Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz

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RENOVA CENTER

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LOCATION:  25 Metro Drive., Lebanon.  Call 274-0493

Mission Statement

To help individuals develop to their fullest potential, enhance their quality of life, and ensure their individual rights, in a caring, home-like atmosphere.

History

In 1974, the Lebanon County Commissioners and a committee of concerned citizens recognized the need to unite and preserve families with mentally retarded and physically handicapped children.  At that time, families needing assistance and medical care for disabled children were forced to travel great distances across the State to obtain necessary care and services.  This made visitation and maintenance of family relationships very difficult.  Therefore, Renova Center (formerly Life Support Facility) was constructed so family members of Lebanon County residents could return to or stay in their home community.  On September 2, 1975, Life Support opened as a pilot Community Living Arrangement program for the state of Pennsylvania and a few years later was turned into an Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded.  During the 20th anniversary celebration on October 1, 1996, the facility's name was changed to Renova Center, which stands for renewed life.  The logo is "The Tree of Life," protected By the Rainbow of Hope, Concern, and Promise.  Today, adult residents live at the facility.

Roman Shahay is the Renova Center Director.  The facility which provides twenty-four hour care for severely retarded clients is located to the rear of Cedar Haven.  

bulletThe nine member Board of Renova functions in an advisory capacity to the Director in matters affecting the planning, support, advocacy and significant program and personnel staffing decisions.  Representatives can include a County Commissioner, an MHMR advisory board member, a relative of a resident of the Facility, and representatives from the professional fields of medicine, psychology, social work, nursing education or religion; or anyone who expresses an interest in the Facility and a willingness to promote its well being.  Terms are three years with one-third of the authorized Board appointed each year.  Board members recommend responsible individuals for appointment; promote community education regarding the Facility and its residents; advise and assist the Director in developing new or revising old policies; perform responsibilities as directed by the County Commissioners; and periodically evaluate the Facility's programs and services provided to residents.
bulletRegular meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month except July and August.
bulletThe governing body for the Facility is the Lebanon County Commissioners.
bulletBoard Members: 
Margaret Hatt John McCaffrey Gerta Balthaser
Richard Fields Rita Groy Carmelle Hernley
Richard Bowers Teresa Cordaro Larry Stohler

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