Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
(IDD) Services
MHMR is the Local Intellectual and Developmental Authority or LIDDA. MHMR provides a wide variety of information and services to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and their families.
MHMR serves as the first point of contact for publicly funded IDD programs, whether the program is provided by a public agency or private entity. Additionally, some direct services are provided for those who are eligible.
MHMR has a strong commitment to providing support and information to people with IDD, their families and providers. Sometimes the IDD services system can get confusing, MHMR is here to help.
Intellectual Disability: a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual or cognitive functioning, plus significant difficulties with personal skills, such as communication, selfcare, social skills and financial management.
Developmental Disability: conditions that begin usually before age 18 years of age, that impact daily living skills, such as reasoning, mobility, language, and independent living.
Examples include:
- Intellectual Disability (ID)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Cerebral Palsy
- Down Syndrome
MHMR Provider: Our Homes
MHMR operates 13 certified programs of Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions. The homes are spread out across Tarrant County.
MHMR provides 24-hour supervision in all aspects of community living in preparation for movement to a less restrictive setting.
Staff assist with life skills and community outings, including daily trips to our Adult Day Activities and Work Skills Training Centers.
There are many options across Tarrant County for people looking for ICF home choices. Visit Texas Health and Human Services’ ICF home search for more information on openings at MHMR and other providers.
Friendship Groups
MHMR coordinates open groups each month for women and men 18 and older who have IDD. It is not a requirement to be served in MHMR services. The group provides:
- Health and quality of life education as well information of community resources through speakers
- Crafts
- Games
- Fellowship
For more information about these groups, contact Kendra Kerbow at 817-569-4026 or Kendra.Kerbow@mhmrtc.org
Interest Lists
The demand for community-based services and supports often outweighs available resources, applicant’s names may be placed on an interest list until services are available. However, some needs may be met through other programs until an applicant’s name comes to the top of the list.
Applicants are placed on interest lists on a first-come, first-served basis. When a person’s name comes to the top of the list, he/she will be contacted by a service coordinator. When the service coordinator determines that someone is eligible, that person will need to choose a provider to deliver services, if he or she has not already done so.
Interest lists for community-based programs are managed either locally or statewide, depending on the program.
- To be added to the Health and Human Services Interest Lists for Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS), Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) and the Medically Dependent Children’s Program (MDCP), call 1-877-438-5658.
- To be added to the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) interest lists, contact 817-569-4140.
- To compare Long-term Services and Support (LTSS) Programs, visit https://www.hhs.texas.gov/
Additional Resources
For more information on all programs listed, contact us at 817-335-3022.
- For a description of all Disability Services available
- To compare Long-term Services and Support (LTSS) Programs
- More about specific providers and facilities
- For information of additional state services and resources, contact 2-1-1, or (877) 541-7905 or go to 211texas.org
- If you are looking for long-term services or supports for yourself or someone else, you also can contact The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Tarrant County; 1-855-937-2372 or visit tarrantcountyadrc.org.
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