As part of the shift in funding from the institutional budgets to the Service Budgets, DMH moved $900,000 to continue and expand the development of Behavioral Health Homes for individuals who have been receiving continued treatment services at Mississippi State Hospital. DMH, Region 8 Community Mental Health Center, Hinds Behavioral Health Services, and The Arc of Mississippi have partnered to provide community-based living opportunities for individuals that have been receiving continued treatment services at Mississippi State Hospital. Region 8 began a Community Transition Home for four females in Simpson County in April 2018 and have added an additional house for four more females. Region 9 began a Community Transition Home in May 2018 for four males in the Jackson area. Individuals served in these homes have been unsuccessful living in the community in the past. Now, with 24/7 support and assistance, the individuals pay their own rent, purchase their own food and participate in the community.