Services Provided by PLACES, Inc.

PLACES, Inc. provides three service lines to meet the needs of individuals suffering from mental illness: the Residential Program, the Supportive Living Program and the Permanent Supportive Housing Program.

Residential Program - Adult Care Facilities

The Adult Care Facilities (ACFs) provide personal care services, life skills training and safe, clean home-like residences for adults who have been diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and who require close monitoring. Each ACF is staffed 24/7. PLACES currently operates four ACFs in Montgomery County, housing 36 adults.

A partial list of ACF services:

• Personal care services, including assistance in hygiene, meal preparation, money management, and other activities of daily living
• A safe, secure and clean home-like living environment
• A special emphasis on diet and nutrition
• Help in medication compliance
• Life skill training
• Social and recreational activities
• Facilitating involvement in employment or volunteer activities
• One-on-one client/staff interaction

Know someone who might benefit from the ACF program?
Check our Admission Criteria page.

Supportive Living Program

The Supportive Living Program (SLP) provides life skill training to individuals who are able to live independently with some additional support. Among the skills are social interaction, medication monitoring, and skills of daily living. SLP staff members are available from 8:30am to 9:00pm weekdays and from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Potential clients come from two sources - ADAMHS Board Community Support Service agencies and Opening Doors for the Homeless.

SLP services focus on increasing client competence in the following areas:

• Personal Care
• Household Retention Skills
• Community Life Skills
• Autonomy Skills

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Know someone who might benefit from this program?
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"Housing First" Program

The "Housing First" Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program is designed for mentally ill men and women who are homeless. The apartments are fully furnished and close to commercial areas and public transportation. Rental subsides are available. To provide safety for the tenants and community, the buildings are staffed by trained professionals 24/7. In addition to an apartment, these individuals have access to case management services designed specifically to link them to the mainstream programs that will meet their needs.

Including:

• Health Care
• Mental Health Treatment
• Income maintenance
• Job Training
• Skill building classes

Know someone who might benefit from this program?
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