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Intellectual Developmental Disabilities / Office of Developmental Programs  IDD/ODP

​The mission of the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is to support Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism to achieve greater independence, choice, and opportunity and live Everyday Lives.

 

The office seeks to continuously improve an effective system of accessible services and supports that are flexible, innovative, and person-centered to recognize and support dignity for all Pennsylvanians.

 

There are a number of services that can be provided to meet the needs of an individual registered with the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP).

 

This list of services is subject to change as service definitions change and waiver amendments are approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). https://www.cms.gov/

 

 

Please contact your Supports Coordinator or the County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities (MH/ID) Program to find the list of services and the corresponding service definitions. https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/contact/county-mh-id-offices.html

 

Contact

1-888-565-9435
ODP toll-free Customer Service Line (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday)


Toll-Free TTY Number:
1-866-388-1114
 

Make an appointment with your local County Office of Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (MH/ID). https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/contact/county-mh-id-offices.html

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If you need help locating your local county office, call ODP Customer Service Hotline at 1-888-565-9435.

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Take documents to the appointment that will help establish that you are eligible for services. Some examples are medical, psychological, and school records.

 

Services may include:

  • Residential Habilitation 

  • Home and Community Habilitation (unlicensed) 

  • Companion Services

  • Transitional Work Services

  • Supported Employment

  • Pre-Vocational

  • Respite

  • Transportation

  • Licensed Day Habilitation

  • Home and Vehicle Accessibility Adaptations

  • Therapy Services

  • Nursing Services

  • Behavior Support

  • Supports Coordination

  • Supports Broker

  • Assistive Technology

  • Specialized Supplies

  • Education Supports Services

  • Homemaker/Chore

Additional Resources

DHS ​Clearances & Licensing for PA Residents and Employees
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DOH Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Preparedness /Response, SPECIAL POPULATIONS
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DOH Developmental and Behavioral Screening EPSDT Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Medicaid Insurance
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Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
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IDD/ODP Life Sharing & Everyday Living Options
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IDD/ODP Problems? Denials? Filing a Complaint!
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IDD/ODP Provider Directory
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IDD/ODP Services and Support Directory (HCSIS)
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IDD/ODP TRANSITION
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IDD/ODP Work
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MY ODP Resources and Website Links
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ODP Office of Developmental Programs Regional Offices Contacts/State Centers and more
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PA County Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities, Early Intervention Program Offices
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PA Health Choices Insurance Map; Physical Health and Behavioral Health Insurance Companies
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PA Human Services Provider Directory with License Status
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PA State Medical Insurance Enrollment 
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Social Security Resources
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Substance Abuse in People With Intellectual Developmental Disabilities IDD
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 Intellectual Developmental SYSTEM IN PA (IDD)

Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Overview
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