Applied Behavioral Analysis Services (ABA)

ABA is a benefit for children under the age of 21 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Services begin with a screening, a diagnostic evaluation, and an assessment.

Community Living Supports (CLS)

CLS provides opportunity for the individual served to be supported in the most independent, integrated community setting. CLS assists the individual in achieving their goals of independence, participation, productivity, and community inclusion.

Parent Support Partner (PSP)

This is a benefit for children under the age of 21. Parent Support Partner services are designed to support parents and/or caregivers of children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). Parent Support Partner offers ideas without judgement, connects through lived experience, and is a strong advocate.

Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)

The Personal Emergency Response System is an audio monitoring service. It helps a person maintain independence and safety in their own home. The monitor is a speaker that allows PERS employees to hear activity in the home. The PERS audio monitor is available twenty-four hours daily, seven days a week.

Guardianship Evaluations

Livingston Community Mental Health provides guardianship evaluations for eligible adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. According to the Michigan Mental Health Code, “Guardianship for individuals with developmental disability shall be utilized only as is necessary to promote and protect the well-being of the individual, including protection from neglect, exploitation, and abuse; shall take into account the individual's abilities; shall be designed to encourage the development of maximum self-reliance and independence in the individual; and shall be ordered only to the extent necessitated by the individual's actual mental and adaptive limitations.”

Respite Services

Respite is intended to provide the individual’s caregiver with a short term, temporary break in caregiving duties. Respite can be provided in the home or in the community.

Self-Determination

Self-Determination is the right of all people to have the power and free will and to make choices for themselves. Individuals can approach services through a self-determined arrangement and embrace the core principles of self-determination:

  • Authority
  • Confirmation
  • Freedom
  • Responsibility
  • Support

Skill Building Assistance

Skill Building Assistance provides specialized skill development, knowledge, and supports to help the individual increase their self-sufficiency or engage in meaningful activities.

Supported Employment Services

Supported Employment Services are provided to support the individual in obtaining or maintaining employment in the community.

Targeted Case Management/Supports Coordination

The Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Program is home to a team of Supports Coordinators provide services to children and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Supports Coordination is a service that includes assessing, planning, linking, advocating, coordinating, and monitoring the individual served so the individual can gain access to services and supports. The Supports Coordinator may assess for medical necessity and link an individual to eligible programs that may include Personal Care or Community Living Supports in an Adult Foster Care Home, Occupational Therapy, Psychology Supports, Speech Therapy, and other eligible services.

  • The Supports Coordinator may refer to optional voluntary, optional entitlements such as Child Waver Program (CWP) or Habilitative Supports Waiver (HSW).