CBHNP has entered into a new business area, which focuses on Mental Retardation services. We are working with Pennsylvania counties to implement one or both Intermediary Service Organization (ISO) models as required by the Office of Mental Retardation. In addition to strength as a Provider-based organization, CBHNP has staff experienced in mental retardation services and is knowledgeable about the requirements and activities of an ISO.

 

Lancaster and Lebanon counties have contracted with CBHNP to serve as the ISO Vendor/Fiscal Agent. These programs went live starting July 1, 2004.

 

Our current ISO program has been able to meet County, family and consumer needs very well. ISO implementation has been successful using the model CBHNP employs, whereby a Program Specialist offers a local presence and support for families/Counties, while the organizational structure offers efficiencies in the fiscal operations. CBHNP is able to accommodate any county interested in pursuing either ISO model through our organization.