Community

Delaware

Delaware County Community Connections

Mental Retardation Services
The Office of Mental Retardation (OMR) provides a variety of services for persons with mental retardation, including many purchased from community organizations. All services are planned, coordinated and monitored by OMR and promote optimal independence for individuals and their families.

Case management is provided to everyone who is registered, and includes needs assessment and service planning, coordination and monitoring. Specialized mental retardation services can include Family Support Services, in-home services, adult day services, supportive employment, life skills training, and residential services. Availability is contingent upon eligibility and funding. General community and family resources are utilized as much as possible.

Persons eligible for services will have been tested before the age of 22, determined to have an I.Q. under 70, and have functional limitations.

Further Information
Dorothy Klein: Administrator
Phone: 610-713-2400
20 S. 69th Street
Upper Darby, PA 1908

Behavioral Health

Mission Statement
The mission of the Office of Behavioral Health is to assure the provision of a comprehensive array of quality mental health and alcohol and other drug services for eligible children and adults that will assist them to maximize their human potential.

The Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) combines the services for mental health and drug and alcohol. This office provides a wide range of community-based services for adults suffering from mental illness and children with emotional disorders, as well as for those facing challenges with alcohol and other drugs. Services are planned, coordinated and monitored by OBH and are provided through contracts with private community agencies and hospitals.

The Office of Behavioral Health also oversees the prevention activities throughout Delaware County. Through a contracted provider, OBH is responsible for an annual poster contest, prom contest, Red Ribbon Week activities, and the creation of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug awareness Calendar. In addition, OBH contracts with community mental health agencies to provide prevention and support services to all Delaware County schools through the Student Assistance Program (SAP).

The Commonwealth mandatory managed care program for Medicaid recipients, HealthChoices, was initiated in February of 1997. OBH was designated by the County as the office responsible for the implementation and oversight of this managed care program. As such, OBH oversees and monitors the contract with Magellan Behavioral Health for the delivery of mental health and substance abuse services for Medicaid recipients.

For more information, please contact the Office of Behavioral Health at (610) 713-2365. The office is located at 20 S. 69th Street, Upper Darby, PA 19082

Employment Providers

The following agencies provide employment services which may include assessment, job finding services and on the job support.

  • Community Integrated Services
  • Community Interactions, Inc.
  • Delaware County Intermediate Unite #25
  • Elwyn
  • Gateway Employment Resources, Inc.
  • Holcomb Associates, Inc.
  • LifePath, Inc.
  • Main Line Rehabilitation Associates, Inc.
  • The Chrysalis Group
  • Values Into Action, Inc.
  • CareerLink
  • PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) - Employment and Education Services