Person-centered Options Counseling is an interactive decision support process where people are supported in making long-term support choices that reflect their unique preferences, strenghts, needs, values, and circumstances. Options Counseling is provided by individuals trained and practicing according to Virginia's Statewide Standards. A documented plan developed by the individual with the support of the Options Counselor as a result of Options Counseling that contains the individual’s goals, along with the action steps, resources needed, time lines and responsible parties to achieve the goals. Practices that focus on the preferences and needs of the individual, empower and support the individual in defining the direction for his or her life, and promote self- determination, community involvement, contributing to society and emotional, physical and spiritual health.