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The Residential Program fulfills the mission of providing a supportive place to live in which individuals, recovering from mental illness, will be encouraged to achieve their self-defined potential.
Residential Services consists of a seven day, 24 hour staffed community residence (13 beds), two supportive apartment programs (Henry Street - 14 beds and Scattered Site - 12 beds), a (6 bed) Permanent Supportive Housing Program, and a Supported Housing Program with 26 units. The community residence and supportive apartment programs are voluntary, transitional, rehabilitative residences. The Supported Housing and Permanent Supportive Housing programs provide some case management, assistance with activities of daily living and financial subsidies for residents who live independently.
Residents are encouraged to participate fully in the program and in setting and evaluating their program goals. Residents meet regularly at each program site to discuss issues and interests with each other and with the staff. Services provided may include counseling in such restorative service areas as budgeting, socialization, medication management, community integration, parenting training and substance abuse issues, to name a few. Residents are supported in developing those skills, which would enable them to live more independently within the community.
Residents often attend Pottery and Art Classes, go to the YMCA, and participate in weekend outings both with the Residential Department and Coping Skills. Residents are proud to display their work at art sales and shows throughout the year at the Clifford Beers Center.
The Supported Housing Program continues to operate at almost 100% occupancy rate. Because of the increase of individuals needing case management service, the program also employs a part-time counselor to assist the Site Supervisor in providing services. These 26 units are scattered throughout Ulster County.
Tuytenbridge Community Residence is a 13-bed co-ed transitional residence located in Lake Katrine, NY. The program provides around-the-clock staff supervision. All of the residents have a mental illness, and many have a co-occurring substance abuse history. Referrals for this program are generated from Benedictine Hospital, HRPC, the ICM/SCM Program, ACT Team and UCMHD. The average length of stay is around 2 years.
Henry Street Apartment Program is a 14-bed co-ed transitional program currently located on Henry Street in Kingston. The 4 Victorian Style Townhouses are occupied by 3 or 4 adults who have a mental illness. Many also have a co-occurring substance abuse history. Staff is available for support with medication supervision, budgeting, grocery shopping, and other needs for 14 hours a day. The average length of stay for this program is typically 1 year.
Scattered Site Supportive Apartment Program (SAP) is a twelve-bed program located in four, 3-bedroom apartments in Kingston. This program provides services to men and women with a mental illness and, at time, a secondary substance abuse history. The average length of stay in this program is about 18 months.
Supported Housing Program - This permanent housing program consists of 26 units throughout Ulster County. Individuals live in their own apartments and homes, and MHA provides case management services and a rental stipend. This program is the most sought out program in the department and usually has a minimum of a twelve month waiting list.
Permanent Supportive Housing Program is MHA’s newest residential program. It provides permanent housing to six individuals. Staff supports are available on site for ten hours a day. The program is located in a 2 apartment house in the City of Kingston. This program is funded through a HUD grant.
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