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Using evidence-based practices, Start Corporation offers a array of different programs for people with mental illness and physical disabilities. The focus of many of these programs is to assist participants in increasing their quality of life, self-satisfaction, and independence.
Please browse through our current programs by clicking on the links to your right or scrolling down.
Adult Independant Living Skills (ILS):
ILS is a service-delivery model that provides comprehensive, locally based treatment to people with serious and persistent mental illnesses. Unlike other community-based programs, ILS is not a linkage or brokerage case-management program that connects individuals to mental health, housing, or rehabilitation agencies or services. Rather, it provides highly individualized services directly to consumers.Services are provided to participants in their own home and community.Referrals are made through Terrebonne, Lafourche, and St. Mary Mental Health Clinics. This program is funded through contract with the Office of Mental Health.
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Drop-In Center:
Utilizing the Clubhouse Model, this program is a comprehensive and dynamic program of 'treatment' for people with severe and persistent mental illness. In contrast to traditional day-treatment models, clubhouse participants are called "members" (as opposed to "patients" or "clients") and treatment focuses on their strengths and abilities, not their illness. The clubhouse is unique in such that it is not a clinical program. All clinical aspects of the program have been removed so as to focus on the independence of the individual, rather than their illness. Additionally, all participation at the Opportunity Center is strictly on a voluntary basis.
As a summary of its philosophy, the Opportunity Center has adopted the Four Guaranteed Rights of Membership:
(1.) A right place to come;
(2.) A right to meaningful relationships;
(3.) A right to meaningful work;
(4.) A right to a place to return.
The members and staff of the Opportunity Center work side-by-side to manage all the operations of the clubhouse, providing an opportunity for members to contribute in significant and meaningful ways; therefore the Opportunity Center is run 'by the members, for the members.'
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 the Office of Mental Health.
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Transitional Living Center (TLC):
Utilizing aspects of the Therapeutic Community Model, this program provides transitional housing for adults who have been diagnosed with a mental illness. The focus of the program is to prepare participants for independent living. Room and board, laundry facilities, and meals are provided in a residential setting located in Houma. There is a $250.00 per month cost for this service. Respite services are also available 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.
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Fresh Start Supportive Housing Program:
Drawing on components of the Housing First and ACT models, this program provides case management and housing assistance to people who meet HUD's definition of homelessness and have a physical or mental disability in order to achieve 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:
Drawing on components of the Housing First and ACT models, this program provides case management, skills training, and housing assistance to people who meet HUD's definition of homelessness and have a severe mental illness, in order to achieve 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, Region III Office of Mental Health, and community donations.
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Safe Start Supportive Housing Program:
Drawing on components of the Housing First and ACT models, this program provides case management 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 achieve 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:
Drawing on components of the Housing First and ACT models, this program provides case management and housing assistance to persons in Assumption Parish who meet HUD's definition of homelessness and have a physical or mental disability. The program helps acquire and maintain permanent housing. Referrals may be made directly to Start Corporation by agencies or individual contact. Our 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 to families with 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.
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. 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 (CHDO).Start strives 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 community 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 families. This project is funded partly by SSBG funds. Please call @ (985) 879-3966 for more information.
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Hurricane Wellness and Recovery Program:
Utilizing a Disaster Case Management model, Start Corporation offers temporary services to those affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Referrals for this program will come from Start Corporation's already existing referral network, which includes individuals, community mental health centers, other social services agencies, and state agencies. Please call 985-879-3967 for more information.
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Entergy/Midsouth Foundation Grant:
Start Corporation received a grant from the Midsouth Foundation to provide counseling and support services to people impacted by the recent Hurricanes in our area. Through this grant, Start is implementing "Illness Management and Recovery" groups.
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Children's Consumer Care Resources :
Beginning in July 2009, Start Corporation will act as the fiduciary agent in providing state and federal funds for the purpose of wraparound services to children, adolescents, and their families who utilize service of the Office of Mental Health (OMH) in Region III. The funds will address the unique needs of the child and/or their family with the preservation of the family unit being the ultimate purpose of the expenditure. Requests for funds must be directed to the Region III Children's Coordinator.
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Act 378 Case Management Services:
Utilizing an Assertive Community Treatment model, Start Corporation provides supportive services to people with severe and persistent mental illness. The goal of this program is to help participants to live independently in the community as opposed to structured clinical settings, such as hospitals or restricted residential settings. Referrals for this program must come from Mental Health Centers in Region III. This program is funded by Act 378 funds.
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Orleans Parish Housing Support Team:
Through a contract with the Office of Aging and Adult Services, Start provides wrap around social services to indivduals and families in Supportive Housing Units.
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