Project Live
Referral Process
Our agency provides both group home and independent housing for persons with severe and persistent psychiatric illnesses. Our group homes range from transitional to long-term and provide services to both MICA and non-MICA consumers.
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Thank you for your interest in Project Live, Inc (PLI). PLI provides residential services to individuals with mental illness. These services range from 24 hour, supervised, group homes to independent living.
Inclusionary Criteria:
- Have a serious and persistent mental illness diagnosed on Axis I (DSM-IV), such as Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder or Major Depression.
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Demonstrate sufficient psychiatric stability such that he/she does not require inpatient services.
- Agree to sign a lease, which identifies the contracting parties’ rights and responsibilities
Exclusionary Criteria:
- Persons with Axis I (DSM-IV) diagnoses of Substance Abuse (without a concurrent primary diagnosis as indicated in item 1 on the inclusionary criteria)
- Symptoms and/or behavior that present a danger to self, others, or property
- Persons with a history of arson, homicide, attempted homicide, or patterns of violent behavior, including sexual assault/molestation will be assessed as to the clinical appropriateness of the referral.
- Persons with medical conditions requiring skilled nursing care
Project Live, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, age, color, gender, marital status, physical or mental handicap, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or ability to pay.
Application Procedure:
- Referrals may be made by a referring source or the prospective tenant him/herself
- Applicant will be asked to sign release of information during first interview, to enable Project Live to obtain background information.
- The Community Support Services Director will schedule an interview with the applicant if he/she meets the eligibility criteria. If the applicant does not meet eligibility criteria, the referring source will be notified in writing stating the reason for refusal.