About Transitional Services (TSI)

TSI embraces a person-centered approach to ser­vice delivery. Using the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Approach and Everyday Lives Philosophy, staff assists individuals with the identification of personal strengths, skill building and empowerment. The goal of these efforts is to enable the individual to achieve role recovery—that is, defining and resuming life on their terms. The development of natural supports is also an important focus.

With more than 130 dedicated and caring employees who are committed to supporting individuals with disabilities, TSI believes that its employees are its greatest asset.

Our Guiding Principles

• Never forget why we do what we do
• Be willing to take risks
• Admit mistakes and grow from them
• Enhance teamwork through clear, open and honest communication
• Be servant-hearted in attitude and actions
• Constantly seek to promote people’s rights
• Honor, value, and respect others
• Lead by example
• Discover what is important to our customers
• Keep all promises

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History of Transitional Services, Inc. (TSI)

In 1963, the United Mental Health Services conducted a study revealing a critical need for housing and supports for individuals with mental disabilities leaving state facilities. Out of this study, TSI emerged as a one of its kind demonstration project. In June 1966, in cooperation with the United Mental Health Services and Mayview State Hospital, TSI began to assist these individuals to transition into the community.

Initially funded through grants from organizations including the Maurice Falk Medical Fund and the Richard King Mellon Charitable Trust, TSI soon became incorporated as a non-profit organization. On April 7, 1969, grant funding was replaced with funding from the Offices of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, and additional funding followed in the 1980s from Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

While TSI initially began to serve individuals with mental health diagnoses, it quickly branched out to include meeting the needs of individuals with mental retardation. Proudly, TSI became nationally recognized as one of the first programs of its kind to serve an entire metropolitan area. Through the years, TSI has continued to evolve and intensify in its commitment to provide mental health and mental retardation services. In an effort to continue quality services and address an ever changing environment, TSI has established a Long Range Strategic Plan to promote its continued growth and development.

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TSI - "Our Story"

Learn how TSI got started and see what has been accomplished during the past 40 years since its humble beginnings.

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