HMCDDO Service Options

Service Options Counseling

Helping individuals, families, and guardians understand their strengths, needs, preferences, and unique situations — and using that information to develop support strategies based on the service options available in the community.

Definition of Service Options Counseling

“Service Options Counseling means helping individuals, families, and guardians understand their strengths, needs, preferences, and unique situations, and using this information to develop support strategies, plans, and tactics based on the service options in the community.”

Notice of Service Options Counseling

As referenced within the HMCDDO Service Access & Provider Change Protocol:

Upon notice of approval of funding for new services, the Harvey-Marion County CDDO will provide service options counseling and obtain signed, dated choice forms at that time.

If individuals desire to have interviews and/or schedule tours in order to make an informed provider choice, follow-up contact will be required to ensure that signed, dated choice forms are obtained at that time.