The program assists Young Adults (18-25) who have not yet experienced
independent living with supports to obtain housing, learn skills
of independent living, and recovery tool to manage their disabilities.
In order to meet these individualized service goals, and to maximize
opportunities for continuity of care, the program maintains a “no
eject, no reject” policy. Program participants are educated, empowered
and supported in making responsible choices and are subject to
the same legal and social sanctions as other citizens.
Services Offered:
- Assistance in choosing and maintaining safe, stable and affordable
housing; leases may be held in their own names but initially
are usually in the Agency’s name.
- Staff support available as needed, 24 hours per day, 7 days
per week.
- Linkage to other agency services and other community and medical
resources
- Collaborative relationships with a variety of community providers,
including primary care physicians, dentists, Home Health Care
providers, CMHC, area partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities,
landlords, local housing authorities, police departments and
emergency rooms.
- Collaboration with family members
- Assistance with Entitlements, budgeting, developing a credit
history
- Assistance with transportation
- Advocacy/Empowerment
- Instruction and development of daily living skills
- Support in choosing and utilizing opportunities for recreational,
cultural, and spiritual experiences
- Assistance with food purchasing and preparation
- Establishing and maintaining adequate utilities
- Facilitate clients in reaching individual educational goals
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