Compassionate Support Services in York-Adams Counties, PA

Skills of Central PA provides residents of York and Adams counties with a trio of services that help people with behavioral, developmental, and intellectual issues live full, happy, productive lives. We believe that everyone has value to share with the world, but sometimes a helping hand is needed to reach one’s potential. 

Our services provide person-centered support and housing to help you embrace independence and have a community that supports you. Explore our services and contact us to learn more about behavior support services, lifesharing, and Skills’ community homes. 

Behavior Support Services in York-Adams Counties 

What seems normal to one person may be frightening, confusing, or overwhelming to someone dealing with behavioral issues. Skills of Central PA provides behavior support services in both Adams and York counties.  

You learn how to support a child through the frustration or fear that arises when the environment changes unexpectedly. Your teen learns strategies for managing anger when a change at school isn’t expected or welcomed. Adults can learn to navigate social events in which issues arise that cause alarm or upheaval. 

With our behavior support services, clients and their family members learn beneficial, effective strategies. We don’t believe in cookie-cutter approaches. We take our time to get to know the individual and supportive family members, community leaders, teachers, or other professionals, who all play a role in shaping an individual’s daily life. 

As behavioral issues are unique to each individual, we offer person-centric services tailored to the client’s specific needs, interests, and struggles. 

• Identifying triggers that often increase frustration or outbursts.
• Improve family relationships and understanding of the best approaches to use. 
• Joining clients in their classroom, workplace, or community setting to learn healthy interaction skills and steps for managing behavioral issues that may start to arise. 
• Pinpointing beneficial environmental changes to help ease confusion, frustration, and uncertainty that can lead to an outburst. 
• Training of area community members, like first responders, management teams, and school professionals, to help them understand how to help you work through moments of frustration. 

Community Homes in York-Adams Counties 

You crave your independence, but you’re not able to live completely on your own. Community homes in York and Adams counties provide you with the opportunity to live in your own one-, two-, three-, or four-bedroom home. You pay rent, shop for household supplies, plan meals, and keep your home clean and organized. 

Your living arrangements are carefully tailored to your needs and preferences. You might love the idea of sharing a home with a roommate or living with a larger group of people with similar interests. It’s possible with our community homes. You become a thriving part of the community, supported by friends, family, and Skill’s staff. 

Every resident enjoys: 

• 24/7 transportation services for jobs and social activities. 
• Access to Representative Payee Services and pooled trusts. 
• Assistance from LPNs for medical needs. 
• On-site support professionals who help you with everything from personal care to community involvement. 

Lifesharing in York-Adams Counties 

What makes a family? It’s not always the people who gave birth to you. Sometimes, people within your community are better suited or able to offer you the support and care you need to live life to the fullest with your developmental or intellectual disability. 

Lifesharing sponsors are carefully vetted and trained to welcome Skils’ clients into their homes. You’re not thrown into the new living situation without preparation. You’re introduced to a prospective lifesharing provider and take time to get to know them. If it feels like it’s a great match, the move into their shared home is handled slowly, giving everyone time to adjust. 

Throughout the year, caseworkers check in and make sure everything is still going great. Lifesharing providers also enjoy continued support and training opportunities. From this environment, you gain: 

• Companionship opportunities both within the home and in the community. 
• Opportunities to enjoy being part of family meals and celebrations. 
• Regular responsibilities, such as household chores that you’re able to complete independently or with some assistance. 
• Stable relationships provide long-term stability. 

Our Community Reach 

The specialists at Skills of Central PA provide these services to residents across York and Adams counties. 

York County is known for being home to Snyder’s of Hanover – think pretzels – and Utz potato chips. The Susquehanna River forms the county’s eastern border, and the Mason-Dixon Line is on the southern border. York, Hanover, Weigelstown, and Shiloh are the county’s largest towns. 

Adams County is to the west, and we also offer our services to residents across this county. Both the Eisenhower National Historic Site and Gettysburg Battlefield are located in Adams County. Gettysburg and Littlestown are just two towns we serve. 

Ask us about our person-centered services that help you or your loved one live independently without anxiety or frustration. Our team is ready to hear all about you and develop customized services.