Henderson Mental Health Center

Broward County’s First Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Permanent Housing Project for Formerly Homeless Persons with a Mental Illness.

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Henderson Mental Health Center Homeless & Adult Residential Service Facilities:

PARKSIDE

Level 1 Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) providing services to 16 individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
Designed for residents requiring a more intensive level of care and assistance.
This facility has the highest staff to client ratio of all our facilities, and is the only one with 24 hr nursing coverage.
Services include: 24 hr supervision, meal service, independent living skills training, medication supervision and basic nursing care.
Length of stay is approximately 18 months.

RAINBOW VILLAS (I AND II)

Level 2 RTF's (Two 15-bed facilities) providing treatment services to 30 individuals with Serious Mental Illness.
Designed for residents who possess a higher level of independent living skills upon admission.
Treatment services focus on more advanced living skills, selfmedication, cooking and budgeting, in preparation for independent living.
Length of stay is approximately 12 months.

SUMMIT

A HUD Section 8-subsidized apartment program, licensed as a Level 3 RTF, serving the Seriously Mentally Ill.
Program provides a 'training ground' for residents to strengthen their living skills.
Most residents move into permanent housing in the community upon discharge.
Length of stay is approximately 12 months.
The Summit celebrated 15 years of service in February 2005.

HENDERSON VILLAGE

A 10-bed Emergency and 25-bed Safe Haven shelter for homeless individuals with Serious Mental Illness. This is the only Safe Haven in our community.
Program follows a low-demand model, specifically designed for the homeless with SMI.
On-site services include Case Management, Psychiatry and Nursing, 24 hour protective oversight, Substance Abuse recovery groups, and independent living skills training.
The project celebrated its 5th year of service in February 2005. SRO
40 unit HUD-sponsored apartment complex, providing permanent housing to formerly homeless individuals with Serious Mental Illness.
The project is the first of its kind in Broward County.
The project also has a Supportive Services contract with HUD to provide 24 hr staff coverage, case management, employment specialist and substance recovery support services.