BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS
Mental Health Skill-building Services (MHSS) is an intensive, home-based service that is designed to assist the client in obtaining independence or stability within the community. The program is available to older adolescents and adults who have long term mental health needs, cognitive deficiencies or dual diagnoses.
Our highly qualified staff are guided by a curriculum that focuses on 7 core competencies to promote independent living while managing mental health symptoms and needs.
Housing and Transportation
Mental Health
Employment
Money Management
Self-Care and Daily Living
Personal Development
Parenting
Individual interventions may include:
Assessment of competency and adaptive functioning
Evaluation of mental health needs
Implementation of an Individualized Service Plan addressing identified needs
Up to 10 hours per week of home and community-based support
Assistance with accessing and navigating community resources
Advocacy within the medical, educational, social service and psychiatric systems
Psycho-education and skills-training to improve independent living
Frequent communication and collaboration with associated professionals and treatment team members