Four County Mental Health Center, Inc.  Serving Chautauqua, Elk, Montgomery and Wilson County, Kansas

 "Four County Mental Health Center  is dedicated to providing  accessible, innovative services in partnership with individuals, families and our communities."
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  “Foundations” is an intensive transitional skills program with the purpose of providing youth and young adults with Severe Emotional Disturbances (SED) the necessary tools and guidance for successfully transitioning into interdependent life as an adult.  “Interdependent” is used vs. “independent” as the philosophy of the program focuses on the belief that as humans, we function at our best when we are connected with others in the community in which we live.  While teaching skills that will focus on independent living, there will always be an emphasis on the need for interpersonal relationships with other members of the community such as friends, co-workers, civic groups, religious organizations, etc.
 

Guidelines
     The goal of Foundations is to provide a medically necessary therapeutic environment in which patients can actively participate in learning activities of various kinds to gain the necessary skills for independent living and a hope and belief that one can make it on his/her own.
  • Must be Age 14-21
  • Currently living in Chautauqua, Elk, Montgomery or Wilson Counties.
  • Are currently diagnosed with a Severe & Emotional Disturbance (SED)
  • The services are deemed medically necessary by the patient’s treatment team
  • Engaged in Community Based Services through Four County Mental Health Center.
  • Completion of an Ansell Casey Life Skills Assessment with their case manager
  • Submission of referral packet from Case Manager
      We work to accomplish this goal by developing learning activities that focus in on ten different life domains.  They are Career Planning, Communication, Social Relationships, Daily Living, Home Life, Self Care & Wellness, Work/Study Skills, Work Life, and Housing/Money Management issues.   Learning activities will occur in various community based settings and will allow patients to have hands on experience in real life situations while being supervised in both group and individual settings. 

     For more information on the Foundations program, or for assistance in determining if you or your child are eligible for the program, please contact Community Based Services @ 331-3480 and ask to speak with the Foundations Coordinator.
For an informational brochure on the Foundations Program, please click here.

 

Children's Services:  Attendant Care; Case Management; Parent Education Program; Parent Support Services; Quest Program; SEK Academy
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