provide services and/or technical supports identified by a family as necessary to maintain their eligible family member in the home. The Family Support Program offers families the opportunity to make informed and personal decisions regarding supports needed to provide care at home.
Family Support is an approach to strengthening and empowering families and communities so they can foster the optimal development of children, youth, and adult family members. The program serves families who have someone living at home who has mental retardation or a developmental disability. Family Support is a combination of financial assistance, services, and technical supports.
The staff person, consumer, and caregiver will complete an application form together to request Family Support funds.
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Jesse Dunn, Acting Director of Day Services 434.797.3401, Ext. 301 103 Dewey Place Danville, VA 24541 e-mail: jdunn@dpcs.org
Summer Respite Services allow children and youth time together during the summer for social and recreational activities.
The staff provides transportation to and from home and community activities. Participants enjoy a wide range of activities including swimming, movies, bowling, horseback riding, exercise, and cultural events.
Participants also enjoy the opportunity to interact and have fun with their peers.
Our goal is to expose children and youth to a variety of leisure and recreational activities and, at the same time, teach life skills.
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Individuals receive services that enable them to improve or maintain the skills necessary to live in the community. Our goal is to provide high quality, community-based services so the individuals we serve can enjoy their life to the fullest.
Individuals
receive training and assistance with:
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| Supportive Residential Services | ||
Emphasis is placed on individual needs and empowering the person to meet the challenges of living in the community. Individuals
receive training and assistance with:
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The Day Services Center is equipped with a full kitchen for cooking activities, a music room with keyboards and guitars, an arts and crafts room, an exercise room, and a computer lab.
Community activities include movies, recycling, shopping, swimming, museums, the library, volunteering, and enjoying a cup of coffee at a local coffee shop.
The Day Services Program provides opportunities for peer interaction, social integration, and community involvement.
Individuals can participate for two to seven hours a day, based on their personal preferences. Emphasis is placed on enabling individuals to improve or maintain their maximum skill level.
Individuals
receive training and assistance with:
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