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Adult Services

At Barber National Institute, we believe every adult deserves the opportunity to live a full and meaningful life. Our adult services are designed to support individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism as they pursue independence, personal growth, community involvement, and lifelong learning.

From day programs and employment training to residential living and behavioral health, we offer a comprehensive range of services that promote dignity, choice ,and purpose.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore options or transitioning into a new phase of adulthood, Barber National Institute is your trusted partner.

How We Help Adults

 

Adult Day Services

Adult Day Services stress individual choice with tailored activities to meet each person’s needs. Support is provided to you aligned with the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) waiver service definitions

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Available in: Erie/Warren, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

Autism Support Services

We walk alongside families navigating an autism diagnosis, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and personalized strategies to help adults communicate, connect and succeed.

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Available in: Erie

 

Behavioral Health & Therapy

Blended Case Management services offers professional assistance in coordinating services.

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Available in: Erie

Employment Services

Our employment services empower individuals to explore interests, build skills and achieve their career goals.

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Available in: Erie/Warren, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

 

Expanding Social Opportunities

Provides social experiences for adults with and without disabilities.

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Available in: Erie

Family Services

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking for support as needs evolve, we are here with expertise, compassion and commitment. Our family services are flexible in meeting your family’s needs.

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Available in: Erie

 

Residential Services

Provides a nurturing, safe, family-like structured environment in residential community homes throughout Pennsylvania to meet the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities, autism and behavioral health needs.

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Available in: Erie, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

Supports Broker Services

Direct (face to face) and indirect service to individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism in arranging for, developing, and managing the services they are self-directing either through an employer authority or budget authority.

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Available in: Erie/Warren, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

Adult Services Offered Through

Barber National Institute Main Campus
100 Barber Place
Erie, PA 16507
 
(814) 455-1132
 
Services offered: All
 
Barber National Institute
Pittsburgh Office
20 Emerson Lane
Suite 905
Bridgeville, PA 15017
 
(412) 221-5659
  
Services offered: Adult Day Services, Employment Services, Residential Services
Barber National Institute
Philadelphia Office
3300 Henry Avenue
Suite 900
Philadelphia, PA 19129
 
(267) 748-0365
 
 Services offered: Adult Day Services, Employment Services, Residential Services

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Since joining the adult day program, my son has found a place where he feels accepted, engaged and proud of what he does each day. The staff truly see his potential and help him grow in ways we never
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