Community Support is a recovery oriented, person centered and trauma informed program whose purpose is to help individuals obtain the services available and assist in the skill-building necessary to aid them in living as independently as possible in their community of choice.
The individual will receive resources, information and assistance related to:
- Thinking and reasoning / problem solving
- Finding adequate, affordable housing
- Assessing health needs
- Applying for benefits (SSI, Medicaid, Disability)
- Managing money / budgeting
- Improving dress and appearance
- Scheduling and attending appointments
- Education and prevention information
- Communicating needs to providers and family members
- Independent living skills
This program is designed to provide services to individuals who are diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness. To be admitted to the Community Support Services Program, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be at least 19 years of age.
- Have a diagnosis or be willing to receive diagnosis of a severe and persistent mental illness.
- Be a resident of Panhandle.
- Not reside in a nursing home or rehab facility.
- Meet financial eligibility guidelines. (This is a no-cost to consumer program and consumers will not be charged for services)
- Consumers usually participate in the Community Support Services Program for a period of 6 to 24 months.
Services are provided for the consumer in the consumer's place of choice. Normal appointment hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. A Service Coordinator can be contacted during the evening and/or weekends only in the case of an emergency
Any interested individual can refer themselves or refer another person. The Human Services Manager contacts all individuals referred within seven business days of receiving the referral. WCHR welcomes referrals from other providers, agencies, and organizations.
Services are provided in Dawes, Box Butte, Sheridan, and Sioux Counties. These services are funded through Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority.
Call 308-747-2402 or 800-717-1231 if you are interested in the program.