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CP worked extensively with three other
organizations and the City of Rockford to secure funding from HUD (U.S. Dept. of Housing
and Urban Development) for expanded access to mental health services for the homeless. The
four collaborating organizations include The Carpenter's Place, Janet Wattles Mental
Health Center, Crusader Clinic Healthcare for the Homeless Program, and the American Red
Cross Homeless Shelter. The mental health access worker spends their daytime hours at CP,
and four evening-hours at the Red Cross Homeless Shelter. The HMHAP worker identifies
individuals with underlying mental health issues, gains their trust, and accompanies them
through the mental health system to ensure that they do not fall through the cracks.
Outreach | Day Room | Case Management |
Linkage to Community Services
Support Groups and Classes | Arts & Music | Transitional Housing
Homeless Mental Health Access Project (HMHAP) | Relocation
Program | Mentor
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