Developmental Services
Carbon Monroe Pike Mental Health-Developmental Services (CMP MH/DS) coordinates services and supports for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and their families through a network of contracted providers, The focus of services is to assist individuals to live and participate in our community. CMP MH/DS partners with providers, supports coordinators, families and advocates to monitor and oversee the quality of services provided. As CMP MH/DS is the Administrative Entity (AE) for the state’s Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the PA Department of Human Services (DHS), the department performs operational and administrative oversight on behalf of ODP and DHS. Some of the responsibilities of the AE include verifying eligibility for intellectual disability services; Level of Care (LOC) evaluations; oversight and monitoring of service providers; and reviewing, approval and authorization of Individual Service Plans for all individuals registered with us.
The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Disabilities is a bureau within the Department of Human Services. They are responsible for the establishment of policy and regulations which govern the intellectual disability community program. They also are the primary source of funding for the county Developmental Disabilities program. We encourage you to visit their webpage (select Services for Pennsylvanians with Disabilities) to learn more about this important state office.
To start the process of enrolling with Carbon Monroe Pike Mental Health-Developmental Services, please contact our Intake Coordinator at 570-420-1900 ext.3462.
To be eligible for developmental services, an individual must have one or more of the diagnoses listed below. To determine eligibility for services and supports through our office, the intake coordinator will request the following documentation based on the individual’s diagnosis.
Registering a child with the Office of Developmental Programs will allow them to receive Targeted Support Management (TSM), which is a valuable service that assists individuals with creating a vision of how they want to live an everyday life now and in the future. It includes planning for how to achieve that vision. TSM also helps individuals gain access to needed medical, social, educational and other services. The purpose of TSM is to promote an individual’s right to an everyday life utilizing Person Centered Planning and Self-Determination principles.
Please note, registration with our office does not guarantee services and supports. Access to services and supports, with the exception of Supports Coordination, depends on the availability of funds.
- A clinical diagnosis of an Intellectual Disability based on a standardized intelligence test which results in a Full Scale IQ score of 70 or below.
- An adaptive assessment documenting significant limitations in at least two areas of adaptive functioning skills.
- The evaluation must be completed and signed by a developmental pediatrician, licensed psychiatrist or psychologist
- Evidence of the onset of Intellectual Disabilities prior to the age of 22.
Individuals with Autism
- Enrolled in Medical Assistance
- A psychological evaluation providing a clinical diagnosis of Autism based on the results of a standardized diagnostic tool.
- An adaptive assessment that documents significant limitations in at least 3 areas of adaptive functioning skills
- The evaluation must be completed and signed by a developmental pediatrician, licensed psychiatrist or psychologist
- Evidence of the onset of Autism prior to age 22
- A medical evaluation form (MA51) completed by a physician recommending ICF/ORC level of care
Individuals ages 0-9 with a Developmental Disability or Global Developmental Delay
- Must have a documented developmental disability or a global developmental delay (ages 0-4)
- This is a condition of substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired condition with a high probability of resulting in an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder
- The disability is manifested prior to the age of 9
- The disability is likely to continue indefinitely
- Must be eligible for Medical Assistance (MA)
- A medical evaluation form (MA51) completed by a physician recommending ICF/ORC level of care
Individuals ages 0-21 with Medically Complex Conditions
- Must have a medically complex condition which is a chronic health condition that affects three or more organ systems
- Requires medically necessary skilled nursing intervention to execute medical regimens to use technology for respiration, nutrition, medication administration, or other bodily functions.
- An adaptive assessment that documents significant limitations in at least 3 areas of adaptive functioning skills
- Must be eligible for Medical Assistance (MA)
- A medical evaluation (MA51) form completed by a physician recommending ICF/ORC level of care
- DP 1090must accompany the medical evaluation (how to complete the DP1090)
- Enrolled in Medical Assistance
- A psychological evaluation providing a clinical diagnosis of Autism based on the results of a standardized diagnostic tool.
- An adaptive assessment that documents significant limitations in at least 3 areas of adaptive functioning skills
- The evaluation must be completed and signed by a developmental pediatrician, licensed psychiatrist or psychologist
- Evidence of the onset of Autism prior to age 22
- A medical evaluation form (MA51) completed by a physician recommending ICF/ORC level of care
- Must have a documented developmental disability or a global developmental delay (ages 0-4)
- This is a condition of substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired condition with a high probability of resulting in an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder
- The disability is manifested prior to the age of 9
- The disability is likely to continue indefinitely
- Must be eligible for Medical Assistance (MA)
- A medical evaluation form (MA51) completed by a physician recommending ICF/ORC level of care
- Must have a medically complex condition which is a chronic health condition that affects three or more organ systems
- Requires medically necessary skilled nursing intervention to execute medical regimens to use technology for respiration, nutrition, medication administration, or other bodily functions.
- An adaptive assessment that documents significant limitations in at least 3 areas of adaptive functioning skills
- Must be eligible for Medical Assistance (MA)
- A medical evaluation (MA51) form completed by a physician recommending ICF/ORC level of care
- DP 1090 must accompany the medical evaluation (how to complete the DP1090)