Laurel House, Incorporated, a noted pioneer in the field of Community Living Arrangements in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, first opened its doors to the mentally challenged on December 2, 1970.  Over 300 individuals have participated in organizational programming since that date.  As a private, non-profit corporation, Laurel House operates under the auspices of an administrative board of directors, a CEO and a program director.  The organization also is part of the Fayette County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program which provides assistance, guidance, and direction as required to ensure organizational fiscal accountability and compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.