Team Mental Health’s Permanent Supportive Housing Program
provides the following services:
- Helps consumers move towards independence by moving consumers into SIL (semi-independent living) or independent living environments.
- Provides long-term housing with the necessary supportive services to help consumers learn or re-learn life and social skills necessary to maintaining one's independence.
- Provides comprehensive case management services in conjunction with assessments, housing choice, job skills, vocational training, and other supportive services.
Examples of independent living skills include:
Finances (Money)
- how to open a bank account
- how to pay bills
- how to save money
Preparing Food (Cooking)
- how to grocery shop
- what is healthy
- how to follow a recipe
- what pots and pans to use
- to cook a great meal
Providing people with the Supportive Housing Program and the supportive services they need allows consumers to begin a journey of healing and transformation enabling them to live a meaningful life in a community of their choice while striving to achieve their full potential.
Team Mental Health's Permanent Supportive Housing Program is designed to assist mentally ill adults living in adult foster care homes, semi-independent living or skill building Homes to obtain and maintain independent living.
As a part of the housing program consumers will receive ongoing supportive services that include:
- budgeting skills
- transportation resources
- cooking skills
- banking skills
- socialization skills
Socializing
- learning new things and enjoying your community
- making friends
These skills are provided to the consumers by the Supportive Housing Team and additional support services. These services allow consumers to remain in housing of their choice while becoming a part of their community.
If you desire a place of your own to call home or if you know of someone with this desire.
Contact:
Trudy Williams
TMHS Housing 313-506-0001
provider