At Skills of Central PA, we believe that a disability should never define a child’s or an adult’s potential. Our person-centered disability support in Bedford and Somerset empowers individuals of all ages. Explore the variety of programs available in Bedford and Somerset counties to better understand how our professionals help you or your loved one embrace a rich, fulfilling life.

Behavior Support Services in Bedford and Somerset Counties, PA

Building healthy relationships through understanding.

Is your child prone to angry outbursts when something unexpected happens in their routine or environment? Do you struggle to fit in at work or school because of sensory overloads in crowded places? We know that behavioral issues can feel isolating.

Our behavioral support services in Bedford and Somerset counties provide person-centered assessments, interventions, and training programs that bring families together. Our experts help professionals better understand the best approach to working with someone with developmental or intellectual disabilities who is prone to overstimulation.

Our programs are personalized and adjusted if a certain approach proves less effective than expected. If something doesn’t work well, that’s okay. It’s all part of the process to understand problem behaviors and the person’s needs. Our experts work with your family on new approaches until healthier interactions and relationships develop.

The behavior support services at Skills of Central PA extend beyond family support for children or adults with behavior issues. We also train employers and first responders to help them navigate encounters with children and adults who need extra support during stressful or frightening events.

What Our Behavioral Support Services Help With:

• Community Training: Educating teachers, first responders, family members, and caregivers to ensure environments and interactions are safe and supportive for everyone.
• Person-Centered Care Plans: Analyzing data collected from cultural and sensory assessments to build effective plans.
• Sensory Evaluations: Creating calmer environments by identifying triggers.
• Skill Building: Teaching interaction strategies that improve daily life.

Community Participation Support – Adult Training Facility in Bedford County, PA

Become an active part of the community.

Nothing in your or your loved one’s life should limit involvement within the community. Our adult training facility in Bedford County empowers individuals to become valuable members of the community by participating in activities or volunteering. Our community participation support encourages integration while building valuable life skills.

What Our Community Participation Support Helps With:

• Core Skills: Building core skills that improve mobility and motor development.
• Giving Back: Finding and participating in community volunteering programs.
• Life Skills: Training on how to get around town using public transportation or other options.
• Participation: Embracing the freedom to develop hobbies and participate in community events, such as painting classes or community gardening.

Employment Services in Bedford and Somerset Counties, PA

Achieving dreams of a fulfilling career.

Mental or physical disabilities do not have to keep people from valuable roles in today’s workforce. Even with employment laws protecting workers’ rights to accommodations from their employers, entering the workforce requires careful planning. Our team helps adults find gainful employment and share their insights, professionalism, and expertise with others.

What Our Employment Services Help With:

• Career Planning: Exploring possible jobs through career assessments and completing job readiness courses. Shadowing professionals to explore potential careers.
• Preparation: Building resumes, writing cover letters, and practicing interviews.
• On-the-Job Success: Independent training with Skills’ Employment Training Specialists, retraining when needed, and follow-up.

Lifesharing in Bedford and Somerset, PA

Family is best defined by love and support, not by blood relations.

Lifesharing is a program in which individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities choose their living arrangements, the home they live in, and the people they want to live with. It allows someone to create a supportive family, even if that family isn’t related by blood. The program supports an individual’s entire way of life, extending beyond basic needs like food and housing.

The lifesharing providers complete comprehensive screenings and background checks to ensure safety and the ability to provide security, support, guidance, and love to a person with intellectual or developmental disabilities. These providers receive a monthly stipend and support from nurses and a program specialist.

What Our Lifesharing Residential Option Helps With:

• Stable Housing: Finding a safe, supportive home environment with a “family” of your choosing.
• Creating Families: Building healthy long-term relationships.
• On-Going Support: Assisting family members, neighbors, friends, or acquaintances in supporting a person with a disability before, during, and after move-in day.

Our Community Reach

Skills of Central PA provides comprehensive, compassionate disability and mental health support to individuals throughout the region, including areas like:

• Bedford County: Bedford, Everett, Earlston, Hyndman, and Saxton
• Somerset County: Somerset, Conemaugh, Windber, Brothersvalley, and Jenner

Contact our local team today and learn more about our person-centered services in Bedford and Somerset counties.