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Start Corporation offers a array of different programs for people with mental illness. The focus of many of these programs is to assist clients in increasing their quality of life, self-satisfaction, and independence in order to decrease their need for restrictive and costly hospitalizations.
Start Corporation also offers programs that offer people with mental illness safe and affordable homes. Also, people who are homeless and disabled can gain permanent housing through our HUD Supportive Housing Program. Please browse through our current programs by clicking on the links to your right or scrolling down.
Skills Training:
This program provides opportunities for independence and self-reliance through one-to-one social skills training for people who have chronic mental illness. Eligible participants must be clients of their local mental health clinic. Referrals can be made through the Lafourche Mental Health Center or Terrebonne Psychiatric Recovery Center. This program is funded by contract through the Office of Mental Health.
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The Opportunity Center:
This program provides recreational, educational, and social opportunities to people with mental illness in the form of a drop-in center. The Opportunity Center is open Monday to Friday from 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m., and is located at 420 Magnolia Street in Houma. No referral is required. A hot lunch is served daily at a minimal cost to the participants. This program is funded through contract by Region III Office of Mental Health.
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Transitional Living Center (TLC):
This program provides transitional housing for adult males who have a diagnosed mental illness in preparation for independent living. Room and board, laundry facilities, and meals are provided for up to six males in a residential setting located in Houma. There is a $250.00 per month cost for this service. Respite services are also availiable for up to nine days for qualified persons. A referral must be made to the Region III Office of Mental Health Housing Coordinator prior to setting up a intake interview. This program is funded through contract with Region III Office of Mental Health and client fees.
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Fresh Start Supportive Housing Program:
This program provides case managment and housing assistance to people who meet HUD's definition of homelessness and have a physical or mental disability in order to acheive and maintain permanent housing. Referrals can be made directly to Start Corporation by other agencies or self-referrals. This program is funded through HUD McKinney grant funds and community donations.
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Starting Over Supportive Housing Program:
This program provides case management, skills training, and housing assistance to people who meet HUD's definition of homelessness and have a severe mental disability, in order to acheive permanent housing. Referrals can be made directly to Start Corporation by other agencies or self-refferals. This program is funded through HUD McKinney grant funds, Region III Office of Mental Health, and community donations.
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Safe Start Supportive Housing Program:
This program provides case managment and housing assistance to people who meet HUD's definition of homelessness, have a physical or mental disability, and are victims of domestic violence in order to acheive and maintain permanent housing. Referrals can be made directly to Start Corporation by other agencies or self-referrals. This program is funded through HUD McKinney grant funds and community donations. Start Corporation works in conjunction with The Haven and Chez Hope to successfully assist people in this program
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Starting Point Supportive Housing Program:
This program provides case management and housing assistance to persons in Assumption Parish who meet HUD's definition of homelessness and have disability. The program helps acquire and maintain permanent housing. Referrals may be made directly to Start Corporation by agencies or individual contact. Assumption office can be contacted at 985-369-4460.This program is funded through HUD McKinney grant and community donations.
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Beautiful Beginnings Homeless Shelter:
Start Corporation provides day time social services staff through contract by the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government for this homeless shelter. Beautiful Beginnings provides shelter for females who are 18-year-old or older, with as many as two small children, for up to six months while they work towards self-sufficiency. Restrictions apply. Call (985) 580-8105 for more information or to schedule an intake interview.
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Magnolia Street Apartments:
Start Corporation owns or manages 16 one bedroom apartment units dedicated to people with low incomes. Several units are designated for people with mental illness. Rent is $407.00 per month and includes utlities. Applications and more information about the Magnolia Street Apartments can be obtained from Judith LeBoeuf, Housing Director at (985) 879-3966.
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Housing Development:
Start Corporation is designated as a Community Housing Development Organization and has as part of its mission to create affordable housing in the area it serves. James Aitkens subdivision in Houma is an example of the housing created by Start Corporation in partnership with comunity and government.
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Mental Health Advocacy and Resource and Advocacy Center:
The Mental Health Advocacy and Resource Center provides information to consumers of mental health services and their family. This project is funded partly by SSBG funds and partly by the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Govenment. Please call or e-mail Gail Brigham @ (985) 879-3966 or gail@startcorp.org for more information.
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SSBG Hurricane Recovery Program:
The SSBG Hurricane Recovery Program offers temporary services to those affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Please call 985-879-3967 for more information
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