Intellectual / Developmental Disability Program

As the coordinator and contract administrator for the Parent to Parent and Developmental Disability Service Programs in Okanogan County, Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare works with schools, businesses, agencies, and advocacy organizations to connect, coordinate, and administer various services for individuals with I/DD across their lifespan and for their families/caregivers.

I/DD Services Include:

  • Information & Resource Education/Connection

  • High School Transition

  • Community Inclusion

  • Individual Employment

Services provided through this program are done at no cost and do not require that an individual be enrolled with any other service at OBHC.

Parent to Parent of Okanogan County

Parent to Parent is an evidence-based peer support model designed to offer support, information, resource education and navigation, activities, and events for parents and caregivers of children and individuals with I/DD and/or special health care needs. OBHC offers Parent to Parent programing in Okanogan County through PEAK.

P.E.A.K (Promoting Empowerment, Awareness, and Knowledge)

  • PEAK Info – monthly virtual information education workshops highlighting various subjects to support those with I/DD and their families/caregivers.

  • PEAK Meet-Up - monthly group gathering for those with I/DD and their families/caregivers. PEAK Meet-Up also includes annual sensory sensitive/adaptive events including Unscary Halloween, Sensory Santa, and Adaptive Easter. To learn more about upcoming events visit the “Event” tab.

  • PEAK News - monthly newsletter highlighting events/activities, information, education, and resources.

  • **COMING SOON** PEAK Support and Sharing - weekly support group for families and caregivers of those with I/DD, special needs, or other healthcare challenges.

These meetings are open to the community!

Developmental Disability Services

Information & Resource Education – Carried out through the PEAK programing OBHC’s I/DD Program provides regular information, resource updates, and connection to additional I/DD, special needs, educational, and healthcare support services.

High School Transition – I/DD students can remain in school until age 22 to focus on independent living skills, community integration, employment skills, and connection to resources and support agencies. Students who engage with OBHC’s I/DD services will have access to support with Job Foundation and School to Work transition resources. Students must be DDA eligible.

Community Inclusion – Provided through partnership with NWCenters, DDA eligible adult clients can receive supported services to engage in community life, volunteering, and social activities.

Individual Supported Employment – Provided through partnership with NWCenters, DDA eligible adult clients can receive individual long-term supports to find and maintain local employment.

How to Enroll or Refer:

To seek support and enrollment in these services contact OBHC’s I/DD Program Administrator at IDD@okbhc.org or by calling or visiting the OBHC office in Omak.

All individuals seeking support from OBHC’s I/DD Program will meet directly with the Program’s Administrator to discuss their needs and identify how they can be best supported within the scope of this program.