Long-term services and supports are a critical resource for individuals who have an intellectual, developmental, behavioral, and/or physical disability.1 Historically in many communities, long- term services and supports were primarily provided in institutional settings such as nursing homes. However with new advances in medical technology and through the Supreme Court Olmstead Decision2 to support independent living for people who have disabilities, these services are increasingly being provided in home and community-based settings.With the right partnerships and training, health centers are well-positioned to serve this population in the home and community-based setting.This profile highlights two partnerships serving these at-risk populations in the community.
Community Based Supportive Housing Serving Persons with Disabilities at Risk of Institutional Care
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Best Practices, Clinical Practice, Homeless Services, Permanent Supportive Housing