CPES was co-founded by Dr. David Harvey and Dr. Thomas G. Schramski in February 1980. The original mission of CPES (originally called “Counseling & Consulting Services”) was to create community services for adults with developmental disabilities, many of whom lived in institutions managed by the State of Arizona. Immediately prior to the founding of CPES, the State of Arizona had entered a consent decree in Griswold v. Riley, which led to the rapid growth of community support for individuals with disabilities (or consumers) and their families. The CPES mission has expanded to support for many other individuals with varying needs, including serious mental illness.

Our Services

CPES offers a variety of support services to individuals and their families including:

• Developing Your Own Home
• In-Home Support
• Early Childhood Intervention
• Counseling, Consultation & Assessment Services
• Employment Services
• Day Support
• Foster Care
• Transportation
• Case Management

Each of these services is based on the individual’s needs in cooperation with those who form the natural "team" for the person: Family members, advocates, direct care staff, legal representatives, medical personnel, and case managers, among others. Counseling services are provided under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist and Master's level counselors. Fees for these services are based on contracts with various agencies or can be negotiated on a private pay basis.