They will have an indefinite length of stay and will also receive targeted case management services from Project Connections. In the meantime, Breckinridge House will continue to serve a second type of client, who needs transitional Rule 36 Category II services. This program focuses on reducing psychiatric hospitalizations, as well as living skills training, medication management, crisis intervention and prevention, building personal support networks and utilizing all aspects of community resources. The goal for these clients is to move to more independent living situations. Services provided include counseling, social and leisure-time activities, independent living skills training, development of vocationally related skills, and integration into the community.
Aftercare services are also available.
Staff are always on site at 202 and 400 Ridgewood. No staff are on site at 209 Groveland. Staff are on site at 420 Ridgewood weekdays, weekday evenings and daytime weekends. Primary treatment occurs within the facility. The expected length of stay is approximately one year and the program may be an alternative to hospitalization.