Eligibility for Services

Residential Services:

All referrals for Residential services are initiated and processed by the Centre County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention & Drug and Alcohol office.  A detailed referral of service needs and requests is then presented to provider agencies, such as The Arc.  A meeting is held between appropriate team members to share information and determine the feasibility of the referral and service provision. The individual and the family render a final decision based on their choice of qualified providers. “Self-pay” options may be available; please contact The Arc for more information.  Both the county and The Arc monitor the quality and appropriateness of services provided by The Arc on an ongoing basis.

Home and Community Services:

All referrals for Home and Community Services are initiated and processed by the Centre County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention & Drug and Alcohol office.  A detailed referral of service needs and requests is then presented to provider agencies, such as The Arc.  A meeting is held between appropriate team members to share information and determine the feasibility of the referral and service provision. The individual and the family render a final decision based on their choice of qualified providers.  Self-pay” options may be available; please contact The Arc for more information. Both the county and The Arc monitor the quality and appropriateness of services provided by The Arc on an ongoing basis.

Nittany Employment Services:

Referrals are made for employment services when an individual expresses interest in exploring, obtaining or maintaining competitive community employment and appears to be in need of support to do so.  A meeting is held between appropriate team members to share information and determine the feasibility of the referral and service provision. The individual and the family render a final decision based on their choice of qualified providers.  Self-pay” options may be available; please contact The Arc for more information.  In addition to receiving referrals from the Centre County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention & Drug and Alcohol office, Nittany Employment Services (NES) also accepts referrals from Rehabilitation Counselors at the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR).

Click here to learn more about Office of Developmental Programs’ Medicaid Waivers for Intellectual Disabilities Supports and Services.

Click here to learn more about Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVR).

The Arc’s programs are also funded in part by the Centre County United Way.