Services:
Another Way/Bronx Self-Help Program
Another Way/Bronx Self-Help Program is an advocacy, information
and referral service, helping individuals 18 and older with mental
illness help themselves and advising and guiding them on how to
manage daily life concerns.
Since its inception, the program has helped over 500 consumers
navigate through the Child Welfare System, the New York City
Housing Authority, courts and other government systems. Another Way
also offers weekly workshops that provide useful information to
mental health consumers residing throughout the Bronx.
Another Way/Bronx Self Help Program is staffed exclusively by
trained Peer Specialists, individuals who have been through the
mental health system themselves and who are in recovery and able to
help others by acting as role models and guides. As Peer
Specialists, they have first-hand experience with the challenges
those with mental illness face on a daily basis.
Another Way
975 Kelly St., Suite
302
Phone: 718-292-8310
Fax: 718-292-7950
Supported Housing Programs
MHA's Supported Housing Programs provide housing to SPMI and
MICA individuals and families whose mental illness has been
stabilized. Many of the consumers served by these programs have
histories of homelessness, multiple psychiatric hospitalizations,
relapse, and/or are parents whose goal is to reunite with their
children. With scatter-site studio and one-bedroom apartments for
singles and couples in Manhattan and the Bronx, as well as
scatter-site two bedroom apartments in the Bronx for parent(s) and
one child, the Supported Housing Programs offer a level of
supervision appropriate to the integration of the SPMI or MICA
consumer into independent housing in the community.
All tenants receive case management services on an as-needed
basis. Their apartments are visited three times per month, once by
a Case Manager and twice by a trained Peer Specialist. Monthly
meetings with tenants and Supported Housing staff provide
socialization, conflict resolution skills and self-empowerment. The
much-coveted "Tenant of the Month" award, accompanied by a gift, is
a highlight of these meetings. Recreational activities, such as
movies, restaurant trips, or cultural events, are decided by the
tenants and provide enjoyable outings to places they might never
otherwise experience.
The Supported Housing Programs are part of MHA's comprehensive
array of Adult Services. Consumers have access to Recovery Works, a day treatment program
for MICA consumers; Harlem Bay
Network, a weekday and evening psychosocial clubhouse; Open
House, a Friday night recreational program; Fast Track to Employment, an award-winning,
nationally recognized employment placement and support program for
SPMI consumers; Another Way, which
provides referral and advocacy services to consumers with mental
illness; and Parent Resource Centers
for consumers who need support and advocacy around children's
issues.
Eligible consumers must be ready to live in independent housing.
The Supported Housing Programs are designed to specifically address
the housing and supportive service needs of individuals with
serious and persistent mental illness with or without co-occurring
substance abuse and/or alcohol dependencies.
For further information or to make a referral, contact:
Coordinator of Supported
Housing
2011 Third Avenue, New York, NY
10029
Phone: 212-360-6835 Fax: 212-860-3658
Recovery Works
Recovery Works is a unique model for working with formerly
homeless MICA and SPMI consumers. The transitional living program
is comprised of twelve beds each for men and women in a three-story
building and six beds in nearby apartments for consumers who are
ready for increased independence. After approximately 18 months in
transitional housing, consumers are assisted with placement into a
level of more permanent housing commensurate with their needs.
On the ground floor of Recovery Works is a day treatment
program, which addresses issues specific to SPMI and MICA
treatment. Groups include Relapse Prevention, Mental
Illness/Medication Awareness, Double Trouble, Parenting, Housing
and Life Skills. Because men and women in recovery have
gender-specific needs, we offer separate Anger Management and
Survivors of Childhood Trauma groups for men and women. The day
treatment program accepts referrals from outside providers. A
psychiatrist and a nurse are on-site. Case Managers work with
clients to assist them with benefits and housing, and to monitor
program progress. Our Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist provides
a wide range of services, including individual vocational
counseling, stipended positions in the community, and referrals to
VESID and Fast Track to Employment, MHA's employment and support
program for SPMI consumers.
Recovery Works consumers are involved in the operation of the
program and work with staff to establish skill-building activities
in the area of relapse prevention, mental health treatment,
education, socialization, healthy living and employment training
and support. Ultimately, the goal of Recovery Works is to break the
cycle pf psychiatric hospitalization, homelessness, and alcohol and
drug addiction by teaching tools that promote housing permanence,
psychiatric stability, a clean and sober lifestyle, and independent
living.
For further information or to make a referral, contact:
Program Coordinator
Recovery Works
2011 Third Avenue, New York, NY
10029
Phone: 212-360-6835 Fax: 212-860-3658
Harlem Bay Network PROS
The Harlem Bay Network PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented
Services) is designed for adults 18 and over who are currently
diagnosed with a serious mental illness. View the PROS referral form or call the Intake
Coordinator at 212-876-6083, ext. 1004.
There are four Components in the PROS program for you to choose
from:
- Community Rehabilitation and Support (CRS)
CRS Services assist consumers in restoring the skills and
supports necessary to independent living. They may include job and
educational exploration, stress management, and other courses.
- Intensive Rehabilitation (IR)
IR Services assist consumers in attaining specific life
goals, such as finding a job, returning to school, obtaining
independent housing, overcoming substance abuse, etc.
- Ongoing Rehabilitation and Support (ORS)
These services address the needs of individuals joining (and
maintaining a place in) the competitive workforce.
An optional service in PROS that includes psychiatry and nursing
services like medication management and goal focused therapy
(counseling, therapy, and medication).
Download the PROS class schedule.
Program Values:
- PROS helps people take control over their lives.
- PROS helps people develop skills and abilities to effectively
negotiate the challenges in their lives.
- PROS encourages and empowers people to pursue their own
personal life goals in the community.
Harlem Bay Network PROS
116 East 124th Street, 3rd
Floor, New York, NY 10035
Phone: 212-876-6083 (Intake Coordinator, extension 1004)
Fax: 212-876-6092
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