CENTRAL CARE COMMUNITY SERVICES
 

MISSION:  To increase the opportunities for community living for individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illness.

VISION:  A high quality of life in the community for each individual served, through the provision of the services and supports that meet the individual's needs and preferences (to the extent possible).
 
GOALS

 Expand the opportunities for self-determination and community integration for individuals.
 Provide cost-effective alternatives to institutionalization.
 Expand the capacity for serving individuals in the community.
 Improve community residential services and supports.
 Enhance the efforts of Central State Hospital and the state of Georgia to comply with the Olmstead-U.S. Supreme Court decision.
 Provide staffed residential homes in the community.
 Increase the number of individuals placed in the community.
 


Central Care Community Services is an organizational unit of Central State Hospital.  It began operations in August 2002 and currently operates twelve homes serving 42 individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illness.  The homes are licensed and inspected/monitored by the Georgia Department of Human Resources' (DHR's) Office of Regulatory Services (ORS).  They provide cost-effective alternatives to institutionalization and opportunities for the individuals served to develop and realize new levels of independence, responsibility and community involvement.  The homes also expand the available options for individuals and their families and enhance the efforts of Central State Hospital and the state of Georgia to comply with the Olmstead-U.S. Supreme Court decision.  The individuals served participate in homemaking chores, grocery shopping, training to develop/improve skills for daily living, socialization and employment, and recreational and leisure activities.   They also access other services, supports and resources available in the community.  Central Care Community Services are funded by a combination of state funds and Medicaid funds (through the Community Habilitation and Support Services Medicaid Waiver Program).  Additionally, Medicaid billing/revenue under the Medicaid Rehab Option is currently being explored.

Plans are to increase the number of homes during fiscal year 2007 (July 2006 through June 2007).  Also, other community residential living arrangements are being considered for individuals who attain the skills and level of functioning to move to more independent settings.

 Contact Information

George Harris
Phone:  478-445-8150
Email:  Grharris@dhr.state.ga.us