Alternate Options, Inc.

A Word From The Owner

Congratulations and thank you for considering Alternate Options as your choice for a HCS provider. This program is such a great gift and opportunity for you or your family member. For the past twenty years I have been blessed with the privilege of serving persons with special needs who are eligible for HCS, TxHml, or similar programs such as CLASS in a case of management or program management capacity.

There are many providers to decide from and because you don’t know any of us, it is a hard choice to make. Always remember that this is a consumer choice driven program so if you become dissatisfied you have the option of transferring to one that works for you.

Providers are required to provide the same services but what makes each of us unique is how we provide them. I am an advocator for consumer rights and I value, respect, and embrace families for the important role they play in the effective treatment and delivery of service. If you are looking for a provider who is knowledgeable about community options and who offers solutions to problems-
Choose Alternate Options!
---Bernadette Johnson

Our Mission is to promote the greatest level of independence possible by assuring that the diverse needs of people faced with challenges are met through individual quality of life and support self-determination.

What Makes Alternate Options Unique and What Can I Expect?

Value and respect to families for the important role they play in the effective treatment and delivery of services to consumers;
An atmosphere that is professional, caring, loving and respectful;
Weekly recreational activities such as bowling, dancing, movies, seasonal city-wide events, quarterly family nights, and annual Special Olympics training.
Self-advocacy as a means of independence;
Encouragement that supports growth, independence, and integration into the community;
Services responsive to the needs, values and desires of the consumers;
Success which is measured by the outcomes of each consumer;
Pride in our commitment to serve and advocate for consumer rights;
Flexibility to expand services to meet identified needs;
Motivated and empowered staff who complete their work; and
Developed staff support which are effectively trained and will provide productive performance.
Innovative payment options including 100% of the State’s foster care reimbursement payable in several options.

What Is HCS And TxHml?

These are Title XIX Medicaid Entitlement programs designed to assist persons with developmental disabilities in reaching optimum independence within their community. Services are provided to persons living in their families home, their own homes, foster or other community settings such as small group homes where no more than four persons live.

How Do I Qualify?

You Or Your Family Member Must Be:
Currently receiving or be eligible for Medicaid;
Currently living in an ICF/MR facility with a HCS slot offer;
On a waiting list for HCS services;
At risk for an ICF/MR or State School/Institutional placement; or
Currently receiving HCS services and wish to select another provider.

What Services Are Available?

Foster Care Services (parents with children over 18 are paid to care for their own child)
Respite
Transitional Day Programming
Supported Employment
Speech Therapy
Dental
Nursing
Dietary
Social Work Services
Psychological services
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Minor Home Modifications
Adaptive Equipment/Aids
Residential Placement