At Open Door Columbus, you don’t have to figure this out alone. We work alongside you to make understanding and accessing services feel clear, supportive, and centered around what matters most to you. Exploring eligibility can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re navigating different types of services, funding options, and next steps—but our team is here to guide you with care and clarity every step of the way.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore options, gathering information for yourself or a family member, or ready to move forward, we’re here to help you understand what may be available—and what comes next. We can help you make sense of how services connect, what eligibility may involve, and how to begin moving toward supports that align with your goals, your independence, and your everyday life.

Our goal is to make this process feel more approachable and easier to navigate—so you can move forward with confidence, ask questions along the way, and feel supported in making decisions that are right for you.

We welcome adults age 18 and older with intellectual or developmental disabilities who would benefit from our services and programs. Eligibility is typically based on a few key factors, including having a diagnosed intellectual or developmental disability and being connected to, or eligible for services through, a county board of developmental disabilities. Our team can help you understand how these apply to you and what options may be available.

While these general guidelines apply across many of our services, some programs include additional considerations depending on the type and level of support needed.

• Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF)
  Designed for individuals who need more structured, around-the-clock support, including medical or behavioral assistance. Certain medical needs may require additional review.
• Adult Day Programs
  May include location-based considerations depending on transportation and service area.

If you’re unsure where you fit, that’s okay—we’re here to help you figure it out.

Once eligibility is confirmed, we’ll guide you through the admission process. We’ll work with you to explore available services, connect you with our team, and help you better understand what to expect as you move forward. Along the way, we’ll answer your questions, talk through options, and make sure you feel supported in each step of the process.

We know this can feel like a lot to navigate, especially when you’re making decisions that impact your everyday life. Our goal is to make the experience feel clear, approachable, and centered around what matters most to you—so you can move forward with confidence and find supports that align with your goals, your independence, and your future.