Intro | Outreach | Case Management | Outpatient Treatment | Residential Treatment | Day Center

Mental Health Services

The Camillus Mental Health (CMH) program, for homeless individuals suffering from mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders, was officially added to the cluster of services offered at Camillus House in February 2003. The ultimate goal of all CMH services is to improve the lives of homeless persons with mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders, helping them to transition to lives of stability, self-sufficiency, and happiness. The program incorporates self-help philosophies with clinical expertise, providing treatment through a mix of individual and group therapy, work training, and social activities. Recognizing that treatment must be tailored to the individual needs and preferences of the client, CMH employs multiple approaches and modalities rather than just one program model.

Program components include outreach, case management, outpatient treatment, residential treatment, and a low-demand Day Center. Co-occurring disorders are treated as separate, primary, chronic disorders. Treatment services are individually tailored to the specific needs of clients, emphasizing development of client-centered plans that are culturally, racially, and ethnically appropriate. Services are available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole, and are provided by a culturally diverse mix of professional and paraprofessional staff members.