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Independence Center

OUR MISSION is to enhance the quality of life, to promote independent functioning, and to facilitate personal growth for adults with a history of mental illness. To achieve this, Independence Center provides ongoing social, educational, vocational, and housing opportunities. OUR VISION is to provide adults with mental disabilities who seek the opportunity to be productive members of society the tools they need to achieve their goals in independence. INDEPENDENCE means to be strong in one’s SELF: Social effectiveness among family, employer, or community. Empowerment to rise above apparent restrictions of mental illness. Longevity in progress and motivation to seek higher achievements. Functioning ability, whether cognitive, domestic, vocational or communal. ABOUT US Since first opening our doors in 1989, we have provided holistic care to more than 3,000 adults with severe and persistent mental illness. From day one, our goal has been dedicated to Member empowerment, a strong consumer orientation, and the belief that a person is more than a set of symptoms associated with a disability. As the name implies, we foster independence, self sufficiency and a satisfying quality of life for each and every one of our Members. The only requirement to joining the Independence Center is to be an adult age 18+ and have an ongoing mental illness.

Crossroads of Michigan

Crossroads is a social service outreach agency with two locations in Detroit. Founded in 1971, Crossroads exists to support the community at large by providing emergency assistance, advocacy, and counseling to anyone in need. Acting in partnership with many other agencies, parishes, hospitals, companies and organizations in the metro area, Crossroads offers assistance in the form of a hand-up. We work with our clients to meet their immediate needs and help them assess their situations to lessen the likelihood of future problems. Our efforts are funded by foundations, individuals, and friends who are committed to bringing hope to those living on the edge of despair.

Neighborhood Place of Puna

Neighborhood Place of Puna (NPP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting families on Hawaiʻi Island in accessing the necessary tools and resources they need to raise their keiki (children) within a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment. Our goal is to provide a non-stigmatizing approach to offer families with underage children various resources and support to address concrete needs, housing instability, skill building, developmentally appropriate parenting, and social isolation. We also aim to provide opportunities for healing, growth, learning, and personal development. We accomplish this through the various programs we offer: 🌱 The Coordination Center 🌱 The Family Resource Center 🌱 Hale ʻIki Family Assessment Center - Emergency Shelter 🌱 Hawaiʻi County Homeless Engagement Hui The Coordination Center offers a first point of contact for Hawaiʻi County residents seeking assistance in accessing necessary support services. It helps residents in locating, navigating, and linking up with housing, financial, and health-related resources available within our community. The Family Resource Center is a hub of resources, referrals, and information. Membership is free and benefits include access to emergency supplies like diapers, hygiene supplies, parenting supports, guidance for families experiencing homelessness, and more. At our Family Assessment Center, Hale ʻIki, we offer emergency shelter and housing navigation services. The Hawaiʻi County Homeless Engagement (HCHE) Hui is a collaboration of volunteers and agencies committed to serving those in our community experiencing unsheltered homelessness. In partnership with the County of Hawai’i, the HCHE Hui is a pilot program inclusive of street outreach around Hawai’i island to reach homeless individuals who may need access to community resources. Our ultimate objective is to help families not only meet their basic needs but also to discover opportunities to grow, thrive, and succeed.

Full-Circle Aftercare

Full-Circle Aftercare is a concierge service that helps families wrap up the final estate and financial issues after the loss of a loved one. Instead of handing the grieving family a checklist of things to do, we walk them through each step and help complete each task that must be done. We partner with specific industries to enrich the services they provide. FUNERAL HOMES- We check in with each and every family which saves staff time and helps maintain consistency of service. Our service to the family is exactly what they need after services are complete. We provide an in dept analysis of what the family's experience was with the funeral home. Lastly we introduce the concept of preneed without offending the family because it is couched in the services we are already providing. We then share with you which families are interested in being contacted and which should be given time. We are able to get 60% of families asking for appointments with your preneed team. HOSPICE- LAW FIRM-