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We will be recognized as a regional leader in service provision for people with mental health, mental retardation/intellectual disabilities, and other related disabilities. We will provide life changing opportunities for those we serve to grow individually as people, community participants, and to inspire others in their growth and recovery.
Transitional Servies, Inc. is accredted for the following programs:
- Community Housing: Psychosocial Rehabilitation (Adults)
- Supported Living: Psychosocial Rehabilitation (Adults)
- Community Services: Community Housing
- Community Services: Supported Living
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Residential Programs For Individuals With Mental Health Disabilities
How is someone referred to TSI?
Individuals are referred for admission to TSI’s programs by other service providers, such as intensive case managers, therapists, resource coordinators, and/or hospital social workers. An individual must already be in the service system in order to be considered for admission to our residential programs. If you or someone you know is interested in receiving services from TSI, contact your current service provider.
How do I know if someone is eligible for TSI’s services?
Individuals seeking services must meet some basic criteria for admission:
- Eighteen years of age or older
- Diagnosed mental illness or psychiatric disorder
- Proof of income
- Capable of self-preservation
- Drug free and/or display serious commitment to a recovery program
- Medically cleared with regard to medical conditions and contagious diseases
- A resident of Allegheny County and active with an SCU
- Able to contract for safety
Transitional Services, Inc. has a policy of nondiscrimination in services and serves individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, limited English proficiency, age, sex or political affiliation.
What do I need to make a referral, and how is the decision made?
The general information required from providers includes: the Allegheny County Residential Referral form, a current Psychiatric Evaluation, and a Social History. This information can be faxed or mailed to our Clinical Department. After the information is reviewed, an intake interview is scheduled with the individual. The interview helps the individual and TSI make a decision about whether or not TSI’s programs can help the person to meet his/her recovery goals. The individual and the service provider are notified of the decision in writing.
Contact the main office at (412) 461-1322 and request assistance from the Clinical Department for more information and to make specific inquiries about TSI’s admission and referral process.
Residential Programs For Individuals With Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disabilities
All residential vacancies and referrals are coordinated through Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Office of Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities, based on the county’s current waiting list for services. All referred individuals
go through the county’s Admission, Utilization Review, and Discharge Process (AURD) to determine need and eligibility for services. When an opening occurs in one of our programs TSI contacts the county and provides a description of the vacancy. The county informs all of the Supports Coordination Units (SCUs) that a vacancy exists. The Independent Supports Coordinators (ISCs) identify individuals that are potential qualified applicants in need of immediate services. TSI schedules a meeting with the ISCs to interview the potential candidates for admission.
Contact the main office at (412) 461-1322 and request assistance from the Clinical Department (MH referrals) or the MR Residential Services Coordinator for more information and to make specific inquiries about TSI’s admission and referral process.
