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The Office of Developmental Programs supports a comprehensive array of services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including: community residential and day support services which are either administered or operated by county MH/MR programs; contracted private residential intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities services or services in state centers. The mental retardation system is funded through federal, state and county funds.
Northwest Health Connections provides training to Provider staff, Supports Coordinators, Personal Care Home staff, Family Living Providers, family members, and consumers in the following counties: Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Erie, Forest, Jefferson, McKean, Potter, and Warren. If you live or work outside of these counties, there is another Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU) serving your area. Please contact them to inquire about trainings.
HCQU / Location Training Contact Counties Served APS Healthcare
North HuntingdonBarbara A. Plummer Allegheny, Bedford/Somerset, Cambria, Fayette, Green, Washington, Westmorland Community Health Connections
ButlerDenise Quinn Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango Central PA HCQU
DanvillePatty Patterson Blair, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Snyder, Union Northeast PA HCQU
Sharon Falzone Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, Wyoming Eastern PA HCQU
Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, Pike Philadelphia Coordinated Health (PCHC)
PhiladelphiaBonnie DiRidolpho Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia South Central PA HCQU
Cherie Adkins, MS, RN Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, York Additional Resources
For more information on mental retardation, mental health, or medical health in general, the links below may be of help. We have included these links only as additional resources. We do not endorse or necessarily agree with the information contained therein. You should always consult your doctor before changing your diet or excercise habits, and certainly before changing any prescription medications you are on.
Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council
Since 1876, the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), formerly The American Association on Mental Retardaton, has been providing leadership in the field of mental retardation. AAMR is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals (and others) concerned about mental retardation and related disabilities.
A good source for mental and physical health information is drkoop.com.