Young Adult Services

    Young Adults (18-25), who have not yet experienced independent living, are provided with supports to obtain housing, learn skills of independent living, and recovery tools to manage their disabilities.

    Program participants are educated, empowered and supported in making responsible choices and are subject to the same legal and social sanctions as other citizens. YAS staff collaborates with family members and 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 to offer comprehensive treatment and care geared toward recovery. Staff support is available as needed, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
    Services Offered:

    • Assistance in choosing and maintaining safe, stable and affordable housing;
    • 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
    • Helping clients reach individual educational goals