Admissions: Who is eligible to receive services? 1. Those with a developmental disability (typically with a diagnosis of mental retardation) or other special need such as mental illness or brain injury. 2. Those who have approval from a funding source (federal, state, county, or private). Click on CPC (Central Point of Coordination list or DHS (Department of Human Services) lists (see link under # 2 below). 3. Those who have completed the entire admission process. 4. Those who do not require 24-hour nursing assistance. How do I apply? 1. Contact any of the COC offices to schedule a tour. Pella - 641- 628-1162 (Teresa Rens) Oskaloosa - 641-673-9480 (Caree Nearmyer) Indianola - 515-961-3653 (Sarah Darr) 2. Contact your CPC for funding approval: http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/mhdd/mhddcpclist.htm or www.dhs.state.ia.us/mhdd/mhddcpc.htm 3. Complete and mail in the COC application. Our staff will contact you after the information is received and when an opening occurs.