Intellectual Disabilities
The desire to connect with others, to contribute, to feel useful
and valued is an essential element of the human spirit.
That's why we offer services to help those living with
intellectual disabilities lead healthy and fulfilled lives.
Whether it's securing volunteer work, providing vocational
training, arranging housing that matches the amount of supervision
needed, or providing nursing care for those living with their
families, our services are designed to improve the quality of life
for everyone involved.
Daytime Support Services
We offer a variety of programs to provide opportunities for socialization and employment.
Adult Training Facility (ATF)
Individuals receive vocational and socialization training that enhances communication as well as basic life skills. Opportunities are available for both volunteer work and paid employment. Participants may attend an AFT for up to 30 hours per week.
Senior Program
An adult training facility designed specifically for people 50 years of age or older who desire a slower pace. Our senior program also offers opportunities for community involvement and employment.
Vocational Training
Not only do we provide work-readiness training, we also follow through by serving as job coaches to optimize success. We also perform evaluations that assess a person's strengths and interests so that he or she can make good job choices.
Community Employment (Working Partners)
This full-service program helps people obtain and retain meaningful, paid employment in the community by providing training, job placement, vocational evaluations, and long-term follow-up support. Working Partners also offers training and support for employers and co-workers. For more information, call the Community Employment Unit Supervisor at 412.344.1189.
How to Access Our Services
For information about Mercy Intellectual Disabilities Services, please call 412.344.6400.
Residential Programs
We provide individualized housing solutions ranging from 24-hour supervision to less structured environments.
Community Living Arrangement (CLA)
People reside in apartments and/or homes throughout the community. One to three individuals receive support and services based on their safety, medical, behavioral and recreational needs. Levels of support vary from a minimum of 30 hours per week to around-the-clock staff supervision.
Supported Housing
Geared for individuals who require 30 hours of supervision or less per week. Staff support individuals based on their specific needs. This may include money management, medical appointments, and assistance with locating and using other community services.
Family Living/Lifesharing
Individuals with intellectual disabilities are matched with, and live with, an unrelated companion, couple or family residing in the community. Host families and Family Living staff provide training, supervision and support.
How to Access Our Services
For information about Mercy Intellectual Disabilities Services, please call 412.344.6400.
In Home and Therapeutic Services
Specialized services are available to support individuals who are living in the community.
Employer of Record Program
This option enables families to continue to serve their family member in their own home and allows each family to recruit and chose a staff person. After qualifying, this person is hired and paid by Mercy. Companionship, 24-hour respite, and habilitation.
Therapeutic Services
We contract with specialists to provide behavior support, occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Additional services include nursing, habitation services to individuals living in nursing homes.
How to Access Our Services
For information about Mercy Intellectual Disabilities Services, please call 412.344.6400.
