Adult - Community-Based

Supported Employment  

Supported Employment provides one-on-one job support to help individuals with mental health issues obtain competitive, meaningful employment.  Assistance is provided in job preparation, relationships building including understanding the work place, and skills training.  The amount and frequency of support is tailored to meet each individual’s needs.  This program also assists with job development and identifying potential sources for employment.

Case Management Services 

Case Management Services are designed to provide individualized support to people who face the challenges of mental health problems. Services are provided 365 days per year, 24 hours a day by trained professional staff.  An approved service plan determines the type of services needed and frequency of contacts.

Services offered:

  • Assessment
  • Benefits Coordination
  • Coordination of Physical Health Care
  • Advocacy
  • Assistance Building and Accessing Natural Support
  • Housing Support and Maintenance
  • Referral
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention
 

Resource Case Management

Individuals receive at least monthly face to face support from a case manager.  Services can be provided more frequently if necessary. 

Intensive Case Management

Case Managers provide face to face support every 14 days, however contact and service can be more frequently if necessary.  Phone and on-site crisis prevention and intervention are provided as needed.  

Blended Case Management

True to its name this service offers a combination of resource and intensive case management services. Case managers are able to adjust the frequency of supports based on the consumers needs without the consumer moving to another program.  Frequent assessments and face to face visits help determine the level and intensity of support and services.

Enhanced Case Management

This highly specialized service is provided to eligible individuals who need daily contact.  In addition to traditional services and supports, this program offers treatment services to included psychiatric assessment, medication monitoring and nursing support and education.  

Crisis Intervention

Services are provided to individuals experiencing an acute psychiatric emergency in the community. Trained professional staff provide phone and face to face intervention to evaluate supports and services needed to help the individual access care.  The goal is to provide services in the least restrictive setting.  Consumers are encouraged to use personal wellness recovery action plans (WRAP) and advanced directives when available and appropriate.  Care is coordinated with other providers, family members and any others designated by the individual.
 

Community Treatment Teams (CTT)

This highly specialized program is a modification of the Evidenced Based Practice of Assertive Community Treatment, and is designed to provide intensive support and care in the community to individuals most at risk for in patient or state hospitalization.  Treatment is provided by a professional and para professional staff that includes nurses, case managers, and psychiatrists.  Individuals receive frequent contact to include medication monitoring, skills training, supportive counseling, housing and vocational support.  This service is highly individualized and adaptable to individuals with co-occurring substance abuse, forensic and physical health needs.  CTT is designed to  assist individuals to maintain a successful life in the community.

Mobile Assessment Stabilization and Treatment (MAST)

This program, which is available only in Delaware County, PA,  is a team based approach provided to individuals who face significant challenges functioning in the community as a result of their mental illness.  Individuals receive a wide array of treatment and supports from nurses, clinicians and psychiatrists on a frequent if not daily basis.  This is a short term service connected to longer term treatment, housing and case management supports.

Certified Peer Specialist

This service is intended to provide supports to individuals through staff who have direct experience utilizing public mental health services.  Participants benefit from assistance with developing a wellness recovery action plan which will identify their personal goals and objectives for recovery.  Peer Specialists are trained to assist with advocacy, building natural community supports, role modeling and service coordination.  Services and supports are an adjunct to additional treatment and services offered and must be requested by the individual.