THRESHOLD REHABILITATION SERVICES INC

Programs

1. Intellectual or developmental disability (idd) residential services: idd residential services offers supports to individuals with the diagnosis of an intellectual or developmental disability. Individuals are provided assistance to reside in houses and apartments throughout berks county as they are supported to live as independently as possible within the community. Threshold has three different types of services that fall within this department:see additional information on schedule o.residential community homes:the idd community homes provide close supervision and support to build on skills with the goal of guiding individuals to a more independent situation. There are differences within their needs for supervision, some require 24-hour supervision, whereas others have more flexibility in spending time alone. Nineteen idd community homes support up to 59 individuals that receive support with a variety of medical and/or behavioral issues with regard to independent living skills, I.e., medication, nutrition, meal planning and preparation, comparative shopping, housekeeping, home safety, budgeting, personal hygiene, physical health, community orientation, socialization, and use of…

   $10,814,559 spent$13,448,234 earned by the program
   62% of program spending

2. Day program services:partial hospitalization program (php): intensive treatment - the partial hospitalization program offers intensive treatment for program participants. Intensive treatment is usually full-time participation in the program (30 hours per week). As individuals become stable and achieve treatment goals, they require less intensive service from the program, and treatment hours are reduced to as few as twelve hours per week. The php staff maintains continuity of care until the individual no longer requires partial hospitalization services and moves to outpatient psychiatric services. See additional information on schedule o. Many individuals transition into the psychiatric rehabilitation clubhouse program at mosaic house, employment, volunteer work or activities in the community.assessment services - we believe that individuals with a genuine desire for treatment should be given the opportunity to receive treatment. To that end, treatment is provided without limiting service based on diagnosis or duration of treatment. We have treated individuals needing acute care and those who need longer treatment. Therapy services - the php provides treatment through traditional…

   $1,193,636 spent$1,373,606 earned by the program
   7% of program spending

3. Mental health residential:mental health residential services - group living arrangements with varying levels of supervision in group homes, apartments, and support services in a person's own home are available for people with mental health challenges. A full array of independent living skills training is emphasized for people to achieve their maximum independence.see additional information on schedule o. Community residential rehabilitation (crr) group homes:two "full-care maximum supervision" crr group homes house up to 15 adults who have a primary mental health disability/diagnosis. This "transitional residence" is designed to work with both males and females who require training and support with regard to independent living skills (I.e., medication, nutrition, meal preparation, comparative shopping, housekeeping, home safety, budgeting, personal hygiene, physical health, community orientation, socialization, and use of leisure time). The goals and objectives are to expand individual's self-care skills; promote independence; and reduce the need for and frequency of inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Supported living:supported living services are provided for adults with…

   $1,025,051 spent$1,270,822 earned by the program
   6% of program spending

4. Community hospital integration projects program (chipp):in february 2001, threshold began providing services to ten patients transitioning from wernersville state hospital to the community through chipp. Services include a full array of 24/7 full care residential services, supported housing, clinical support and emergency respite services.the community hospital integration projects program is an initiative designed to promote the discharge of persons with a long-term history of hospitalization. Chipp funding creates a service system, which supports people to live in the community while managing state hospital utilization through the establishment of diversionary services.individuals chosen for chipp services are given the opportunity to select the type of living arrangement in which they want to reside. The majority of consumers have chosen to reside independently in an apartment or in a family living site. Family living provides ongoing residential support through the assistance of a host family. Housing support staff is used to support each individual as they maneuver their day-to-day activities. The hours of support time provided average 30-40 hours each week. Another option is…

   $595,403 spent$702,437 earned by the program
   3% of program spending

5. Grants and other programs: psychiatric rehabilitation programs:mosaic house clubhouse (site based psychiatric rehabilitation):since december 1998, threshold has been providing a psychiatric rehabilitation program for adults with mental illness through mosaic house. Mosaic house is modeled after fountain house, the first clubhouse that opened in new york city in 1948. The clubhouse is designed to help members achieve social, educational and vocational goals. Members and staff participate in the development of activities and policies of the clubhouse. Everyone is actively involved in the operation and decision-making procedures of the clubhouse. The key to the clubhouse is the work-ordered day. Members are expected to participate in the work generated by the house: intake, clerical, cleaning, decorating, cooking daily lunch, assisting with members' education, accessing services, helping new members until they feel they can take responsibility, reach-out to absentees, etc. Members and staff work side-by-side in work units doing what needs to be done to keep the clubhouse functioning. By learning the work of the unit, members learn valuable skills, which can be used in everyday life,…

   $3,935,761 spent$4,890,631 earned by the program
   22% of program spending

The 5 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $17,564,410.