TOWARDS LOCAL CARE (TLC)

Homeshare

The south Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) in 1991 engaged in a statewide initiative to reduce the census of it's inpatient facilities to provide community living options to institutional care.

As a result Homeshare has a permanent place among the community-based options available for persons leaving a state hospital. There are currently thirteen mental health centers supporting over 200 placements.

What is the homeshare program ?

What is the purpose of Homeshare?

What are the requirements to become a Homeshare provider?

What will Homeshare offer providers?

What is the Homeshare program?

Homeshare is a unique and innovative adult foster care program sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Mental Health and operated by the Community Mental Health Centers.

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What is the purpose of Homeshare?

The primary purpose of Homeshare is to assist men, women and youth, who's lives have been challenged by psychiatric disabilities and interrupted by hospitalization.

To experience a successful transition from hospital to community living and become fully participating members of their communities, these individuals require help in establishing and maintaining a network of community support.

This will be achieved with the services of a fully credentialed staff who will provide a range of psychiatric and case management services.

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What are the requirements to become a Homeshare provider?

• A willingness to share your home with someone who has been a resident of a South Carolina inpatient facility.

• B eing a team member to help clients learn independent living skills.

• A home that meets physical standards.

• Satisfactory completion of a home study, and initial training.

• Participation in ongoing training.

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What will Homeshare offer providers?

• The support of a fully credentialed staff.

• A monthly Stipend.

• Full orientation and ongoing training.

• Respite support.

• Opportunity to make a difference in someone's life.

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