Mental Retardation and
Other Developmental Services

Seven Counties’ Developmental Services provides an entry into the community's service delivery system for persons with developmental delay or disability, and is the regional planning authority for mental retardation and other developmental disability services.

Building Your Future

A Guide to Services for Families and Persons with Developmental Disabilities

All programs are based at the address below unless otherwise noted.

3717 Taylorsville Rd.
Louisville, Ky. 40220
(502) 459-5292; 1-800-459-5292
Fax: 452-9079
Sandra Mlinarcik, vice president
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

First Steps Point of Entry and Primary Service Coordination
(502) 459-0225 or 1-800-442-0087
Fax: (502) 452-9079
Victoria Chanda, unit manager/point of entry
Shawna White, unit manager/primary service coordination
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Seven Counties Services is the point of entry for its region for First Steps, the Ky. Early Intervention System. Services include: developmental evaluation, referral to community providers of early intervention services, development of an Individualized Family Services Plan, and primary service coordination. For more information on First Steps, click here to read a past issue of Pitter-Patter, which was a quarterly newsletter written by Seven Counties’ First Steps staff.
Fee: Evaluation, assessment and service coordination are at no cost to families. Other intervention service may require a monthly “Family Share”fee based on household income. Administered by the Ky. Cabinet for Health Services Department for Public Health.
Eligibility: Early intervention: Children birth through 2 years with a developmental delay or particular medical condition known to cause developmental delay. Primary service coordination: First Steps clients who choose Seven Counties Services as their primary service coordination provider.
Referral: Self-referrals accepted as well as from pediatricians and other physicians or health and human service providers. Call the number listed above with program.
8/1/02

Hart Supported Living Program
Becca Krall, regional supported living coordinator

This program involves individualized supports designed and coordinated by individuals with disabilities (or their designee) to help provide independent living in their homes and participation in the community. Funds are awarded based on a grant application.
Fee: No cost to participate. Costs of program are underwritten by the Ky. Department for Mental Health/Mental Retardation Services.
Eligibility: Persons who meet criteria of the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of disability.
Referral: Self-referrals accepted as well as those from other health and human service providers. Contact our intake coordinator at (502) 459-5292.
7/1/01

Ky. Department for Mental Health/Mental Retardation (DMHMR)
Residential Program
Robyn Thomas, unit manager

Residential services are provided through an agreement with a number of community providers. These services include developing an alternative family placement for an individual, support, and monitoring of placement.
Fee: No cost to individual. Costs of this program are underwritten DMHMR.
Eligibility: Children and adults diagnosed with mental retardation or other developmental disability and who are not receiving funding for these services though another program.
Referral: Self-referrals accepted as well as those from other health and human service providers. Contact our intake coordinator at (502) 459-5292.
4/05

Supports for Community Living Waiver
Robyn Thomas, unit manager

This is a home and community-based waiver under the Kentucky Medicaid program and was developed for Kentucky residents as an alternative to institutional care for an individual with mental retardation or developmental disabilities. SCL allows an individual to remain in or return to the community. Services include: case management; residential supports; adult day training; supported employment; community living supports, behavior supports, psychological services; occupational therapy; physical therapy; speech therapy; respite; and specialized medical equipment and supplies.
Fee: Medicaid coverage only.
Eligibility: Persons with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities meeting Ky. Medicaid criteria for ICF/MR/DD, and who meet other Medicaid requirements.
Referral: Self-referrals accepted as well as from other health and human service providers.
Potential clients currently are placed on an extensive waiting list. Contact our intake counselor at (502) 459-5292.
04/05

Networks
Janet Hardy, unit manager
2817 Del Rio Pl.
Louisville, Ky. 40220
(502) 451-1148
Jim Wilkerson, site manager

8040 New LaGrange Rd.
Louisville, Ky. 40222
(502) 339-7662
Ruth Reed, site manager

3503 Poplar Level Rd.
Louisville, Ky. 40203
(502) 451-2435
Missy Reed, site manager

The Networks program provides adult day habilitation on-site and in a variety of community settings. Training focuses on skill enhancement. Job profiling, development and coaching also is available to some program participants.
Fee: Monthly activity fee. Program is underwritten by the Ky. Department for Mental Health/Mental Retardation Services.
Eligibility: Persons must be a Supported Community Living (SCL) waiver recipient.
Referral: Accepted from individuals or families of individuals in Seven Counties' region who are SCL waiver recipients.
04/15/03

In-Home Support
Julio Zayas, unit manager

Training or other assistance to individuals who live in their own home or family homes. These supports include a variety of activities such as shopping, daily living skills household care.
Fee: No cost to client. Services are underwritten by the Ky. Department for Mental Health/Mental Retardation Services.
Eligibility: Individuals diagnosed with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities and not receiving funding for these services through another program.
Referral: Self-referrals accepted, as well as from families and other health and human service providers within Seven Counties’ region. Contact our intake counselor at (502) 459-5292.
12/01/01

Family Support Services
Becky Wolf, unit manager

This program is the regional point of entry for persons with developmental disabilities in the Seven Counties region. The staff provides information, resources and referral linkages, services coordination, crisis response and prevention, and long-term planning for individuals and families affected by developmental disabilities.
Fee: No cost to individuals and families. Services are underwritten by the Ky. Department for Mental Health/Mental Retardation Services.
Eligibility: Persons 3 years and older with developmental disabilities who are at risk for involvement with a number of human service systems, who need support during crises, and who need assistance with linkage to appropriate supports and services.
Referral: Accepted from individuals and families in Seven Counties’ region who meet MR/DD eligibility criteria, and from health, mental health, or other human services professionals. Please contact intake coordinator at 459-5292.
4/05

Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR)
3717 Taylorsville Rd.
Louisville, Ky 40220-1366
(502) 459-5292
Fax: 452-9079
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

This service involves screening and evaluation of persons with a mental illness and/or mental retardation to determine appropriateness for nursing home placement. Provides services mandated by legislation.
Fee: No cost to participants. Costs are underwritten by the Ky. Dept. for Mental Health/Mental Retardation Services.
Eligibility: Accepts adults referred to licensed nursing facilities and having a diagnosis of mental illness and/or mental retardation; have functional impairments/limitations in major life activities due to mental illness; have received recent treatment for mental illness or mental retardation.
Referral: Referrals taken from long-term care facilities and other health and human service providers. To refer, call coordinator at (502) 585-2008.
04/15/03

WHAS Crusade for Children
Lending Library of Adaptive Equipment
Bonnie Thorson Young, division director

This program loans adaptive equipment, such as special chairs for children, walkers, computerized language systems, and therapy balls, to enhance normal physical development and the acquisition of functional communication skills. Equipment can be used as long as needed and then returned to Seven Counties.
Fee: No cost to borrowers. Program is underwritten by the Ky. Department for Mental Health/Mental Retardation Services and WHAS Crusade for Children.
Eligibility: Children/youth age birth to 19 with developmental disabilities.
Referral: Family self-referrals accepted, as well as those from occupational, speech, and physical therapists, physicians, teachers. Contact our intake counselor at (502) 459-5292.
4/05

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Case Management Services
Bonnie Thorson-Young, division director

ABI case managers are resopnsible for initiation, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the assessment, evaluation, intake and eligibility process for ABI Waiver services. This includes assisting the individual in obtaining services and monitoring the delivery of those services. Case managers also assist an ABI recipient in the identification, coordination and facilitation of the interdisciplinary team and interdisciplinary team meetings related to developing and updating the plan of care.
Fee: Medicaid eligibility.
Eligibility: Adults aged 21-65 years who meet nursing facility level of care, have a primary diagnosis of acquired brain injury, have potential for rehabilitation and reintegration into the community and who are Medicaid eligible.
Referral: Call Developmental Services at 459-5292 and ask for the family support services intake coordinator.

Targeted Case Management: For children ages 3 to 21
Vicki Evans, Principle Case Manager

This is a Medicaid funded program to meet individual needs of children and adolescents who have a mental health diagnosis as well as mental retardation or other developmental disability. This program provides intensive service coordination. Each child has an individualized service plan, which may include after school and summer programs, therapeutic supports, behavior intervention, day treatment, school advocacy and respite.
Fee: No cost to families. Eligible individuals receive funding through Medicaid.
Eligibility: Medicaid eligible; under age 21; documented mental health and developmental disabilities.
Referral: Clients/families, mental health or other health or human services professional.
Contact: Our intake coordinator at 502-459-5292.
09/12/2007

SPEAK (Support Providing Employees' Association of Kentucky)
3717 Taylorsville Road
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 459-5292, ext 120
Fax: (502) 452-9079
Sandra Mlinarcik, Project Director
Diu Hong, Technical Assistant
www.dspspeak.org

SPEAK is an association offering supports to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in the Metro Louisville region. DSPs provide hands-on care to a wide range of individuals with disabilities. SPEAK offers pre-service orientation, a mentoring/apprenticeship program; monetary recognition; training and discussion opportunities.
Fee: No cost to DSPs. Funded primarily by a three year grant through the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Additional funding from partner agencies, including The Council on Mental Retardation, Cedar Lake Residences, Community Living, Inc., Dayspring, Dreams with Wing, Exceptional Teens & Adults, Louisville Diversified Services, and the Mattingly Center.
Eligibility: Membership open to DSPs with at least one year of service with one of the partner agencies listed above. Events are open to others for a nominal fee.

Adult Targeted Case Management
Becky Wolf, Unit Manager

This is a Medicaid funded program to meet the individual needs of adults (18 years or older) who have a chronic mental illness as well as mental retardation or other developmental disability. This program provides intensive service coordination. Participants have an individualized service plan in conjunction with a mental health treatment plan, overseen by a mental health therapist.
Fee: Medicaid
Eligibility: Adults aged 18-65 who have a chronic mental illness as well as mental retardqation or other developmental disability.
Referral: Call our Family Support Services intake coordinator at 502-459-5262

Crisis Prevention and Response
Bob Napolilli, Project Coordinator

Individualized service coordination is provided on a case-by-case basis at whatever frequency and intensity is necessary to restore security and continuity for adults in crisis. Individualized vouchers are available to purchase appropriate supports and services, including non-traditional purchases that may have the potential to fortify natural supports.
Fee: No cost to recipients. Underwritten by the Departmenta for Mental Health & Mental Retardation
Eligibility: Residents of the SCS region who have a diagnosis of mental retardation or developmental disability who are experiencing a behavioral or psychiatric crisis.
Referral: Call 502-459-5292 and ask for the Family Support Services intake coordinator.

PASRR Specialized Services
Martha Casper, Principle Case Manager

Supports and services to individuals residing in nursing facilities who have a diagnosis of mental retardation or other developmental disability and have been identified through the PASSR evaluation process as needing specialized services. Services are based on person centered plans and may include community coaching, day programming, and adaptive equipment/assistive technology.
Fee: No cost to recipients. Underwritten by the Department for Mental Health & Mental regardation.
Eligibility: The Division of Mental Health & Mental Retardation only.
Referrals: As above.