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Provides agricultural and life skills services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Also provides a food pantry and mobile meal program. Works with Dekalb School District 428 on food education for students.

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Food Pantries
Nutrition Education
Life Skills Education
Mobile Food Pantry Programs

Community college.

GED preparation and testing.

ESL - English as a Second language classes.

Adult basic education, including literacy, job seeking, and life skills education.

Citizenship preparation.

Tutors available in various locations in the Panhandle.

Single parent / displaced homemaker program provides career counseling, dependent care, non-traditional training, skills training, technology training, books and tuition, personal counseling, support groups, and transportation. Contact a student services advisor for information.

Veterans Upward Bound programs offer intensive basic skills development and short-term remedial courses for military veterans to help them successfully transition to post-secondary education.

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Adult Basic Education
Career Counseling
Life Skills Education
English as a Second Language
Literacy Programs
Community Colleges
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Tutoring Services
Citizenship Education

Offers a wide range of behavioral healthcare and integrated care services, including:

Individualized Treatment Services includes, comprehensive mental health and substance use assessment, counseling services, crisis stabilization, life skills development, and dual diagnosis services.

Substance use treatment services includes, outpatient treatment services, DUI evaluations and risk education, substance abuse education, substance use counseling, and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).

Psychiatric services include, medication assessment, medication monitoring, psychiatric services available in all Sinnissippi Centers' main office locations.

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Life Skills Education
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
General Psychiatry
General Counseling Services
In Person Crisis Intervention
Psychiatric Medication Services
Medication Based Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
Mental Health Evaluation
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Assessment for Substance Use Disorders

Provides in-house and community based opportunities for those struggling with a disability, empowering them to work on their life goals and become more active in their community.

Offers assistance with money skills training, using public transportation in the community, learning community safety skills, choosing appropriate clothing, filling out job applications, and practicing interviewing skills.

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Life Skills Education
Prevocational Training
Prejob Guidance

Offers community classes covering a variety of topics including Life Skills Training - Family Life Series, Stepping Up, personal development, anger management, and Positive Parenting.

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Anger Management
Life Skills Education
Parenting Skills Classes
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs

A 12-week education course for individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or hard-to-employ designed to promote personal growth and professional success. Program participants receive mentors, weekly job leads and referrals, transportation, food, housing, and more. A job fair is held at the end of each course.

Offers to assist individuals who have been diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness in developing and maintaining their basic daily living skills, coping skills, problem solving skills, manage their illness, and live as independently as possible within the least restrictive environment.

Services may include skill building activities, long-term case management, group and individual counseling, advocacy, psychiatry, employment assistance.

Offers a wide range of behavioral healthcare and integrated care services, including:

Individualized Treatment Services includes, comprehensive mental health and substance use assessment, counseling services, crisis stabilization, life skills development, and dual diagnosis services.

Substance use treatment services includes, outpatient treatment services, DUI evaluations and risk education, substance abuse education, substance use counseling, and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).

Psychiatric services include, medication assessment, medication monitoring, psychiatric services available in all Sinnissippi Centers' main office locations.

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Life Skills Education
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
General Psychiatry
General Counseling Services
In Person Crisis Intervention
Psychiatric Medication Services
Medication Based Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
Mental Health Evaluation
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Helps individuals learn skills and utilize tools to create and maintain wellness and to make choices that lead to healthier outcomes. Part of the process includes creating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) - which helps individuals discover simple, safe, and effective tools to create and maintain wellness, develop a daily plan to stay on track with life and wellness goals, and identify what throws goals off track and develop a plan to keep moving forward. This is led by trained facilitators who will also do follow-up to see if the plan needs updated at least twice a year.

Also offers the writing SMART Goals class. Here the person learns to write goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound. This is done by breaking down objectives into smaller, more manageable components that are easy to track and achieve. The goals can be about anything in the person's life.
Provides an educational program for children and youth ages 12-21 with intellectual disabilities. The program stresses self-help skills, communication skills, socialization skills, functional academics, and vocational skills. Referrals for school enrollment come from the student's special education program. Ruby Van Meter also has a Related Arts program that provides education in the areas of Physical Education, Music, Work Experience, Home Living Skills and Swimming.

Offers a comprehensive mental health center that provides outpatient individual, family, and group psychotherapy. Services include mental health evaluations to screen, diagnose, and plan treatment for individuals experiencing acute or chronic psychiatric issues. Psychiatric case management is available to assess needs, coordinate services, and monitor progress to ensure effective care.

Integrated Health and Community Outreach Programs are offered, including Jail Diversion programs, Integrated Health programs, and Support Community Living programs. Life skills education is provided to help individuals develop the knowledge and skills necessary for independent living, addressing areas such as job search, money management, nutrition, home management, and health care.

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Life Skills Education
Psychiatric Case Management
Mental Health Evaluation
General Counseling Services
Diversion Programs
Integrated Physical/Mental Health Services

Helps youth achieve positive growth and development, improve expectations and capabilities for future success, and avoid and/or reduce risk-taking behavior.

Offers academic enrichment, life skills education, parental involvement, recreational/cultural opportunities, positive adult mentors, and community service.

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Youth Violence Prevention
Life Skills Education
Youth Enrichment Programs

Offers community classes covering a variety of topics including Life Skills Training - Family Life Series, Stepping Up, personal development, anger management, and Positive Parenting.

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Anger Management
Life Skills Education
Parenting Skills Classes
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Supports people with disabilities in learning new skills in the following areas: intellectual functioning, physical and emotional health and development, language and communication, cognitive functioning, social and community integration, functional skill development, behavior management, responsibility and self direction, daily living activities, self advocacy and mobility.

Community college.

GED preparation and testing.

ESL - English as a Second language classes.

Adult basic education, including literacy, job seeking, and life skills education.

Citizenship preparation.

Tutors available in various locations in the Panhandle.

Single parent / displaced homemaker program provides career counseling, dependent care, non-traditional training, skills training, technology training, books and tuition, personal counseling, support groups, and transportation. Contact a student services advisor for information.

Veterans Upward Bound programs offer intensive basic skills development and short-term remedial courses for military veterans to help them successfully transition to post-secondary education.

Categories

Adult Basic Education
Career Counseling
Life Skills Education
English as a Second Language
Literacy Programs
Community Colleges
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Tutoring Services
Citizenship Education
Services helping older, unconnected youth age 14-25 voluntarily transition successfully into adulthood. Examples of eligible youth would be those currently or formerly in foster care, homeless or near homeless without family support, past involvement with the juvenile justice system, or those on probation that meet specific qualifying circumstances.

Offers leadership opportunities, financial literacy and asset-building through Opportunity Passport, central navigation to connect to services, coaching toward goals, and gap funding for essential services or resources.

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Case/Care Management
Life Skills Education
Temporary Financial Assistance

Provides special education services to students, ages 5 to 21, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Classroom placements are determined by grade, ability levels and communication needs. The program utilizes Structured Teacch and Applied Behavior Analysis.

Bridge to Independence Program serves students aged 18-21, offering personalized chances to earn graduation credits. Emphasizing practical life and social skills, students are expected to secure and keep employment. Vocational training is mandatory, and "Bridge Entrepreneurial Projects" offer extra opportunities.

K -12 students, classrooms have a clear structure, using varied teaching methods and ongoing assessments. Students face stimulating materials and are motivated to showcase their knowledge and skills creatively and traditionally.

Vocational Services around 50-60% of students receive vocational services, covering career exploration, resume development, skills training, and hands-on work experiences.

Offers a comprehensive mental health center that provides outpatient individual, family, and group psychotherapy. Services include mental health evaluations to screen, diagnose, and plan treatment for individuals experiencing acute or chronic psychiatric issues. Psychiatric case management is available to assess needs, coordinate services, and monitor progress to ensure effective care.

Integrated Health and Community Outreach Programs are offered, including Jail Diversion programs, Integrated Health programs, and Support Community Living programs. Life skills education is provided to help individuals develop the knowledge and skills necessary for independent living, addressing areas such as job search, money management, nutrition, home management, and health care.

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Life Skills Education
Psychiatric Case Management
Mental Health Evaluation
General Counseling Services
Diversion Programs
Integrated Physical/Mental Health Services

Provides help to individuals with develop and to achieve life goals. Offers participants social-emotional support and acts as a bridge in making connections to immediate needs, as well as developing life-changing skills. The program has 3 phases, each phase lasting 60 days. The participant will meet one on one with a Fountain of Youth professional each week to see how they are progressing with their goals and what can be done to help. This program consists of each participant making an individual success plan that pertains to one of the following areas: knowledge of self and others, citizenship, basic life skills, education, health and wellbeing, financial literacy and workplace success. The program is a minimum of 60 days commitment and a maximum of 6 months.


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Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Personal Financial Counseling
Life Skills Education

Provides a structured and therapeutic environment for individuals with documented intellectual, physical, or mental disabilities. The program supports participants in building self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-belief by fostering independence and community integration.

Offering services such as individual, group, and family therapy, social and recreational activities, and adjunctive therapies to address acute or chronic mental or emotional disturbances. The program aims to help individuals develop their potential and work toward purposeful employment.

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Life Skills Education
Psychiatric Day Treatment
Self Esteem Workshops
Adult Day Programs

Tenant education program that helps people learn how to find and keep decent rental housing and how to become more successful renters. Renters who complete this program of six modules earn a certificate of completion to show potential landlords and property managers that they want to be reliable tenants.

Rent Wise modules are offered quarterly.

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Financial Literacy Training
Life Skills Education

Program provides monthly subsidies to clients for rent, food, and utilities while the youth either works full time or attends school. While in the program, youths receive up to 7 hours per week of case management services, which focus heavily on teaching youths to shop, budget, and prioritize among other independent living skills.

Offers a variety of services for men, women, and children experiencing homelessness, gives guests a safe place to be during the day with heating and cooling. Services include: Computer Learning Center, Referrals to community resources, job search assistance, life skills training, assistance with rental applications, and emergency clothing vouchers.


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Prejob Guidance
Public Internet Access Sites
Homeless Drop In Centers
Life Skills Education
Clothing Vouchers
Computer Literacy Training Programs

Foster care program for teens.

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Supervised Living for Older Youth
Life Skills Education
Case/Care Management
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing

Offers to teach the life skills necessary to prevent further involvement with the criminal justice system. Life skills taught include, Decision-making, Conflict resolution, Coping, Communication, Future goal development.