Housing Support & Residential Options
McIntosh Trail Housing Services provides housing to individuals who have a primary diagnosis of Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), and who reside within our seven county service area. Individuals may have a secondary diagnosis of Developmental Disabilities or Addictive Diseases (must have completed treatment or be in treatment). The Housing Department of McIntosh Trail CSB functions as a screening source to determine the level of housing supports needed to accommodate the various types of referrals being made for housing services. Referrals are typically received from the service sites operating within the McIntosh Trail CSB service area and West Central Georgia Regional Hospital. Types of housing include:
Options I
Options I is located in Barnesville, Georgia and is our highest level of care. It is a 24 hour awake staff Community Living Arrangement (CLA) licensed for nine individuals. Individuals from our area who are ready for discharge from West Central Georgia Regional Hospital are given first priority for vacancies, followed by Pine Woods, and then referrals made from other agency service sites. Options I is a temporary housing resource offering a treatment component with a length of stay consisting from 3 to 6 months.
Park Hill Supported Housing Program Griffin, Ga.
Park Hill Supported Housing Program is a semi-independent residential program located at 903 S. Hill Street, Griffin Ga. Park Hill provides a supported living environment to adults 18 and over who are diagnosed with a primary severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). In addition to a SPMI diagnosis, the target population considered for admission includes those individuals who would benefit from a moderate level of support and skill training to restore, develop, or maintain skills in functional areas in order to live meaningful lives in the community; develop or maintain relationships; and participate in social relationships; and participate in social, interpersonal recreational or community activities. The Park Hill Supported Housing Program has CSI staff on site during the day, late evenings, and some weekends. This program has a staff office and consumer community room on site, equipped with a computer lab available to individuals participating in the program. The Park Hill Supported Housing Program has a capacity of 6 beds.
Supportive Living Program
This program consists of licensed Personal Care Homes that are sub-contracted with private providers. Presently, all personal care homes are located in Spalding County. Referrals are accepted and screened through the Housing Department in the same manner already mentioned. The homes do not accept direct referrals. The homes provide assistance with self administration of medications, symptom monitoring, meals, laundry, assistance with money management, and outings. Individuals must be willing to attend day services.
Volunteer of America (VOA)
VOA is a sub-contracted program located in Upson County. VOA provides single apartments to individuals who are able to maintain an apartment with minimal supervision. Referrals are accepted at Housing from any of the sources mentioned earlier. VOA does not accept direct referrals. A staff person is available on the premises 24 hour per day. Staff provide case management services including assistance with medication administration, transportation to local appointments, shopping, etc. Residents must participate in a daily activity that includes one of the following: day services, employment, or education/training.
Shelter + Care
This is a grant program partnering with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for homeless people. It provides rental assistance to eligible individuals who are homeless, with verification they are living on the streets, in abandoned buildings, or in a homeless shelter. Referrals are accepted by the Housing Department from any of the sources mentioned above. Individuals pay approximately 30% of their income for their apartment. Housing staff provide oversight of the apartments and the outpatient program staff provide other supports individuals may need to be successful in their own apartment.
Housing Resource
Housing staff are available upon request by the case manager to educate consumers and assist outpatient case managers with the task of learning the consumer's choices, locating and securing apartments in the community. Individuals must have skills needed to maintain an apartment, have adequate income to secure the apartment, pay ongoing rent, and pass a criminal background check if required by the landlord.
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