Services

Transitional Living Services are designed for persons with chronic debilitating mental illnesses who are leaving institutional care and beginning community living. A linked service delivery system provides clients with intensive on-site assistance in a natural settin, on a short-term basis. As clients move toward self-sufficiency, assistance is provided in obtaining independent housing in the community and arranging for follow-up support services.

Community Support Program - Working with clients in the home, on-site, or in community settings, Abbe Center staff coordinate services necessary for persons with serious and persistent mental illness to function within the community. Services include outreach efforts, crisr intervention, referrals to community resources, illness and medication education, and individual and group skill building.

In addition, Abbe offers a Social Support Center to provide psychological and recreational opportunity to clients. Interaction between clients helps to create a sense of belonging and the opportunity to establish personal support systems.

Case Management serves as a valuable resource in effectively coordinating care with other care providers, payers, and human service agencies. Community collaboration ensures that clients flow seamlessly through a continui, of care that best meets their individual needs and maximizes treatment success.