To successfully manage their symptoms, persons who are mentally ill need a comprehensive network of interdisciplinary services, including medication, psychiatric care, counseling, supportive housing, rehabilitation services, and prevocational and vocational services. Pathways sponsors a continuum of care and programs to help the mentally ill fulfill their potential and lead productive lives in the community.
1.INPATIENT/HOSPITAL SERVICES: Pathways works with the discharge team at the hospital to develop a solid plan to facilitate a person's move from the hospital to the community.
2.OUTPATIENT CARE: Pathways arranges for clients to have outpatient psychiatric care including setting up a day program, a psychiatrist, and other supportive services.
3.MEDICATION: Pathways offers medication monitoring at all of its housing facilities.
4.HOUSING: Pathways provides a range of housing options.
Milbank Community Residence: A licensed group home for 8
residents; targeted for individuals who require 24 hour supervision.
Davis Supervised Apartment Program: 3 apartments, capable of
housing a total of 8 residents; targeted for individuals ready for more
independent living.
Brookside Apartments: 8 studio apartments and 4
one bedroom apartments; designed for individuals who do not need the structure
or degree of supervision offered in Pathways' other residential programs. Rent
is subsidized by HUD's Section 8 Program, making it possible for tenants to pay
only 30% of their income for rent.
509 East Putnam Avenue Residence: permanent
housing in a congregate setting for ten individuals. Each resident has a private
room with private bath. Meals, recreation, and support services are available on
site. Residents pay 30% of monthly income for rent.
5.RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES: Pathways offers outreach and care management for individuals with mental illness who live independently in scattered site apartments throughout the community. Services include supportive counseling, help with daily living skills (such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting), encouragement and/or advice on dealing with problems that arise when living in the community.
6.PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES: Pathways' Fellowship Program offers individual and group activities to build daily living skills, cultural and educational programs, social/recreational activities, and a free breakfast and lunch program.
7.PREVOCATIONAL SERVICES: Pathways provides prevocational training and counseling to help clients develop good work habits and identify potential career paths. Clients operate a mail service as part of their training.
