The Beacon Community Residence

Beacon Community Residence

One Wodenethe Drive
Beacon, NY 12508

Beacon Community Residence provides the opportunity for 12 middle-aged mentally ill individuals to live in a family setting while developing the skills needed to fulfill the ultimate goal of independent living. The residence is certified by the Office of Mental Health and has a 24-hour professional staff on duty.

The easily accessible, one-story ranch style residence provides a home-like environment and is located in an attractive, quiet neighborhood in the city of Beacon. The residence is within walking distance to shops and local community facilities including the library, post office, churches, and health facilities.

Eligibility Requirements:

Persons age 35 or over
Primary diagnosis of mental illness
In need of supervised living, but possesses the ability to gain skills needed for more independent living
Each applicant will be interviewed prior to admission to determine if the program is appropriate for his/her needs
No person will be excluded from the program on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, or national origin

Services Provided:

Training & supervision in the activities of daily living
Counseling
Crisis management
Medication management
Socialization opportunities
Room and board
Transportation
Referral to and coordination with appropriate health, mental health, rehabilitation, and supportive services

Service Planning:

Each individual participates in developing his/her own Individual Service Plan, which identifies training and supervision needed to address functional limitations. Typically, individuals require assistance in developing:

Interpersonal skills
Employment potential
Ability to carry out activities to live independently
Nutrition and personal care skills
Cooperativeness, problem solving skills
Self-medication skills
Managing psychiatric symptoms

Fees:

The fee is based on SSI Level II Residential Care and Medicaid Restorative Service rates for community residence and is subject to change.

For further information, contact the Residence Manager at (845) 831-6916 or the Residential Social Services Coordinator at (845) 331-1261.

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