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Turning Point Group Home Independence,
MO 64057 816-257-1435 (816) 257-1169-Fax |
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TURNING POINT Turning Point is a 12-bed residential supportive
facility for those with a serious mental illness and is staffed 24-hours
daily. Comprehensive Mental Health Services
provides 24-hour care and case management services for residents, age 18 and
older. The program fosters and promotes the most independent living possible
by broadening independent living skills through promoting psychiatric
stability, fostering socialization skills and clarifying
educational/vocational goals. Case managers link individuals with a
variety of agency and community resources and help consumers devise
individual treatment plans. Staff provides training in a variety of areas
including personal hygiene, household and money management, meal planning and
preparation, and transportation. Staff and residents make life at Turning
Point as warm and similar to a home environment as possible. Each resident
has a private room that he/she may decorate with personal belongings. Social activities and free time comprise
a large part of the daily routine and are balanced with day-to-day
client/staff interaction. The manager and case manager meet weekly to discuss
each resident’s needs and progress toward the goal of becoming active,
productive and successful community members. |