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At Progress Foundation we do not believe
that treatment is something that only occurs in a 50 minute
session or with a prescription; we believe that treatment
for serious mental illness and the associated social challenges
should occur in a uniquely planned social-relational milieu.
The social rehabilitation model of treatment used by Progress
Foundation uses everyday activities and normalized interactions
as an opportunity to teach and practice new skills and
build trusting, healthy relationships. These relationships
with a well-trained staff carried out in a small home
environment provide the core therapeutic experience for
clients. The residential treatment programs are in single
family homes and the programs are operated cooperatively
by staff and clients. All residential programs are staffed
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Supported Living Program,
where clients live independently, provides case management
days and evenings, and also has a case manager on-call
24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to emergencies.
Staff members provide counseling, individual and group
experiences for client personal growth, assistance in
developing social networks and sources of financial
support, and crisis intervention. An everyday activity
like preparing and sharing a meal together is an opportunity
for clients to not only find validation in completing
an important task, but also provides an environment
where problems and solutions can be discussed in a normalized
setting.
At Progress Foundation there is no category of client
that is turned away, we serve whoever is in jeopardy
of being institutionalized due to their mental illness.
This means we serve clients with multiple challenges,
including alcohol and substance abuse, major health
problems, and criminal justice histories.
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