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At Peak Vista’s Developmental Disabilities Health Center (DDHC), we partner with the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) to provide coordinated, compassionate care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Our goal is to make health care simpler — so your family can focuson what matters most.
You can:
Read more about Developmental Disabilities(opens in a new tab) at Peak Vista for a full overview of DDHC services.
Why This Matters: Military families manage many responsibilities. We’re here to make health care one part of life that feels simple and reliable.
Military and health care services use many abbreviations. Here are some of the most common terms explained in plain language:
Health Center Terms
Military & Insurance Terms
Why This Matters: Knowing these terms helps families feel confident when coordinating care and insurance.
At DDHC, families can access coordinated care in one place—medical, behavioral health, dental, and psychiatry services that work together. This integrated approach helps military families save time and reduce stress during transitions or deployments.
Here are some of the services we provide:
Note: DDHC is outpatient only
Why This Matters: When care happens in one connected place, families spend less time managing appointments and more time focusing on daily life.
The Care Coordination Team at Peak Vista helps families with resources that go beyond the exam room. We work with EFMP, TRE, and other agencies to connect families with services that support their health and daily life.
These are the types of support we connect families with:
Explore our Patient Tips & Guidelines.
Why This Matters: We’re here to connect you with the resources and programs that make daily life easier for your family.
DDHC serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), such as autism, brain injury, or cognitive delay. Patients may qualify if they receive services through The Resource Exchange (TRE) or meet specific disability criteria.
Transition planning typically begins around age 17 to help families move smoothly into adult care. Our team works closely with EFMP and Enrollment Services to guide families through that process.
Families may qualify if they meet any of these criteria:
Note: Families can contact Enrollment Services if they have questions about eligibility.
Why This Matters: Understanding who we serve helps families find the right fit for care.
DDHC helps EFMP families plan for a smooth transition from pediatric to adult care. While we don’t provide pediatric services, our care team works closely with families, EFMP, and pediatric providers to make sure every handoff is supported and clearly communicated.
Here’s how care works by age:
Why This Matters: Growing up brings big changes — and for EFMP families, it can include new systems, locations, and coverage. We help ensure care continues seamlessly through every transition.
Transitions are smoother when planning begins early. At DDHC, we start these conversations around age 17, giving EFMP families time to prepare for changes in providers, coverage, or location.
Our team works closely with families, EFMP, and Enrollment Services to review eligibility, update information, and plan the first adult-care visit.
Here's how the process usually works:
Why This Matters: Early planning helps ensure EFMP families maintain consistent care, no matter where life takes them.
When a child becomes an adult, DDHC continues to support EFMP families through the change. Our care team collaborates with EFMP coordinators, TRE, and family members to make sure transitions are coordinated and consistent.
Here’s how we provide support during the transition:
Why This Matters: Families shouldn’t have to start over when care needs change. We stay with you through every stage of your child’s growth and independence.
We accept TRICARE Select directly and can help families complete paperwork for TRICARE Prime. Our Enrollment Services team works with EFMP to make sure coverage is active and properly linked to DDHC.
Here’s what families should know about TRICARE at DDHC:
Why This Matters: Clear TRICARE guidance helps you use the benefits you’ve earned with confidence.
Military schedules can be demanding. At DDHC, we offer more flexible appointment times and longer visits to better support your family’s needs.
Here’s what makes our scheduling different:
Why This Matters: Your schedule is already full — our goal is to make health care one part of life that’s easier to manage.
Caregivers and parents can join monthly in-person meetings at DDHC to connect with others, share experiences, and gain practical tools for daily care.
What to expect:
If you’re on Facebook, join our recurrent Monthly Family Network Meeting (opens in a new tab).
Why This Matters: You’re not alone—these meetings build connection and confidence through shared learning.
Getting to appointments should never be a barrier. DDHC provides transportation support to help families reach care safely and reliably.
Here are the transportation support systems we provide:
If you're unsure which option fits your family, our team can guide you. Call the DDHC at (719) 344-6155(opens in a new tab) for more information.
Why This Matters: Reliable transportation ensures that EFMP families can reach care — even when travel or scheduling feels challenging.
We understand that travel and scheduling can be difficult — especially for families managing multiple responsibilities. That’s why DDHC offers flexible care options beyond traditional in-person visits.
These options help you stay connected to your care team wherever you are:
Why This Matters: Flexible care means families can receive the same trusted support without having to visit the clinic every time.
Families often need something simple they can save or print. DDHC offers short, clear guides to help with common questions.
Here are the guides families can access:
Why This Matters: Quick guides give you simple answers you can save, print, and use anytime.
We connect families with trusted community partners who can help with housing, food, and other important needs.
Food Security
Housing & Shelter
Domestic Violence
Transportation
Immigration/Language Support
Advocacy & Support
Why This Matters: Military life can bring extra stress for families with disabilities. Having one place to find reliable community support makes daily life a little easier.
DDHC is committed to making care understandable for every family. We offer language support online and in print so EFMP families can access care information confidently.
Here’s how we support families with language needs:
Why This Matters: Clear communication helps every family — including military and multilingual households — feel confident about their care.
Families can schedule appointments directly with DDHC — no referral or call center needed. This makes it easier for EFMP families to connect with the right care quickly and directly.
Follow these simple steps to begin care:
Note: If you use TRICARE Prime, a few extra steps may be needed, and our Enrollment Services(opens in a new tab)team can help.
Why This Matters: Direct scheduling saves time and helps families focus on what matters most — getting the care they need.
Our Enrollment Services team team helps EFMP families with the details that can make care feel complicated — from completing insurance paperwork to renewing Medicaid or verifying eligibility.
Here are the ways Enrollment Services can help your family:
Why This Matters: Navigating insurance and paperwork can be stressful. Our Enrollment Services team makes the process easier so you can focus on your family’s health and well-being.