If you are an adult aged 18 or above struggling with severe mental health challenges such as bipolar disorder, depression, substance abuse, or other psychotic disorders, we are here to help.
- Are you finding it hard to manage your mental health alone?
- Unsure about available community resources?
- Need assistance organizing your life and responsibilities?
- Feeling that mental health symptoms are hindering your personal growth?
We understand, and we are ready to assist you in your journey toward stability and independence.
MHSS is an intensive, home-based service designed to help individuals achieve independence and stability within their community. Available for older adolescents (16+) and adults with long-term mental health needs, cognitive challenges, or dual diagnoses, this program offers support to those striving for a better quality of life.
Our highly qualified staff works with clients on the following core competencies to promote independent living and effective management of mental health needs:
- Housing and Transportation
- Mental Health
- Employment
- Money Management
- Self-Care and Daily Living
- Personal Development
- Parenting Skills
Who is Eligible:
- Youth (16+) working toward independence who need life skills training and ongoing support due to mental health issues
- Adults needing support to maintain independence or stability in the community because of mental health diagnoses
- Individuals willing to cooperate with their MHSS worker and commit to at least 5 hours per week in the home or community to support the journey toward independence
MHSS Qualifications
To qualify for Mental Health Skill-Building Services (MHSS), individuals must meet the following criteria:
- Medicaid recipients aged 18 to 70, or 16+ and working toward independence
- Diagnosed with a qualifying mental illness
- Prescribed psychotropic medication within the last 12 months (even if not currently taking it)
- Have been hospitalized for crisis services, TDO, or other intensive mental health services
- Experience significant impairment in major life activities, such as difficulties with daily living skills
- Require skill-building interventions to maintain community stability and independence
- Struggle with interpersonal relationships, social isolation, or recognizing personal danger and inappropriate social behavior
- Have received repeated interventions from mental health services, social services, or the judicial system
What MHSS Provides
Our Mental Health Skill-Building Services (MHSS) offer comprehensive support to help individuals achieve stability and independence. Services include:
- Comprehensive Assessment – Evaluating competency and adaptive functioning
- Personalized Treatment Plans – Addressing individual needs and goals
- Community-Based Support & Crisis Response – Providing intervention when needed
- Care Coordination – Collaborating with healthcare providers and support networks
- Referrals to Community Resources – Connecting individuals with essential services
- Independent Living Education & Training – Ensuring health, safety, and self-sufficiency
- Skill-Building for Social & Emotional Growth – Reducing isolation and improving communication
- Job Readiness & Goal-Directed Training – Enhancing employment-related skills
- Mental Health & Medication Management – Supporting symptom management and adherence to treatment plans
