Person Centered
Care Services

Community Habilitation

Community Habilitation (Com Hab) is a program that provides habilitative services at home or in the community (non-certified settings). Com Hab supports encourage community inclusion, integration, relationship building and independent skills. A person enrolled in Com Hab is assigned a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support them to work on person centered goals of their choice. Some examples of a person’s goals can include travel training, community safety and awareness, money management, social skills development and improving on activities of daily living. Com Hab can take place working with a DSP staff one to one, or in small groups. Telehealth options may also be available for Com Hab. Engaging in activities in the community helps a person to develop meaningful and long-lasting relationships. Our DSP staff work closely with people we support, mentoring and ensuring teachable moments every step of the way to support people to achieve their goals.

*In order to receive the service you must already have the HCBS waiver from OPWDD.* 

Self Hire A Direct Support Professional ! If you know someone you would like to be hired as your DSP to work with you or your family member, they are more than welcome to apply to be your DSP and work with you to achieve your goals. DSPs should apply on our PCCS website under “Join Our Team” Tab.

Check out our Resource Library located at 150 Granite Avenue. Free for all staff.

If you are interested in learning more about the program, you can reach out to our Intake and Benefits Specialist Lucia Rossi.

At Home

At home, Community Habilitation services focus on providing people receiving supports with the skills necessary to become independent in managing household and personal care responsibilities. Our Direct Support Professional (DSP) staff work closely with the people we support, mentoring and ensuring teachable moments every step of the way.

In the Community

In the community, the people we support explore and experience (in small groups or on one-to-one) a variety of activities in communities near and far, with support from our Direct Support Professional staff. Engaging in activities in the community where the person lives ensures that they are able to develop meaningful and long-lasting relationships. On the other hand, engaging in and exploring communities far away opens up the possibilities to discover more.