What is the Transition Support Team (TST)
The TST will provide the support activities to Local Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Authorities (LIDDAs) and Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) program providers that serve individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) at risk of being admitted into an institution, and those who have moved from institutional settings, including State Supported Living Centers (SSLCs) and Nursing Facilities (NFs).
The Program is designed to assist LIDDAs and providers in enhancing services and supports to assist Individuals and avoid institutionalization.
Our Designated Service Area
MHMR Tarrant will provide TST support in the designated service area that consists of the following LIDDAs:
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Betty Hardwick Center
- Center for Life Resources
- Helen Farabee Centers
- Pecan Valley Centers
MHMR Tarrant is the HUB for our region. There are 8 HUBs in the State of Texas. Please click on the link below to see the other HUBs and their Designated Service Areas.
https://hhs.texas.gov/services/disability
Services
- Educational activities
- Webinars
- Videos
- Correspondence
- De-identified (as necessary) case reviews
- Technical assistance, upon request from LIDDAs and providers, on specific disorders and diseases
Our expert team members include:
- Psychiatrists
- Registered Nurses
- Psychologists
- Behavior Specialists and additional health related professionals will be sought if needed.