Part-time, paid employment for interested residents is available. Counselors assist others with community volunteer opportunities. Vocational counselors in private practice offer vocational testing and evaluation, coaching for job hunting and job skills, as well as follow-up support for individuals employed in the community. Supportive education Residents may work toward earning their GED at the Menninger Southard School. For advanced education, Topeka offers a technical college and a public university.
Staff provide assistance with enrollment and access to services for persons with disabilities.
Once a resident builds the necessary life skills and self-confidence, they may choose to leave the group home to live independently in Topeka or their home community. In Topeka, the individual may remain in the program from 8 am to 10 pm, eating all three meals at the CRP home, participating in all group meetings and activities, socializing with peers, and receiving guidance and support from counselors. Additional services Residents and affiliated participants have access to the full range of Menninger services such as individual psychotherapy and specialized group therapy. If hospitalization becomes necessary, an individual can be admitted for short-term stabilization and return to the program. Menninger is licensed by the State of Kansas and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.