In-Home & Community Support
Personalized, one-on-one support delivered at home and in the community — promoting independence, daily living skills, and quality of life. Every interaction is shaped around the individual's unique ISP goals.
Promotes Independence
1:1 Personalized
ODP - Enrolled
what is ihcs?
1-on-1 support — built around their day, not ours.
In-Home & Community Support (sometimes called In-Home and Community Habilitation) is direct, personalized support designed to help adults with IDD live more independently in their own home and neighborhood.
Our DSPs work side-by-side with each participant on the skills that matter most to them: cooking, household routines, money management, hygiene, transportation, and social connection. The pace, the goals, and the methods are all shaped by the individual's ISP and preferences — never one-size-fits-all.
in their words
"I learned how to make dinner by myself. My mom couldn't believe it."
— Sentiment shared by IHCS participants across our PA regions
1:1 Support
Home + Out
where we help
Practical skills that build real independence.
Daily Home Routines
Cooking, light cleaning, laundry, organizing — the practical rhythms of running a home, learned through doing alongside our DSPs.
Personal Care & Hygiene
Respectful support with bathing, grooming, and dressing — dignity first, always. Same-gender support available where preferred.
Safety & Health
Medication reminders, safety awareness at home and out, recognizing warning signs, accessing emergency services when needed.
Money & Errands
Budgeting, paying at the store, using a debit card, grocery shopping, navigating banking and bills with growing confidence.
Transportation
Learning to use public transit, riding along to appointments, building the confidence to navigate the community independently.
Social & Communication
Practicing conversation, building friendships, working through social situations with someone they trust by their side.
a day with IHCS
What a typical session might look like.
IHCS sessions follow the rhythm of the participant's day — at home for some, in the community for others. Below is a sample of how a session might flow for someone working on cooking and shopping skills as part of their ISP.
Every plan is unique. We follow your loved one's ISP and adapt continuously based on their progress and preferences.
1:00 PM
Morning routine support
DSP arrives, checks in, supports the participant through their morning routine with as much or as little prompting as they need.
11:30 AM
Plan & shop for dinner
Together, they plan a meal, build a shopping list, head to the store, and practice using the debit card at checkout.
I am a widowed mother of a 37-year-old, disabled child. He needs prompting and 1:1 care. Alpha Health Services came to my rescue. The DSP came in and immediately connected with my son. He has been a blessing I wasn't sure I needed.
A parent in Pennsylvania
AHS Family Member
explore our services
Three ways we support adults with IDD across PA.
Community Participation Support
Structured engagement in community life, aligned with ISP goals.
In-Home & Community Support
Personalized 1-on-1 support promoting independence and daily living skills.
Companion Support
Consistent, warm companionship and social engagement in familiar settings.
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Whether you're an SCO, family member, or AE representative — reach out to start the referral conversation.