They provide a comprehensive array of services in a flexible, low-demand environment. CSS programs are designed to help clients develop the skills necessary to move into permanent housing or into a transitional program that will lead to permanent housing. TLCs provide intensive mental health rehabilitation services to seriously mentally ill homeless persons. TLCs are geared to place individuals into permanent housing by providing a structured transitional rehabilitative environment within the shelter. MICA programs provide intensive case management and mental health and substance abuse counseling to clients that are dually diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse problems, while assisting clients to obtain benefits and appropriate housing placements.
MICAs provides support services and group activities structured to enhance daily living skills.
MICAs were designed to stabilize clients, while providing the support services and structure needed to enable them to maintain a drug-free lifestyle and eventually make the transition from shelter to housing. DHS oversees two reception centers, operated by nonprofit providers, that serve the chronically mentally ill. Outreach teams specializing in mental health collaborate with the centers. Click here, or the picture above, to see the full mural. Homeless veterans receive specialized services at one assessment center and three transitional residences.