Residential Services
Residential Services
The Department of Residential Services at Pickens County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs offers a variety of supportive living options designed to empower adults with disabilities to achieve the greatest level of independence possible. Our approach centers on creating safe, inclusive environments where personal choice, dignity, and skill-building are prioritized.
We utilize person-centered planning and positive behavior support strategies to help individuals identify and work toward their unique goals. Each residential setting is designed to foster growth, respect personal rights, and encourage active community involvement.
Depending on individual strengths and needs, we offer the following residential options:
Our Residential Services department is actively evolving, guided by fresh leadership, higher standards, and a renewed commitment to empowering each individual. We believe that by fostering supportive relationships and nurturing abilities, everyone can achieve their maximum potential and participate fully in community life.
Community Training Homes – Level 2 (CTH II)
Our CTH II homes are staffed around the clock and provide a warm, supportive environment where up to four individuals live together. Direct Support Professionals assist with activities of daily living such as meals, hygiene, and household management, focusing on teaching skills that increase each person’s independence. Support is gradually adjusted as residents build confidence and abilities, always respecting each person’s right to participate actively in their care and daily routines.
Supervised Living Programs – Level 2 (SLP II)
SLP II offers a more independent experience in a community-integrated, apartment-style setting. Here, individuals receive onsite support tailored to their needs, with opportunities to develop skills in areas like medication management, budgeting, home care, transportation, and community engagement. Our staff promote self-advocacy and independence, helping residents grow into lesser-restrictive settings as they are ready.
Supervised Living Programs – Level 1 (SLP I)
SLP I is designed for those who need minimal support. Individuals in this program live in their own apartments or community residences and receive regular but less intensive guidance from our team, primarily in areas like financial oversight, transportation, and goal planning. The focus remains on choice, self-direction, and living as independently as possible within the community.
The Jericho Project at Southern Wesleyan University
The Jericho Project is a unique partnership between Pickens County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs and Southern Wesleyan University, dedicated to creating an inclusive living and learning community for individuals with disabilities. This collaborative initiative offers residents a supportive, campus-based environment where they can develop skills for greater independence, participate in campus life, and engage meaningfully with the surrounding university community.
At the same time, Southern Wesleyan University students have the opportunity for immersive, hands-on experiences that enrich their academic and professional growth. Through direct involvement, students gain valuable insight and practical skills that prepare them to become leaders in fields focused on service, inclusion, and supporting diverse abilities.
With renewed commitment from both partners, the Jericho Project continues to cultivate mutual learning, personal development, and a welcoming atmosphere that fosters success for all participants.
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Enrollment Process for PCBDSN Services
Ready to learn more about our programs or get started with services?
Here’s how the enrollment process works for Pickens County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs: