Technical Assistance and Consultation

Members of the Columbus Community Services Intake and Assessment Team will provide professional technical assistance and on-site consultation for providers as needed. These activities are designed to assist providers and others to effectively implement the goals and objectives of the ISP and/or otherwise meet the needs of people being served, but are not intended to provide direct services.

Technical assistance may be provided by telephone or other correspondence. Consultation can be offered on-site at any appropriate location.

Requests for technical assistance and consultation may be made by any appropriate stakeholder, including staff of Columbus Community Services, as described below

• Formal Provider Requests. All regional providers may make such requests, by using the on-line request form, or by printing the request form and submitting it to the regional Columbus Community Services office. Telephone requests are also acceptable.
• Division Regional Office Request. The Division Regional Office may also identify needs that require technical assistance or consultation. Requests may be made in the same manner as described above, or through regular contact with the Columbus Community Services regional office.
• Family/Personal Request. People being served and families will also be made aware of the availability of these services through outreach materials and activities and through contact with the Support Coordinator. Technical assistance and consultation needs should be discussed as a part of developing each ISP.
• Support Coordination. In their roles of service monitor and advocate, support coordinators will be a primary source for identification of needs for technical assistance and consultation. As they review records, observe the implementation of the ISP, meet with providers and regularly communicate with people they support and their families, they may identify instances and patterns that indicate a need for such assistance.

Online Request Form

Print Request Form