Mental Retardation Services Summary

Center for Developmental Services (CDS) Admissions
This intake unit provides screening, evaluation and crisis services for persons seeking mental retardation services from HOTRMHMR.

CDS Service Coordination
This unit provides planning, coordination, and monitoring of services at least monthly for all admitted clients of the Center by bachelor's level staff.

Home and Community Based Services (HCS)
This CDS unit provides specialized Medicaid waiver services to people with mental retardation in their home, foster home, or 4-bed group homes.

Texas Home Living
This CDS unit provides specialized Medicaid waiver services to people with mental retardation. It is a separate funding source from HCS

Supported Living
This CDS unit works closely with other units to provide training, supports such as grocery shopping and money management, and other assistance to individuals living in their own homes or apartments. Assistance is available in all six counties served by HOTRMHMR. Over 100 individuals receive services through this program.

Respite Services
Respite services provide families and caregivers with a reprieve from the daily care and supervision of individuals with mental retardation or related conditions. Services are provided on an hourly or daily basis. Services are available in the consumer's home or in respite facilities operated by the Center. House is staffed 7 days a week with 24-hour coverage on the weekends.

Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/MR)
These houses provide a home for individuals with mental retardation who are in need of a more structured environment within a community setting. Homes are 6-bed and serve individuals with all levels of mental retardation and related physical needs

Heart of Texas Industries
This program provides vocational training, supported employment, job placement and specialized day habilitation services to individuals with mental retardation.