Independent Living Program...
MHCO offers an Independent Living Program (ILP) for young adults, ages 18-21, serving both males and females who are experiencing difficulty transitioning to adult life. The MHCO ILP provides support and guidance focusing on:
- Preparation for youth to be successfully employed now and in the future,
- To continue their education.
- Individual assessments to determine independent living needs
- Case planning, staff support, guidance, and advocacy
- Counseling, training in daily living skills, and apartment living
- Assistance with furthering education, career planning, pre-vocational skills, and finding / retaining employment
- Establishing ongoing support networks
- Assistance with transitional planning
- Limited aftercare and follow-up services based on type of need and availability
- Candidate must not be currently charged with or have record of a felony crime act
- Candidate must not have been convicted as a sexual offender or arsonist
- Candidate must not present a real and present danger to him/herself or others
- Candidate must be between the ages of 18 and 21, a U.S. citizen, a North Carolina resident for six months, and in need of assistance in obtaining independent living skills
- Candidate preferred to have graduated from high school or GED-Program. A candidate can be considered if out of high school for more than 1 year and currently working to obtain a GED
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