 |
 |
[ Administration ] [ Clinical Services ] [ Youth & Prevention ] [ Community Support ] [ Affiliate Relationships ] [ Employee Assistance ]
Greg Preston -
Community Support Director
 | Case Management
Case management is a support system that assists consumers
who are mentally retarded to plan and coordinate services. The
consumer is assessed for needs, and a service plan is developed to
address their needs. These services are coordinated and
monitored by the case manager who assures that the consumer is
receiving appropriate services. If necessary services do not
exist, the case manager advocates for the establishment of services. |
| Supported Living / In-Home
These are licensed services provided to consumers in a small
living arrangement, usually 2-3 consumers living in a shared home or
apartment, or supportive and training services provided to a private
home environment. These individuals also receive a vast array
of other services from PCS as well as services from our private
affiliates, especially work and day support services. PCS has
successfully helped transition consumers back into the community
after long-term placements, most often at stats training
centers. These services allow individuals to return to their
own communities or prevent a more costly and disruptive situation
from occurring. |
| Psychosocial Rehabilitation - Horizons
There are three psychosocial programs, referred to as
"Horizons", located in Martinsville, Rocky Mount and
Stuart. These programs are for adults with serious mental
illnesses and are part of a comprehensive individualized mental
health treatment plan developed to support an array of services
including: counseling, rehabilitation, case management, crisis
services, housing, and supported employment. Fewer psychiatric
hospitalizations and recovery are the goals of every person with
mental illness. Focus is upon strengthening each consumer's
ability to manage symptoms of their mental illness. Emphasis
is also placed upon supporting individuals regaining skills needed
to live and socialize successfully in the community. |
| Residential Services
Piedmont Community Services owns and operates apartments for
consumers in Franklin and Henry Counties who are in need of
temporary housing or long-term residence because of their
disability, such as mental health, mental retardation, and/or
substance abuse problems. These consumers are monitored very
closely and often receive case management services or supportive
services designed to enable them to live as independently as
possible. These services are designed to help consumers
integrate into the community. In some instances, PCS fulfills
the responsibility of acting as the landlord for a smaller number of
consumers who do not require more intensive services. |
| Group Homes
Group homes provide congregate living arrangements to a
small group of adult consumers with recognized developmental
disabilities. Consumers receive primary care, which is
comprised of room, board, and general supervision through licensed
programs operated by PCS. In addition, they receive assistance
training, and specialized supervision according to their individual
support needs and preferences. Each resident is encouraged to
be as independent as possible with daily living activities,
hopefully to achieve an improved quality of life through integration
in community activities. |
|
|
