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Behavior Support Services (BSS) |
People who present challenging behaviors are referred to Skills Behavior Support Services through the county MH/MR Base Service Unit.
For more information, you may call the Base Service Unit
directly, or contact the Skills Vice President for
your region.
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Team Mode |
A "support team model" is used to assist people to learn better ways of interacting in a variety of settings.Each person referred fro BSS receives the services of a Behavior Support Specialist as part of their "support team". Team members may also include family, friends, and support staff.
Through collaboration with the team, the Behavior Support Specialist creates an individualized plan to help the person develop adaptive behaviors and reduce problem behavior that interfere with learning and community life. |
S safety |
P planning |
A awareness |
C choice |
E empowerment |
Personal SPACE Training is a ten week violence prevention training for women or men with developmental disabilities. It is based on principles of self-determination and the belief that people have the right to have control in their lives. The training promotes healthy sexuality and respect for personal choice. The program facilitators are Behavior Support Specialists who are trained in human sexuality. Each training session is limited 10 participants. Contact your county MH/MR Base Service Unit for referral information. |
Housing Support Services |
Unique Residences for People with Mental Illness and Low Income These several unique residences for people with mental illness and low income cater to a variety of individual needs including; independence, affordable living, home-like atmosphere, freedom to maintain personal schedules and supportive living. Skills' Housing Support Services manages three unique residences for people with mental illness and very low income. The programs receive funding from a variety of sources, and the degree of support services available to tenants varies according to the individuals' wants and needs. In addition, Skills manages Blair County's Housing Support Funding Program Click here for more information on our housing support services. |
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