Empowering People. Strengthening Families. Building Inclusive Communities.
Bernard Byers is passionate about his community and is on the board of directors at TRE. The Resource Center (TRE) caters to nearly 9,000 individuals across various age groups, from infants to seniors, residing in El Paso, Pueblo, Teller, and Park counties. Focused on fostering independence and inclusivity, TRE collaborates with individuals facing disabilities, delays, mental health challenges, or long-term care needs, employing a person-centered approach to coordinate care, empower choices, and engage with community stakeholders.
Functioning as a designated Community Centered Board (CCB), one among Colorado's 20, TRE delivers a spectrum of services, encompassing eligibility assessment, developmental disability evaluation, facilitation of enrollment in Long-Term Care Medicaid or State General Fund programs, formulation of service plans, arrangement of services, service coordination, and service monitoring. Additionally, since 2019, TRE has assumed responsibility for Single Point Entry (SEP) operations, overseeing all Long-Term Care Medicaid waivers in its service region. Consolidating these waivers aims to enhance operational efficiency and uphold the renowned quality of services provided.
TRE's offerings extend to early childhood services and early intervention, characterized by a flexible approach tailored to meet the needs of both children and their families. Utilizing a blend of telehealth and in-person parent-child coaching, they leverage children's activities as avenues for learning. Their interdisciplinary Early Intervention teams, dispersed across southern Colorado, comprise experienced professionals in physical, occupational, speech, and behavioral therapy, along with developmental intervention and nutrition. TRE further extends support through Early Childhood Mental Health consultations, prioritizing the nurturing of robust social-emotional development in children.
Family support services constitute another cornerstone of TRE's endeavors, recognizing the unique financial strains experienced by families with children having developmental disabilities or delays. Through the Family Support Services Program, TRE extends assistance using state general funds, aimed at bolstering family resilience and preventing out-of-home placements for children with special needs. This program underscores the importance of caregiver well-being and fosters familial bonds through respite and ancillary supports.
Moreover, TRE specializes in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), which are tailored to individual needs and funded by the State of Colorado. Upon enrollment, services are procured from approved entities and Program Approved Service Agencies (PASAs), fostering partnerships with over 200 community organizations to expand service provision, ensure quality, and enhance opportunities for recipients.
Interested in volunteering with TRE? Whether through individual or corporate contributions, assisting in the creation of motorized mobility aids for children, or volunteering at respite sessions, there are numerous avenues for meaningful community engagement and support.
Find out more about TRE and tre.org
