APARTMENT PROGRAM

The Apartment Program is a transitional residence treatment program designed to facilitate movement to the resident’s permanent housing choice. Some apartments are located at a main complex where staffing offices are located for more intensive support and structure. Additional Apartments are available throughout the community for those needing less support. Single and double units are available in both on-site and community settings.

In addition this program has :

Enhanced MICA Services

Four wheelchair accessible beds in double units

Apartments for adults with children

Staffing is provided 14-16 hours per day with 24 hour on-call availability.

It may be possible for the resident to remain in the community apartment they have occupied following a successful discharge from the program.

The Apartment Program is certified by the New York State Office of Mental Health as a Supportive Apartment Community Residence Treatment Program.

The Apartment Program has trained staff that provide Case management services and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Planning with input from a family member/advocate and involved service providers. The following Restorative Services are provided as part of that plan:

Assistance and training in Activities of Daily Living (financial management, meal planning and preparation, shopping, clothing care, housekeeping, and personal hygiene)

Assertiveness/Self-Advocacy Training

Community Integration Services/Resource Development, accessing Health Services

Substance Abuse Services

Medication Management and Training

Rehabilitation Counseling

Symptom Management

Skill Development

Socialization

Parenting Training

Family Education and Support

Choice and intensity of services provided is based upon resident preferences as well as assessment of needs and functioning levels.

Other services available to all CMI consumers:

Family and Consumer Advisory Boards

Clubhouse, Supported Employment and IPRT Programs

          Transportation

COMMUNITY RESIDENCES SUPPORTED HOUSING AIDS TRANSITIONAL RESIDENCE