PASA Waiver Services

Overview of Home and Community Based Adult Behavioral Services: Tailored for adults, behavioral services promote independence, improve social interactions, and support the development of life and vocational skills that facilitate participation in the community. 

Counseling Services are designed to address identified needs and challenges and may be provided in individual or group settings, depending on the needs of the individual.  For example, counseling sessions may be conducted in the home, the community, a day program setting or another participant preferred location. 

Evidence-based counseling techniques such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Systematic Desensitization, Anger Management, Biofeedback, Relaxation Therapy and other empirical strategies may be used to help individuals develop appropriate adaptive behaviors, improve interactions with others, and manage their behavior more effectively.

In-home counseling: For individuals who have difficulty traveling or who prefer to receive services in the comfort of their own home.

Community-based counseling: Examples of counseling services in the community may include a local community center, large or small activity room in a day-program, at a public library or another preferred community-based setting.

Clinical counseling: For individuals who prefer a more formal counseling setting, counseling services may be provided in a day program or community center board office.  This setting may also be a good option for individuals who require a more structured environment for counseling sessions.

Behavioral Consultation Services for eligible individuals on the DD and SLS waivers may require assistance in developing appropriate behaviors and interacting with others. These behavioral services involve consultations and recommendations for behavioral interventions and the development of behavioral support plans.