Housing Options Made
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Housing Options Made
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Housing Options offers several services to help the Mental Health Community. We specialize in Peer Advocacy and all of the rolls that Peer Advocates serve in the community. We strive to improve services and seek to raise the level of awareness about mental health by creating a professional approach to dealing with mental health from the perspective of individuals who have dealt with the challenges of the illness.
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What is Supported Housing?Individuals are assisted in locating appropriate housing; usually in an apartment. The client is assigned a Peer Advocate that will assist in getting a home environment set up. The Peer will provide moral and practice support to the client by helping to locate an apartment and set it up. The Peer Advocate will inspect the apartment to insure that meets governmental requirements for safe housing guidelines. Accommodations must be within funding guidelines and are based on need depending on the situation. More funds are available to clients with dependents. In some cases "Start Up" funds are available. This would include Security Deposits and initial furniture cost. The program includes mandatory visits by a Peer Advocate on a regular basis. Back to Top
How do I recieve servies?To receive service a needs assessment is completed. Each county has different requirements and availability is based on funding determined by that community. If we cannot serve you we will refer you to the appropriate agency. Back to Top
Am I qualified for services?Housing Options serves currently serves two populations. Most of our clients are challenged by mental illness. We do serve some HIV/AIDS patients on a limited basis. Generally those receiving SSI or SSD also meet the requirements to receive services. Homeless people are a priority and will admission is based on a needs assessment. Please contact our Housing Coordinator for details. Back to Top
What is a Peer Advocate?A Peer Advocate is someone who has been challenged with a mental illness. Peer Advocates are in recovery and seek to help others suffering from illness. Because Peer Advocates have overcome many of the problems associated with mental illness the have a unique perspective on recovery. They serve a roll models and have an innate understanding of the recovery process. For a detailed understanding of Peer Advocacy please read the White Paper on the Roll of Peers. Back to Top
How do I become a Peer Advocate?Housing Options conducts classes for Peer Advocates on a semi-annual schedule. This is an intensive two week course on Peer Advocacy. In order to work at Housing Options, you must complete this course. Several other agencies accept this training as qualification to work as a Peer Advocate. Please contact our Peer Supervisor or Training Specialist for a schedule of classes. Back to Top
How do I start a Support Group?After someone has been involved in Support Groups for some time, part of the process is to actually lead a group and share what you have learned. We will help you start up a group showing you how to get the word out and provide training as a facilitator. Depending on the location and times, Housing Options facilities are available for support groups if/when possible. Please contact our Training Coordinator for assistance. Back to Top
Do you offer Facilitator Training?Housing Options offers classes to become a Support Group Facilitator. We highly recommend our Peer Advocacy Training for Facilitators. We also offer an abbreviated course for Facilitators. The training for facilitators are offered dependent on the needs of the communities we serve. Please contact our Training Coordinator for the next available class. Back to Top
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