Array Of Brighter Beginnings
Intake Documents Below
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Diagnostic Assessments
Before receiving service at AOBB you will first need to complete and submit an intake package. The intake package can be found in the “client’s intake” section of this website. After submitting your intake package, we will then schedule your initial intake session with one of our therapists for a diagnostic assessment.
Behavior and Mental Health Services
Array of Brighter Beginnings, Inc. (AOBB) provides in-home Alternative Family Living (AFL) and community-based services under the 1915(i) Medicaid program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)and mental health needs.
Our person-centered approach focuses on promoting independence, community inclusion, and overall well-being through individualized supports and evidence-based practices.
All services are referral-based. If you have questions about the referral process or would like assistance with enrollment, please click the Contact button to connect with our team.
Service Definitions
Family Living Moderate (YP750)
Family Living – Moderate Intensity provides 24-hour residential care, including room and board, to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) or mental health conditions who require a structured, therapeutic home environment. Services are delivered by professionally trained parent-substitutes (AFL Providers) who offer individualized care, skill development, socialization, and community integration.
The goal is to promote personal growth, independence, and stability while reducing the need for institutional care.
Long Term Community Supports
Long Term Community Supports (LTCS) consist of a broad range of services for adults with developmental disabilities who, through the person-centered plan (PCP/ISP) process choose to access active treatment to assist them with skills to live as independently as possible in the community.
LTCS is an innovative, community-based, comprehensive service for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). LTCS is an alternative definition in lieu of ICF-IID under the Medicaid benefit. This service enables Partners to provide comprehensive and individualized active treatment services to adults with I/DD to maintain and promote their functional status and independence. This is also an alternative to home and community-based waiver services for individuals that potentially meet the ICF-IID level of care.
A “Day Program” is defined as an individual/ group, facility-based service and/or a community based periodic service that aids the individual with acquiring, retaining, and improving socialization and daily living skills.
“Community Activities” are furnished in a community-based setting, separate from the member’s place of residence and/or provider’s facility. Members engage in community interests and activities of their choice with persons who are not disabled. Group Counseling
Group therapy has been shown to be as effective as individual therapy when treating a wide variety of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral issues. Additionally, the ability to grow together through shared experiences can be a powerful way to improve mental health and promote a lasting change beyond the group setting.
Therapy groups offer several advantages over individual therapy. For example, groups provide a unique opportunity to use relationships to solve problems in an environment that more closely resembles real-world social experiences. Other advantages include offering members the opportunity to exchange social feedback, improve communication skills, reduce social isolation, and develop new behaviors in a safe supportive environment. We know sharing personal information can be difficult, so group members decide what is discussed and are encouraged only to share information when comfortable.
Individual and Transitional Support (non-EVV, only in the community)
Array of Brighter Beginnings, Inc. (AOBB) provides services under the 1915(i) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) benefit. This Medicaid-funded program offers community-based supports to individuals with qualifying diagnoses such as Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Severe Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), or Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD).
The purpose of 1915(i) services is to help individuals live successfully in their preferred home or community setting, rather than in an institutional environment. Services promote independence, inclusion, recovery, and improved quality of life by offering a range of skill-building and supportive interventions.
Available 1915(i) Services
Community Living and Support
Focuses on assisting individuals with daily living skills, personal care, and community engagement. This service provides supervision, skill development, and support in practicing and acquiring functional abilities.
Available for members with I/DD or TBI.Community Transition
Provides one-time financial assistance to support adults transitioning from institutional or residential settings into private community residences. Supports include help with security deposits, furniture, utilities, and other essential setup costs.
Available for members with I/DD, SMI, severe SUD, or TBI.Individual and Transitional Support
Offers individualized assistance to help members acquire, retain, and improve self-help, social, and adaptive skills necessary for independent community living.
Available for members with SED, SMI, or severe SUD.Respite
Provides scheduled or periodic relief to primary caregivers who care for individuals with intensive support needs. Respite services are designed to prevent caregiver burnout and ensure continuity of care.
Available for members with I/DD, SED, severe SUD, or TBI.Supported Employment
Assists individuals with obtaining and maintaining employment through job development, training, and ongoing support. Services are designed to promote independence and integration into the workforce.
Available for members with I/DD, SMI, SUD, or TBI.
Program Goals
The 1915(i) program is designed to:
Support individuals in achieving personal recovery and independence.
Prevent institutionalization and promote community integration.
Encourage self-determination, employment, and stable housing.
Strengthen family and caregiver support systems.
Referral Process
All 1915(i) services provided by AOBB are referral-based and delivered according to each individual’s Person-Centered Plan (PCP). Referrals may be initiated by a care coordinator, provider, or family member.
Respite Care
Respite services provide periodic or scheduled support and relief to the primary caregiver(s) from the responsibilities and stress of caring for a beneficiary who has an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD), serious emotional disturbance (SED), severe substance use disorder (SUD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), or other qualifying behavioral health diagnosis under the 1915(i) benefit. Partners Health Provider Base+2Alliance Health+2
This service enables the primary caregiver(s) to attend planned activities, respond to emergencies, or take a brief break from caregiving duties while ensuring that the beneficiary continues to receive safe supervision, care, and support. The service may be delivered in the home or an approved community/out-of-home setting, and may be arranged for routine, scheduled relief or for unexpected/emergency situations. NC Medicaid+1
Key Components:
Relief provided to the primary caregiver who lives at the same address as the beneficiary and is principally responsible for their care and supervision. NC Medicaid+1
May be delivered in an individual setting (one beneficiary) under this code.
Can include in-home or out-of-home service settings (e.g., overnight, weekend, or emergency respite care) as long as they meet program criteria. NC Medicaid+1
Service must be consistent with the beneficiary’s Person-Centered Plan (PCP) and approved by the payer/authorizing entity.
Services are billed in units as defined by the State Medicaid fee schedule; typically the unit for this code corresponds to a 15‐minute increment, unless otherwise specified. Trillium Health Resources+1
Eligible Populations:
Children ages 3–20 with mental health or substance use disorders, or with I/DD or TBI diagnoses, living in a non-licensed setting with non-paid primary caregiver(s). Alliance Health+1
Adults (21+) with I/DD, severe SUD, TBI or other qualifying diagnoses under the 1915(i) service definition. Partners Health Provider Base+1
Exclusions / Limitations:
Respite services cannot be provided by a paid primary caregiver or a family member in the role of primary caregiver. Alliance Health
It is not intended for out-of-home crisis care unless authorized under emergency respite provisions. NC Medicaid
Services cannot be used to replace or duplicate regular caregiving unless documented in the PCP and authorized.
Utilization limits may apply (e.g., maximum units or hours per period as defined by the payer).
