Support Services (Medicaid Services)

Triangle Disability & Autism Services hires, trains, and supervises support staff that provide these services across the Triangle. Services are based on individual needs as well as funding. Below is a list of these services.

Unfortunately, the State of North Carolina has a waiting list for these vital services. To join the State's waiting list (Registry of Unmet Needs) call your local Managed Care Organization. To determine yours- click here.

There are circumstances where families can private pay for in-home and community-based services. Please contact 919-942-5119 x112.

Community Living and Supports (CLS): This service provides support to individuals in their home and community. CLS can be used to enhance a number of different skills including activities of daily living (ADLs), community safety skills, and socialization. The service can also be used for monitoring health and safety and assisting with personal care needs.

Community Networking provides access to activities that help the participant integrate with the community at large and learn to develop relationships with individuals who do not have a disability. Community Networking is only used to support individuals in integrated community settings, or non-integrated classrooms.

Respite provides periodic support and relief to a participant's primary caregiver so that the caregiver may attend to errands, spend time with other members of the family, or participate in events. Respite may include services in or outside of the participant's home. (This service is only for the individual, not for any siblings or other family members.)

Supported Employment provides support to adults looking for permanent employment in the community. Services include coaching, training, one-on-one support, and long-term follow along.

Alternative Family Living (AFL): is a housing option for people who want to live in a family setting. An individual lives with a family in a private residence, with or without other people with disabilities, and the family serves as a natural support system, meeting needs that may arise.

Supported Living is a residential service for individuals who live on their own, but still need support. Services are available to people who reside in a home or apartment which they own or lease.