Service Coordination
In Newberry County, individuals
suspected of having or diagnosed with mental retardation or autism enter the
service delivery system through service coordination. Service Coordinators serve families as the
single point of entry as well as act as a continuing contact person, resource,
and advocate. The Service Coordinator
strives to assist those served to access services both within the community and
the DDSN service delivery system. We
recognize that our service recipients have the same needs as others, but sometimes
may need assistance with locating, accessing, and coordinating services. A plan
is developed for each consumer which focuses on needed and desired services for
the upcoming year. The Service
Coordinator identifies resources to meet individualized needs and assists with
arranging services as identified on the individual’s plan. The Newberry County Disabilities and Special
Needs Board employs Service Coordinators to help establish, arrange for, and
monitor an array of services needed and received by the service recipient. Such services may include medical,
vocational, educational, recreational, residential as well as other
services.
For more information, please
contact:
Newberry
County DSN Board
P.O.Box 856
Newberry,
SC 29108
803-276-0562
voice/803-276-0785 fax
Other suggested links for
resource information would include:
www.scaccess.communityos.org
RECREATIONAL/LEISURE
(Can we include information on
the After-Hours Program)